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Computer Shopper Review

"Setting up the camera is effortless, as is accessing its image & settings over the web. Image quality is excellent. Overall, it's superbly versatile and a Best Buy."
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Trusted Reviews

It's well built, stylish, easy to use, and comes in at a great price. TrustedReviews.com

CNet Review

Not only is it flippin' gorgeous & built like a brick house, but it's also packed with features & extremely easy to set up - something rival camera manufacturers should notice.
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Y-cam Black


  
   

Y-cam Black


Infrared Night Vision
The Y-cam Black utilises 30 infrared LEDs to provide high levels of "invisible" light in dark environments. The intelligent photosensitive components can automatically turn on the LEDs in low light conditions or the user can select "moonlight view" which superimposes frames together to increase brightness (frame integration).

Quick and simple setup
Due to the unique way the Y-cam has been designed, you no longer have to be "tech-savvy" to install and use IP Video Cameras. The user-friendly installation procedure and intuitive web-based interface allows you to easily connect to your camera whenever and from wherever you wish.

High quality video with sound
The Y-cam produces video at a maximum frame rate of 30fps displayed at up to 640x480 resolution, therefore allowing clear and smooth images to be viewed. The frame rate automatically adjusts to the available bandwidth.

Motion detection alerts via email
The Y-cam comes with useful alarm tools that will keep you notified if any motion is detected. It has built-in functions that can generate alarm triggers via email and by uploading images straight to a website. Unlike conventional activity detection, the Y-cam uses vector information to detect motion, therefore achieving better reliability against false alarms.

Monitor and record live video and audio from anywhere
You can view live video with sound from virtually anywhere in the world as long as you have a computer, a web browser* and an internet connection. With the simple push of a button, you can take snapshots and record video directly onto your computer's hard drive.

MPEG-4 compression for reduced bandwidth and storage
Unlike many cheaper models in the market, the Y-cam utilises the MPEG-4 compression format. This is a valuable chipset that achieves high compression ratios, allowing smooth moving images to be streamed over lower bandwidth connections.

Mobile Viewing**
With support for MJPEG and 3GPP the camera provides a live view for multiple platforms, including Apple Macs, and mobile devices including the iPhone and Blackberry. The Y-cam's live stream can be viewed using any mobile phone that can play VLC-compatible streams, such as Quicktime and RealPlayer.

Multi-client access and password protection
The Y-cam supports up to 16 simultaneous remote users. This allows easy and efficient video conferencing with minimum setup. Password protection also ensures no one able to access the cameras without authorisation.

Secured wireless connectivity
The Y-cam can connect directly to a network or the Internet, either over Wireless (802.11b/g) networking, or over 10/100 with the supplied network cable. The Y-cam utilises encryption methods such as WEP, and even the more powerful WPA and WPA2, so you can be sure your camera will only be accessed by authorised users.

Compact design
The Y-cam Black can be wall-mounted, ceiling-mounted or placed on a flat surface using the supplied camera stand.

 

* Cameras with Firmware Version 1.98 or lower only support Internet Explorer 5.5 and above.
** Only supported in the cameras with the Firmware Version 1.98 and above.

Y-cam Black


Camera
Image device1/4" CMOS
Pixels310,000
White BalanceAuto
Exposure modeAuto
GainAuto
Viewing angleHorizontal: 53.4°, Vertical: 40.0°
Focal lengthf=2.5mm
ApertureF2.0mm
Min.Ilumination1.0 Lux (0 Lux in IR mode)
Infrared Night VisionIR LEDs x 30 ( Auto/Manual )
Night Vision Distance* 12-15m

Network
Image compression MPEG-4, MJPEG**
Image resolution640x480(VGA), 320x240(QVGA), 160x120(QQVGA)
Max. frame rate30fps @640x480
Audio compressionG.726 (40/32/24/16Kbps)
Built-in microphoneElectret Condenser Microphone
Simultaneous viewers16
AuthenticationID/Password, Administrator/General User (Up to 64)
Network protocols TCP, UDP, IP, ARP ,ICMP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, NTP, PPPoE, DDNSUPnP - Automatic discovery and configuration
Stream Type** RTSP/RTP/RTCP, 3GPP, ASF
Network connectionEthernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)

Wireless LAN
Wireless technologyIEEE802.11b/g
Frequency2.412-2.462GHz
Transmission speed 54Mbps / 22Mbps / 11Mbps/ 5.5Mbps / 2Mbps / 1Mbps (Auto Switch)
Security WEP (64/128 bit),WPA, WPA2

General
Power requirementsDC 5V
Power consumption3.75W
Operating temperature -15 to +45 °C (+23 to +113 °F)
Storage temperature -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)
Operating humidity 20-95%RH (Non-condensing)
Storage humidity 20-95%RH (Non-condensing)
Dimensions (WxDxH) 85mm x 85mm x 30mm
Weight150g(Main Body)
Package ContentsY-Cam Black (x1), AC adaptor (x1), Network Cable (x1), setup CD-ROM (x1), Quick Start Guide (x1), Stand (x1)

PC system requirements
Operating systemWindows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7
ProcessorIntel Pentium III, 800MHz or Higher
Memory128MB RAM Minimum
Web browserInternet Explorer 5.5 or higher, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Chrome. Firmware 1.98 or lower only support Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 5.5

Mac system requirements
Operating systemMac OSX 10.4 (Tiger)
Processor800MHz - PowerPC G4 or Intel
Memory128Mb RAM (256Mb recommended)
Please note : A PC is required to setup the cameras motion detection options.

* The breadth of IR range can vary dependent on the environment in which it is placed.
When used outdoors in conjunction with the Y-cam Shell, greater dispersion and lower levels of reflected IR light from nearby surfaces, will result in a reduced range compared with typical indoor operation.
If you require coverage of a wider and longer field of view outdoors, or indoors, Y-cam recommends the use of separate IR illuminators or floods to light the required scene. Y-cam cameras are compatible with all IR illuminators as the Y-cam cameras can ‘see’ the full spectrum of IR light frequencies.

** Only supported in the cameras with the Firmware Version 1.98 and above

 

Y-cam Black


Trusted Reviews
November 2007

Trusted Reviews

"offers very good value compared to most expensive established alternatives"

"the perfect all-in-one camera for the home user"

"solid yet lightweight"

"The auto exposure copes well with a variety of high and low light levels and even high contrast situations look decent. In particular, the sensor noise filtering makes even very dark images acceptable."

"Physical setup is a very simple process. "

"It's well built, stylish, easy to use, and comes in at a great price."

Info4Security
December 2007

Info 4 Security

"It's sturdily built, sensibly priced and installation couldn't be much easier"

"the camera really comes in to its own in locations where cabled or wireless networking is the only, or most economic option"

 

The Sunday Times
July 2009

Sunday Times


"
The only one on test to also work with Mac and Linux computers, this easy-to-use camera does the basics well. Once connected to your wireless home network, its motion sensor will start recording, with the option of saving footage to a remote server — so even if every camera and computer in your house is removed, the video will still be preserved. It can also send a feed to a 3G mobile phone; on a fairly weak signal, that video ran at just four frames per second, but was still enough to see what’s going on, with a good 45ft depth of field. The Y-cam can also send SMS or video messages to a mobile. An extra £30 buys the night-vision version, which doesn’t work as well in daylight.

Verdict: Off-site storage and Mac compatibility are big pluses."

 

Y-cam Black


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