( 12 reviews )
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Posted: May 23 2009
I have several of these cameras. I use them with POE, connected to the SecuritySpy software, which knows just what to do with them. It all Just Works. The image quality is better than what I need; the POE capability was critical for me. They've been installed outdoors for 14 months and have endured sun, rain, wind, and more sun (we don't get snow here). I don't use or want any of the standalone features like the webserver inside the camera or the SD card at the camera. I use it as a network camera and those functions are performed elsewhere on the network. I have them set up on their own NAT network so that they aren't accessible from the public internet; the SecuritySpy software handles the interface and firewall so that I can look at them from afar and you can't. They work just fine with a standard POE supply, but I connected them to a PowerDsine 8012 midspan just in case the PTZ motors would benefit from some extra watts. I don't think it made any difference. I've seen some reviews here that lament this camera not having this or that feature. I'm glad it doesn't, because those features would probably consume extra power from the somewhat-limited POE supply. This camera is absolutely perfect for my needs, and so far it's been reliable.
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Posted: Oct 7 2008
This camera Model (IK-WB15A) does not have wireless like the vendor claims. The previous model to this the (IK-WB11A) which is now no longer made, had wireless. All in all not bad cameras, I have both, the WB11a and WB15a. Hunt around with the model number for the best deals.
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Posted: Jul 30 2008
This camera has a sensor that is 1/2 the size of the previous model (IK-WB11A) and it shows: The video quality never really escapes being pixelated, even at the highest resolution settings. Toshiba's rigamarole about it being a "Super (Honeycomb) CCD" sensor can't escape the fact that sensor size and number of pixels is the bottom line and the tiny sensor in this camera is a big step backwards. This camera also regrettably sheds wireless networking, but does have optical zoom and marginally faster responsiveness. However, if you're looking for really clear video, keep shopping. Haunt eBay for an old stock IK-WB11A and you'll probably be much happier. (Note: I have several 11A's and 15A's in use side by side.)
