Panasonic has announced new full motion video network cameras that will let folks monitor their homes remotely when using certain Panasonic’s Internet-enabled plasma HDTVs, as well as PCs and cell phones. The new BL-C210 and the BL-C230 have an integrated Internet connection allows users to view camera output in real time full motion video from anywhere in the world, using a personalized secure web address. Users can even have the camera pan, tilt and zoom remotely.
The cameras use H.264 video compression for high quality video while using less bandwidth. The system also has built-in sensors that detect body hear, sound, and motion. When a sensor is triggered, an image is captured and can be sent via email or to a VIERA CAST enabled TV. There is built-in memory to store images and the included recording software connects up to 16 cameras.
The Panasonic BL-C210 IP network camera will cost $199.95 and the BL-C230 for $299.95.