AXIS Communications M1054 720p Network Camera (0338-004)

This is an expensive camera. You can find others that are half the cost and have similar specs.But this camera is worth it. It's far better than cheaper units. You get a high resolution stream, with a mild fisheye lens which lets one camera, placed in a corner, monitor an entire room with no hidden spots. In other words, this camera has 90 degrees of coverage, and enough resolution to have clear identifications within that 90 degree radius.It's also small and nice looking. I'm happy with it. I will update this review if anything changes as we get more experience with it.I like that it has power over Ethernet. This means we run one Ethernet cable to it and we're done. Greatly simplifies wiring, and has the benefit that if your POE switch is on UPS, then your camera is also on UPS.It's made in South Korea.

Although these claim to work on MAC computers and iphones, you cannot set up the software on a Mac. Wish that we had seen this fine print before ordering this camera.

I am testing the Axis M1054 and a Panasonic BL-C210A. The 201A is only 640x480 resolution, but has pan tilt and zoom (PTZ). The static image quality of the M1054 is much higher (I'm running mine at 1280x800 pixels). When the Axis is online, its images are very good, certainly better than the 210A - but not $250 better. I need hi-rez images for security purposes and hoped that the M1054 would out do the 210A. Both have been in my lab and running for 2 weeks now. The 210A was easier to set-up and more importantly, it has stayed up the whole 2 weeks. I've had to re-boot the M1054 dozens of times, re-assign IP addresses, unplug and plug it in again to keep it connected to my monitoring software. I've even had IT guys in trying to figure out why the M1054 keeps dropping off the internet. Haven't solved it yet. For the price, it's server software and ability to remain online (or at least reboot itself when it looses connection with the monitoring host should be far more robust.

The is a great camera, I have it on my front yard, the low lux allows for color display with the street light. However, it was advertised as being wireless, it is not. Thus the reason for a three star. I think Amazon needs to correct title since it is misleading. Otherwise, excellent small HD camera that does what it says it does. I especially like the C-Clamp attachment. I was able to clamp it to the window sill.

My family owns and operates two Mexican restaurants and I've been tasked with setting up and installing the security cameras for both locations. Early on, I chose Axis cameras for the consistently good reviews they received. And over the years, they rarely disappoint.The M1054 is their HD/720p capable line of small surveillance cameras. I believe this will be our fifth one. Video quality is tough to beat and the frame rate, with a fast enough computer, is anywhere from 20 to 30 fps (frames per second) easy. There is no manual focus ring (mostly a blessing than a curse). The camera is very easy to set up and works great in conjunction with SecuritySpy from BenSoftware for the Mac. The night/low light visibility from this camera is better than any of the other/older Axis cameras in the same range (Axis 206 or 207s for instance).The Power over Ethernet feature, when coupled with an appropriate PoE router, is a life saver. It means one ethernet cable provides both data and power. Incredible useful for difficult locations without close power sources.All in all, highly recommended for those in need of light surveillance, including restaurants or other retail.

This is a GREAT camera. POE makes it an easy one cable installation. Feature-rich and very well-made. Image quality is superb. Built-in LED illuminates dark spaces at night. Built-in PIR is a great idea. Web interface and Axis software is flawless. Axis continues to perfect the IP camera market. Don't settle for some offshore rubbish, all Axis products are well worth the money.

Excellent product. The video quality (720p) is excellent and the built-in microphone is responsive and free of noise.Good price, too.We combined these with Exacq software (and Exacq licenses for the cameras) as well as a re-purposed Dell Optiplex mini-tower (with new 2 TB drives). With these components, we were able to put together a nice video recording system at a very low cost.

We've been using Axis cams for five years and this is the best one yet. The resolution choices are great and detail in the pictures is outstanding. There are enough customization settings to get a good picture in any light conditions. I really like the power over Ethernet, it makes installation simpler.One issue that surprised me is that our old camera recording software can't deal with the higher resolution pics gracefully. The software's options for motion control are not sensitive enough to give us a good balance between too many pictures saved and not enough. So I'm looking for a new camera recording program.