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title: "Panasonic BL-C160A Outdoor Lighted MPEG-4 Network Camera (Silver)"
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# 3 Lux Night Vision IPv4/v6 Compatibility IPX4 Splash Proof Panasonic BL-C160A Outdoor Lighted MPEG-4 Network Camera (Silver)

**Brand:** panasonic
**Price:** ¥103922
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔍 See the Night Like Never Before!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Panasonic BL-C160A Outdoor Lighted MPEG-4 Network Camera (Silver) by panasonic
- **How much does it cost?** ¥103922 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1271201-panasonic-bl-c160a-outdoor-lighted-mpeg-4-network-camera-silver)

## Best For

- panasonic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted panasonic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Setup:** Enjoy hassle-free installation with one-wire connectivity.
- • **Nighttime Clarity:** Capture vibrant color images even in low light with 3 Lux Color Night View Mode.
- • **Weatherproof Wonder:** Designed to withstand the elements with IPX4 splash-proof rating.
- • **Dual Format Streaming:** Simultaneous MPEG-4 and JPEG streaming for versatile viewing options.
- • **Stay Connected Anywhere:** Experience seamless monitoring with built-in web server capabilities.

## Overview

The Panasonic BL-C160A Outdoor Lighted MPEG-4 Network Camera combines advanced night vision technology with robust weatherproofing, ensuring reliable surveillance in any condition. With easy installation and dual streaming capabilities, it's the perfect solution for modern security needs.

## Description

Product Description          Panasonic outdoor fixed camera with lights. Splashproof, low temperature, mjpeg.             From the Manufacturer          See there when you can't be there. Monitor your home or office, live, in color, from a web browser or compatible cell phone with the Panasonic BL-C160A outdoor network camera. The splash-resistant body expands the scope of applications by letting you install the camera outside, like on house or store eaves. The included Power Transfer Unit supplies the camera the power through the LAN cable. It allows you to install the camera anywhere, like on the ceiling where no power outlet is. In dark surroundings, the built-in LED will light automatically when the sensor detects the movement of people or animals. Simultaneous MPEG-4 and JPEG Cameras simultaneously send MPEG-4 images in three resolutions (VGA, QVGA, and SCIF), and JPEG images in the same three resolutions in favor motion, standard, and favor clarity image-quality types. MPEG-4 is recommended for viewing smooth motion images, and JPEG is recommended for recording higher quality images. Built-in Human Detection Sensor The sensor detects people, animals, etc., due to temperature changes. When detected, the image or a series of images is sent to you by e-mail or FTP data transfer for easy checking. Motion Detection Function In this mode, the camera captures an image only when motion is detected based on the preset threshold or sensitivity of the camera. The image can be stored temporarily in the camera, or sent to you by e-mail or FTP data transfer. Image Transfer Function In accordance with preset settings, the camera will automatically transfer images and a data log by e-mail, FTP, or HTTP. This lets you check images only when needed, and helps prevent you from forgetting to check them. 10x Digital Zoom Function It's so reassuring to see your pet's happy face while you are out. A simple mouse operation is all you need to enlarge the image, using the 10x digital zoom, so you get a clear view of your pet's expression. Multi-camera Capability You can register other Panasonic Network Cameras to this camera and use the multi camera page to view images from multiple cameras. After you have registered the other cameras to this camera (up to 16 cameras can be registered), follow the procedure below to view camera images. Color Night View Mode (3.00 lux) When the subject darkens, the camera automatically adjusts the brightness to show you the image. You see clear, easy-to-view images even in the dark. Cell Phone Monitoring Still images from the camera can be checked on any cell phone that is capable of Internet access. IPv4/IPv6 Dual Stack These are the world's first network cameras with standard IPv6 support. Thanks to the dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 structure, they can be installed both on an IPv4 network today, and on an IPv6 network in the future. By passing the stringent requirements for Phase 2 certification, these cameras have also become even more reliable and interoperable. HTTPS support This system supports HTTPS data encrypted communications. By encrypting the network camera's image and other data for network transmission, it prevents electronic eavesdropping for greatly improved security. Recording Program (Included) You can record the moving images captured by the camera on your PC. This lets you enjoy natural motion that isn't possible with still pictures.

## Features

- Outdoor (IPX4 splash proof, low temperature)
- Simultaneous MPEG-4 and JPEG
- 3 Lux Color Night View Mode w/ Built-in Lights
- Built in Web Server/IP Address (IPv4/v6)
- One-wire installation

## Product Details

- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Security
- **Brand:** Panasonic
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wired
- **Special Feature:** HD Resolution, Night Vision, Motion Sensor
- **Indoor/Outdoor Usage:** Outdoor

## Images

![Panasonic BL-C160A Outdoor Lighted MPEG-4 Network Camera (Silver) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91fX7ynAoNL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: can this camera transfer via SFTP?**
A: No, but it does have a setting for connecting strictly using HTTPS

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good value, but you may want better.
*by L***L on March 23, 2011*

I purchased this unit and a Panasonic Panasonic BB-HCM511A Network Camera with Two-Way Audio (which is the same guts as the Panasonic BB-HCM531A Outdoor Pan/Tilt PoE Security Network Camera (Silver)) to compare for outdoor use with some higher priced IR illuminated cameras. I wanted a cheaper alternative for outdoor monitoring, and what I got was a mixed bag.High end cameras have IR cut filters on them which side out of the way at night giving the camera a higher level of sensitivity, and most use IR illuminators to then light the scene without any visible lighting. To save costs, this camera does not have a filter, and does not have any IR illuminators. As a result it struggles at night. On a street well lit by street lights you can make out very crude shadows only. For instance you can tell a car is parked on the street, but even trying to give a basic description of the model would be quite difficult. Basically I find this camera is totally useless at night.By comparison, the BB-HCM511A, which has a CCD sensor, does much better at night. See my review of that product for more information.What about during the daytime? Well, during the day this camera does pretty good. Again it's outperformed by all of the higher end cameras including the BB-HCM511A, but the image is pretty decent quality. If you're looking for a weather camera or other daytime application this is a pretty cheap way to get decent quality.Pros:- Cheap! Considering you get Panasonic build quality and an outdoor rating this camera is really a bargain.- Easy to set up. The web interface is simple and easy to understand.- Lots of features. E-mail, ftp and http upload on schedule or on motion. Can tile in up to 4 Panasonic cameras to have a video solution with no computer. UPNP.- Outdoor Rated, rare at this price level.- If you dig around on Panasonic's web site, you can find full documentation of the web interface.Neutral:- The "PoE" is a proprietary injector. It is included with the unit, but you'll have another wall wart and injector running around. For one or two camera installs this is cheaper than a PoE switch and a plus, but for multi-camera installs where you have a PoE switch this is a huge annoyance.Cons:- Night / low light images are nearly worthless.- Outdoor rating is only an IPX4 "splash resistant". Needs to be protected under an eve or something if you're going to put it outside.Unless cheap is the overriding concern, I would look towards the Panasonic BB-HCM511A Network Camera with Two-Way Audio or Panasonic BB-HCM531A Outdoor Pan/Tilt PoE Security Network Camera (Silver) cameras for much better quality at still competitive prices. However, if you really need low light performance you'll want a camera with an IR Cut filter and IR illuminators which probably put you up over the $500 mark, and can approach $1000.

### ⭐ Disappointed, but Some Fucntionality
*by P***R on October 31, 2012*

TOTALLY DISAPOINTED! Save your money, I bought a total of 6 of these cameras. These cameras are not worth money and time you will spend. Picture focus is also very poor. - For example you cannot fine-tune and permanently set the white balance, but cannot make easily any adjustments. The motion sensors are not reliable and under no circumstances do they detect up to 5 meters @ 20-58 degrees. You can walk right up to them at night and wave your hands and they will detect you less than 40% of the time. The temperature detection is even worse. You can drive a car right across or up to the camera and it doesn't detect more than 10% of the time. When the camera does detect, it doesn't necessarily record the detection every time. The cameras are worthless at night. They simply do not work. I even went to the extreme of buying an infrared illuminator and they still didn't work. They do not have lenses that are receptive to IR. If you think you will record anything at night, don't buy these cameras.I moved some of the cameras inside, and on our large porch, in these conditions they work very well and the lights are sufficient to record. Overall, they are a complete disappointment and a total waste of money. I am buying different cameras with built in infrared, investing in a NVR hybrid in order to get some functional use out of these cameras. For indoor small areas such as a porch, washroom, mudroom these cameras are worth the price you pay for them, but they are not outdoor surveillance cameras.Having said all of this, Amazon was great. 2 of the 3 cameras had issues, in clarity. I was quite surprised that they sent replacement cameras back almost immediately, without any hesitation, few questions etc. I was not a big Amazon buyer, but this attention to customer service certainly will bring me back - even though I am totally disappointed in the actual product and see it as a complete waste of time and money - I will use Amazon more in the future. I am not returning the cameras, moved indoors, garage, porch, etc they work (not as described) but are functional, but you are much better of spending the money on proper cameras than buying these.

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