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2120 Review
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Design: 8.5 / 10
Pretty standard for the time it was made, the Axis 2120 is fairly compact for what it is, but there have been smaller models made (see the 210/211/221/223) by Axis since.
Image Quality: 8.0 / 10
This is highly variable on your lens and configuration settings, but the Axis 2120 still holds its own in 2008 for the price (~$300 USD). The MJPG output is rather crisp until sundown, after which it tends to degrade a bit with lower-light conditions. Of course, this is all dependent on the lens and configuration settings, like I said. Very good nighttime resolution can be had--it just takes getting to know the unit.
Easy of Use: 9.0 / 10
Dead simple.
Connectivity: 9.9 / 10
I really don't how how it could be easier. You can access it directly in a variety of MJPG modes and even externally link them to your own web page. Alternatively, uploading via FTP is rather simple.
Other Features: 9.2 / 10
If you take the time to understand the inner workings of the Axis 2120 and others, there's a ton of tweaks and hacks you can perform to maximize its potential. One of the nice benefits of the 2120 is the ability to, after spending some time with it, add your own designed web pages to the on-board web server.
Strengths
Great image quality for its time, still holds its own in 2008, very flexible.
Weaknesses
Subject to exploits (be aware and research!), better Axis models have come along since this model was released.
Summary
The Axis 2120 is a great mid-level camera that's been out for long enough that it can be had at 1/3rd of its original MSRP or less and places such as eBay. For the enterprising security buff, an individual needing to supplement their existing security solution, or even the casual gadget hacker, the Axis 2120 is a great and affordable place to start. Comparing the older 2100 makes it even more apparent that the 2120 was the star of its generation at Axis, and I heartily recommend it.
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