30 vs 60 FPS Shootout
Posted on May 22, 2013 for IP Cameras
"30 frames per second used to be the maximum practical limit for surveillance cameras. Now, it is becoming increasingly common for IP cameras to support double that, 60 frames per second. (For background, see our t"
Posted on May 22, 2013 for IP Cameras
"30 frames per second used to be the maximum practical limit for surveillance cameras. Now, it is becoming increasingly common for IP cameras to support double that, 60 frames per second. (For background, see our t"
#1 IP Camera Benefit
Posted on May 20, 2013 for IP Cameras
"Megapixel was, far and away, the number #1 cited benefit in going to IP cameras / video. We asked over 100 integrators to name the "3 biggest reasons" they found, allowing them to name whatever they wanted. Over a"
Posted on May 20, 2013 for IP Cameras
"Megapixel was, far and away, the number #1 cited benefit in going to IP cameras / video. We asked over 100 integrators to name the "3 biggest reasons" they found, allowing them to name whatever they wanted. Over a"
Testing Panoramic Cameras Outdoors
Posted on May 13, 2013 for IP Cameras
"Outdoors, PTZs tend to be a favorite for covering large open areas but they only see whatever they are currently pointed at. Panoramics are an emerging alternative but how well do they perform and what type of vid"
Posted on May 13, 2013 for IP Cameras
"Outdoors, PTZs tend to be a favorite for covering large open areas but they only see whatever they are currently pointed at. Panoramics are an emerging alternative but how well do they perform and what type of vid"
#1 IP Camera Problem
Posted on May 07, 2013 for IP Cameras
"Cost was, far and away, the number #1 cited problem in going to IP cameras / video. We asked over 100 integrators to name the "3 biggest problems / barriers" they found, allowing them to name whatever they wanted."
Posted on May 07, 2013 for IP Cameras
"Cost was, far and away, the number #1 cited problem in going to IP cameras / video. We asked over 100 integrators to name the "3 biggest problems / barriers" they found, allowing them to name whatever they wanted."
Panoramic Camera Shootout
Posted on Apr 22, 2013 for IP Cameras
"Panoramic cameras are one of the hottest growing markets within surveillance. The combination of multi-megapixel resolution and super wide FoVs claims to deliver greater coverage than conventional cameras. But how"
Posted on Apr 22, 2013 for IP Cameras
"Panoramic cameras are one of the hottest growing markets within surveillance. The combination of multi-megapixel resolution and super wide FoVs claims to deliver greater coverage than conventional cameras. But how"
Testing Axis Q19 Thermal Cameras
Posted on Mar 27, 2013 for IP Cameras
"Over the last few year, Axis has expanded into thermal cameras. While the company is well known and respected for conventional IP cameras, thermal is outside their historic sweet spot, raising questions of how wel"
Posted on Mar 27, 2013 for IP Cameras
"Over the last few year, Axis has expanded into thermal cameras. While the company is well known and respected for conventional IP cameras, thermal is outside their historic sweet spot, raising questions of how wel"
Testing Pelco Sarix Thermal Cameras
Posted on Mar 13, 2013 for IP Cameras
"In this report, we share our test findings of Pelco's Sarix TI Thermal cameras. While relatively new to the thermal market, Pelco has been making big claims about how its all digital pro"
Posted on Mar 13, 2013 for IP Cameras
"In this report, we share our test findings of Pelco's Sarix TI Thermal cameras. While relatively new to the thermal market, Pelco has been making big claims about how its all digital pro"
Lowest Cost Thermal Camera Tested
Posted on Feb 26, 2013 for IP Cameras
"Recently, DRS entered the IP thermal market with far lower pricing than any incumbent, aiming to make this technology affordable to users who could never previously consider it. However, with such low pricing, per"
Posted on Feb 26, 2013 for IP Cameras
"Recently, DRS entered the IP thermal market with far lower pricing than any incumbent, aiming to make this technology affordable to users who could never previously consider it. However, with such low pricing, per"
Ban Resolution
Posted on Feb 19, 2013 for IP Cameras
"The word 'resolution' should be banned in surveillance. What all IP manufacturers mean when they say 'resolution' is 'pixel count.' We should be clear and precise, calling it what is - pixel count - to avoid confu"
Posted on Feb 19, 2013 for IP Cameras
"The word 'resolution' should be banned in surveillance. What all IP manufacturers mean when they say 'resolution' is 'pixel count.' We should be clear and precise, calling it what is - pixel count - to avoid confu"
Test Yourself - Camera Installation
Posted on Feb 01, 2013 for IP Cameras
"Installation quality is one of the most important aspects of a video surveillance system. Not only is operation affected by poor installation, but making the correct installation choices can improve reliability an"
Posted on Feb 01, 2013 for IP Cameras
"Installation quality is one of the most important aspects of a video surveillance system. Not only is operation affected by poor installation, but making the correct installation choices can improve reliability an"
WDR Shootout 2013
Posted on Jan 23, 2013 for IP Cameras
"One of the most important surveillance camera differentiators is Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) performance. Dealing with bright sunlight and shadows is a key problem for most surveillance deployments and, historically,"
Posted on Jan 23, 2013 for IP Cameras
"One of the most important surveillance camera differentiators is Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) performance. Dealing with bright sunlight and shadows is a key problem for most surveillance deployments and, historically,"
Testing Thermal Performance When Snowing
Posted on Jan 15, 2013 for IP Cameras
"Thermal cameras have long been marketed as able to "see" when traditional cameras cannot, whether in low light or adverse conditions. Certainly there is much truth in this, especially in low light as our thermal v"
Posted on Jan 15, 2013 for IP Cameras
"Thermal cameras have long been marketed as able to "see" when traditional cameras cannot, whether in low light or adverse conditions. Certainly there is much truth in this, especially in low light as our thermal v"
IP Camera Competitive Guide 2013
Posted on Jan 14, 2013 for IP Cameras
"IP cameras remain the main growth and competitive driver within the surveillance industry. Indeed, IP camera advances clearly led 2012 major events across the industry. In this report, we examine 4 key drivers and"
Posted on Jan 14, 2013 for IP Cameras
"IP cameras remain the main growth and competitive driver within the surveillance industry. Indeed, IP camera advances clearly led 2012 major events across the industry. In this report, we examine 4 key drivers and"
Thermal vs Day/Night Shootout
Posted on Nov 28, 2012 for IP Cameras
"What should you do for dark outdoor scenes? Thermal cameras are getting a lot less expensive. Conventional cameras are getting better in low light. We decided to test these two categories - thermal and day/night -"
Posted on Nov 28, 2012 for IP Cameras
"What should you do for dark outdoor scenes? Thermal cameras are getting a lot less expensive. Conventional cameras are getting better in low light. We decided to test these two categories - thermal and day/night -"
The Definitive Guide to PPF
Posted on Nov 05, 2012 for IP Cameras
"The most advanced yet most dangerous way to specify surveillance is pixels per foot (PPF, aka pixels per meter, PPM or pixel density). As much as it can help, it can make matters far worse, leading to overconfiden"
Posted on Nov 05, 2012 for IP Cameras
"The most advanced yet most dangerous way to specify surveillance is pixels per foot (PPF, aka pixels per meter, PPM or pixel density). As much as it can help, it can make matters far worse, leading to overconfiden"
CCTV Camera Clusters / Trees
Posted on Nov 02, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Are they a symbol of Big Brother, a good design practice or something in between? Here's a real world example of clustering multiple surveillance cameras on a single pole: They look a little like leaves on a CC"
Posted on Nov 02, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Are they a symbol of Big Brother, a good design practice or something in between? Here's a real world example of clustering multiple surveillance cameras on a single pole: They look a little like leaves on a CC"
Testing Lorex LNC - Hosted Video Killer?
Posted on Oct 30, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Lorex has quietly become one of the biggest forces in the consumer / home surveillance market, on pace to sell over 500,000 cameras this year through mass distribution and big box retai"
Posted on Oct 30, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Lorex has quietly become one of the biggest forces in the consumer / home surveillance market, on pace to sell over 500,000 cameras this year through mass distribution and big box retai"
PTZs vs 360 / Panoramics
Posted on Oct 29, 2012 for IP Cameras
"One of the toughest but most important emerging choices is when to use PTZs vs panoramic cameras. It pits one of the most overhyped technologies of the past decade (PTZs) versus one of the most overhyped ones of t"
Posted on Oct 29, 2012 for IP Cameras
"One of the toughest but most important emerging choices is when to use PTZs vs panoramic cameras. It pits one of the most overhyped technologies of the past decade (PTZs) versus one of the most overhyped ones of t"
Most Fooled by Resolution Myth
Posted on Jul 23, 2012 for IP Cameras
"A common and important mistake confirmed: After years of manufacturer marketing that resolution equals quality, recent IPVM poll results of nearly 400 industry professionals confirms that most are fooled by this m"
Posted on Jul 23, 2012 for IP Cameras
"A common and important mistake confirmed: After years of manufacturer marketing that resolution equals quality, recent IPVM poll results of nearly 400 industry professionals confirms that most are fooled by this m"
Video Quality / Compression Tutorial
Posted on Jul 18, 2012 for IP Cameras
"While CODECs, like H.264 and MJPEG, get all the attention, a camera's 'quality' or compression setting has a big impact on overall quality. In this training, we explain what this level is, what options you have an"
Posted on Jul 18, 2012 for IP Cameras
"While CODECs, like H.264 and MJPEG, get all the attention, a camera's 'quality' or compression setting has a big impact on overall quality. In this training, we explain what this level is, what options you have an"
IP Video 101 Training
Posted on Jun 06, 2012 for IP Cameras
"This free, online course allows you to learn the basics of IP video in under 2 hours by watching a series of 6 videos and taking 3 quizes. It is for security managers and security technicians that want to use IP c"
Posted on Jun 06, 2012 for IP Cameras
"This free, online course allows you to learn the basics of IP video in under 2 hours by watching a series of 6 videos and taking 3 quizes. It is for security managers and security technicians that want to use IP c"
IP Camera Setup Training
Posted on May 30, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Once you can connect to an IP camera, you need to set it up so that the camera can integrate with a VMS or NVR. In this training, we show you how to do it and what issues to avoid.The most fundamental step in sett"
Posted on May 30, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Once you can connect to an IP camera, you need to set it up so that the camera can integrate with a VMS or NVR. In this training, we show you how to do it and what issues to avoid.The most fundamental step in sett"
IP Camera Bandwidth Training
Posted on May 28, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Understanding bandwidth is critical to using IP cameras. In this new training, we show how to measure bandwidth and how significantly bandwidth can change in different scenes and with different settings: <a h"
Posted on May 28, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Understanding bandwidth is critical to using IP cameras. In this new training, we show how to measure bandwidth and how significantly bandwidth can change in different scenes and with different settings: <a h"
Testing Smartphones as Surveillance Cameras
Posted on May 25, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Using smartphones as surveillance cameras is one of the biggest trends in 2012, with multiple manufacturers announcing apps. These apps allow live video to be streamed from the phone's camera directly to a VMS, fo"
Posted on May 25, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Using smartphones as surveillance cameras is one of the biggest trends in 2012, with multiple manufacturers announcing apps. These apps allow live video to be streamed from the phone's camera directly to a VMS, fo"
IP Camera PC Training
Posted on May 23, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Over and over, we are told that this is the most common and fundamental problem techs have getting started with IP cameras. They come to a job site, or even to training, and they need to connect their laptop to th"
Posted on May 23, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Over and over, we are told that this is the most common and fundamental problem techs have getting started with IP cameras. They come to a job site, or even to training, and they need to connect their laptop to th"
The Right Aspect Ratio for Surveillance
Posted on May 04, 2012 for IP Cameras
"You are wrong about the best aspect ratio for surveillance, at least statistically speaking. In the past few years, as HD swept into living rooms, people have moved from watching video on 4:3 aspect ratios to the "
Posted on May 04, 2012 for IP Cameras
"You are wrong about the best aspect ratio for surveillance, at least statistically speaking. In the past few years, as HD swept into living rooms, people have moved from watching video on 4:3 aspect ratios to the "
IP Camera Networking Basics
Posted on Apr 30, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Getting started with IP cameras can be daunting for those without experience in computer networks. Fortunately, it is not that hard. In this report, we train networking novices on how get started using IP cameras,"
Posted on Apr 30, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Getting started with IP cameras can be daunting for those without experience in computer networks. Fortunately, it is not that hard. In this report, we train networking novices on how get started using IP cameras,"
Reducing Bandwidth Through Privacy Masks?
Posted on Apr 24, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Reducing your surveillance bandwidth means lower storage costs and better remote monitoring. As such, professionals are always looking for techniques to do so, including improved codecs (MPEG-4 to H.264, H.264 Bas"
Posted on Apr 24, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Reducing your surveillance bandwidth means lower storage costs and better remote monitoring. As such, professionals are always looking for techniques to do so, including improved codecs (MPEG-4 to H.264, H.264 Bas"
Camera Installation Guide
Posted on Apr 18, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Camera installation is fundamental to the security industry, but in many cases, little thought is given to planning and installation, leading to system which perform poorly and look unprofessional. As an example, "
Posted on Apr 18, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Camera installation is fundamental to the security industry, but in many cases, little thought is given to planning and installation, leading to system which perform poorly and look unprofessional. As an example, "
H.264 Codec Shootout
Posted on Feb 22, 2012 for IP Cameras
"While H.264 is often considered a single 'thing', many different 'types' of H.264 exist. These types have performance tradeoffs. For the past few years, most IP camera manufacturers only supported the most basic t"
Posted on Feb 22, 2012 for IP Cameras
"While H.264 is often considered a single 'thing', many different 'types' of H.264 exist. These types have performance tradeoffs. For the past few years, most IP camera manufacturers only supported the most basic t"
How to Measure IR Illumination
Posted on Feb 16, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Using IR for night time surveillance is a popular choice. The added non visible light can improve image quality when ambient street or visible lighting is absent. However, adding the right amount of IR light can b"
Posted on Feb 16, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Using IR for night time surveillance is a popular choice. The added non visible light can improve image quality when ambient street or visible lighting is absent. However, adding the right amount of IR light can b"
CBR vs VBR: Surveillance Streaming
Posted on Jan 18, 2012 for IP Cameras
"How you stream video has a major impact on quality and bandwidth. Typically, when people think streaming or encoding, CODECs such as H.264, MPEG-4, etc come to mind. However, regardless of the CODEC, one still nee"
Posted on Jan 18, 2012 for IP Cameras
"How you stream video has a major impact on quality and bandwidth. Typically, when people think streaming or encoding, CODECs such as H.264, MPEG-4, etc come to mind. However, regardless of the CODEC, one still nee"
IP Cameras Default Passwords Directory
Posted on Jan 06, 2012 for IP Cameras
"The following is an alphabetical list of IP camera manufacturers and their default usernames and passwords. The goal is to help users quickly get started with cameras. At the bottom of the post, we examine the use"
Posted on Jan 06, 2012 for IP Cameras
"The following is an alphabetical list of IP camera manufacturers and their default usernames and passwords. The goal is to help users quickly get started with cameras. At the bottom of the post, we examine the use"
Testing Wide Vs Narrow Camera FoV
Posted on Nov 25, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Determining the correct Field of View (FoV) for each surveillance camera is one of the most important decisions in designing surveillance systems. It can also be one of the most challenging as a fundamental tensio"
Posted on Nov 25, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Determining the correct Field of View (FoV) for each surveillance camera is one of the most important decisions in designing surveillance systems. It can also be one of the most challenging as a fundamental tensio"
Worst IP Camera Manufacturers
Posted on Nov 16, 2011 for IP Cameras
"What IP camera manufacturers have integrators had the worst experiences with? Over the last month, we ran an in depth survey gathering results from over 80 integrators across 19 countries to understand what techno"
Posted on Nov 16, 2011 for IP Cameras
"What IP camera manufacturers have integrators had the worst experiences with? Over the last month, we ran an in depth survey gathering results from over 80 integrators across 19 countries to understand what techno"
Favorite IP Camera Manufacturers
Posted on Nov 14, 2011 for IP Cameras
"What IP camera manufacturers do integrators really like the best? Over the last month, we ran an in depth survey gathering results from over 80 integrators across 19 countries to understand what technologies, appr"
Posted on Nov 14, 2011 for IP Cameras
"What IP camera manufacturers do integrators really like the best? Over the last month, we ran an in depth survey gathering results from over 80 integrators across 19 countries to understand what technologies, appr"
Pentax Plus Megapixel Lens Test
Posted on Nov 03, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Last month, we released the first ever Megapixel lens test where we did a shootout between 5 leading surveillance lens manufacturers - Computar, Evetar, Fujinon, Tamron and Tuss. Member feedback was very encouragi"
Posted on Nov 03, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Last month, we released the first ever Megapixel lens test where we did a shootout between 5 leading surveillance lens manufacturers - Computar, Evetar, Fujinon, Tamron and Tuss. Member feedback was very encouragi"
Box vs Dome Cameras
Posted on Oct 27, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Perhaps the most fundamental decision in selecting a camera is its form factor. For fixed cameras, the two most common choices, by far, are box and dome cameras. In this post, we share some key considerations in s"
Posted on Oct 27, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Perhaps the most fundamental decision in selecting a camera is its form factor. For fixed cameras, the two most common choices, by far, are box and dome cameras. In this post, we share some key considerations in s"
Low Cost Professional IP Cameras Comparison
Posted on Oct 24, 2011 for IP Cameras
""Too expensive" is probably the most frequent complaint about IP cameras. While IP cameras have clearly come down in price in the last few years, they are still, on average, notably more expensive than analog came"
Posted on Oct 24, 2011 for IP Cameras
""Too expensive" is probably the most frequent complaint about IP cameras. While IP cameras have clearly come down in price in the last few years, they are still, on average, notably more expensive than analog came"
IP Camera Bootup Shootout
Posted on Oct 20, 2011 for IP Cameras
"IP cameras, like PCs, take some time to boot up. And just like PCs, the amount of time can vary greatly. Many people do not care but some people find it annoying. Perhaps more importantly, in surveillance, the lon"
Posted on Oct 20, 2011 for IP Cameras
"IP cameras, like PCs, take some time to boot up. And just like PCs, the amount of time can vary greatly. Many people do not care but some people find it annoying. Perhaps more importantly, in surveillance, the lon"
HD Lens Shootout
Posted on Oct 03, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Conventional wisdom says that lenses make a big difference in image quality but the question remains: "How much of a difference?" With the shift to megapixel cameras increasing demands for higher quality lenses, t"
Posted on Oct 03, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Conventional wisdom says that lenses make a big difference in image quality but the question remains: "How much of a difference?" With the shift to megapixel cameras increasing demands for higher quality lenses, t"
Motion Detection Performance Tested
Posted on Sep 06, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Motion detection is an important element of many, if not, most surveillance systems. It plays a central role in both storage search time reduction. Storage is routinely reduced by 30% - 80% by using motion based r"
Posted on Sep 06, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Motion detection is an important element of many, if not, most surveillance systems. It plays a central role in both storage search time reduction. Storage is routinely reduced by 30% - 80% by using motion based r"
Testing Bandwidth vs Frame Rate
Posted on Aug 31, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Frame rate selection has a major impact on bandwidth consumption for surveillance cameras. While most cameras have a maximum frame rate of 25 to 30 frames per second, users typically choose significantly lower fra"
Posted on Aug 31, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Frame rate selection has a major impact on bandwidth consumption for surveillance cameras. While most cameras have a maximum frame rate of 25 to 30 frames per second, users typically choose significantly lower fra"
SD vs. HD PTZ Shootout
Posted on Aug 21, 2011 for IP Cameras
"PTZs, like fixed cameras, are moving to megapixel. With PTZs, though, real questions remain about the value of going to megapixel. Some people say that megapixel eliminates the need for PTZ, regardless of the PTZ"
Posted on Aug 21, 2011 for IP Cameras
"PTZs, like fixed cameras, are moving to megapixel. With PTZs, though, real questions remain about the value of going to megapixel. Some people say that megapixel eliminates the need for PTZ, regardless of the PTZ"
The Truth About IR Lighting and Bandwidth
Posted on Aug 14, 2011 for IP Cameras
"One of the industry's top growing myths is that IR illumination massively reduces storage and bandwidth costs. No one has done more to perpetuate that myth than UK manufacturer Raytec. In this report, we break dow"
Posted on Aug 14, 2011 for IP Cameras
"One of the industry's top growing myths is that IR illumination massively reduces storage and bandwidth costs. No one has done more to perpetuate that myth than UK manufacturer Raytec. In this report, we break dow"
Why The Market Has Already Tipped to IP
Posted on Aug 08, 2011 for IP Cameras
"One of the most heated video surveillance debates is when the market will 'tip' to IP cameras, typically defined as the first year when IP camera revenue exceeds analog camera revenue. However, this debate and met"
Posted on Aug 08, 2011 for IP Cameras
"One of the most heated video surveillance debates is when the market will 'tip' to IP cameras, typically defined as the first year when IP camera revenue exceeds analog camera revenue. However, this debate and met"
WDR Megapixel Camera Shootout
Posted on Jul 31, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Dealing with direct sunlight is one of video surveillance's toughest problems. Avoiding the sun is frequently impossible. Making things worse, when a scene has direct sunlight creating both dark and bright areas, "
Posted on Jul 31, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Dealing with direct sunlight is one of video surveillance's toughest problems. Avoiding the sun is frequently impossible. Making things worse, when a scene has direct sunlight creating both dark and bright areas, "
Bandwidth vs. Image Quality Shootout
Posted on Jul 24, 2011 for IP Cameras
"When thinking about maximizing image quality, resolution is usually the first thing that comes to mind. However, resolution is not the only factor that impacts quality. The amount of bandwidth available and used c"
Posted on Jul 24, 2011 for IP Cameras
"When thinking about maximizing image quality, resolution is usually the first thing that comes to mind. However, resolution is not the only factor that impacts quality. The amount of bandwidth available and used c"
Night Surveillance - White Light Illuminator Test
Posted on Jul 18, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Getting quality surveillance images at night can be quite a challenge. A number of techniques, with widely varying price points and tradeoffs, are possible. In this report, we share our test findings on the newest"
Posted on Jul 18, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Getting quality surveillance images at night can be quite a challenge. A number of techniques, with widely varying price points and tradeoffs, are possible. In this report, we share our test findings on the newest"
Testing: Gain / AGC Impact on Surveillance Video
Posted on Jul 10, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Gain control is a critical, though often overlooked, factor in low light surveillance video. It is generally only noticed when the negative side effective of aggressive gain levels are seen, namely noise / snow on"
Posted on Jul 10, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Gain control is a critical, though often overlooked, factor in low light surveillance video. It is generally only noticed when the negative side effective of aggressive gain levels are seen, namely noise / snow on"
Optimized Camera Shootout
Posted on Jun 06, 2011 for IP Cameras
"If you optimize a camera's settings, how much can you improve its performance? An interesting and important question, this report provides concrete evidence based on our systematic experimentation.Over the last tw"
Posted on Jun 06, 2011 for IP Cameras
"If you optimize a camera's settings, how much can you improve its performance? An interesting and important question, this report provides concrete evidence based on our systematic experimentation.Over the last tw"
The Indoor 7 Camera Shootout
Posted on May 29, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Indoors, surveillance cameras are used all over. Given the generally small areas monitored and their shelter from the weather, getting good surveillance video is easier than outdoors. It raises the question: Does "
Posted on May 29, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Indoors, surveillance cameras are used all over. Given the generally small areas monitored and their shelter from the weather, getting good surveillance video is easier than outdoors. It raises the question: Does "
License Plate Capture Shootout
Posted on May 22, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Capturing license plates is one of the best ways to identify suspects and intruders. As such, it is highly desirable that outdoor surveillance cameras are able to do so.However, capturing license plates is challen"
Posted on May 22, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Capturing license plates is one of the best ways to identify suspects and intruders. As such, it is highly desirable that outdoor surveillance cameras are able to do so.However, capturing license plates is challen"
How to Handle Headlight Surveillance Problems
Posted on May 18, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Headlights are a painful problem for video surveillance. Figuring out how to overcome headlight's glare is both a fascinating and frustrating endeavor. Unfortunately, these challenges have not received e"
Posted on May 18, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Headlights are a painful problem for video surveillance. Figuring out how to overcome headlight's glare is both a fascinating and frustrating endeavor. Unfortunately, these challenges have not received e"
Parking Garage Shootout
Posted on May 15, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Parking garages are a key area for using surveillance cameras. Thefts, assaults, vandalism and accidents are among the many incidents that cameras can help solve.Monitoring parking garages effectively is more chal"
Posted on May 15, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Parking garages are a key area for using surveillance cameras. Thefts, assaults, vandalism and accidents are among the many incidents that cameras can help solve.Monitoring parking garages effectively is more chal"
Intersection Shootout
Posted on May 08, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Intersections are an important area for using surveillance cameras. Accidents, thefts and traffic congestion are among the many common incidents that cameras can help solve.However, intersections are particularly "
Posted on May 08, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Intersections are an important area for using surveillance cameras. Accidents, thefts and traffic congestion are among the many common incidents that cameras can help solve.However, intersections are particularly "
PTZ Versus Megapixel Shootout
Posted on May 01, 2011 for IP Cameras
"As megapixel surveillance cameras become mainstream, many have begun questioning the value of PTZs. The main criticism of PTZs is that they can only provide good image quality by 'looking' at a very small area at "
Posted on May 01, 2011 for IP Cameras
"As megapixel surveillance cameras become mainstream, many have begun questioning the value of PTZs. The main criticism of PTZs is that they can only provide good image quality by 'looking' at a very small area at "
Color Versus Day/Night Shootout
Posted on Apr 17, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Most people prefer color over black and white but when it gets dark out, almost all surveillance experts agree that black and white video provides superior performance. To that end, professional surveillance users"
Posted on Apr 17, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Most people prefer color over black and white but when it gets dark out, almost all surveillance experts agree that black and white video provides superior performance. To that end, professional surveillance users"
Analog vs HD Night Shootout
Posted on Mar 27, 2011 for IP Cameras
"The whole point of megapixel is better image quality but what if megapixel was actually worse than analog at night? In the consumer world, maybe this is acceptable but in surveillance, most cameras need to 'see' 2"
Posted on Mar 27, 2011 for IP Cameras
"The whole point of megapixel is better image quality but what if megapixel was actually worse than analog at night? In the consumer world, maybe this is acceptable but in surveillance, most cameras need to 'see' 2"
Specifying Surveillance Video Quality
Posted on Mar 20, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Ensuring high quality surveillance video can be difficult. The challenge starts with specifying what level of quality is needed. There are a number of specification methods but important tradeoffs exist between th"
Posted on Mar 20, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Ensuring high quality surveillance video can be difficult. The challenge starts with specifying what level of quality is needed. There are a number of specification methods but important tradeoffs exist between th"
Comparing Surveillance IR Illuminators
Posted on Feb 28, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Video quality at night can be very poor. Even cameras that rate their minimum illumination as .1 lux or less routinely display dark, noisy images at night. One of the most direct ways to rectify this problem is to"
Posted on Feb 28, 2011 for IP Cameras
"Video quality at night can be very poor. Even cameras that rate their minimum illumination as .1 lux or less routinely display dark, noisy images at night. One of the most direct ways to rectify this problem is to"
Surveillance Camera RFP Template
Posted on Feb 20, 2011 for IP Cameras
"This report provides in-depth recommendations and a template for optimally specifying surveillance cameras. Confusion in properly specifying cameras is a consistent theme we hear from end users and see in publishe"
Posted on Feb 20, 2011 for IP Cameras
"This report provides in-depth recommendations and a template for optimally specifying surveillance cameras. Confusion in properly specifying cameras is a consistent theme we hear from end users and see in publishe"
WDR Camera Shootout
Posted on Feb 06, 2011 for IP Cameras
"One of surveillance's biggest challenges is bright sunlight, especially when that sunlight shines into a building's entrance. Sunlight tends to wash out images, often making it impossible to determine the person e"
Posted on Feb 06, 2011 for IP Cameras
"One of surveillance's biggest challenges is bright sunlight, especially when that sunlight shines into a building's entrance. Sunlight tends to wash out images, often making it impossible to determine the person e"
Testing: P-Iris Lens Performance
Posted on Jan 31, 2011 for IP Cameras
"A new form of iris control, called P-Iris, is emerging as a challenger to manual and auto iris lenses. P-Iris can more 'precisely' control the aperture size than auto iris lenses. P-Iris providers claim this can p"
Posted on Jan 31, 2011 for IP Cameras
"A new form of iris control, called P-Iris, is emerging as a challenger to manual and auto iris lenses. P-Iris can more 'precisely' control the aperture size than auto iris lenses. P-Iris providers claim this can p"
Testing Lorex's Home/Baby Monitor
Posted on Jan 19, 2011 for IP Cameras
"For home surveillance, you can get really fancy and expensive but how simple and cheap can you get? Homeowners generally do not want to spend a lot of money on this and, often as important, dread having to figure "
Posted on Jan 19, 2011 for IP Cameras
"For home surveillance, you can get really fancy and expensive but how simple and cheap can you get? Homeowners generally do not want to spend a lot of money on this and, often as important, dread having to figure "
Training: Choosing the Right IP Camera
Posted on Jan 02, 2011 for IP Cameras
"When selecting a camera, you can choose from a number of different form factors and options. Each form factor comes with its own unique strengths and weaknesses - both in terms of physical sizing and advanced feat"
Posted on Jan 02, 2011 for IP Cameras
"When selecting a camera, you can choose from a number of different form factors and options. Each form factor comes with its own unique strengths and weaknesses - both in terms of physical sizing and advanced feat"
Testing TRENDnet's IP Camera (TV-IP110)
Posted on Dec 21, 2010 for IP Cameras
"TRENDnet offers one of the most well known and least expensive IP cameras in the budget/home market. In this report, we test the TRENDnet's TV-IP110, a cube camera that we purchased from Amazon. We tested the TRE"
Posted on Dec 21, 2010 for IP Cameras
"TRENDnet offers one of the most well known and least expensive IP cameras in the budget/home market. In this report, we test the TRENDnet's TV-IP110, a cube camera that we purchased from Amazon. We tested the TRE"
Debating Axis's IP vs Analog Cost Comparison
Posted on Dec 15, 2010 for IP Cameras
"We disagree with Axis's claim that IP is lower cost than analog for 14 camera installations. We believe their 'study' is fundamentally flawed and biased. In this report, we critique the study and provide a tutoria"
Posted on Dec 15, 2010 for IP Cameras
"We disagree with Axis's claim that IP is lower cost than analog for 14 camera installations. We believe their 'study' is fundamentally flawed and biased. In this report, we critique the study and provide a tutoria"
IP Camera Statistics 2011
Posted on Dec 12, 2010 for IP Cameras
"In this report, we analyze trends, features and pricing for IP cameras. We achieved this by using our Camera Finder to query 40 different criteria for approximately 550 IP camera models. We encourage you to use th"
Posted on Dec 12, 2010 for IP Cameras
"In this report, we analyze trends, features and pricing for IP cameras. We achieved this by using our Camera Finder to query 40 different criteria for approximately 550 IP camera models. We encourage you to use th"
Are Your CCTV Cameras Broken?
Posted on Dec 02, 2010 for IP Cameras
"Broken cameras are some of the most common and, ironically, solvable problems in video surveillance. Not only does this undermine confidence in users, it hurts public perception as broken cameras are viewed a"
Posted on Dec 02, 2010 for IP Cameras
"Broken cameras are some of the most common and, ironically, solvable problems in video surveillance. Not only does this undermine confidence in users, it hurts public perception as broken cameras are viewed a"
2010 IP Camera Sales Surge, 2011 Even Stronger
Posted on Nov 29, 2010 for IP Cameras
"2010 has been a landmark year for IP camera adoption, with surging sales and widespread mainstream adoption. We forecast 2011 growth will be even stronger. The key driver has and will continue to be the maturation"
Posted on Nov 29, 2010 for IP Cameras
"2010 has been a landmark year for IP camera adoption, with surging sales and widespread mainstream adoption. We forecast 2011 growth will be even stronger. The key driver has and will continue to be the maturation"
Directory of Budget / Home / SMB IP Cameras
Posted on Aug 07, 2010 for IP Cameras
"We have completed a broad testing program of budget IP cameras for use in the home or SMB markets. This directory provides links to each test. Full test results including video screencasts and video samples are a"
Posted on Aug 07, 2010 for IP Cameras
"We have completed a broad testing program of budget IP cameras for use in the home or SMB markets. This directory provides links to each test. Full test results including video screencasts and video samples are a"
Testing Lorex's IP Camera (LNE1001)
Posted on Aug 03, 2010 for IP Cameras
"Simplifying remote viewing is a key element in choosing and using IP cameras for home and small business users. Doing it the 'old fashion' way can require technical skill, be cumbersome and frustrating. A number o"
Posted on Aug 03, 2010 for IP Cameras
"Simplifying remote viewing is a key element in choosing and using IP cameras for home and small business users. Doing it the 'old fashion' way can require technical skill, be cumbersome and frustrating. A number o"
Budget IP Camera Competitive Comparison
Posted on Jul 31, 2010 for IP Cameras
"This report provides an extensive comparison of budget, home and SMB IP cameras. Inside the premium section, we examine and rank the results of 8 IP cameras available for sale on the Internet (and through Amazon w"
Posted on Jul 31, 2010 for IP Cameras
"This report provides an extensive comparison of budget, home and SMB IP cameras. Inside the premium section, we examine and rank the results of 8 IP cameras available for sale on the Internet (and through Amazon w"
H.264 vs MJPEG - Quality and Bandwidth Tested
Posted on Jul 29, 2010 for IP Cameras
"Encoding video optimally is critical for IP video surveillance systems. Should you choose H.264 or MJPEG? While industry momentum certainly favors H.264, when and how to best use H.264 are important questions. We"
Posted on Jul 29, 2010 for IP Cameras
"Encoding video optimally is critical for IP video surveillance systems. Should you choose H.264 or MJPEG? While industry momentum certainly favors H.264, when and how to best use H.264 are important questions. We"
Testing D-Link's IP Camera (DCS-920)
Posted on Jul 20, 2010 for IP Cameras
"D-Link is one of the most commonly selected IP cameras in the budget/home market. In this report, we test the D-Link DCS-920, an inexpensive cube camera that we purchased from Amazon. One of the least expensive IP"
Posted on Jul 20, 2010 for IP Cameras
"D-Link is one of the most commonly selected IP cameras in the budget/home market. In this report, we test the D-Link DCS-920, an inexpensive cube camera that we purchased from Amazon. One of the least expensive IP"
Training: Frame Rates for IP Cameras
Posted on Apr 19, 2010 for IP Cameras
"Selecting the 'right' frame rate is one of the most frequently discussed and debated aspects of video surveillance. Make a mistake and one can miss key evidence or significantly increase storage cost. Inside the "
Posted on Apr 19, 2010 for IP Cameras
"Selecting the 'right' frame rate is one of the most frequently discussed and debated aspects of video surveillance. Make a mistake and one can miss key evidence or significantly increase storage cost. Inside the "
Training: Resolution of IP Cameras
Posted on Apr 18, 2010 for IP Cameras
"Increases in camera resolution are the most significant force improving the quality and usability of today's video surveillance. Indeed, increased resolution is the key benefit of video surveillance's hottes"
Posted on Apr 18, 2010 for IP Cameras
"Increases in camera resolution are the most significant force improving the quality and usability of today's video surveillance. Indeed, increased resolution is the key benefit of video surveillance's hottes"
Training: PTZ Surveillance Camera Basics
Posted on Apr 15, 2010 for IP Cameras
"PTZ surveillance cameras remain a key tool for surveillance operators, routinely the cornerstone of large security operations that are watching broad areas. It is important to appreciate the key elements in select"
Posted on Apr 15, 2010 for IP Cameras
"PTZ surveillance cameras remain a key tool for surveillance operators, routinely the cornerstone of large security operations that are watching broad areas. It is important to appreciate the key elements in select"
PPF Test - Getting High Quality Surveillance Video
Posted on Apr 05, 2010 for IP Cameras
"Megapixel cameras foster hope for much higher quality surveillance video but how much more and in what conditions? In this report, we answer these questions in depth based on extensive testing. The most aggressiv"
Posted on Apr 05, 2010 for IP Cameras
"Megapixel cameras foster hope for much higher quality surveillance video but how much more and in what conditions? In this report, we answer these questions in depth based on extensive testing. The most aggressiv"
Testing Ikena's Video Enhancement Software
Posted on Mar 17, 2010 for IP Cameras
"Driven by Hollywood sensationalism, public interest and expectations for miraclous video surveillance enhancement is common -- unrealistic and dangerous. A popular YouTube video captures the essence of Hollywood's"
Posted on Mar 17, 2010 for IP Cameras
"Driven by Hollywood sensationalism, public interest and expectations for miraclous video surveillance enhancement is common -- unrealistic and dangerous. A popular YouTube video captures the essence of Hollywood's"
Top 5 Reasons Analog Cameras are Easier to Install than IP
Posted on Jan 16, 2010 for IP Cameras
"While IP has many advantages over analog, ease of installation is not one of them. IP cameras are far harder to install even if the installer has extensive networking expertise. And for the majority of security te"
Posted on Jan 16, 2010 for IP Cameras
"While IP has many advantages over analog, ease of installation is not one of them. IP cameras are far harder to install even if the installer has extensive networking expertise. And for the majority of security te"
Normalize Exposure Settings for IP Camera Comparisons
Posted on Dec 23, 2009 for IP Cameras
"We recommend all surveillance camera comparisons be performed with normalized exposure settings to ensure fairness and eliminate 'games'. Starting immediately, we will use 1/30th and 1/8th second exposure times as"
Posted on Dec 23, 2009 for IP Cameras
"We recommend all surveillance camera comparisons be performed with normalized exposure settings to ensure fairness and eliminate 'games'. Starting immediately, we will use 1/30th and 1/8th second exposure times as"
How Exposure Impacts Low Light Video Surveillance
Posted on Dec 13, 2009 for IP Cameras
"Exposure, and the tricks manufacturers play with exposure, are key to accurately and fairly assessing low light performance of cameras. For instance, take these two images: The images capture the same scene bu"
Posted on Dec 13, 2009 for IP Cameras
"Exposure, and the tricks manufacturers play with exposure, are key to accurately and fairly assessing low light performance of cameras. For instance, take these two images: The images capture the same scene bu"
Are 'Hot' IP Cameras a Problem?
Posted on Nov 10, 2009 for IP Cameras
"In our ongoing camera testing, many of the megapixel cameras get really hot, really fast. So hot, in fact, that it would be uncomfortable to hold the camera for more than a few seconds. The question, though, is w"
Posted on Nov 10, 2009 for IP Cameras
"In our ongoing camera testing, many of the megapixel cameras get really hot, really fast. So hot, in fact, that it would be uncomfortable to hold the camera for more than a few seconds. The question, though, is w"
Is Hacking IP Cameras A Major Risk?
Posted on Aug 03, 2009 for IP Cameras
"Fears are rising that IP cameras can and willl be hacked. At Defcon, a demonstration showed an IP camera's feed intercepted and replaced by a fraudulent video, allowing a hypothetical suspect to steal an object ri"
Posted on Aug 03, 2009 for IP Cameras
"Fears are rising that IP cameras can and willl be hacked. At Defcon, a demonstration showed an IP camera's feed intercepted and replaced by a fraudulent video, allowing a hypothetical suspect to steal an object ri"
IP Camera 2009 Mid Year Review
Posted on Jul 27, 2009 for IP Cameras
"Megapixel was the most dominant trend in IP cameras over the first half of 2009. So dominant was megapixel, that not only did most manufacturers release new megapixel cameras but a new non-IP megapixel standard wa"
Posted on Jul 27, 2009 for IP Cameras
"Megapixel was the most dominant trend in IP cameras over the first half of 2009. So dominant was megapixel, that not only did most manufacturers release new megapixel cameras but a new non-IP megapixel standard wa"
Top 5 IP Camera Problems: 2009
Posted on Jul 12, 2009 for IP Cameras
"In the last year, IP cameras have made great strides and while there are still important barriers that constrain broader use, problems are dimishing. Last year, we examined the top 5 problems of IP cameras. In it"
Posted on Jul 12, 2009 for IP Cameras
"In the last year, IP cameras have made great strides and while there are still important barriers that constrain broader use, problems are dimishing. Last year, we examined the top 5 problems of IP cameras. In it"
Should You Buy IP Cameras Online?
Posted on Jul 05, 2009 for IP Cameras
"Buying video surveillance cameras on-line is a relatively new but growing trend. Traditionally, end users bought cameras from integrators while integrators bought directly from manufacturers or through their repre"
Posted on Jul 05, 2009 for IP Cameras
"Buying video surveillance cameras on-line is a relatively new but growing trend. Traditionally, end users bought cameras from integrators while integrators bought directly from manufacturers or through their repre"
How Do You Solve the Problem of Bad Surveillance Video?
Posted on Jul 01, 2009 for IP Cameras
"One of the most frequent complaints by both industry outsiders and megapixel camera vendors is how bad surveillance video is. It's so bad, many would say that they would challenge the basic point of even having su"
Posted on Jul 01, 2009 for IP Cameras
"One of the most frequent complaints by both industry outsiders and megapixel camera vendors is how bad surveillance video is. It's so bad, many would say that they would challenge the basic point of even having su"
Should You Use PTZ Cameras?
Posted on Jun 15, 2009 for IP Cameras
"Though popular, PTZ cameras often create a false sense of security. They make for great demonstrations but are often underutilized or misused. The use of PTZ cameras varies significantly. Offices and fast food re"
Posted on Jun 15, 2009 for IP Cameras
"Though popular, PTZ cameras often create a false sense of security. They make for great demonstrations but are often underutilized or misused. The use of PTZ cameras varies significantly. Offices and fast food re"
How Well do IP Cameras Work in Low Light?
Posted on Jun 07, 2009 for IP Cameras
"IP cameras have a bad reputation of working poorly in low light conditions. It's part of a greater problem with all surveillance cameras - as critical as low light performance is to video surveillance, high qualit"
Posted on Jun 07, 2009 for IP Cameras
"IP cameras have a bad reputation of working poorly in low light conditions. It's part of a greater problem with all surveillance cameras - as critical as low light performance is to video surveillance, high qualit"
Guidelines for Testing IP Cameras
Posted on May 26, 2009 for IP Cameras
"What is the best way to test an IP cameras? We have established guidelines for our tests. These guidelines are listed below for your review and comment: Objective The goal of our tests is to provide recommendati"
Posted on May 26, 2009 for IP Cameras
"What is the best way to test an IP cameras? We have established guidelines for our tests. These guidelines are listed below for your review and comment: Objective The goal of our tests is to provide recommendati"
Challenges in Choosing Surveillance Cameras
Posted on May 10, 2009 for IP Cameras
"With hundreds of manufacturers to choose from and little comparative information available, choosing the 'right' surveillance camera can be difficult. Worse yet, specifications provided by manufacturers are often "
Posted on May 10, 2009 for IP Cameras
"With hundreds of manufacturers to choose from and little comparative information available, choosing the 'right' surveillance camera can be difficult. Worse yet, specifications provided by manufacturers are often "
Surveillance Camera Demo Directory (IP, MP, CCTV)
Posted on Mar 22, 2009 for IP Cameras
"This directory collects and presents webcasts from leading IP and Megapixel surveillance cameras. The goal is to help professionals to more easily understand the various product offerings on the market. Included "
Posted on Mar 22, 2009 for IP Cameras
"This directory collects and presents webcasts from leading IP and Megapixel surveillance cameras. The goal is to help professionals to more easily understand the various product offerings on the market. Included "
Is Bandwidth a Problem for IP Cameras?
Posted on Mar 22, 2009 for IP Cameras
"Integrators often cite bandwidth as a key concern for deploying IP cameras. Let's examine what the potential issues are and where they may be applicable: You do not have enough bandwidth for IP video (see our b"
Posted on Mar 22, 2009 for IP Cameras
"Integrators often cite bandwidth as a key concern for deploying IP cameras. Let's examine what the potential issues are and where they may be applicable: You do not have enough bandwidth for IP video (see our b"
Are You Too Stupid to Buy IP Cameras?
Posted on Jan 12, 2009 for IP Cameras
"Why are 4 out of 5 of you still not choosing IP cameras? The IP video vendors keep trying to educate you. Is it that you are clearly that stupid to not get it? Or do you just shut it out? A Serious Issue I belie"
Posted on Jan 12, 2009 for IP Cameras
"Why are 4 out of 5 of you still not choosing IP cameras? The IP video vendors keep trying to educate you. Is it that you are clearly that stupid to not get it? Or do you just shut it out? A Serious Issue I belie"
Key Factors for High Quality Surveillance Video
Posted on Nov 23, 2008 for IP Cameras
"Getting high quality surveillance video can be challenging. Indeed, many reports or surveys indicate that most users are not happy with the quality of their surveillance video. This report identifies the key"
Posted on Nov 23, 2008 for IP Cameras
"Getting high quality surveillance video can be challenging. Indeed, many reports or surveys indicate that most users are not happy with the quality of their surveillance video. This report identifies the key"
SVC - A Better H.264 Coming For Video Surveillance
Posted on Oct 02, 2008 for IP Cameras
"SVC will solve a key problem of H.264: While H.264 generates a fixed quality and sized video stream, video surveillance users can benefit greatly from the dynamic re-sizing that SVC allows. The two main benefits o"
Posted on Oct 02, 2008 for IP Cameras
"SVC will solve a key problem of H.264: While H.264 generates a fixed quality and sized video stream, video surveillance users can benefit greatly from the dynamic re-sizing that SVC allows. The two main benefits o"
Should You Use Auto-Tracking PTZs?
Posted on Sep 25, 2008 for IP Cameras
"Though available for many years, Auto-Tracking PTZs are generating renewed interest with Axis' recent release of their 233D camera. The claim is that "auto-tracking enables a single PTZ dome camera to cover "
Posted on Sep 25, 2008 for IP Cameras
"Though available for many years, Auto-Tracking PTZs are generating renewed interest with Axis' recent release of their 233D camera. The claim is that "auto-tracking enables a single PTZ dome camera to cover "
How to Migrate from Analog to IP Cameras
Posted on Aug 23, 2008 for IP Cameras
"Migrating from analog to IP can be tricky, mainly because most everyone has existing infrastructure in place. You rarely can simply throw out that infrastructure and start anew - the economics usually do not suppo"
Posted on Aug 23, 2008 for IP Cameras
"Migrating from analog to IP can be tricky, mainly because most everyone has existing infrastructure in place. You rarely can simply throw out that infrastructure and start anew - the economics usually do not suppo"
IP vs CCTV
Posted on Jul 31, 2008 for IP Cameras
"An in-depth Q&A with industry leaders on IP vs CCTV has been published by Security Technology and Design magazine. I have summarized interesting points below and encourage you to use the comments section to d"
Posted on Jul 31, 2008 for IP Cameras
"An in-depth Q&A with industry leaders on IP vs CCTV has been published by Security Technology and Design magazine. I have summarized interesting points below and encourage you to use the comments section to d"
Top 5 IP Camera Problems
Posted on Jul 26, 2008 for IP Cameras
"The overwhelming majority of people buying cameras today do not choose IP cameras. While most people see the move to be inevitable, serious debate exists on how long it will take to get there. Recently a number of"
Posted on Jul 26, 2008 for IP Cameras
"The overwhelming majority of people buying cameras today do not choose IP cameras. While most people see the move to be inevitable, serious debate exists on how long it will take to get there. Recently a number of"
Schneier Unfair to CCTV: Exploring CCTV Advantages
Posted on Jul 02, 2008 for IP Cameras
"While Bruce Schneier is a brilliant security thinker, I find his recent arguments against CCTV to be unfair. This is a critical issue because Schneider's opinions are singularly critical to shaping both security "
Posted on Jul 02, 2008 for IP Cameras
"While Bruce Schneier is a brilliant security thinker, I find his recent arguments against CCTV to be unfair. This is a critical issue because Schneider's opinions are singularly critical to shaping both security "
Introduction to Video CODECs : MJPEG, MPEG-4, H.264
Posted on Jun 14, 2008 for IP Cameras
"CODECs are a critical element of choosing, designing and using video surveillance systems. CODECs can lower the price of overall systems and increase the usability of systems. As such, having a basic understanding"
Posted on Jun 14, 2008 for IP Cameras
"CODECs are a critical element of choosing, designing and using video surveillance systems. CODECs can lower the price of overall systems and increase the usability of systems. As such, having a basic understanding"
IP Camera Advantages and Disadvantages
Posted on May 14, 2008 for IP Cameras
"IP cameras have become accepted by the security industry. Yet most cameras are still analog and most video management systems are still DVRs. When and how do we make the transition? Is it a fast transition? Whe"
Posted on May 14, 2008 for IP Cameras
"IP cameras have become accepted by the security industry. Yet most cameras are still analog and most video management systems are still DVRs. When and how do we make the transition? Is it a fast transition? Whe"