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Directory of HD / MP Camera Tests
by John Honovich, IPVM posted on Jul 01, 2011 About John Contact JohnWe have completed the broadest and deepest testing programing of megapixel cameras. This directory provides links to all 30+ tests.
Megapixel Camera Tests Conducted
The list below provides an index of all megapixel camera tests performed. Each test provides video screencasts, recommendations and video sample that may be downloaded by Pro members.
- Arecont Vision 3105
- Arecont 10MP
- Avigilon's 2MP and 5MP JPEG200 Cameras
- Avigilon's H.264 HD Camera
- Axis Q1755
- Axis P1347 5MP Camera
- Basler BIP1300/1600
- Bosch HD Dinion
- HikVision 2MP
- IQinVision's 4 Series
- IndigoVision's HD Fixed
- IndigoVision HD PTZ
- Mobotix Q24 Panoramic Camera
- Oncam Grandeye Panoramic 5MP
- Panasonic WV-NP502
- Pelco Sarix
- Theia SY125 Megapixel Wide Angle Lens
- Sanyo HD-VCC4000
- Sony SNC-CH140
- Stardot 5MP
- USB Megapixel Cameras
- Vivotek IP7161
- Vivotek IP7361 IR Bullet Camera
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