Directory of Camera Shootout Series

By John Honovich, Published on Dec 27, 2011

The following directory lists all of our camera shootouts. These shootouts pit 4 - 8 different surveillance cameras in simultaneous tests on real world surveillance scenarios. The results reveal crucial limitations and debunk significant marketing hype:

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