Learn How To Choose The Right Camera
By: John Honovich, Published on Dec 03, 2014There's more than 40 criteria that impact choosing the right camera.
We explain how to choose from:
- Resolution
- CODECs
- Frame Rate
- Form Factors
- Camera Types
- Price
- IP Ratings
- IK Ratings
- Warranty Periods
- Operating Temperature
- Wireless
- Lens Type
- AoV Range
- Auto Focus
- Iris Type
- Panoramic
- WDR
- Imager Size
- Imager Type
- D/N
- Integrated IR
- Minimum Illumination
- ONVIF
- SNMP
- Audio
- On-Board Storage
- PTZ
- Zoom Ranges
- PoE
- Low Voltage Power
- Power Consumption
- I/O
- And many more
You will come away far more confident and capable of picking the right camera.
Plus we will show you how to instantly get a list of exact matches for your needs, using IPVM's industry leading Camera Finder.
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