Learn How To Choose The Right Camera

By: John Honovich, Published on Dec 03, 2014

There'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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