PPF vs Lighting Variances
Author: John Honovich, Published on Oct 08, 2012
Login to read this IPVM report.
Why do I need to log in?
IPVM conducts unique testing and research funded by member's payments enabling us to offer the most independent, accurate and in-depth information.
Related Reports on PPF
48MP 180 Camera (Digital Watchdog) Test
on May 10, 2017
Camera resolution continues to advance, with Digital Watchdog offering the MegaPIX PANO 48MP 180° camera, the highest resolution mainstream camera...
Vivotek 3MP 180 Wall Mount Camera Tested
on Feb 28, 2017
Purpose-built wall mount panoramics have become an attractive niche to cover entranceways. In 2013, we bought and tested Vivotek's 1MP...
Hikvision PanoVu Multi Imager Tested
on Feb 08, 2017
Hikvision has entered the multi-imager market with their 180° PanoVu DS-2CD6986F-H, an 8MP, 4-imager model equipped with ~1/1.8" imagers and...
Axis 15MP Multi-Imager Tested (Q3708-PVE)
on Feb 07, 2017
Axis continues to expand in the multi imager market, adding to a segment started with the 33MP Q3709.
We bought the Q3708-PVE and tested it...
Camera Course Winter 2017
on Feb 02, 2017
Learn video surveillance and get certified.
IPVM provides live online classes, recorded videos, personal help, cutting edge education and...
Avigilon Pro 4K Camera Tested
on Jan 03, 2017
Avigilon is best known for their large sensor, high megapixel cameras. But with new offerings from Sony and soon Axis, the questions is how well...
The PPF / PPM Video Surveillance Guide
on Dec 23, 2016
Pixels per foot / Pixels per meter is the most fundamental and valuable, though imperfect, metric for specifying video surveillance image...
Hanwha Wisenet P 4K Bullet Tested
on Nov 21, 2016
Hanwha Techwin (formerly Samsung) continues their push into H.265 cameras, now with the high-end P series, including 4K resolution and smart...
Samsung Wisenet Q 4MP Tested
on Nov 03, 2016
The 4MP trend continues, now with Hanwha Techwin / Samsung in their latest Wisenet Q series.
We bought one of these models, the QNV-7080R, to see...
Sony 35mm Super Low Light Camera Tested
on Oct 31, 2016
Sony is making a big push for their SNCVB770 camera, touting its low light capabilities that they claim can deliver true color in pitch black...
Most Recent Industry Reports
Pelco Shutting Down Clovis Line, Laying Off 200
on May 22, 2017
Pelco's Clovis facility once turned out some of the industry's most popular products. Now, the facility is mostly building "obsolete" equipment,...
IP Camera - 15 Year Shootout
on May 22, 2017
How far have IP cameras come?
We bought and tested 4 cameras across the past 15 years to understand how much and where performance has...
Remote Video Monitoring Providers Directory
on May 21, 2017
Remote video monitoring can help integrators generate RMR plus end users lower their security costs and/or improve response to critical...
Axis Criticizes OEMs: "When You Buy An Axis Camera, An Axis Camera Is What You Get!"
on May 19, 2017
When you buy a Honeywell camera, you likely get a Hikvision, Dahua or some other company's product.
The same goes for easily 100 different...
Hackable 125kHz Access Control Migration Guide
on May 19, 2017
Despite being one of the most popular credentials, 125 kHz credentials are easily copied and insecure as we showed in our test results, video...
Forget The Backdoor, "ALL HIKVISION PRODUCTS" On Sale
on May 18, 2017
Less than 2 weeks after the Hikvision Backdoor was confirmed, Hikvision has launched a sale "ON ALL HIKVISION PRODUCTS".
In this note, we examine...
Amazon Techs Installing IP Cameras Tested
on May 18, 2017
In 2015, Amazon started offering video surveillance installation.
Now, Amazon has made it a lot easier, with automatic add-on options and...
Hanwha Recorder Vulnerability Analyzed
on May 18, 2017
ICS-CERT has released a vulnerability notice for Hanwha SRN-4000 recorders.
Hanwha provided additional information to IPVM about this issue,...
DMP Video Doorbell / Access Reader Examined
on May 17, 2017
Consumers increasingly demand video doorbells, with "doorbells selling like hotcakes, everyone wants a doorbell", according to ADT's CEO. At ISC...
ShotSpotter To IPO, Facing Low Revenue and Losses
on May 17, 2017
A rare event for North American security manufacturers is upcoming.
ShotSpotter is planning to IPO on the NASDAQ, aiming to raise $34.5...
The world's leading video surveillance information source, IPVM provides the best reporting, testing and training for 10,000+ members globally. Dedicated to independent and objective information, we uniquely refuse any and all advertisements, sponsorship and consulting from manufacturers.