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Don't Trust Lux Ratings

Do not trust lux ratings. Do not use lux ratings to specify cameras. Period. Lux ratings are widely, and unfortunately, used to define low light...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

Ingersoll Rand Spins Off Security - Allegion

Multinational conglomerate Ingersoll Rand [link no longer available] stunningly announced plans to spin off its multi billion dollar security...

By Brian Rhodes - over 11 years ago

Avigilon H3 Bullet Cameras

The integrated IR trend continues with megapixel manufacturer Avigilon announcing a new line of HD bullet cameras. This announcement comes after...

By Ethan Ace - over 11 years ago

D-Link Expands Cloud Camera Line

Unlike many, D-Link offers their cloud services free of charge, though their camera line has been limited to only a handful of options. To remedy...

By Ethan Ace - over 11 years ago

Zoomable IR Illuminator

Axton Technologies claims its ZOOM IR Illuminators are "revolutionary" and are "a concept never before seen in infrared lighting." In this note, we...

By Brian Rhodes - over 11 years ago

Entertech FaceStation Examined

Biometric credentials are more than just fingerprints. A growing trend in access control readers is face recognition, but is it dependable enough...

By Brian Rhodes - over 11 years ago

IR Indoor vs Outdoors

IR 'works' much better indoors than outdoors, even if the light levels are equally as low and the distance is equally as far. This might sound...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

360 Thermal Camera (HGH IR Revolution)

Everyone seems to be going 360, even thermal cameras now. While panoramic cameras provide sweeping coverage area, traditional approaches could not...

By Ethan Ace - over 11 years ago

IR Sells Off Bright Blue

Once the hottest new access control product, Bright Blue has sunk into relative obscurity in a market teeming with competitive offerings. Despite...

By Brian Rhodes - over 11 years ago

Varifocal Illuminator (NuOptic)

While surveillance users are accustomed to picking varifocal lens for cameras and easily adjusting the FoV on the spot, this is not the case for IR...

By Brian Rhodes - over 11 years ago

Bosch Advantage Line Additions

Over the last year, Bosch has aggressively promoted its 'Advantage Line' on the Internet and in trade shows, including a massive tower at ISC West...

By Ethan Ace - over 11 years ago

Day / Night Camera Tutorial

Day / Night cameras are very popular but not often understood. In this tutorial, we explain what makes a 'true' day / night camera, break down the...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Average Camera Models Used Per Project

Choosing the right camera model for the job can be challenging. In high camera count systems, numerous models may be required, each with their own...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Super EAS Tags? Wave WG Reviewed

Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) tags are big business. No other security measure is more widely used in retail than those ubiquitous...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Day/Night vs IR Cameras

When low light image quality is critical, Day/Night and IR cameras are two of the top choices. But how do these two differ and when should you...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Thermal Camera Under $2,000?

While Axis and FLIR have loudly proclaimed steep drops in thermal network camera pricing, their cameras are still at least $3,000 and most are far...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Vivotek's 5 MP Camera Line Reviewed

Vivotek is the latest 'big name' to jump into the 5MP product market. While the true value of multi-megapixel cameras are debatable, the market...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Dealing with Low Light Problems

Getting high quality images in low light is a common challenge. With the problem being so widespread, we were curious to understand how integrators...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Panasonic New Integrated IR Camera Reviewed

Panasonic is the latest manufacturer to jump on the built-in IR bandwagon with the introduction of the WV-SW316L outdoor camera. This camera...

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago

PIR Detector Selection Guide

Motion sensors are a frequent source of 'false alarm' headaches in many intrusion systems. 'PIR', or 'Passive Infrared' technology have been widely...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Axis IR Integrated Cameras Reviewed

While almost all major IP camera manufacturers have released integated IR cameras, Axis has not. Now, Axis is releasing two lines with integrated...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Axis New Generation P33 Domes (P3363/P3364)

Axis has released a new generaton of their P33 dome camera line, incorporating hardware improvements and price changes. In this note, we examine...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

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