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IP Camera Competitive Guide 2013

IP cameras remain the main growth and competitive driver within the surveillance industry. Indeed, IP camera advances clearly led 2012 major events...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

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

Higher Resolution Cameras Need More Light?

One of the most misleading myths is that higher resolution cameras need more light than lower resolution ones to provide quality night time video....

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

PTZs vs 360 / Panoramics

One of the toughest but most important emerging choices is when to use PTZs vs panoramic cameras. It pits one of the most overhyped technologies of...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

360 / Panoramic Cameras Selection

A number of important considerations should be factored in when selecting Panoramic / 360 degree cameras. Key ones include: (1) limited VMS...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

Minidomes vs Full Size Dome Tradeoffs

Not too long ago, dome cameras were huge, fitting a full-size box camera into a large protective bubble. The move to "minidomes" changed that,...

By Ethan Ace - over 11 years ago

Axis Declares Megapixel Race Over!

It's Over! The race for more megapixels and higher resolution is no more, according to IP camera gorilla Axis - whose top resolution for most...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

Using PIRs + Cameras Guide

Combining PIR motion detectors and surveillance cameras is a common way of improving how well cameras can 'see' in low light and alert against...

By Brian Rhodes - over 11 years ago

Bosch WDR 1080p Cameras Reviewed

The movement to megapixel wide dynamic range cameras continues with new 1080p WDR box [link no longer available] and dome offerings from Bosch. In...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

Axis P3384 Lightfinder/WDR Domes

Low-light and WDR capability are perhaps the two most sought-after features in surveillance, but usually cameras are made to handle only one or the...

By Ethan Ace - over 11 years ago

Speco's IP Intensifier Examined

Color images in no light... impossible claim? Not according to Speco, who recently announced an IP version of their Intensifier series [link no...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 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

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

Sony Next Generation Cameras (IPELA Engine)

It has been a few years since Sony introduced their fifth generation series, begging the question of when a new release is coming. In the interim,...

By Ethan Ace - 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

Video Surveillance Buyer's Guide 2012

With so many manufacturers and so many new products, deciding what products to buy can be overwhelming. Last year, to make this easier, we released...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

How Nighttime Video May Crash Your Network

Nighttime video may crash your network. During the day, under ideal conditions, bandwidth remains relatively stable. However, when the lights go...

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago

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