I’ve been talking about IP camera types in the last few posts and now I’d like to begin highlighting these different camera types and show how they have been effectively used in various applications across many vertical markets such as:
An IP camera, also called a network camera, is a camera with an IP network connection. It can also be described as a camera and computer combined into one unit. Captured video is transported over an IP network via network switches and is recorded to a PC server with video management software.
That sounds simple enough but when you’re trying to choose the right IP camera you’ll begin to notice how many different types of cameras there are:
That list can be even further segmented but you get the idea. It can be a dizzying process to wade through the available choices. But, there’s …
I’ve talked about the advantages of IP cameras and where they are used but, there is a lot to choose from. Why are there so many options and how can choosing the right IP camera be less difficult?
IP cameras have considerably more functionality than their analog counterparts due to the available technology which allows for great flexibility. This is also driven by end users increasing demands on the products that shape the video surveillance market.…
If you’ve been considering the advantages of an IP camera based surveillance system but are wondering if this is a solution that works for you, read on as I highlight the top markets that have successfully benefited from the many advanced and flexible options that IP cameras provide.…
Thinking about switching to an IP camera based system but you’re not sure if it’s right for you or, if the added features are beneficial enough to outweigh the time, money, and effort you may need to spend?
In this post and the ones to follow in the next few days we will be explaining the features and benefits, the various components of IP cameras and where IP video is used, and we’ll outline how to wade through the difficult process of selecting the right camera.…
Video Server (Encoder) = This enables an analog camera to be converted into an IP camera, able to stream digital video over an office network, phone, or ISDN connection. Therefore, an analog-based surveillance system can be upgraded and networked to function as an IP surveillance system. Video servers are particularly useful when a user has existing analog (CCTV) cameras with BNC (coaxial) cabling, that they are perfectly happy with…they just want to lose their DVR and upgrade to an NVR to gain some features, perhaps the ability to remotely monitor the system. In this scenario, you can get rid of the DVR, and plug the analog cameras into a 1,2,4,8 or 16 port server, which is then configured for your NVR system. ACTi and Axis …
You’re ready to buy! So what happens now? So many factors could influence a buying decision of this caliber since the choices for products are endless. It’s almost like choosing one of three doors and hoping for the best, which would be fine if you were Indiana Jones. My goal is to have you walking away from this four-part series with the confidence to buy the right product at just the right price point.
Step one: let’s structure your price point to meet your needs. If you’re going to make an investment in outdoor surveillance YOU WILL pay more. Let’s face it, materials and accessories are one surefire way to bulk up your order total. With an approximately 25 percent price difference, a several …
Making the decision to do a PTZ upgrade was step one, so now we need to move into our next phase of choosing what type of PTZ camera you will need. Ultimately the topic discussed here today can be applied over several different options when buying an IP Surveillance Camera.
Our very first question is none other than… “Is the camera going to be located indoors or outdoors?” This will give us the first ideas as to what types of enclosure you’ll need to support your new surveillance set-up.
Enclosures and location will go hand in hand when taking the first leaps of your purchase. Dome is the most viable solution with all of these circumstances. Going with a ceiling or wall mount can work …
(Part two of a four-part series on PTZ)
Who really gains from PTZ?
It’s only logical that companies turn their products obsolete to recapture another slice of their existing market share, so when they introduced PTZ technology the first thing out of my mouth was “OH MAN, I just can’t keep up!” Surely my original CCTV set-up was doing the trick, after all I had four cameras focused my property, so why would I ever bother shelling out more money for such an upgrade?
That’s when it hit me. If I was worried about “shelling out more money,” then maybe an upgrade in loss prevention wouldn’t be such a bad idea. After much digging I …
First in a four part series
So it’s not the sexy new Pontiac G8 designed to rival the M3 or the latest version of the Apple iPhone. So what is it? It is one of the hottest features provided at the moment for a variety of IP Surveillance Cameras; Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ).
Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) consists of 3 basic elements:
With …