Auto Exposure = A feature which enables the camera to automatically calculate the best aperture-shutter speed combination for lighting conditions.…
IPCS Terminology
IPCS Word(s) of the Day: Aspect Ratio
Aspect Ratio = The ratio of the visible picture height to the width. SDTV aspect ratio is typically 4:3, whereas HDTV aspect ratio is typically 4:3 or 16:9.
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IPCS Word of the Day: Archive
Archive = When recording and storing video surveillance footage, the term “archive” typically refers to the number of hourse, days, weeks or month’s worth of video footage a user would like to save to a library. Archive requirements will vary, but typically range from several days to several weeks. The larger the archive timeline, the more storage required.…
IPCS Word of the Day: Analog
Hi all you IPCS fanatics! In order to further help you when considering buying an IP camera, we are going to have some educational blogs on this site. There are many terms that buyers should know in order to learn the basics of IP cameras and surveillance. Therefore, we are going to have an ‘IPCS Word of the Day’ to expand our readers’ and potential customers’ knowledge base. If there are any terms you are confused about, please let us know!
And today’s word of the day: Analog.
Analog = Precursor to digital IP. DVR’s and analog video cameras fall under this classification as they do not use IP as their primary mechanism.…