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.
To live up to these demands, video surveillance has shifted from analog CCTV surveillance to full digital, network-based IP surveillance systems. The shift has been gradual because surveillance systems were 100% analog which still have a fully functioning infrastructure in place with components that have not out-lived their usefulness.
In instances where analog components are still being used, hybrid systems have been implemented mainly through the use of video servers. Video servers connect to analog cameras via the coaxial cable and convert analog video signals into digital video streams that are then sent over a wired or wireless IP-based network. This allows you to gain some features and functions of IP-based systems while maintaining existing analog cameras.
This is just a broad overview of why there are so many choices and what you need to consider when selecting the right cameras for your application. In the posts to follow I’ll be delving into more detail about the various IP camera types and where they are used.
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i am looking for a outside camera for our stoage yard at work. we would like to start with one camera and easily expand . night vision about 100 ft . must be able to record and easy to use for people with basic computer skills also easy to install
Dear Friend
I am going crazy trying to find a suitable wireless FOCUSING outdoor IP webcam. I tried a $350.00 Bullet Cam -- problem was the background was so out-of-focus it was useless.
I live in a scenic area of the Ozark Mountains (Yellville, AR) and want to share the stunning view from my back deck. My question:
WHICH camera (top cost $500.00) would give me either still photos updated once a minute, or streaming video, but allowing me to focus on Infinity -- to show the beautiful rolling Mountains.
I would sure be grateful for your suggestions. I've looked at dozens of IP wireless cams on the Internet -- none yet seem to offer what I need.