There is some confusion about the technical ratings of enclosures for electronic components. In an earlier article, we provided information and a chart for decoding the IP ratings on a
Digital vs. Optical Zoom
Unwary buyers of surveillance cameras are sometimes unaware of terms in the industry. Being caught without knowledge of the salesperson’s jargon can mean that you won’t get what you think
CCTV LUX Light Ratings & How They Relate to your Surveillance Cameras
I occasionally get the phone call inquiring about CCTV lux and how it relates to video surveillance cameras. My personal favorite goes something like the following: Yeah, I’m on
Use Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) Cameras to Neutralize Shadows
A common question I run into when designing CCTV systems is “how do we compensate for the all the bright light?” This is generally referring to the sunlight coming through