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CCD vs. CMOS Image Sensor Technology
Cameras these days range from security surveillance to your average point and shoot cameras. If you strip the hardware that makes up the security camera and the cctv lens that
Case Study: License Plate Capture Day & Night
We had a customer who called us that had problems with break-ins in the last several months. The customer already had cameras around his premises but nothing solid to identify
The Benefits of HD-SDI Security Cameras
HD-SDI or High Definition Serial Digital Interface is a newer kind of video interface run by SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) and an upgrade to the current SD-SDI
Evolution of CCTV Technology
I’m going to go over the Evolution of CCTV Technology from its early stages to its widespread use. We also created an Evolution of CCTV Technology Infographic, if you’d like
Video Compression for DVRs – H.264 vs. M-JPEG & MPEG-4
Most DVRs on the market offer H.264 codec to compress videos. H.264 records high quality videos while reducing storage space on your Hard Disk Drive (HDD). To get an idea
How You Can Improve Your Chances Of Prosecuting Criminals
Suhaib Allababidi – President – 2M CCTV 877-926-2288 x 6046 Among the reasonably priced cameras on the market, even the best ones may not capture video footage that will help
NEMA Ratings and IP Comparison
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
Video Analytics: IP vs. Analog
CCTV users who have thus far resisted moving toward IP technology may be missing out on the versatility that IP security cameras offer through video analytics. High resolution analog cameras
CCTV Power Supply Distance, Cat5 & Siamese Cable Considerations
Cat5 or Siamese Coax I have experienced a number of clients that ask about using cat5e cable rather than traditional Siamese coax cable for their camera runs. Is cat5 heavy
DVR Storage Space – How Much Do I Need?
Like so many other things in the world, the topic of DVR storage creates extremes. When I ask a customer how long they want to record I either get 8