Motion detection is an extremely useful feature that can significantly reduce storage requirements by recording only when movement is …
Security Cameras
Exposure Time
Shutter speeds are a critical factor when choosing a security camera, especially for environments with low light levels. Also known as …
Wiring Security Camera Systems
Wiring a video security system can be a difficult task. It could involve crawling in attics, drilling through concrete, trenching and …
Viewing Security Camera Systems
How you monitor your digital video security system may be reactively (after an event takes place) or proactively. You could view security …
Video Security Systems
Irrespective of how large your video security system needs to be, there are 5 components that need to be considered:Security Cameras - …
Understanding Analog and IP TV CCTV Cameras
By: Amir MajidimehrOne of the most significant technological changes in CCTV market is the advent of so called “IP cameras.” Despite the …
Storage
With digital video, there are many storage options from single drives to multiple terabyte arrays. Estimating storage requirements depends …
Powering Video Security Systems
Analog security cameras are almost always powered by either 12V or 24V DC which requires the use of a power adapter. Standard plug in power …
Night Vision
"Night vision" generally refers to cameras that make use of infrared (IR) light to see in low or complete darkness. The quantity of light …