TIPS IN SELECTING CCTV SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM (2ND ENTRY)

In the last entry, we provide the basic information on the difference between Analog and IP camera.
The explanation given much focusing on analog camera. We will go further on IP camera in the coming entry.

However, let us keep continue explanation, in case if you decide to go for Analog camera.

2. Choosing The Right Analog Camera
When buying Analog camera, you must check the specification (usually can be found in the datasheet) for the following information:

1. Pixel  or Effective Pixel 

• Usually manufacturers print as, for example: 1280 (H) x 720 (V).
• H means Horizontal line (relate back to previous entry on TVL), V means Vertical line
• The 720 reflect that the camera is HD camera type.
• HD camera defines as the camera with 720p or 960p.
• For camera stated below than 720p, for example: 976 (H) x 496 (V), you need to refer to below table for reference:

• For our example earlier, the 976 (H) x 496 (V) is felt under 700 TVL.

2. Camera Lens

• Second thing of specification you need to understand is the camera lens. It measured in milimeter (mm). 
• The larger size of lens means, the narrow and zoomed in the field of view it can provides.
• For example, we compare below the lens with 3.6mm vs 12mm and see the comparison :

• There are 2 types of CCTV camera lens; fixed and variable focal types. Fixed means the lens is static and you cannot adjust the zooming function. For variable focal lens, you can see the difference here:

3. Technology Features

• There are a plenty of nowadays CCTV camera technology features which sometimes become standard:
• Digital Wide Dynamic Range (D-WDR), 3D and 2D Digital Noise Reduction (DNR), IR Cut Filter, IR-LED, SRLED, 2-way audio, Auto White Balancing (AWB), built-in SD for backup and many mores.
• It depends on the CCTV requirement you specify or needed.

4. DVR Support

• This is the common grey area the customers always forgetting.
• If you choose Analog Camera with HD 960p, you must ensure that the DVR can support that signal. This would become a problem if you just upgrade the camera, not the DVR

We will keep continue on the next entry for additioal tips. Keep visiting this blog.

TIPS IN SELECTING CCTV SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM

Dear our valued customers,
In this entry, we would like to share some important information and tips when selecting the solution for CCTV security camera system. This is the basic guideline before you made decision on purchasing the system.

1. Camera Type : Analog or IP ?
We always heard people said "Analog camera is cheaper than IP camera", That statement would only be right if people comparing low resolution camera with higher resolution camera. In fact, if you do visit CCTV online retailers, they always putting a cheap price which bundled with cameras+DVR. People tend to quickly grab the deals by just looking the word "H.264" or "Full 960H" or "HD".

Before we go further explanation, first thing you should know is about TVL.
TVL (Television Line) is the specification of an analog camera or the screen's horizontal resolution power. This is the main factor in determining the CCTV resolution.

Resolution is the "overall picture sharpness" and measured by counting horizontal line and vertical line of an image. (the white line is also counted as a line in an image).

To make it quick understanding:

a) Horizontal Line
- it depends on the camera specification (which stated in analog camera model spec)
- also depends on display capability
- and bandwidth used

b) Vertical Line
- independent to system bandwidth
- depend primarily on the number of scanning lines per pictures.

But in most cases, when you buy a cheap camera, they don't put the TVL as part of the camera's specification (as customers may know that it is a low quality camera). Instead, the advertise the camera as, for example "960H/WD1" or "QCIF", "CIF" etc.

Table shown below may help you to further understand the relationship between these term and pixel :

And table below shown the relationship between TVL and pixels count:

For the next tips on selecting CCTV security camera system, please do visit our next entry.
Thanks.

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• Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)     
• Min. Scene Illumination Color: 0.05 Lux, B/W" 0.005 Lux
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• Support 2-way audio     
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• SD card backup for easy storing and playback image / video     
• Free bundled 64 CH Video Management System   

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Datasheet

HIQ-7391  Speed Dome 18X Optical Zoom Outdoor Full HD IP Camera

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Pan speed: 66°/sec, Max. Tilt speed: 70°/sec 4.0mm F2.0 fixed lens  IR distance: 10 meters, built in19 pcs IR LEDs Mechanism IR cut filter and auto light sensor for day and night monitoring Auto tracking for moving objects  Digital Wide Dynamic Range (D-WDR) 1/2.7" 2 Megapixel CMOS sensor  By only one finger push to take the cover apart H.264 / JPEG / MPEG-4 multi-codec and multi-streaming Support easy installation with my-hiqview DDNS service Auto white balance & auto exposure control Support PoE 802.3af  Micro SD card backup  Support connectivity with iphone, smart phone and Table PC  Free bundled 64 CH recording software OUR OFFER PRICE : RM 1,081.00 Datasheet HIQ-6186  Megapixel Outdoor IR-20M Weather Proof Bullet IP Camera Max resolution: 1280 X 800     High definition 30 fps @ 720p real-time  Digital Wide Dynamic Range (D-WDR)    3D and 2D Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)  Day & Night Switch Time Control Manual Min. 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Kindly please do contact us if interested. The specification of all IP cameras are all POE supported and most of it are IP66 (weather-proof). You may compare the specifications against the competitors in the market.  Interested customers, please do contact us at: asrul@soulcommunication.com.my or call us at 013-488 2800 (Asrul)