Although the cost of HD IP has reduced somewhat in the last few years it is still far more expensive as a technology than HD SDi or analogue. HDcctv solutions are soon to bring a camera into our range that will see an outdoor IP67 rated 2MP ONVIF compliant IP bullet camera that will prove very popular with installers looking to give an excellent value HD IP solution to their clients. Please click the link
The HD IP bullet camera with built in IR has some excellent advantages over a traditional IP box camera in a housing. Less bulky, far more aesthetically pleasing and no need for additional lighting keeps cost down and keeps the customer happy at the same time.
Why use IP though? Well each installation needs to specified on its merits. A site for instance that has a legacy coax infrastructure would suit HD SDI, however a new build or a new installation may well favour an HD IP solution. IP is flexible and can be powered over ethernet negating the need for expensive electrical work. The cameras can be focused from the PC and on board recording in the form of an SD card gives redundancy at the edge.
HD however is the driving force that is seeing CCTV sales increasing. After years of sticking plasters over traditional CCTV systems HD is a refreshing step forward for the industry. IP cameras can produce images beyond 29MP however in the industry it is widely accepted that cameras that operate between 1.3 and 5MP are the most cost effective way to produce perfectly acceptable HD images that are stunning in comparison to their analogue counterparts.
So a 2MP IP camera sits nicely in the middle of the range, a bullet camera with IR suits those who need an external view and POE means easier installation. A good reason to look at the IP HD camera range on the HDCCTV solutions website