News, Reviews and advice on security related issues.
First DVR – very expensive
First DVR that was cost effective? Sold in bucket loads
IP cameras ? Price premium products – why? Buzz word, new, in vogue, flavour of the month………yet, not mass appeal and demand
IP camera Manufacturers, reduce the price, increase the volume – simple maths
Get a wriggle on
VideoIQ have come up with a fantastic solution to recording IP video.The iCVR camera together with some cutting edge encoders are able to record event generated video on the edge of the network eliminating the need for third party DVR, NVR or VMS software.
By using advanced analytics the iCVR HD camera produce and record HD images without the need to use the network, meaning bandwidth use is reduced to the absolute minimum. With the need for a central storage solution eliminated and advanced analytics that are able to learn events and increase accuracy over time, the iCVR is very simple to install and easy to use. It would seem that edge device recording is without question the way forward and Video IQ are well ahead of their competitors. Check out the iCVR camera and on board recording solutions on the Video IQ website….well worth a look.
Hybrid DVR recording solutions are growing in popularity. The Sistore Mx hybrid is Siemens way of recognising the challenges ahead when it comes to migrating from analogue to IP cameras over the coming months and years.
The MX hybrid offers 32 channels of recording, 16 analogue inputs and 16 IP camera inputs. Recording images at 500 IPS and capable of advanced pentaplex operation the Sistore MX hybrid is the ideal solution to help encourage end users to start to move towards IP camera solutions. Designed for use in a wide range of applications from shopping centres office blocks and industrial units this Hybrid DVR is certainly worth a look. 6 monitor outputs, alarm handling and activity detection are all features built in as standard. Perhaps though the seamless integration to the SiPass Access control solution is a benefit that will push people into buying into the Siemans brand as a complete security solution.
Able to connect to both WAN and LAN the Sistore hybrid DVR is also an effective monitoring solution and with up to 4 TB of hard drive space. With a price starting around 5K this DVR will face plenty of competition from cheaper competitors, but as always we recommend quality over price every time. Experience tells us that cheap means trouble.You can get further details of the Sistore MX hybrid DVR by calling 01633487542 and a Siemens operator will be keen to help you.
Dahua are a progressive manufacturer who have captivated the CCTV market
place across Asia and are making steady inroads into both the European
and American market. Over the next few months we will be reviewing Dahua
CCTV products and how the company as a whole is progressing.
Today we look at how Dahua have introduced the new SD6681-HN 1.3
megapixel PTZ dome camera.
This IP PTZ dome camera boast many features
including the Sony CCD chip that allows quality images and progressive
scan. A powerful 18:1 optical zoom lens gives the unit the ability to
cover large areas but still give the end user the quality images that
they require.
As with all domes the ability to be able to operate in areas of low light
is essential and the Dahua IP PTZ dome camera comes equipped with a
day/night auto iris and auto focus lens that ensures the end user will
be able to gain quality images in difficult lighting situations. Dahua
appreciate that high speed panning means alarms can be seen quickly and
the SD6681-HN has a pan speed of up to 400 degrees per second and
endless pan rotation. IP PTZ domes need redundancy when it comes to
recording and an on board hot swappable SD card gives this Dahua camera
32 gig of on board memory should the primary recording solution fail.
Complete with a built in web-server remote access to the camera means
servicing is easy and firmware upgrades can be carried out without
inconvenience to the customer. In addition Access from the web is simple.
So Dahua is a product we should be keeping an eye on in the future but
the SD6681-HN is here right now …check out the Dahua website today.
Oooh, we like cute, small, neat new gadgets!
And yes, the new March Networks HD Nanodome looks like it will be a neat little gadget!
But, apart from being a gadget, will it deliver value for money in a tough and competitive IP industry?
the main point here is ‘1080p’ – yep, full HD resolution out of this little baby!
and early indications are that the price is going to be VERY competitive………….cheaper than some standard SD (Standard Definition) PIXC IP cameras!
Could March be stealing a ‘March’ on the HD Industry!!!!??
Let us know!