Archive for July, 2007
On Test: Axis 211M
The Axis 211 is one of our popular cameras, especially for those who were looking for a simple, cost-effective solution for outdoor monitoring.
It makes us glad then that Axis have developed a megapixel version, the Axis 211M. We’ve had one in for testing so lets take a look at it…
No commentsIP Network Cameras and Lighting - A Basic Guide
We receive questions about IP cameras and lighting on a daily basis. We thought that this post may help many of you who are specifying lighting for use with IP cameras and are looking for guidance. This is a concise guide dealing with the basics only.
No light, no picture
The first thing to remember is that no camera will work in the dark. For a camera to provide a picture some form of light will be required. This can be either natural sun light or artificial light. Artificial light will be a requirement when the camera is to be operated indoors or at night.
Artificial light
We separate between three forms of artificial light:
- Standard interior lighting and external (flood) lighting
- White light
- Infra-red light
When designing a camera system that requires artificial light, the following advantages and disadvantages should be kept in mind:
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