24th Jan 2020
Making sense of the Axis camera naming convention
As manufacturer of the first-ever network camera, Axis have had a long time to get their naming convention right. With a wide product range, they’v…
8th Jan 2020
What’s the difference between varifocal and fixed lens CCTV?
One of the most frequent questions we get asked is the reason some cameras are priced differently to others. There’s often a variety of reasons, bu…
23rd Oct 2019
Guide to the Wisenet product naming convention
The Wisenet range (previously known as Samsung Wisenet and now known as Hanwha Vision Wisenet) has a wide variety of cost-effective products which…
3rd Apr 2019
What do Hikvision IP camera model numbers mean?
Statement on Hikvision products
Since July 2021 we no longer supply Hikvision products due to
ethical concerns (read more).
Our recommended a…
27th Mar 2018
Dynamic DNS: is it still useful, or is it now irrelevant?
Over 10 years ago we wrote about Dynamic DNS (DDNS), asking if you really need a static IP address if you want to access your camera or CCTV system…
24th Nov 2017
Top 5 reasons to keep your NVR or VMS up-to-date
Surveillance recordings are largely stored with either an
NVR or software-based video management systems (VMS). As web-connected systems, they o…
19th Oct 2017
Beyond the datasheet: Does your CCTV system need an NVR?
When it comes to the storage of your video surveillance footage, a common assumption is that to do this job successfully, a
network video record…
22nd Apr 2015
How to add your network camera to Internet Explorer’s compatibility view
Note: Internet Explorer is no longer available except on out-of-date systems. These systems are unsupportable and at risk from cybersecurity attack…
22nd Oct 2013
Useful examples of pixel density in network cameras
We are frequently being asked to give examples of what different pixel densities look like and we thought it would be useful to address this FAQ in…
18th Sep 2013
CCTV frame rate comparison – which is right for me?
IP cameras come with frame rate capabilities within a wide range, with most offering 30 frames per second (FPS) but an increasing number offering 6…
14th Nov 2012
How to install Axis Media Control / ActiveX in Internet Explorer
As development in IP camera technology progresses most camera manufacturers look to support both a wide range of integration and recording platform…
18th Sep 2012
Day/night IP cameras: What is an infrared-cut filter and why do I need one?
When specifying cameras for an IP-based security installation, it’s important to know what each camera is capable of seeing in both light (daytime)…