30th Jan 2020
CCTV camera lens guide
The video below shows the above three lens sizes, with the subject at a 16m distance from the camera.…
24th Jan 2020
What do Axis IP Camera Model Numbers Mean?
Making sense of the Axis camera naming convention
Gain a better understanding of the model numbers used by Axis Communications for their IP ne…
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 Hanwha Vision product naming convention
The Hanwha Vision range (previously known as Samsung Wisenet and Hanwha Technwin and now known as Hanwha Vision) has a wide variety of cost-effecti…
18th Sep 2019
Lightfinder 2.0 - what is it and what difference does it make?
In May 2019, Axis launched some new cameras which contained Lightfinder 2.0. This was slipped in quietly as a feature but nevertheless intrigued us…
20th Jun 2018
Number plate recognition - factors for success
If you're thinking of investing in a number plate recognition system, perhaps to restrict traffic into your site, reduce losses or analyse the freq…
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 60 F…
12th Feb 2010
What are the differences between HD and megapixel cameras?
Over the last year, there has been an explosion in the number of manufacturers offering megapixel IP cameras, with many reaching over 3-megapixel.…