Camera Selection Guide 2014

1 April 2014 Camera Selection Guide, Surveillance

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Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Dynacolor

Supplier: Security Warehouse

Camera name: IP-DCD5MFE

Resolution: Full HD 1080p real-time + D1 real-time at dual streaming.

Software provided with hardware? The camera comes with Dynacolor’s free bundled NVR software (all Dynacolor cameras require no licence for the software) and is integrated with Digi-IT’s software. The camera is easy to configure via browser-based interface, making setup a breeze.

Onboard storage: Yes, 32 GB micro-SD support

Onboard intelligence: Yes, Motion detection, Smart IR detect, tampering alarm, privacy mask.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Yes, ONVIF compliant, H.264 + MJPEG encoding

Description: Using a 360-degree lens with 5 megapixel resolution ensures no spot goes unmissed with the W8 series. The camera can be configured to either present the picture in fish-eye, 4-sector 90 degree, or 2 sector 180 degree views. The wide coverage allows the W8 to replace the 4 cameras required to cover a whole room.

Variations in range: Lens type: 1.0 5mm Fish eye lens with 5MP built in IR. On-board LEDs. Effective pixels 2592(H) x 1944(V).

Contact: Marius Stoop

Tel: +27 12 653 1005

[email protected]

www.securitywarehouse.co.za


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Dynacolor

Supplier: Security Warehouse

Camera name: IP-DC30SOHMC

Resolution: Dual Streams, Full HD + D1 real-time (30fps)

Software provided with hardware? Yes. The camera comes with Dynacolor’s free bundled NVR software (all Dynacolor cameras require no licence for the software) and is integrated with Digi-IT’s software. The camera is easy to configure via browser-based interface, making setup a breeze.

Onboard storage: Yes, Micro-SD 32GB support

Onboard intelligence: Yes, motion detection, digital noise reduction, privacy mask, IR cut filter, alarm reaction, digital image stabiliser & auto tracking option.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Yes, ONVIF compliant, H.264 + MJPEG encoding

Description: The Full HD Ultra WDR Speed Dome IP camera transmits digital video and audio via Ethernet connection. Live video can be monitored and recorded on any ONVIF compliant NVR. The video encoder supports real-time H.264 Full HD resolution. Simultaneous Quad Codecs, H.264 Baseline/Main/High Profile, MJPEG, are available for various network applications via speeding or limited bandwidth.

Variations in range: Indoor and outdoor models available

Contact: Marius Stoop

Tel: +27 12 653 1005

[email protected]

www.securitywarehouse.co.za






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