Camera Selection Guide 2015

CCTV Handbook 2015 Camera Selection Guide, Surveillance

Select technology: All | Analogue | HDCVI | HDTVI (analogue) | IP | IP camera using a split core/lens system offering high resolution and small form factor | IP Multifocal Sensor System | IP. 360 Degree Fish-eye 6MP camera | Thermal | Thermal – un-cooled


Select brand: All | Bosch | Dahua | DVTEL Quasar Cameras | Dynacolor | HDZ Series | Hikvision | Hikvision 4-Series | IDIS DirectIP | Legrand | Mobotix | Panomera Nightline | Pelco | ProvisionISR | Q-series | Sony | Sunell | Sunell IR Speed Dome Camera | Sunell Majestic range | Sunell Thermal image camera | VB-S Series | VisionLine, 49VL - IPV54 - 11ZDR | VisionLine, 49VL - IPR54 - 11AKDN | VIVOTEK | VIVOTEK Split Camera Series | ZNV


Select South African supplier: All | ADI/Honeywell | Axis Communications | Canon | Card Control Systems | Dahua Technology | Dallmeier electronic | Elvey Security Technologies | Graphic Image Technologies | Hikvision Digital Technology | Hitek Security Distributors | IAC – Industrial Automation and Control | Legrand | MiRO | Reditron | Regal Distributors | Robert Bosch | Security Warehouse | Sensor Security Systems | Shenzhen ZNV Technology | Sunell | Syntech



Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier: Hikvision Digital Technology

Camera name: DS-2CD4025FWD-A 2MP Smart IP Box Camera

Resolution: 2MP (1920 x 1080 Full HD)

Software provided with hardware? N/A

Onboard storage: Yes, 64 GB

Onboard intelligence: Yes, smart detection including intrusion detection, line crossing detection, audio exception, defocus detection and face detection, etc.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both

Description: Hikvision’s LightFighter camera offers the flexibility needed to overcome even the highest contrast environments. Engineered with industry-leading 140 dB WDR technology, LightFighter cameras see through strong lights to produce crystal-clear images with true colour reproduction, which makes it a perfect choice for LPR application.

Variations in range:

• The camera is able to capture high quality coloured images in back-light environment. It offers Full HD resolution with up to 60fps high frame rate, 140 dB WDR, Auto Back Focus, PoE, Defog and 3D DNR.

Contact: Ada Han

Tel: +86 571 8807 5998

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier: Hikvision Digital Technology

Camera name: DS-2CD6412FWD-10/20 1.3MP WDR Pinhole Covert Camera

Resolution: 1.3MP (1280 x 960)

Software provided with hardware? N/A

Onboard storage: Yes, 64 GB

Onboard intelligence: Yes, smart detection including face detection, intrusion detection, audio exception detection, defocus detection etc.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both

Description: Hikvision’s DS-2CD6412FWD is a versatile network camera series which is characterised by its miniature design and HD image quality, offering flexibility and ease of installation even in very limited spaces. It can be applied in any discreet and covert surveillance, such as ATM, access control, and luxurious store etc. *DarkFighter model will be available soon.

Variations in range:

• Hikvision DS-2CD6412FWD camera enhances ATM security and operations with reliable, round-the-clock surveillance.

Contact: Ada Han

Tel: +86 571 8807 5998

[email protected]






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