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: VIVOTEK

Supplier: MiRO

Camera name: VIVOTEK IB8367

Resolution: 30 fps @ 1920x1080

Software provided with hardware? VIVOTEK ST7501 is free standard video management software that works seamlessly with all VIVOTEK network cameras and video servers.

Onboard storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot 64GB (SD card not included)

Onboard intelligence: Triple-window motion detection which customises the motion detection system to only monitor specific areas ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: VIVOTEK IB8367 series are bullet network cameras designed for diverse outdoor applications. Equipped with a 2MP sensor enabling viewing resolution of 1920x1080 at a smooth 30 fps with 30M IR illuminators, the IB8367 series are all-in-one outdoor cameras capable of capturing high quality and high resolution, especially in low light environment using 3D noise reduction. Reduce your bandwidth requirement by using VIVOTEK’s smartstream.

Variations in range:

• Choose either the standard version (IB8367), the remote focus version, a POE extender version so you can power up to 3 cameras with 1 POE source (IB8367-R).

Contact: Sales

Tel: +27 (0)12 657 0960

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: VIVOTEK

Supplier: MiRO

Camera name: VIVOTEK IP8364-C

Resolution: 1920x1080

Software provided with hardware? VIVOTEK ST7501 is free standard video management software that works seamlessly with all VIVOTEK network cameras and video servers.

Onboard storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot (SD card not included) 64 GB

Onboard intelligence: Triple-window motion detection which customises the motion detection system to only monitor specific areas.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: VIVOTEK IP8364-C is a bullet-style network camera designed for diverse outdoor applications. Equipped with a 2MP sensor enabling viewing resolution of 1920x1080 at a smooth 30 fps, 20M IR illuminators for night applications.

Contact: Sales

Tel: +27 (0)12 657 0960

[email protected]


Category: IP camera using a split core/lens system offering high resolution and small form factor

Brand/Range name: VIVOTEK Split Camera Series

Supplier: MiRO

Camera name: VIVOTEK VC8201

Resolution: 30 fps @ 1280x800 (1MP); 15 fps @ 1696x1696 (5MP)

Software provided with hardware? VIVOTEK ST7501 is free standard video management software.

Onboard storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot (SD card not included) 64 GB

Onboard intelligence: Yes, 5 window motion detection on the 5MP fisheye camera.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: VIVOTEK VC8201 is a split camera system, in which the camera unit and the video core are separated. With the separated design, it enables the camera unit to be much smaller, making installation easier. The VC8201 can connect up to two 5-megapixel camera units with 8-metre long cables.

Contact: Sales

Tel: +27 (0)12 657 0960

[email protected]


Category: Thermal – un-cooled

Brand/Range name: Sunell Thermal image camera

Supplier: MiRO

Camera name: Sunell Outdoor Thermal image camera SN-TPC4200K

Resolution: 704 x 480 / CIF resolutions selectable @ 30fps max

Software provided with hardware? Yes – Sunell free Inview X2.5 software

Onboard storage: Edge recording to SD memory 64 GB

Onboard intelligence: 2D & 3D noise reduction for better image quality

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF V2.2 (Profile S)

Description: The Sunell Thermal image camera has an un-cooled detector and offers a sensor resolution of 420x315 pixels with great image quality. The thermal camera detects heat from objects or people. Suitable for all weather conditions and used in big open spaces where detection is crucial. Great for perimeter applications and where vegetation is dense to detect movement and to react quickly on incidents.

Variations in range:

• Different lens options – 8 mm, 15 mm, 25 mm, 3 5mm, 50 mm – Thermal camera lens is fixed focal length, there is an automatic or manual adjustment tool supplied. X2 Alarm in and x2 Alarm outputs, Two way audio.

Contact: Sales

Tel: +27 (0)12 657 0960

[email protected]


Category: IP. 360 Degree Fish-eye 6MP camera

Brand/Range name: Sunell Majestic range

Supplier: MiRO

Camera name: Sunell Majestic panoramic 360 Degree Fisheye camera SN-IPV54/60HDR

Resolution: 6MP

Software provided with hardware? Yes – Sunell free Inview X2.5 software PC based platform software to give larger level of functions and software features.

Onboard storage: Yes - Micro SDXC slot (max 2 TB)

Onboard intelligence: De-warp capability on camera itself to give an all angle view from single 2048x1024 pixel stream in real-time. Audio input x1 RCA / x1 RCA output. 12V DC / POE 802.3af, IR Distance 20 metres.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF V2.42 (Profile S)

Description: The Sunell Majestic Fish-eye Solution with 6 megapixel, 360 degree Panoramic with 100 dB WDR and real-time 30fps full resolution provides an easy solution to cover a wide area, which could otherwise require the use of multiple cameras. With local de-warp on the camera and fitted with powerful IR LEDs makes this the perfect choice for a day/night camera.

Variations in range:

• Wall-mount option with a 180 degree view.

Contact: Sales

Tel: +27 (0)12 657 0960

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Sunell IR Speed Dome Camera

Supplier: MiRO

Camera name: Sunell Outdoor Smart IR Speed Dome Camera

Resolution: 2MP

Software provided with hardware? Yes – Sunell free Inview X2.5 software PC based platform software to give larger level of functions and software features. Advanced level has all the high level features like multi-level e-map, more remote sites.

Onboard storage: Local Micro SD Memory - 64 GB Max

Onboard intelligence: Smart IR

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Fully ONVIF V2.2 (Profile S)

Description: The Sunell IR Speed dome camera with intelligent Smart IR. With a 22x optical zoom lens in full HD providing image quality. The Sunell IR Speed dome has 7 alarm inputs, supports two way audio and is fully ONVIF compliant.

Variations in range:

• 100 metres with Smart IR LED function.

Contact: Sales

Tel: +27 (0)12 657 0960

[email protected]






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