Camera Selection Guide 2017

CCTV Handbook 2017 Camera Selection Guide, Surveillance

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Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier: ADI Global Distribution

Camera name: Hikvision DS-2DE4A320IW-DE

Resolution: 2048 x 1436

Lighting Capabilities: Colour: 0,05 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON); B/W: 0,01 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON).

Software provided with hardware? Free iVMS-4200 client software to live view, record, playback and manage the camera.

Onboard storage: Memory card slot supporting microSD/ SDHC/ SDXC, up to 128 GB.

Onboard intelligence: Line crossing, intrusion, entrance/exit and face detection; smart tracking.

Security features: User and host authentication, HTTPS encryption, IP address filtering.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both

Description: These network IR mini PTZ cameras adopt a 1/ 2,8” progressive scan CMOS chip. With 20x optical zoom lens, the camera offers more details over expansive areas. This series of cameras can be used for a wide range of high-definition applications, such as rivers, forests, roads, railways, airports, ports, squares, parks, scenic spots and large venues.

Contact: ADI Global Distribution

Tel: +27 (0)11 574 2500

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier: ADI Global Distribution

Camera name: Hikvision iDS-2CD6810F/C

Resolution: 640 x 960

Software provided with hardware? Free iVMS-4200 client software to live view, record, playback and manage the camera.

Onboard storage: Memory card slot supporting microSD/ SDHC/ SDXC, up to 128 GB.

Onboard intelligence: Supports separate counting of people entering, exiting and passing by. Supports low bit rate, low latency, ROI enhanced encoding.

Security features: Three-level user authentication management; user and password authorisation; security certificate as HTTPS; lock user IP after failed login attempts.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF (profile S/ profile G), CGI, PSIA, ISAPI protocol

Description: This dual lens, dual CPU people counting camera supports stereo views. Its specialised people counting function supports separate counting of people entering, exiting and passing by.

Variations in range:

• Flash memory storing people counting data; support for PoE. Lenses: 2,0 mm, horizontal field of view 100°; 2,8 mm, horizontal field of view 82°.

Contact: ADI Global Distribution

Tel: +27 (0)11 574 2500

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier: Hikvision South Africa

Camera name: DS-2CD4D26FWD-IZ(S)

Resolution: 3 MP

Lighting Capabilities: Maximum 30 m IR. Colour: 0,005 Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON). B/W: 0,0005 Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON)

Software provided with hardware? Free iVMS-4200 client software to live view, record, playback and manage the camera.

Onboard storage: Maximum 128 GB microSD/SDHC/SDXC card .

Onboard intelligence: Line crossing, intrusion, region entrance and exiting, unattended baggage, object removal, scene change and face detection

Security features: Password activation, three-level user authentication, user and password authorisation, IP address filtering, fixed MAC address.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both

Description: The Darkfighter Lite cameras are capable of capturing high-quality colour images in dim light environments, offering full HD resolution, 120 dB WDR, auto-iris, PoE, defog, EIS, 3D DNR, 6 behaviour analyses, 1 exception detection, and face detection to meet a wide variety of applications.

Variations in range:

• S model comes with 1 audio input (line in), 1 audio output, 1 RS-485, 2 alarm inputs and 2 alarm outputs.

Contact: Bill Xu

Tel: +27 (0)10 035 1172

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier: Regal Distributors SA

Camera name: PanoVu 360° 16 MP Camera (DS-2DP1636Z-D)

Resolution: Up to 2 x 4096 x 1800 @ 30 fps

Lighting Capabilities: Ultra-low light 0,005 Lux @ (F2.2, AGC ON)

Software provided with hardware? IVMS-5200 Professional is a centralised video management software available for the full Hikvision product range. It provides a complete working solution for all applications with its powerful features.

Onboard storage: No

Onboard intelligence: 3D intelligent positioning; intrusion, line crossing, region entrance/exit detection.

Security features: Three-level authentication management, user and password authorisations, IP address filtering.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both

Description: The PanoVu DS-2DP1636Z-D panoramic and PTZ camera can capture panoramic images as well as close-up images. The panoramic images are captured by eight sensors, which together offer 360° panoramic monitoring. The design of this model with its high speed PTZ offers fast detail and positioning over a panoramic area.

Variations in range:

• Available as a 180° panoramic camera, 8 MP.

Contact: Michael Collier,

Tel: +27 (0)11 553 3300

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier: Regal Distributors SA

Camera name: 2 MP Darkfighter Bullet Camera (DS-2CD4A26FWD-IZ/P)

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 fps

Lighting Capabilities: Ultra low-light technology, IR 50 m

Software provided with hardware? IVMS-5200 Professional is a centralised video management software available for the full Hikvision product range. It provides a complete working solution for all applications with its powerful features.

Onboard storage: SD card – 128 GB

Onboard intelligence: Licence plate recognition, defog.

Security features: Three-level authentication management, user and password authorisations, IP address filtering.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both

Description: This Darkfighter ultra-low light smart camera is capable of capturing a high-quality colour image in low-light environments. Its complete set of smart features is ideal for a wide variety of applications, including LPR (licence plate recognition).

Variations in range:

• 2,8 – 12 mm lens or 8 – 32 mm lens models available.

Contact: Michael Collier,

Tel: +27 (0)11 553 3300

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier: Regal Distributors SA

Camera name: 2 MP Darkfighter PTZ Camera (DS-2DF8223I-AEL)

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Lighting Capabilities: Ultra low-light technology, IR 200 m

Software provided with hardware? IVMS-5200 Professional is a centralised video management software available for the full Hikvision product range. It provides a complete working solution for all applications with its powerful features.

Onboard storage: No

Onboard intelligence: 3D digital noise reduction; smart detection, tracking and recording; defog.

Security features: Three-level authentication management, user and password authorisations, IP address filtering.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both

Description: The Darkfighter DS-2DF8223I-AEL Smart PTZ camera is capable of capturing a high-quality colour image in low-light environments with its cutting-edge low illumination level of 0,002 Lux (colour image). It also features a wide range of smart functions including facial detection, intrusion detection, line crossing detection and smart tracking.

Contact: Michael Collier

Tel: +27 (0)11 553 3300

[email protected]


Category: Thermal

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier: Hikvision South Africa

Camera name: DS-2TD2136/66

Resolution: 640x512

Software provided with hardware? Free iVMS-4200 client software to live view, record, playback and manage the camera.

Onboard storage: Maximum 64 GB SD card

Onboard intelligence: Line crossing, intrusion, audio exception, region entrance and exit; reliable temperature exception; advanced fire detection.

Security features: Password activation, user authentication, IP filter, MAC address filter, lock user and lock IP

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both

Description: The thermal network bullet camera is applied for perimeter defence and fire prevention purposes in critical infrastructures such as airport, railway, prison, power station, 4S stores, and so on. The pre-alarm system helps discover unexpected events immediately and protects from property loss.

Variations in range:

• Various lenses as optional extras

Contact: Bill Xu

Tel: +27 (0)10 035 1172

[email protected],






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