Camera Selection Guide 2023

SMART Surveillance 2023 Camera Selection Guide, Surveillance

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Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Dahua Technology

Supplier(s): Reditron, IDS, Top CCTV, Security Warehouse, Stafix, LunarX

Camera name: DH-IPC-HFW5842H-ZHE/DH-IPC-HDBW5842H-Z4HE

Maximum resolution: 8 MP (3840×2160) @ 25/30 fps

Lighting Capabilities: 60 m (IR); 0.0007 lux @ F1.2 (Color, 30 IRE); 0.0003 lux @ F1.2 (B/W, 30 IRE); 0 lux (illuminator on)

Software provided with camera: Dahua WizMind S Series offers a variety of intelligent functions that greatly improves the accuracy of audio and video analysis, it supports video metadata, smart sound detection, face detection, perimeter protection, people counting, adopts advanced image processing AI-powered Image technology.

Onboard storage: MicroSD card (support max. 512 GB)

Onboard intelligence/analytics: Video metadata detects and tracks vehicles, people. Smart-sound-detection detects screams and glass breaking.

ONVIF conformant: Yes

Description: It takes user experience to a whole new level in terms of excellent image effect, multiple intelligent functions, credible adaptability and plastic-free packaging, providing global clients with smarter vision and a stronger shield.

Variations in range:

• AcuPick technology, effectively utilises both front-end and back-end intelligence to help users locate targets conveniently, quickly, and accurately in massive video data stores. Built-in dual microphones.

Contact: Preston Maharaj

Tel: +27 78 500 1155

[email protected]



Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Dahua Technology

Supplier(s): Reditron , IDS, Top CCTV, Security Warehouse, Stafix, LunarX

Camera name: DH-IPC-PFW3849S-A180-AS-PV/DH-IPC-PDW3849-A180-AS-PV

Maximum resolution: 8 MP (3840 × 2160) @ 25/30 fps

Lighting Capabilities: Smart Dual Illumination IR 30, Warm LED 30 m

Software provided with camera: With advanced deep learning algorithms, Dahua TiOC DUO Series network cameras support intelligent functions, such as perimeter protection and smart motion detection. With image fusion technology, this series of cameras provides 180° wide-angle image splicing.

Onboard storage: MicroSD card (max. 256 GB)

Onboard intelligence/analytics: Supports SMD 3.0 and with AI intrusion and tripwire detection, both with classification and accurate detection of vehicles and humans.

ONVIF conformant: Yes

Description: As an upgrade of the first generation TIOC, TIOC 2.0 is the new three-in-one camera that not only has AI, Full-Color and blue/red lights and siren speakers, but also has smart illumination which can switch between IR mode and white light when a target is detected.

Variations in range:

• Easy operation, the alarm-in port offers easy integration with third-party alarm panels.

Contact: Preston Maharaj

Tel: +27 78 500 1155

[email protected]





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