Camera Selection Guide 2023

SMART Surveillance 2023 Camera Selection Guide, Surveillance

Select technology: All | Analogue | Analytics | Body-worn | IP | Thermal


Select brand: All | Axis Communications | Bosch | Dahua | Dahua Technology | Hanwha Vision | Hikvision | Kedacom | Secury360 | SecuTraq | TVT



Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier(s): Regal, ADI Global Distribution, Pinnsec, Sensor

Camera name: DS-2CD2T47G2H-LI

Maximum resolution: 2688 × 1520

Lighting Capabilities: Color: 0.0005 lux @ (F1.0, AGC ON), 0 lux with light.

Onboard storage: SD card

Onboard intelligence/analytics: Line crossing detection, intrusion detection, region entrance detection, region exiting detection; supports alarm triggered by specified target (human and vehicle).

ONVIF conformant: Yes

Description: High quality imaging with 4 MP resolution, Smart Dual-Light: advanced technology with long range, clear imaging against strong back light due to 130 dB WDR technology, efficient H.265+ compression technology, focus on human and vehicle classification based on deep learning, water and dust resistant (IP67).

Variations in range:

• Fixed focal lens, 2.8 and 4 mm, optional PoE, Open Network Video Interface (Profile S, Profile G, Profile T), ISAPI, SDK, ISUP.

Contact: Aaron Li

Tel: +27 64 855 3106

[email protected]



Category: Thermal

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Camera name: DS-2TD2628-10/QA

Maximum resolution: 2688 × 1520 (optical), 256 × 192 resolution (thermal), 12 μm, VOx UFPA, NETD < 40 mKt (25°C, F1.0)

Lighting Capabilities: IR distance up to 30 m. white light range up to 30 m, 0 lux with IR, 0.0089 lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON)

Software provided with camera: Hik-Connect app, HikCentral Professinal software management.

Onboard storage: MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card (up to 256 GB) local storage, NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS)

Onboard intelligence/analytics: Video analysis for perimeter protection, temperature exception alarm for early fire prevention, high-precision VCA detection and real-time alarm.

ONVIF conformant: Yes

Description: DS-2TD2628-10/QA can be widely applied to villas, communities, parking lots, warehouses, construction sites, waste incineration plants, manufacturing workshops, etc.

Variations in range:

• Video content analysis: vehicle/human classification,temperature exception alarm for fire prevention.

Contact: Susan Smith

Tel: +27 11 020 0951

[email protected]



Category: Analogue

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier(s): Regal, ADI Global Distribution, Pinnsec, Sensor

Camera name: DS-2CD2T87G2P-LSU/SL ©

Maximum resolution: 5120 × 1440

Lighting Capabilities: Color: 0.0005 lux @ (F1.0, AGC ON), 0 lux with light

Onboard storage: Built-in memory card slot, up to 512 GB

Onboard intelligence/analytics: Line crossing detection, intrusion detection, region entrance detection, region exiting detection; supports alarm triggered by specified targets (human and vehicle).

ONVIF conformant: Yes

Description: High quality imaging with 8 MP resolution; 24/7 colour imaging; efficient H.265+ compression technology; clear imaging against strong back light due to 130 dB WDR technology; focus on human and vehicle classification based on deep learning; active strobe light and audio alarm to warn intruders off; water and dust resistant (IP67).

Variations in range:

• Perimeter protection (strobe light and audio) PoE 12 VDC, Open Network Video Interface (Profile S, Profile G, Profile T), ISAPI, SDK, ISUP.

Contact: Aaron Li

Tel: +27 64 855 3106

[email protected]



Category: Analogue

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier(s): Regal, ADI Global Distribution, Pinnsec

Camera name: DS-2CE18D0T-LFS

Maximum resolution: 1920 × 1080

Lighting Capabilities: 0.01 lux @ (F2.0, AGC ON), 0 lux with white light, IR : Up to 60 m, White Light : Up to 60 m

ONVIF conformant: No

Description: High quality imaging with 2 MP, 1920 × 1080 resolution; up to 60 m IR distance for bright night imaging; up to 60 m white light distance for bright night imaging; high quality audio with audio over coaxial cable, built-in microphone; one port for four switchable signals (TVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS); water and dust resistant (IP67).

Variations in range:

• 2.8 mm, 3.6 mm and 6 mm

Contact: Aaron Li

Tel: +27 64 855 3106

[email protected]





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