Camera Selection Guide 2026

SMART Surveillance & AI 2026 Camera Selection Guide, Surveillance

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Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Bosch

Supplier(s): Use dealer search to locate your nearest authorised dealer.

Camera name: FLEXIDOME multi+ 7100i

Maximum resolution: 20-megapixel multi-directional.

Lighting Capabilities: Up to 30 m IR, 0.035 lx colour and 0.0003 lx monochrome.

Software provided with camera: Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) Pro.

Onboard storage: Yes, up to 2 TB.

Onboard intelligence/analytics: IVA Pro Appearance conducts forensic searches based on distinct characteristics and Visual Gun Detection enhances security measures by detecting threats.

ONVIF conformant: Yes.

Description: The FLEXIDOME multi+ 7100i pairs powerful multi-imager technology with advanced intelligence and unmatched system flexibility. Designed for high-quality performance, it features four independent imagers with motorised zoom and focus, allowing precise adjustment and simplified installation while reducing overall system costs.

Variations in range:

• NMM-7703-A Multi+ dome and NMM-7703-A-GOV Fixed dome. 4 x 5 MP 3.2-8.1 mm IP66. Fixed dome camera 4 x 5 MP with starlight, HDR X, IVA Pro, IP66, IK10, H.264/H.265, 3.2-8.1 mm lens, NDAA compliant.

Contact: Quintin van den Berg

Tel: +27 71 677 1240

quintin.vandenberg@iqsight.com



Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Bosch

Supplier(s): Use dealer search to locate your nearest authorised dealer.

Camera name: FLEXIDOME dual 7100i IR

Maximum resolution: 2 x 3 MP, 2 x 5 MP and 2 x 8 MP.

Lighting Capabilities: Up to 30 m IR, 0.035 lx colour and 0.0003 lx monochrome.

Software provided with camera: Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) Pro.

Onboard storage: Yes, up to 2 TB.

Onboard intelligence/analytics: IVA Pro Appearance conducts forensic searches based on distinct characteristics and Visual Gun Detection enhances security measures by detecting threats.

ONVIF conformant: Yes.

Description: The FLEXIDOME dual 7100i IR camera is a compact dual-directional camera designed for versatile deployment in environments such as corridors, stairwells, and corners. It features two independently operating zoom lenses, allowing flexible configurations including dual-directional views, a 180° overview, or a combination of telephoto and wide-angle views in a single direction.

Variations in range:

• NDD-7802-AL NDD-7803-AL NDD-7804-AL; Dual dome 2 x 3 MP 3.2-8.1 mm IP67; IR Dual dome 2 x 5MP 3.2-8.1 mm IP67; IR Dual dome 2 x 8 MP 4.2-8.2 mm IP67.

Contact: Quintin van den Berg

Tel: +27 71 677 1240

quintin.vandenberg@iqsight.com



Category: IP

Brand/Range name: TRASSIR

Supplier(s): neaMetrics

Camera name: TR-D2183ZIR6v3

Maximum resolution: 8 MP (3840 x 2160).

Lighting Capabilities: 0.003 Lux (F1.3) – IR up to 60 m.

Software provided with camera: TRASSIR or ONVIV compliant: IVS: Line crossing; Area control (intrusion/region exiting); Loitering; People gathering detection; Blurred detection; Unattended object; Object missing; Parking detection; Scene change detection; Audio exception detection.

Onboard storage: Up to 128 GB SD card.

ONVIF conformant: Yes.

Description: Suitable for: Line crossing

Variations in range:

• No variations: All PoE (802.3af)/12 V, 2.7-13.5 (motor-zoom) and built-in microphone.

Contact: TRASSIR Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

trassir@neametrics.com



Category: IP

Brand/Range name: TRASSIR

Supplier(s): neaMetrics

Camera name: TR-D3253WDZIR3v2

Maximum resolution: 5 MP (2592 x 1920) @ 25 FPS.

Lighting Capabilities: 0.002 Lux (F1.3) – IR up to 30 m.

Software provided with camera: TRASSIR or ONVIV compliant: IVS: Human detection; Line crossing; Intrusion detection; People counting; Loitering; Vehicle detection.

Onboard storage: Up to 128 GB SD Card.

ONVIF conformant: Yes.

Description: Suitable for: Human detection

Variations in range:

• No variations: All PoE (802.3af)/12 V, 2.7-13.5 (motor-zoom) and built-in microphone.

Contact: TRASSIR Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

trassir@neametrics.com





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