Camera selection guide

CCTV Handbook 2016 Camera Selection Guide, Surveillance

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Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Canon

Supplier: Canon

Camera name: VB-M741LE

Resolution: 1280x960 @ 30fps

Onboard intelligence: Camera tampering, moving/abandoned/removed object, passing, intrusion, volume and scream detection.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: Ideal for use in extremely cold and hazardous outdoor areas, these 1.3 MP bullet cameras offer built-in IR LED and ultra wide 113.4 degree angle of view for high quality imaging day or night. Perfect for the following markets: government, power plant, railway, military, casino, airport and border.

Contact: Braam Steyn

Tel: +27 (0)11 675 4910

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Canon

Supplier: Canon

Camera name: VB-R11VE

Resolution: 1280x960 @ 30 fps

Onboard intelligence: Auto tracking, camera tampering, moving/abandoned/removed object, passing, intrusion, volume and scream detection.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: Ideal for demanding outdoor applications, these 1.3 MP continuous 360 degree PTZ cameras with 30x zoom offer fast and accurate monitoring and excellent tracking in both low light and harsh environmental conditions. Perfect for the following markets: government, power plant, railway, military, casino, airport and border.

Contact: Braam Steyn

Tel: +27 (0)11 675 4910

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Canon

Supplier: Canon

Camera name: VB-M50B

Resolution: 1280x960 @ 30 fps

Onboard intelligence: Camera tampering, moving object, abandoned object, removed object, passing, intrusion, volume and scream detection.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: This lightweight 1.3 MP PTZ camera boasts a large aperture Canon telephoto lens and a highly sensitive CMOS sensor that delivers exceptional detail in low-light conditions. Compact and innovative PTZ camera with the ultra-low-light performance required in intelligence and evidence-gathering applications.

Contact: Braam Steyn

Tel: +27 (0)11 675 4910

[email protected]






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