Camera Selection Guide 2018

CCTV Handbook 2018 Camera Selection Guide

Select technology: All | Analogue | Body worn | IP | Speciality | Thermal


Select brand: All | Arecont Vision | Bosch | Dahua | Hikvision | WCCTV


Category: Speciality

Brand/Range name: Arecont Vision

Supplier(s): Access and Beyond

Camera name: SurroundVideo Omni G3 Series

Resolution: 20 MP

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Not applicable

Description: A 20 MP, H.264, all-in-one dome IP camera with remote setup. The SurroundVideo Omni G3 Series is omnidirectional and remotely configurable and features multi-sensor true day/night capability for indoor and outdoor applications, as well as SNAPstream (Smart Noise Adaptation and Processing) support.

Variations in range:

• 12 MP and 20 MP models

Contact: Christo Myburgh

Tel: +27 82 378 3068

[email protected],


Category: Speciality

Brand/Range name: Bosch

Supplier(s): Refer to Bosch dealer locator for Africa on www.boschsecurity.com

Camera name: MIC IP fusion 9000i

Resolution: Thermal imager: 640 x 480 @ 30 Hz; visible imager: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 fps

Software provided with hardware? Bosch VMS Viewer

Onboard storage: Up to 32 GB microSDHC / 2 TB microSDXC

Onboard intelligence: Video analytics while moving, intelligent tracking, metadata fusion, early object detection, Trusted Platform Module

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: MIC IP fusion 9000i moving cameras feature an optical and thermal imager in one extremely rugged housing, combined with intelligent video analytics. The unique metadata fusion feature fuses metadata from both imagers, ensuring alarms are triggered even when something is not visible on the stream being watched. No matter how tough the conditions, the cameras provide full situational awareness, 24/7.

Variations in range:

• Thermal imager lens options (19/50 mm), frame rate options (9/30 Hz), resolution options (VGA and QVGA). Visible imager lens 30x optical/ 12x digital zoom. Housing colour options (black, white, grey). Power source (standard 24 VAC or 95 W PoE).

Contact: Quintin Van den Berg

Tel: +27 11 651 9600/4

[email protected]


Category: Speciality

Brand/Range name: Dahua

Supplier(s): Elvey

Camera name: DH-TPC-BF2120

Resolution: 160 x 120 thermal, 1920 x 1080 optical

Software provided with hardware? Smart PSS

Onboard storage: 128 GB Micro SD card

Onboard intelligence: Built-in intelligent video analytics. Detection of multiple object behaviours e.g. missing objects. Supports tripwire analytics and fire alarm.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both ONVIF and PSIA

Description: This dual lens, fixed bullet camera provides an all-in-one solution for capturing video surveillance for indoor and outdoor applications. Complete with thermal and visible technology, the camera is the perfect solution for dark, small area monitoring applications. The series combines one thermal camera for monitoring in total darkness and one visible camera with Smart IR for confirming details.

Variations in range:

• Power over Ethernet, HDCVI output

Contact: Elvey

Tel: +27 11 401 6700

[email protected]


Category: Speciality

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier(s): Hikvision South Africa

Camera name: DS-2TD2615-7

Resolution: Thermal lens: 160 x 120. Optical lens: 1920 x 1080 @ 25/30 fps

Software provided with hardware? Free iVMS-4200 client software

Onboard storage: Maximum 128 GB SD/SDHC/SDXC card

Onboard intelligence: Intrusion, line crossing, region entrance, region exiting detection. Maximum 8 rules.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both ONVIF and PSIA

Description: The Hikvision DS-2TD2615-7/10 thermal bi-spectrum network bullet camera is applied to 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 the user discover unexpected events immediately and protects from property loss.

Variations in range:

• DS-2TD2615-10, DS-2TD2636-10, DS-2TD2636-15

Contact: Bill Xu

Tel: +27 10 035 1172

[email protected]


Category: Speciality

Brand/Range name: WCCTV

Supplier(s): RikRhino

Camera name: 4G HD Speed Dome

Resolution: 1080p

Software provided with hardware? Client software (free download)

Onboard storage: 4 TB internal storage, removable SATA hard disk drive

Onboard intelligence: Simultaneous live view, record, playback, remote access, archive protection. Remote access to live and recorded digital footage.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: The 4G IR Speed Dome’s 2 MP PTZ camera features 360° movement, 20x optical and 16x digital zoom, infrared capability (up to 50 m) and inbuilt autotracking.

Variations in range:

• 4G IR, 4G HD, 4G HD with NPR, 4G Heavy Duty, Site Dome

Contact: Candace Macedo

Tel: +27 74 675 3969

[email protected]






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