Camera Selection Guide 2019

CCTV Handbook 2019 Camera Selection Guide

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


Select brand: All | Avigilon | Axis | Dahua | Hikvision | IDEMIA | Kedacom | Meeso | Uniview


Category: Speciality

Brand/Range name: Dahua

Supplier(s): Dahua Technology South Africa

Camera name: DH-PSD81602-A360

Resolution: 16 MP

Lighting Capabilities: 0,005 lux/F2.2 (colour, 1/3 s, 30 IRE); 0,03 lux/F2.2 (colour, 1/30 s, 30 IRE); 0,003 lux/F2.2 (B/W, 1/3 s, 30 IRE); 0,02 lux/F2.2 (B/W, 1/30 s, 30 IRE).

Software provided with hardware? iDMSS on Android, gDMSS on iOS, Smart PSS on Windows for local and remote control.

Onboard storage: 128 GB SD card

Onboard intelligence: Built-in video analytic algorithm delivers intelligent functions to monitor a scenefor tripwire violations, intrusion detection and smart tracking.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both ONVIF and PSIA

Description: The DH-PSD81602-A360 is an 8 x 2 MP multi-sensor panoramic network camera + PTZ camera supporting HEVC (H.265) and Smart H.265+. It covers a full 360 degree range of a video scene and features Starlight technology. The camera is protected to IP67 and IK10 levels, and supports a wide voltage range.

Contact: Marius du Preez

Tel: +27 66 230 2684

[email protected]


Category: Speciality

Brand/Range name: Axis

Camera name: Q6215-LE network camera

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Lighting Capabilities: 400 m infrared

Onboard storage: 256 GB, optional extra

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: The Axis Q6215-LE is a reliable and robust network camera specially designed with high-precision pan, tilt and zoom and long-range infrared to cover wide and long-distance surveillance. This tough camera can recognise and identify targets in large open areas, even in poor light or complete darkness. From harbours and airports to highways, for 24/7, all-weather surveillance anywhere you need it.

Contact: Craig Turner

Tel: +27 11 351 9800

[email protected]


Category: Speciality

Brand/Range name: Kedacom

Supplier(s): Forbatt SA

Camera name: IPC525-F260-NL5 long-range PTZ camera

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps

Lighting Capabilities: 5 km range at night, with 0,0001 lux

Software provided with hardware? Free camera management software

Onboard storage: microSD card slot, supports up to 128 GB

Onboard intelligence: Detection of guard line, entering and exiting guard area, object left or removed, people gathering, audio surge.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: Kedacom’s IPC525 is an ideal camera for long-range video. The camera has the ability to view up to 10 kilometres in daytime and 5 kilometres in night-time, in full HD 1080p video.

Variations in range:

• Focal length options: F132-NL2 (15,6 to 500 mm, 32x optical); F160-NL3 (12,5 to 750 mm, 60x optical, 2x Barlow lens supported); F260-NL5 (16,7 to 1000 mm, 60x optical, 2x Barlow lens supported).

Contact:

Tel: +27 11 469 3598

[email protected]


Category: Speciality

Brand/Range name: IDEMIA

Camera name: Augmented Vision

Onboard intelligence: Forensic tagging feature adds enhanced metadata to identify individuals for future augmented recognition. Multiple configurable alert lists supported.

Description: Augmented Vision software provides real-time facial identification, analytics and alerting, access control and risk management leveraging off-the-shelf IP camera technology. Employing industry-proven algorithms and open API standards for integration with existing VMS solutions, Augmented Vision is highly scalable for handling thousands of cameras, complex environments and very large watchlists.

Contact: Ingo Mutinelli

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

[email protected]


Category: Speciality

Brand/Range name: Meeso

Supplier(s): Refer to Meeso SA dealer locater for Africa at www.meeso.co.za

Camera name: GT-F2294SIP-L fire detection network camera

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps

Lighting Capabilities: Colour: 0,0001 lux @F1.2; black/white: 0,0001 lux @F1.2

Software provided with hardware? Meeso CMS and VMS. Mobile software platforms provided using Xmeye for iPhone and Android.

Onboard storage: Optional

Onboard intelligence: Fire detection, perimeter control, line crossing, object removal, intelligent motion detection

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: Indoor or outdoor bullet-style camera featuring a crisp, high-quality resolution with H.265 compression. Built-in smart analytics enable this camera to be used almost anywhere where the added function for fire detection is an advantage.

Contact: Geoff Malkin

Tel: +27 21 555 1030

[email protected]


Category: Speciality

Brand/Range name: Meeso

Supplier(s): Refer to Meeso SA dealer locater for Africa at www.meeso.co.za

Camera name: GT-NW1253SFP-L face detection camera

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps

Lighting Capabilities: Colour: 0,0001 lux @F1.2; black/white: 0,0001 lux @F1.2

Software provided with hardware? Meeso CMS and VMS. Mobile software platforms provided using Xmeye for iPhone and Android.

Onboard storage: Optional

Onboard intelligence: Facial detection, perimeter control, line crossing, object removal, intelligent motion detection.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: Indoor or outdoor bullet-style camera featuring a crisp, high-quality resolution with H.265 compression. Built-in smart analytics enable this camera to be used almost anywhere where the added function for facial detection is an advantage.

Contact: Geoff Malkin

Tel: +27 21 555 1030

[email protected]


Category: Speciality

Brand/Range name: Avigilon

Supplier(s): Reditron

Camera name: 32C-H4A-4MH-360 Multisensor camera

Resolution: 15360 x 2160 @ 10 fps

Lighting Capabilities: Optional content-adaptive IR ring, 30 m distance at 0 lux, 0,05 lux in colour mode

Software provided with hardware? Works best with Avigilon’s ACC6 and ACC7 video management software

Onboard storage: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC

Onboard intelligence: Self-learning video analytics for high accuracy of humans and vehicles, eleven types of analytics simultaneously, unusual motion detection included.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: The H4 Multisensor line combines self-learning video analytics with exceptional coverage, using 3 or 4 individually configurable sensors that can be positioned to monitor virtually any area. With 32 MP effective resolution, it provides image quality needed to cover larger areas with excellent detail. H.265 compression and HDSM SmartCodec technology ensure high image quality, with lower bandwidth and storage requirements.

Variations in range:

• Available in 9, 15, 24 MP variants from 180 to 270 degrees coverage, and 12, 20 and 30 MP models with 360 degrees. Indoor and outdoor models with IP66 and IK10 ratings

Contact: Mark Crichton

Tel: +27 87 802 2288

[email protected]


Category: Speciality

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier(s): Regal Distributors SA

Camera name: iDS-2CD8426G0/F-I face recognition camera

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps

Lighting Capabilities: IR range up to 10 m

Software provided with hardware? HikCentral VMS, an AI-empowered surveillance platform that offers control room monitoring features, business intelligence and full support of Hikvision edge-based analytics such as ANPR, facial recognition and behaviour analysis.

Onboard storage: SD card, up to 128 GB

Onboard intelligence: Facial capture and facial recognition VCA features

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: The iDS-2CD8426G0/F-I adopts advanced deep learning algorithms and a powerful GPU to achieve instant facial detection, capture and recognition by comparison to the camera’s on-board facial database.

Variations in range:

• Available with 4 mm or 12 mm fixed lens

Contact: Michael Collier

Tel: +27 11 553 3300

[email protected]


Category: Speciality

Brand/Range name: Uniview

Supplier(s): Eurobyte Technology, MiRO Distribution

Camera name: IPC8542ER5-DUG OmniView network camera

Resolution: 4096 x 1800 @ 30 fps

Lighting Capabilities: 50 m IR distance, Starlight illumination

Software provided with hardware? Free EZstation client software to live-view, playback and manage the camera.

Onboard storage: microSD, up to 256 GB

Onboard intelligence: Intrusion, line crossing and motion detection, loitering detection, personnel gathering detection, parking detection, legacy of goods and moving objects detection.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: Featuring four 2 MP lenses, this camera supports no less than 180-degree panoramic view control for effective use in large-scale scenes. Its embedded smart algorithms allow detection of loitering, fast-moving objects, personnel gathering and parking. It also features intelligent temperature control technology.

Contact: Shuhe Yao

Tel: +27 71 475 9817

[email protected]


Category: Speciality

Brand/Range name: Axis

Supplier(s): Veracitech

Camera name: Axis Q6215-LE PTZ network camera

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Lighting Capabilities: IR, low light, up to 400 m in darkness

Software provided with hardware? Various camera plug-ins

Onboard storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots

Onboard intelligence: Advanced motion detection, analytics

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: Heavy-duty PTZ camera with OptimizedIR and fast panning, tilting and zooming. Powerful, built-in IR illumination allows for 400 m viewing range in total darkness. The camera’s robust design handles tough weather conditions, such as wind speeds up to 245 km/h. It features dual mounting for up and down and comes equipped with a wiper and heater for adverse weather.

Contact: Alvin Flaum

Tel: +27 82 443 2147

[email protected]






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