29 Dec
Product Cameras

IP Security Camera

Nothing has more “global” access in the digital video security camera industry than an IP (Internet Protocol) security camera. These cameras use the Internet as the means for their transmissions so anyone with a broadband Internet connection and a computer can access these cameras. The outreach available for use and/or monitoring has been extended even further with the increased technology in cell phones, namely 3G and 4G broadband Internet access. In the following article we’ll take a look at some Internet security camera systems and how they work.

Read more

22 Dec
Product Cameras

High Resolution CCD Camera

Security camera lines of resolution are one of the factors that determine the size, fineness, or quality of a high resolution CCD camera. Most often, this figure is referenced in TVL which stands for Television Lines and is usually used to reference analog type video quality. Digital resolution is usually referenced in terms of pixels. Let’s take a look at both and see how the lines of resolution relate to high resolution CCD camera picture quality.

Read more

20 Dec
Product Cameras

Pan Tilt Zoom Internet Cameras

PTZ or Pan Tilt Zoom Internet cameras have the freedom of mobility to move about a horizontal and vertical axis thereby increasing the field of view for the camera. In fact in some situations one Pan Tilt Zoom Internet camera may be able to perform the work of two or more stationary cameras. In addition, the zoom function allows combinations of lenses to create telephoto enlargements for better clarity of objects that may be too far away from a normal camera lens. These cameras also have the benefit of using the Internet too monitor and control the cameras.

Read more

15 Dec
Product Videos

Micro DVRs

There are certain applications for surveillance and security where a “standard” Digital Video Recorder or DVR is just too large. For these applications the best choice is a micro DVR. Micro DVRs can be so small as to fit inside the casing of an ink pen. Let’s take a look at a digital video system that uses standard size DVRs first, and then take a look at micro DVRs.

A standard DVR is about the size of DVD player. The front of the DVR has buttons and switches to control the actions of the DVR. The back of the DVR is where all the connections are made to cameras and other items.

Read more

13 Dec
Personal Security

How to Catch Vandalism

Is your home a target for vandalism or “harmless” pranks from neighborhood kids and do you feel like you need a “How to Catch Vandalism for Dummies” book? Does your business suffer from the same thing? Identifying the perpetrator(s) and getting documentation evidence of the actual act of vandalism is easier and much less expensive than you probably think.

Read more

13 Dec
Digital Video Recorders

Bus Surveillance Cameras

If you are a school bus driver and you have bus surveillance cameras, you know what a blessing they truly are. Equipment that is visible (whether it’s actually working or off) has an incredibly large deterrence factor. This doesn’t apply to just school buses but all kinds of buses and public transportation.

Read more

13 Dec
Converters

Covert Video Surveillance

There are basically two types of video surveillance: 1. Overt video surveillance and 2. Covert video surveillance. Each has its own requirements and purpose and Security Camera King has the equipment you need for both types. In this article we’ll take a look at both methods and the equipment involved.

Read more

13 Dec
Security Camera

Long Range Surveillance Cameras

The term “Long Range Surveillance Cameras” can mean several things. Probably one of the most popular meanings is long range infrared (IR) capability, but it can also mean long range zoom optics or long range wireless transmission technology. In this article will take a look at each.

Read more

05 Dec
Security Systems

How to Shop Online for Security Systems

How to shop online for security systems is a lot easier than what you maybe thinking. In addition to the ease of shopping, shopping online also provides a large amount of different vendors and equipment to allow you to comparison shop, all from the seat of your chair at home.

Read more

05 Dec
Security Camera

Benefits of IP Video Systems

Thanks to Internet related technological advancements including 3G and 4G cellular phones, there are several benefits of IP (Internet Protocol) video systems. In this article we’ll explain what an IP video system is, how it works, and the benefits of using this method of digital video security and surveillance.

Read more

02 Dec
Knowledgebase

Managing Your Security System

Once your digital video security and surveillance system is installed it’s now time to for managing your security system. This is the point where all of the cameras are mounted in place, the power supply is mounted and the cameras are connected to it and the cameras are connected to the DVR and are ready to go.

First you need to check each camera to make sure it is aimed in the direction you want. The camera’s field of view is very important and some things need to be taken into consideration when managing your security system’s cameras.

Read more

30 Nov
Security Camera

Grocery Store Dome Cameras

Grocery store dome cameras can prove to be one of the most valuable and yet least costly methods for providing your grocery store, or any other business, with the security you need. The grocery store dome cameras are so versatile that there almost is a camera to accommodate almost every situation.

Read more

22 Nov
CCTV Articles

CCTV Video Splitter

CCTV video splitters come in many shapes, sizes, and varieties. In this article we’ll take a look at some different types of CCTV video splitters and explore how they are used.

CCTV video splitters can actually perform several different tasks however their primary function is to split one outgoing video signal into two. By using a CCTV video splitter you can take one outgoing video signal and hook it up to play on two different monitors at the same time.

Generally speaking, there are about three different categories of CCTV video splitters. They may be in the form of a simple cable, balun, or even an amplifier.

Read more

«‹6869707172›»