Almost all the security cameras these days are digital security cameras. Compared to their old analog equivalents, they are lighter, more efficient, use less electricity, and just about anyone can install them.
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Sep
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Sep
There are basically three types of digital video cameras: 1) The dome camera; 2) The box camera; and, the bullet security camera. In this article we are going to focus our attention on the bullet security camera.
02
Sep
If you own a Pan-Tilt-Zoom or PTZ Camera, you may need a PTZ camera controller. This is the device that is used to move the camera; left and right for panning, up and down for tilting, and enlarge and reduce for zooming. Some cameras don’t require a separate controller and others even accept multiple user input as if the controllers are on a network.
02
Sep
A digital (audio) recording device, according to the U. S. Code of Regulations (Title 17, Chapter 10, Subchapter A, paragraph 1001), “is any machine or device of a type commonly distributed to individuals for use by individuals, whether or not included with or as part of some other machine or device, the digital recording function of which is designed or marketed for the primary purpose of, and that is capable of, making a digital audio copied recording for private use…”
02
Sep
Voice activated recorders are exactly what their name implies; they are audio recorders that record when activated by a sound. Voice activated recorders may be used for a multitude of tasks such as securing witness statements, oral note taking, recording college lectures, etc.
02
Sep
Networking in Depth
Techpro Security Products
Network Configuration
Setting up your Home or Office network to allow your DVR to be accessible externally can be kind of
tricky, but I will try to explain basic network concepts to...
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Aug
There is a wide variety of security camera accessories available to make your system work at its highest efficiency level or simply to gain extra features that your system my not have on its own. In this article we’re going to use Security Camera King’s “Security Camera Accessories” page as a guide for categorizing the items and then will provide a brief summary of what each accessory does.
26
Aug
Security camera lens are a necessity in order for the camera to work properly. It’s the security camera lens’ responsibility to gather the light reflected by the objects in the field of view and focus it unto a very small sensor chip (1/4 or 1/3 square inches, usually). Working with such small surface areas to focus and entire field of view on, it’s easy to see why the lenses must be high quality glass or other material.
26
Aug
It hasn’t been that long since we have had the advantage of using a security camera online. Before the proliferation of the Internet, security cameras at best, sent their images wirelessly using a radio frequency transmitter to repeaters (receiver/transmitters that would keep the signal viable and pass it along to its destination) or directly to a nearby monitoring company.
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Aug
Many people are unaware of the security cameras power supply requirements. There are several different types of power supplies to meet the needs of the camera and accessory equipment. Most all digital video cameras run off a low-voltage power supply so there are not as many factors to be concerned about as there is if they used full household AC current.
12
Aug
What a better way to utilize your computer than as a computer security camera? Thanks to today’s modern technology you can utilize your computer to run an entire digital video camera security and surveillance system, and not just the camera.
12
Aug
If you are in the market for a good covert, portable digital video security camera system, you should consider a keychain spy camera. They are small, light weight, and virtually undetectable. Not only do they record video, but they also record audio as well.
10
Aug
Closed Circuit TeleVision or CCTV video storage is available in many different forms. Sometimes the type of storage device and medium is dependent on the type of camera. In the following article, we’ll take a look at some of the more common methods of CCTV Storage.
09
Aug
Security Camera King doesn’t just sell digital video security systems, we also offer a full line of personal security products to help keep you safe and protected. Unfortunately, as time continues so do the reports of individuals that have been burglarized, attacked, and even murdered. Our full line of personal security products are chosen because they are simple to use, small and light weight to carry, and are effective at what they do. In the following article we’ll list and describe some of the personal security products that Security Camera King has to offer.
09
Aug
IP (Internet Protocol) camera DVR’s (Digital Video Recorders), also known as Network Video Recorders or NVRs are becoming more popular everyday.