What can we say about the Dahua IPC-HFW2300R-Z (2300R-Z)? For a more economically designed and produced camera, we we’re actually very impressed for what we got for our money. Being a Dahua manufactured product, we’ve come to expect a certain level of functionality and quality, and we certainly get both with this Dahua IP Camera. […]
We’re back again to take a look at some more cameras from Hikvision and Dahua. This time we’re going to step it up to some varifocal, or adjustable lens, IP bullet cameras. Like last time, we’re going to be comparing a model of IP camera from each manufacturer that are as close to each other […]
The introduction of a Network Video Recorder (NVR) with a built in network switch confused a good portion of the professional market. It very much seemed to be something that was geared towards catering to a side of the market that was completely unfamiliar with how an IP camera system is setup and installed. […]
Dahua has built a pretty strong reputation for manufacturing standalone Digital Video Recorders (DVR) and Network Video Recorders (NVR) that live up to peoples expectations. Not only do they possess all of the features people have come to expect, but they also stand the test of time where others fail. With Hikvision arguably not having […]
Many people leave their personal safety up to chance, believing that a break-in, natural disaster, or other safety crisis couldn’t possibly happen to them. This is a dangerous mindset, as it can leave you ill-prepared to handle an emergency situation. Unfortunately, no amount of preparation will protect you from all possibility of becoming a victim, […]
We’ve already taken a look at High Definition Composite Video Interface (HDCVI) in previous articles and we may not have mentioned it, but we also took a pretty long and hard look at High Definition Transport Video Interface (HDTVI) as well. In addition to comparing these two “HD over coax” technologies side by side, we’ll […]
The Hikvision model DS-2CD2032-I and Dahua model IPC-HFW4300S are easily two of the most popular bullet style IP security cameras on the market. This only makes sense with these two manufacturers being as popular as they are. When posed with the question of which manufacturers, or brands, give you the most “bang for your buck,” […]
First and foremost, we’d like to state that any and all of what we’re about to discuss can be harmful to your camera if done improperly. Having said that, you should not attempt any of the following repairs unless you are confident in your ability to properly do so. Also, It should go without saying […]
We’ve had a lot of requests from our customers to start alerting everyone of new products through our blog instead of just via social media. This will be the first of many new articles that will give you a brief overview and demonstration of our newest products hitting our website. Stay tuned for more new […]
Today, almost everyone is walking around with a digital camera on a smart phone. These cameras utilize either CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) or CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) chip technology to capture images. While they may have different resolutions and features, the bottom line is that they all function in a similar matter. Digital cameras allow people to […]
We’ve been pleading people for as long as we’ve been around to commit to changing their usernames and passwords and not to use the default accounts. Why? TechCrunch, among many others now, has recently published an article that demonstrates exactly why.
Glare is a very common problem for security cameras. Due to the environments in which they are commonly installed, it’s a frequent occurrence to be dealing with or adjusting for glare. Regardless of the surface or source that’s causing the glare, the fix to the problem lies in a particular feature that not all security […]
We are frequently asked by customer migrating their existing network camera systems to our NVRs whether their IP security cameras would be compatible with our video recorders. After extensive research, we have compiled the list below. It applies to CCTV Camera World NVRs, Hybrid NVRs, and Tribrid DVRs. If you don’t see your camera on […]
Standard definition (SD) and High definition (HD) systems that run over coaxial cable have already had their cameras measured by frame rate. Once we understood what it was, it provided us with a good idea of what kind of capabilities a camera may have. Network camera, or IP cameras, are measured differently; instead of a […]
Where more traditional standard definition (SD) analog CCTV cameras wouldn’t do the job, people needed to start looking to high definition (HD) security cameras. With HDSDI being a flop for the industry, IP cameras have been almost unopposed in the HD market since it began. HDCVI cameras are becoming much more commonly known about and […]
Smart PSS is a computer software that will allow you to access your DVR with a multitude of functionalities. To be able to access your live video feeds, stored video, and download recorded video brings a whole new element of security. To new users, this program may seem intimidating to master. We assure you that […]
Simply put and as it pertains to security cameras, a lux rating is a way of determining a cameras ability to see in various degrees of darkness. It’s very important to note that lux ratings for IR cameras are rated differently from cameras without that Infrared capability; be careful not to compare these two side […]
Tribrid video recorders are very new to the market. If you’re not already familiar with them, we encourage you to read our previous article first outlining what Tribrid DVRs are all about. From here on out, it’s essentially going to be a grudge match between Tribrids and Hybrids to see which one will come out […]
“Tribrid” digital video recorders (DVR), as they’ve come to be known, aren’t exactly a new thing. Previous to the release of Tribrid DVRs, there were Hybrid DVRs. If you recall from previous articles, Hybrid’s are capable of streaming and recording both standard analog and IP/network cameras. The Tribrid simply introduces the ability to now have […]
We saw High Definition Serial Digital Interface (HDSDI) hit the market in 2012. With it finally came the possibility of high definition (HD) over coax. The only option in the past had been IP/network cameras via network cable. While IP camera systems are a fantastic direction to go in, they require a whole new knowledge […]
What can we say about the Dahua IPC-HFW2300R-Z (2300R-Z)? For a more economically designed and produced camera, we we’re actually very impressed for what we got for our money. Being a Dahua manufactured product, we’ve come to expect a certain level of functionality and quality, and we certainly get both with this Dahua IP Camera. […]
The introduction of a Network Video Recorder (NVR) with a built in network switch confused a good portion of the professional market. It very much seemed to be something that was geared towards catering to a side of the market that was completely unfamiliar with how an IP camera system is setup and installed. […]
Dahua has built a pretty strong reputation for manufacturing standalone Digital Video Recorders (DVR) and Network Video Recorders (NVR) that live up to peoples expectations. Not only do they possess all of the features people have come to expect, but they also stand the test of time where others fail. With Hikvision arguably not having […]
Many people leave their personal safety up to chance, believing that a break-in, natural disaster, or other safety crisis couldn’t possibly happen to them. This is a dangerous mindset, as it can leave you ill-prepared to handle an emergency situation. Unfortunately, no amount of preparation will protect you from all possibility of becoming a victim, […]
We’ve already taken a look at High Definition Composite Video Interface (HDCVI) in previous articles and we may not have mentioned it, but we also took a pretty long and hard look at High Definition Transport Video Interface (HDTVI) as well. In addition to comparing these two “HD over coax” technologies side by side, we’ll […]
First and foremost, we’d like to state that any and all of what we’re about to discuss can be harmful to your camera if done improperly. Having said that, you should not attempt any of the following repairs unless you are confident in your ability to properly do so. Also, It should go without saying […]
We’ve had a lot of requests from our customers to start alerting everyone of new products through our blog instead of just via social media. This will be the first of many new articles that will give you a brief overview and demonstration of our newest products hitting our website. Stay tuned for more new […]
Today, almost everyone is walking around with a digital camera on a smart phone. These cameras utilize either CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) or CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) chip technology to capture images. While they may have different resolutions and features, the bottom line is that they all function in a similar matter. Digital cameras allow people to […]