CCTV Security Camera Systems

About CCTV Camera Systems:

CCTV systems are professional video security solutions based on the cameras providing a traditional analog signal to the recording unit over a coax cable or UTP (CAT5 using adapters) and utilize the professional style BNC connector. As the most established form of video surveillance, the modern CCTV system has experienced leaps and bounds in technology over the years. In fact, not only is CCTV producing video resolutions beyond that previously possible, the latest technology near HD video and new breeds of CCTV such as HD-SDI have emerged.  

Today, basic designs include a digital video recorder, power supply, cabling, cameras, connectors and though not required a UPS battery back-up is recommended. However, with countless integration options today’s digital video security systems offer many sophisticated I/O integration options, Two Way Audio, PTZ Camera support to video analytics. A2Z Security Cameras delivers a huge selection of security cameras and digital video recorders with experts available to assist in designing an integrated package on any level.

Linux Digital Video Recorders and PC based DVRs:

The Digital Video Recorders of today still fall within two main types. Linux Embedded DVRs or Windows based PC DVRs. However each in its own has experienced significant industry wide advancements as well as manufacturer particular enhancements.  The highest performance recording of D1 resolutions, with high frame rates of 30fps per camera have become more common and cost effective.  Meanwhile direct improvements on video recording have recently jumped with new ultra high resolutions cameras and 960H video recorders. CCTV in it modern form, simply based on technology innovations is nearing high definition video.

The rivalry between PC based Digital Video Recorder and Linux DVRs is far from over. Therefore making a selection between the two can be difficult; especially considering the broad range of functions today’s units have. As before, resolution, frame rate and compression are some major attributes to confirm. But countless other features from operations to new integration options can sometimes making comparison difficult.  Such new features of importance include video analytics, the ability to expand PC DVRs with DVR cards or more notably, systems that are hybrid (both a DVR and NVR) thus able to support both CCTV and IP cameras on a single recorder.  Other common features include POS (point of sale), HDMI High Definition monitor output, Matrix support, CMS Software to Mobile viewing with devices like IPhone, Android, or iPad. Our experts are available to assist you in selecting the best unit.

Top Security Camera Selection:

Quality capture devices are of course a critical part of any video security system.  The modern CCTV camera is available in almost any imaginable form. Everything from the common box style, dome cameras, IR bullet cameras and PTZ security cameras to an entire array of covert, thermal, explosion proof, license plate capture and other specialized units are widely available. Likewise camera technology is immensely diverse with almost endless combinations of attributes and hardware.  A few determining factors still remain that help guide you in your project needs like considering environmental protection, lighting capabilities, appearance and field of view. Camera systems definitely benefit from choosing the right units and our experts are available to give professional assistance.