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IP Cameras Overview and Recommended Reports
IP cameras are widely seen as the future of video surveillance. Unlike traditional analog security cameras that require a dedicated cable to connect the camera to video management systems, IP cameras can connect to standard computer networks, allowing dozens of IP cameras to be transmitted over the same cable to any location with Internet access and sufficient bandwidth. As of 2009, though widely promoted, only 1 out of every 5 buyers choose IP cameras. In the next 3 to 7 years, IP cameras are projected to be the dominant camera type selected. However, there are still key challenges for IP cameras and you must understand IP camera advantages and disadvantages before purchasing. If you do choose IP cameras and currently have analog cameras, you will need to determine how to migrate from analog to IP cameras (an often complex and costly process especially because there are no standards for IP cameras).
Most Recent Coverage on IP Cameras
Directory of Budget / Home / SMB IP Cameras
on Aug 07, 2010
"We have completed a broad testing program of budget IP cameras for use in the home or SMB markets..."
"We have completed a broad testing program of budget IP cameras for use in the home or SMB markets..."
Testing Lorex's IP Camera (LNE1001)
on Aug 03, 2010
"Simplifying remote viewing is a key element in choosing and using IP cameras for home and small b..."
"Simplifying remote viewing is a key element in choosing and using IP cameras for home and small b..."
Budget IP Camera Competitive Comparison
on Jul 31, 2010
"This report provides an extensive comparison of budget, home and SMB IP cameras. Inside the premi..."
"This report provides an extensive comparison of budget, home and SMB IP cameras. Inside the premi..."
H.264 vs MJPEG - Quality and Bandwidth Tested
on Jul 29, 2010
"Encoding video optimally is critical for IP video surveillance systems. Should you choose H.264 o..."
"Encoding video optimally is critical for IP video surveillance systems. Should you choose H.264 o..."
Testing TRENDnet's IP Camera (TV-IP110)
on Jul 21, 2010
"TRENDnet offers one of the most well known and least expensive IP cameras in the budget/home mark..."
"TRENDnet offers one of the most well known and least expensive IP cameras in the budget/home mark..."
Testing D-Link's IP Camera (DCS-920)
on Jul 20, 2010
"D-Link is one of the most commonly selected IP cameras in the budget/home market. In this report,..."
"D-Link is one of the most commonly selected IP cameras in the budget/home market. In this report,..."
Training: Frame Rates for IP Cameras
on Apr 19, 2010
"Selecting the 'right' frame rate is one of the most frequently discussed and debated aspects of v..."
"Selecting the 'right' frame rate is one of the most frequently discussed and debated aspects of v..."
Training: Resolution of IP Cameras
on Apr 18, 2010
"Increases in camera resolution are the most significant force improving the quality and usability..."
"Increases in camera resolution are the most significant force improving the quality and usability..."
Training: PTZ Surveillance Camera Basics
on Apr 15, 2010
"PTZ surveillance cameras remain a key tool for surveillance operators, routinely the cornerstone ..."
"PTZ surveillance cameras remain a key tool for surveillance operators, routinely the cornerstone ..."
Testing How Many Pixels are Needed for High Quality Surveillance Video
on Apr 05, 2010
"Megapixel cameras foster hope for much higher quality surveillance video but how much more and in..."
"Megapixel cameras foster hope for much higher quality surveillance video but how much more and in..."
Testing Ikena's Video Enhancement Software
on Mar 17, 2010
"Driven by Hollywood sensationalism, public interest and expectations for miraclous video surveill..."
"Driven by Hollywood sensationalism, public interest and expectations for miraclous video surveill..."
Selectable Power over Ethernet Classes
on Feb 10, 2010
"As cameras offer more options (storage, analytics, etc.), their power needs will certainly rise. ..."
"As cameras offer more options (storage, analytics, etc.), their power needs will certainly rise. ..."
Optimizing Bandwidth Consumption Through I Frame Settings
on Feb 04, 2010
"A blog post from Genetec offers an interesting example of lower level IP camera optimizations tha..."
"A blog post from Genetec offers an interesting example of lower level IP camera optimizations tha..."
Top 5 Reasons Analog Cameras are Easier to Install than IP
on Jan 16, 2010
"While IP has many advantages over analog, ease of installation is not one of them. IP cameras are..."
"While IP has many advantages over analog, ease of installation is not one of them. IP cameras are..."
Anixter H.264 Performance Claims Examined
on Dec 23, 2009
"Equipment distributor Anixter's deeply flawed H.264 study reveals key issue in the use and market..."
"Equipment distributor Anixter's deeply flawed H.264 study reveals key issue in the use and market..."
Standardize Exposure Settings for IP Camera Comparisons
on Dec 23, 2009
"We recommend all surveillance camera comparisons be performed with standardized exposure settings..."
"We recommend all surveillance camera comparisons be performed with standardized exposure settings..."
How Exposure Impacts Low Light Video Surveillance
on Dec 13, 2009
"Exposure, and the tricks manufacturers play with exposure, are key to accurately and fairly asses..."
"Exposure, and the tricks manufacturers play with exposure, are key to accurately and fairly asses..."
Are 'Hot' IP Cameras a Problem?
on Nov 10, 2009
"In our ongoing camera testing, many of the megapixel cameras get really hot, really fast. So hot,..."
"In our ongoing camera testing, many of the megapixel cameras get really hot, really fast. So hot,..."
The Risk of Skewed IP Camera Comparisons
on Oct 12, 2009
"One of the most misleading and common problems in evaluating IP cameras is drawing comparisons to..."
"One of the most misleading and common problems in evaluating IP cameras is drawing comparisons to..."
Features and OEMs for Video Encoder / Servers
on Sep 05, 2009
"Encoders, often called streams in Europe or Digital Video Servers (DVS) in Asia, are an increasin..."
"Encoders, often called streams in Europe or Digital Video Servers (DVS) in Asia, are an increasin..."
Is Hacking IP Cameras A Major Risk?
on Aug 03, 2009
"Fears are rising that IP cameras can and willl be hacked. At Defcon, a demonstration showed an IP..."
"Fears are rising that IP cameras can and willl be hacked. At Defcon, a demonstration showed an IP..."
Detailed IP Camera Bandwidth Calculator
on Jul 30, 2009
"In a July 2009 report about calculating video surveillance bandwidth, I mentioned that calcu..."
"In a July 2009 report about calculating video surveillance bandwidth, I mentioned that calcu..."
IP Camera 2009 Mid Year Review
on Jul 27, 2009
"Megapixel was the most dominant trend in IP cameras over the first half of 2009. So dominant was ..."
"Megapixel was the most dominant trend in IP cameras over the first half of 2009. So dominant was ..."
Top 5 IP Camera Problems: 2009
on Jul 12, 2009
"In the last year, IP cameras have made great strides and while there are still important barriers..."
"In the last year, IP cameras have made great strides and while there are still important barriers..."
Challenges in Supporting 3rd Party IP Cameras
on Jul 09, 2009
"A few people asked about the difficulties for adding VMS support for IP cameras. A key difficulty..."
"A few people asked about the difficulties for adding VMS support for IP cameras. A key difficulty..."
Should You Buy IP Cameras Online?
on Jul 05, 2009
"Buying video surveillance cameras on-line is a relatively new but growing trend. Traditionally, e..."
"Buying video surveillance cameras on-line is a relatively new but growing trend. Traditionally, e..."
How Do You Solve the Problem of Bad Surveillance Video?
on Jul 01, 2009
"One of the most frequent complaints by both industry outsiders and megapixel camera vendors is ho..."
"One of the most frequent complaints by both industry outsiders and megapixel camera vendors is ho..."
Should You Use PTZ Cameras?
on Jun 15, 2009
"Though popular, PTZ cameras often create a false sense of security. They make for great demonstra..."
"Though popular, PTZ cameras often create a false sense of security. They make for great demonstra..."
How Well do IP Cameras Work in Low Light?
on Jun 07, 2009
"IP cameras have a bad reputation of working poorly in low light conditions. It's part of a greate..."
"IP cameras have a bad reputation of working poorly in low light conditions. It's part of a greate..."
Guidelines for Testing IP Cameras
on May 26, 2009
"What is the best way to test an IP cameras? We have established guidelines for our tests. These g..."
"What is the best way to test an IP cameras? We have established guidelines for our tests. These g..."
Is SVC the Next Big CODEC?
on May 24, 2009
"SVC, or Scalable Video Codec, can dynamically change the resolution and bit-rate of video streams..."
"SVC, or Scalable Video Codec, can dynamically change the resolution and bit-rate of video streams..."
Challenges in Choosing Surveillance Cameras
on May 10, 2009
"With hundreds of manufacturers to choose from and little comparative information available, choos..."
"With hundreds of manufacturers to choose from and little comparative information available, choos..."
Surveillance Camera Demo Directory (IP, MP, CCTV)
on Mar 22, 2009
"This directory collects and presents webcasts from leading IP and Megapixel surveillance cameras...."
"This directory collects and presents webcasts from leading IP and Megapixel surveillance cameras...."
Is Bandwidth a Problem for IP Cameras?
on Mar 22, 2009
"Integrators often cite bandwidth as a key concern for deploying IP cameras. Let's examine what th..."
"Integrators often cite bandwidth as a key concern for deploying IP cameras. Let's examine what th..."
Are You Too Stupid to Buy IP Cameras?
on Jan 12, 2009
"Why are 4 out of 5 of you still not choosing IP cameras? The IP video vendors keep trying to educ..."
"Why are 4 out of 5 of you still not choosing IP cameras? The IP video vendors keep trying to educ..."
Key Factors for High Quality Surveillance Video
on Nov 23, 2008
"Getting high quality surveillance video can be challenging. Indeed, many reports or surveys indic..."
"Getting high quality surveillance video can be challenging. Indeed, many reports or surveys indic..."
SVC - A Better H.264 Coming For Video Surveillance
on Oct 02, 2008
"SVC will solve a key problem of H.264: While H.264 generates a fixed quality and sized video stre..."
"SVC will solve a key problem of H.264: While H.264 generates a fixed quality and sized video stre..."
Should You Use Auto-Tracking PTZs?
on Sep 25, 2008
"Though available for many years, Auto-Tracking PTZs are generating renewed interest with Axis' re..."
"Though available for many years, Auto-Tracking PTZs are generating renewed interest with Axis' re..."
How to Migrate from Analog to IP Cameras
on Aug 23, 2008
"Migrating from analog to IP can be tricky, mainly because most everyone has existing infrastructu..."
"Migrating from analog to IP can be tricky, mainly because most everyone has existing infrastructu..."
IP vs CCTV
on Jul 31, 2008
"An in-depth Q&A with industry leaders on IP vs CCTV has been published by Security Technology and..."
"An in-depth Q&A with industry leaders on IP vs CCTV has been published by Security Technology and..."
Top 5 IP Camera Problems
on Jul 26, 2008
"The overwhelming majority of people buying cameras today do not choose IP cameras. While most pe..."
"The overwhelming majority of people buying cameras today do not choose IP cameras. While most pe..."
Schneier Unfair to CCTV: Exploring CCTV Advantages
on Jul 02, 2008
"While Bruce Schneier is a brilliant security thinker, I find his recent arguments against CCTV to..."
"While Bruce Schneier is a brilliant security thinker, I find his recent arguments against CCTV to..."
Introduction to Video CODECs : MJPEG, MPEG-4, H.264
on Jun 14, 2008
"CODECs are a critical element of choosing, designing and using video surveillance systems. CODEC..."
"CODECs are a critical element of choosing, designing and using video surveillance systems. CODEC..."
IP Camera Advantages and Disadvantages
on May 14, 2008
"IP cameras have become accepted by the security industry. Yet most cameras are still analog and ..."
"IP cameras have become accepted by the security industry. Yet most cameras are still analog and ..."
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