Camera Selection Guide 2018

CCTV Handbook 2018 Camera Selection Guide

Select technology: All | Analogue | Body worn | IP | Speciality | Thermal


Select brand: All | Arecont Vision | Avigilon | Axis Communications | Bosch | Dahua | Dahua Technology | Hikvision | IndigoVision | Kedacom | Panasonic | Sunell | TruVision | TVT | ZKTeco


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Arecont Vision

Supplier(s): Access and Beyond

Camera name: MicroBullet IP Megapixel Camera

Resolution: 3 MP

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Not applicable

Description: This indoor/outdoor bullet-style IP camera features a 3 MP resolution and H.264 compression. The all-in-one camera boasts a 2,8 mm – 8 mm motorised lens, true day/night capability, and SNAPstream (Smart Noise Adaptation and Processing) and WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) support.

Contact: Christo Myburgh

Tel: 082 378 3068

[email protected],


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Axis Communications

Supplier(s): ADI Global Distribution, Pinnsec, Duxbury Networking

Camera name: P3375-LVE

Resolution: 1920x1080

Software provided with hardware? Open API for software integration, including VAPIX and AXIS Camera Application Platform; AXIS Video Hosting System

Onboard storage: Support for MicroSD and dedicated NAS

Onboard intelligence: Video motion detection, active tampering alarm, audio detection supported, digital auto tracking, AXIS Perimeter Defender

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: AXIS P3375-LVE is a fixed dome outdoor camera in a classic AXIS P33 design. A perfect complement to, or replacement for legacy AXIS P33 cameras, it reliably delivers superb image quality. AXIS P3375-LVE is excellent for identifying people, objects and vehicles in any application where an unobtrusive dome is appropriate.

Variations in range:

• Indoor and outdoor range as well as variations in resolution depending on the model

Contact: Vanessa Tyne

Tel: +27 11 548 6780

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Bosch

Supplier(s): Refer to Bosch dealer locator for Africa on www.boschsecurity.com

Camera name: DINION IP starlight 6000i IR

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps

Software provided with hardware? Bosch VMS Viewer

Onboard storage: Up to 32 GB microSDHC / 2 TB microSDXC

Onboard intelligence: Essential Video Analytics with alarm and statistics tasks

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: The DINION IP 1080p bullet camera from Bosch with infrared illumination is ideal for outdoor HD surveillance with H.256 and Essential Video Analytics. This robust camera is a true day/night camera offering excellent performance day or night. The built-in infrared LEDs provides quality night time monitoring with 60 m viewing distance in darkness.

Contact: Quintin Van den Berg

Tel: +27 11 651 9600/4

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Kedacom

Supplier(s): Elvey

Camera name: IPC121-Ei4N

Resolution: 2 MP

Software provided with hardware? NVR Station

Onboard storage: 128 GB SD card

Onboard intelligence: Up to 16 targets simultaneously, target capturing and character recognising, bidirectional people counting

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: This human recognitive HD network box camera provides high definition and smooth pictures with 1080p @ 25 fps and WDR/HLC/3D noise reduction. The camera boasts abundant functions and features such as an SD card slot that supports Automatic Network Replenishment (ANR), and allows up to four streams, bidirectional audio, alarm in and out, video out and RS-485.

Variations in range:

• Include the IPC425-i020-N to achieve full tracking capabilities

Contact: Elvey

Tel: +27 11 401 6700

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: TVT

Supplier(s): TPA Security Distributors, National Security Solutions

Camera name: TD-9442E2 (D/PE/IR2)

Resolution: 4 MP (2592 x 1520), H.265 real-time encoding

Software provided with hardware? TVT IP Manager, TVT NVMS1000

Onboard intelligence: Smart analysis including object removal, line crossing, people intrusion, crowd density, people counting detection and more

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: A high-performance camera at a fraction of the cost. Widely used in large-scale high-definition monitoring of places such as forests, highways, railways, airports, ports, sentries, squares, parks, scenic spots, streets, stations, large venues, residential and others.

Variations in range:

• 3,3 mm – 12 mm varifocal lens

Contact: Gino De Oliveira

Tel: +27 11 469 3598

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Sunell

Supplier(s): VCAM, National Security Solutions

Camera name: SN-IPV56_60HDR

Resolution: 3072 x 2048 @ 15 fps

Software provided with hardware? Sunell NVMS

Onboard storage: Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC, up to 64 GB

Onboard intelligence: Motion detection, network disconnect, disk alarm, I/O alarm

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: Sunell’s 360° panorama series is an ideal solution for areas that need broad coverage. These areas include squares, retail stores, stadiums and governmental buildings.

Variations in range:

• IPV57/80HDR – 12 MP option

Contact: Gino De Oliveira

Tel: +27 11 469 3598

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier(s): Hikvision South Africa

Camera name: DS-2DF8225IH-AEL

Resolution: 1920×1080 @ 25/30 fps

Software provided with hardware? Free iVMS-4200 client software to live view, record, playback and manage the camera

Onboard storage: Maximum 256 GB SD/SDHC/SDXC card

Onboard intelligence: Intrusion detection, line crossing detection, region entrance detection, region exiting detection, face detection, audio exception detection

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both ONVIF and PSIA

Description: This network speed dome camera adopts 2× 1/2, 8-inch progressive scan CMOS chips, and with its 25× optical zoom lens, it picks up more details over expansive areas. This series of cameras can be used for a wide range of high-definition applications, such as rivers, forests, roads, railways, airports, ports, squares, parks, scenic spots, stations and large venues, etc.

Variations in range:

• Available with wiper

Contact: Bill Xu

Tel: +27 10 035 1172

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: IndigoVision

Camera name: BX HD PTZ Dome Camera

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 fps

Onboard storage: 128 GB SD card

Onboard intelligence: Motion detection, tamper, tripwire and intrusion analytics

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: These cameras provide supreme connectivity and flexibility, combined with great video and audio. They boast maximum reliability, as well as other significant benefits of IndigoVision’s Distributed Network Architecture (DNA). They also deliver a different dimension of safety when combined with IndigoVision’s Control Center. Perfect for outdoor use, they support temperatures down to -40°C and are IP67 and IK10 rated.

Variations in range:

• Also available as an in-ceiling PTZ dome form factor and in a 4 MP resolution

Contact: Alex Penhaligon

Tel: +44 131 475 7200

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: IndigoVision

Camera name: BX 4 MP Vandal Resistant Microdome Camera

Resolution: 4 MP (2688 x 1520) @ 30 fps

Onboard storage: 128 GB SD card

Onboard intelligence: Motion detection, tamper, tripwire, intrusion, abandoned and missing analytics

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: Part of IndigoVision’s professional BX range, the 4 MP microdome camera delivers pin sharp detail at 4 MP resolution and can cover a wide area. Any single point of failure in the system is removed through IndigoVision’s Distributed Network Architecture (DNA). Available in a compact, vandal resistant format, this camera is fully ONVIF conformant.

Variations in range:

• Also available as an in-ceiling variant for use in retail, commercial spaces and hotels.

Contact: Alex Penhaligon

Tel: +44 131 475 7200

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Panasonic

Supplier(s): Akhanani Distributors, Pansmart

Camera name: WV-S1131

Resolution: 1080p @ 60 fps

Onboard storage: 256 GB

Onboard intelligence: Cross line, object removal/abandoned, loitering, wrong way detection, face and number plate detection

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both ONVIF and PSIA

Description: Ideal for low light and face matching environments, this camera features Intelligent Face Compression technology, which provides high picture quality at ‘face best shot area’ while reducing other non-important areas to save network bandwidth and recorder disk space.

Variations in range:

• Also available in dome and bullet camera

Contact: Franz Kersten

Tel: +27 11 312 7015

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Dahua

Supplier(s): Reditron

Camera name: ITC237-PW1B-IRZ (ICDA228)

Resolution: 2 MP

Software provided with hardware? DSS

Onboard storage: Micro SD, up to 64 GB

Onboard intelligence: Licence plate recognition, loop or video detection, 10 000 record database inside camera, 1-channel relay out to control the barrier

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both ONVIF and PSIA

Description: A true day/night, 2 MP LPR camera suitable for parking and access control environments. It features an embedded LPR algorithm and video detection for speeds less that 40 km/h, and full 10 000 item white list capability.

Variations in range:

• ITC217-PW1B-IRLZ, ITC237-PW1A-IRZ

Contact: Peter Bekker

Tel: +27 87 802 2288

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Avigilon

Supplier(s): Reditron

Camera name: 2.0C-H4IRPTZ-DP30

Resolution: 2 MP

Software provided with hardware? No

Onboard storage: SD card

Onboard intelligence: Avigilon self learning analytics at home position

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: A high-resolution outdoor PTZ camera with a 250-metre IR illumination range that automatically adjusts the IR projection angle according to zoom and field of view. An abrasion-resistant front lens and a built-in silicone rubber wiper ensure undistorted, clean images even in adverse weather conditions, making it well suited for a range of weather and outdoor surveillance applications.

Variations in range:

• 1 MP and 2 MP resolution, 30x or 45x optical zoom, optional wiper

Contact: Tony Janse

Tel: +27 87 802 2288

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier(s): Regal Distributors SA

Camera name: 8 MP Darkfighter Bullet Camera (DS-2CD4A85FWD-IZS)

Resolution: 4096 x 2160 @ 22 fps

Software provided with hardware? IVMS-5200 Professional centralised VMS offering control room monitoring, ANPR analytics and business intelligence

Onboard storage: SD card, up to 128 GB

Onboard intelligence: Motorised lens with smart focus, DWDR, 3D DNR, defog

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both ONVIF and PSIA

Description: This Darkfighter ultra-low light smart camera is capable of capturing high-quality colour images (up to 8 MP @ 22 fps) in low-light environments. Its complete set of smart detection features is ideal for a wide variety of applications.

Variations in range:

• 2,8 – 12 mm lens or 8 – 32 mm lens

Contact: Michael Collier

Tel: +27 11 553 3300

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier(s): Regal Distributors SA

Camera name: 2 MP Laser IR PTZ (DS-2DF8236I5X-AELW)

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Software provided with hardware? IVMS-5200 Professional centralised VMS offering control room monitoring, ANPR analytics and business intelligence

Onboard storage: SD card, up to 256 GB

Onboard intelligence: Laser IR illumination, 3D DNR, smart detection, smart tracking, smart recording, defog

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: The DS-2DF8236I5X-AELW Laser IR PTZ camera, with its 36x optical zoom and IR capabilities of up to 500 m, offers more detail over expansive areas such as roads, railways, airports, ports or large open venues.

Variations in range:

• 2 MP or 4 MP models available

Contact: Michael Collier

Tel: +27 11 553 3300

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier(s): Regal Distributors SA

Camera name: People Counting Camera (iDS-2CD6810F/C)

Resolution: 640 x 960 @ 25 fps (black and white)

Software provided with hardware? IVMS-5200 Professional centralised VMS offering control room monitoring, ANPR analytics and business intelligence

Onboard storage: SD card, up to 128 GB

Onboard intelligence: Specialised people counting function, dual lens / dual CPU, 3D DNR, Flash memory for data storage

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both ONVIF and PSIA

Description: The Hikvision people counting camera is equipped with a dual lens, making it even more accurate than its single-lens predecessor. The dual lens enables the camera to create a three-dimensional image of each object. The innovation mainly lies in the camera’s capability to map the height of a person on the Z-axis, thus excluding any confusion with non-relevant items.

Variations in range:

• 2,0 mm lens (horizontal field of view: 100°), 2,8 mm lens (horizontal field of view: 82°)

Contact: Michael Collier

Tel: +27 11 553 3300

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: TruVision

Supplier(s): UTC Fire & Security

Camera name: TVQ-8101

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 25/30 fps

Software provided with hardware? TruVision Navigator

Onboard storage: Micro SD/SDXC card, up to 128 GB

Onboard intelligence: Privacy masking, motion, tamper, cross line and intrusion detection

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both ONVIF and PSIA

Description: The TruVision IP Wi-FI desktop IR camera brings high-definition 1080p images to the security segment at a low cost. It comes with a magnetic base which allows for fast and easy mounting against any metal surface. H.264 compression technology with dual-streaming capability accommodates multiple settings, DWDR and/or real-time video streaming up to 1080p resolution to capture every detail.

Contact: Randhir Seodutt

Tel: +27 11 579 7300

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Dahua Technology

Supplier(s): Elvey, Inhep Digital Security – IDS, Reditron, Security & Communications Warehouse

Camera name: HF8242F-FR

Resolution: 1080p @ 30 fps

Software provided with hardware? iDMSS on Android, gDMSS on iOS, Smart PSS on Windows for local and remote control

Onboard storage: 128 GB SD card, 2 GB RAM, 4 GB ROM

Onboard intelligence: Tripwire, intrusion, object abandoned/missing, face recognition, face detection

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both ONVIF and PSIA

Description: This facial recognition camera supports matching of up to 10 000 face images and management of five image libraries. Face detection recognises six kinds of facial features: age, gender, expression (jolly, calm, surprise, sad, rage), glasses, mask and moustache. The camera also supports people counting and heat map functions.

Contact: Fritz Wang

Tel: +27 72 628 6810

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Dahua Technology

Supplier(s): Dahua Technology

Camera name: DH-PSD81602-A360

Resolution: 16 MP

Software provided with hardware? iDMSS on Android, gDMSS on iOS, Smart PSS on Windows for local and remote control

Onboard storage: 128 GB SD card

Onboard intelligence: Built-in video analytic algorithm delivers intelligent functions to monitor a scene for tripwire violations, intrusion detection and smart tracking

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both ONVIF and PSIA

Description: The DH-PSD81602-A360 is an 8 x 2 MP multi-sensor panoramic network camera + PTZ camera supporting HEVC (H.265) and Smart H.265+. It covers a full 360 degree range of a video scene and features Starlight technology. The camera is protected to IP67 and IK10 levels, and supports a wide voltage range.

Contact: Fritz Wang

Tel: +27 72 628 6810

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: ZKTeco

Supplier(s): ZKTeco

Camera name: EL-54N28I large eyeball camera

Resolution: 4 MP

Software provided with hardware? Free download for Android or iOS, and web browser

Onboard storage: No

Onboard intelligence: Motion detection, privacy mask, local alarm, password protection

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: This 4 MP, H.265 real-time coding IP eyeball camera features true WDR, 3D DNR, IR cut filter, IP67 rating, Power over Ethernet and lightning protection up too 600 VA. IT connects to ZKTeco Biosecurity software via VideoLinkage.

Variations in range:

• 2,8 mm – 12 mm motorised zoom lens

Contact: Edward Seaborne

Tel: +27 12 259 1047

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: ZKTeco

Supplier(s): ZKTeco

Camera name: DL-54N26B dome camera

Resolution: 4 MP

Software provided with hardware? Free download for Android or iOS, and web browser

Onboard storage: No

Onboard intelligence: Motion detection, privacy mask, local alarm, password protection

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: This 4 MP, H.265 real-time coding IP dome camera features true WDR, 3D DNR, IR cut filter, IP67 and IK10 ratings, Power over Ethernet and lightning protection up too 600 VA. It connects to ZKTeco Biosecurity software via VideoLinkage.

Variations in range:

• 2,8 mm – 12 mm motorised zoom lens, 2,8 mm – 12 mm varifocal lens

Contact: Edward Seaborne

Tel: +27 12 259 1047

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: ZKTeco

Supplier(s): ZKTeco

Camera name: PL-52C30A high-speed dome camera

Resolution: 2 MP

Software provided with hardware? Free download for Android or iOS, and web browser

Onboard storage: Up to 32 GB

Onboard intelligence: Supports up to 32 users with administration, user and operator levels

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: This 2 MP, H.265 real-time coding IP dome camera features digital WDR, 3D DNR, IR cut filter, true day/night function, IP66 rating, 30 x optical zoom and 120 m IR. It connects to ZKTeco Biosecurity software via VideoLinkage.

Variations in range:

• None.

Contact: Edward Seaborne

Tel: +27 12 259 1047

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: ZKTeco

Supplier(s): ZKTeco

Camera name: BS-54N12K bullet camera

Resolution: 4 MP

Software provided with hardware? Free download for Android or iOS, and web browser

Onboard storage: No

Onboard intelligence: Motion detection, privacy mask, local alarm, password protection

Description: This 4 MP H.265 real-time coding IP bullet camera features true WDR, IR cut filter, IP67 rating, Power over Ethernet and lightning protection up too 600 VA. It connects to ZKTeco Biosecurity software via VideoLinkage.

Variations in range:

• 2,8 mm, 3,6 mm, 8 mm lens options

Contact: Edward Seaborne

Tel: +27 12 259 1047

[email protected]






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