Camera Selection Guide 2018

CCTV Handbook 2018 Camera Selection Guide

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


Select brand: All | Avigilon | Axis Communications | TruVision


Category: Thermal

Brand/Range name: Axis Communications

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

Camera name: Q1942-E

Resolution: Sensor 640 x 480. Image can be scaled up to SVGA

Software provided with hardware? AXIS Camera Application Platform

Onboard storage: Support for MicroSD and dedicated NAS

Onboard intelligence: Video motion detection, active tampering alarm, audio detection

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both ONVIF and PSIA

Description: AXIS Q1942-E is an affordable outdoor, bullet style, thermal camera with a built-in window heater for harsh weather conditions. A resolution of 640x480 and a range of lens alternatives (10 mm, 19 mm, 35 mm and 60 mm) make it possible to optimise detection performance meeting most requirements. It supports electronic image stabilisation and Axis Zipstream lowering bandwidth and storage.

Contact: Vanessa Tyne

Tel: +27 11 548 6780

[email protected]


Category: Thermal

Brand/Range name: Avigilon

Supplier(s): Reditron

Camera name: 320S-H4A-THC-BO12

Resolution: 320 X 256, can be up-scaled to 640 X 512

Software provided with hardware? No

Onboard storage: SD card

Onboard intelligence: Avigilon self-learning analytics, advanced video pattern detection, teach by example technology

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: Designed to detect the movement of people and vehicles even in areas with poor visibility, challenging lighting conditions, absolute darkness and partly camouflaged scenes without the need for additional light sources. Through Avigilon self-learning video analytics, operators receive notification of detected activity that may require further investigation, helping them take decisive action. HDSM SmartCodec Technology lowers bandwidth and storage usage.

Variations in range:

• Lens selection: 4,3 mm, 9,1 mm, 18,0 mm

Contact: Tony Janse

Tel: +27 87 802 2288

[email protected]


Category: Thermal

Brand/Range name: TruVision

Supplier(s): UTC Fire & Security

Camera name: TVB-5707

Resolution: 640 x 512 @ 50 fps

Software provided with hardware? TruVision Navigator

Onboard storage: SD card support for edge recording

Onboard intelligence: Built-in analytics such as intrusion zone, cross line, region entrance, region exit detection. Includes temperature monitoring for critical infrastructure.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both ONVIF and PSIA

Description: TruVision thermal cameras provide a solution for perimeter detection applications and high security monitoring in challenging lighting conditions.

Variations in range:

• 12 mm, 25 mm and 35 mm lens variants. 384 x 288 and 640 x 512 resolution variants.

Contact: Randhir Seodutt

Tel: +27 11 579 7300

[email protected]






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