Camera Selection Guide 2019

CCTV Handbook 2019 Camera Selection Guide

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Select brand: All | Avigilon | Axis Communications | Bosch | Dahua | Hikvision | Meeso | TruVision | TVT | Uniview


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Axis Communications

Supplier(s): ADI Global Distribution, Pinnacle, Pentagon, Duxbury Networking

Camera name: P1375 network camera

Resolution: HDTV 1080p at up to 60 fps

Lighting Capabilities: Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR

Software provided with hardware? None, however you can purchase a licence for Axis Camera Station, which is video management software for surveillance, specially developed for small and mid-sized installations.

Onboard storage: Support for microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card

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

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both ONVIF and PSIA

Description: Thanks to the newest generation of Axis chip, the P1375 network camera offers excellent video quality, even in the most challenging light conditions, and a high level of defence to protect your system. It’s ideal for deterrent surveillance at entrances or open areas in offices, banks and hotels.

Contact: Brendon Hall

Tel: +27 11 548 6780

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Axis Communications

Supplier(s): ADI Global Distribution, Pinnacle, Pentagon, Duxbury Networking

Camera name: M4206-LV indoor dome camera

Resolution: 2048 x 1536

Lighting Capabilities: OptimizedIR and WDR for any light conditions

Software provided with hardware? None, however you can purchase a licence for Axis Camera Station, which is video management software for surveillance, specially developed for small and mid-sized installations.

Onboard storage: Support for microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card

Onboard intelligence: Included: Axis Video Motion Detection; Supported: Axis Fence Guard, Axis Motion Guard, Axis Loitering Guard, Axis People Counter; and more.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both ONVIF and PSIA

Description: An affordable and discreet indoor camera that delivers high-quality video surveillance under any light conditions. Axis M42 fixed dome cameras are ultra-compact and reliable network cameras designed to blend seamlessly with any environment. These easy-to-install cameras with varifocal lens provide clear and detailed images, so you can always keep an eye on what’s happening on your premises.

Contact: Brendon Hall

Tel: +27 11 548 6780

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Bosch

Supplier(s): Please refer to the dealer locator on africa.boschsecurity.com

Camera name: FLEXIDOME IP starlight 8000i

Resolution: 3840 x 2160

Lighting Capabilities: Starlight sensitivity: colour 0,041 lux; mono 0,0072 lux

Software provided with hardware? BVMS Viewer, a free-of-charge base package including 16 live-only or local-storage cameras.

Onboard storage: Dual SDXC/SDHC/SD card slots, up to 2 TB

Onboard intelligence: IVA, Wi-Fi configuration and commissioning, pan-tilt-roll-zoom (PTRZ) to set camera to required field of view.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both ONVIF and PSIA

Description: The FLEXIDOME IP starlight 8000i delivers exceptional image quality and high dynamic range with 4K ultra HD resolution for highly detailed images, even in challenging conditions. It delivers excellence in video security and data management and has built-in, state-of-the-art intelligent video analytics as standard. Its rugged and aesthetic design makes this camera suitable for any indoor or outdoor applications.

Variations in range:

• 2 MP HDR 3-9 mm PTRZ IP66, 2 MP HDR 10-23 mm PTRZ IP66, 6 MP HDR 3,9-10 mm PTRZ IP66, 6 MP HDR 12-40 mm PTRZ IP66, 8 MP HDR 3,9-10 mm PTRZ IP66.

Contact: Quintin van den Berg

Tel: +27 11 651 9600/4

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Dahua

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

Camera name: HF8242F-FR facial recognition camera

Resolution: 1080p @ 30 fps

Lighting Capabilities: 0,001 lux/F1.2 (colour, 1/3 s, 30 IRE); 0,01 lux/F1.2 (colour, 1/30 s,30 IRE); 0,0005 lux/F1.2 (B/W, 1/3 s, 30 IRE); 0,005 lux/F1.2 (B/W, 1/30 s, 30 IRE).

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 heatmap functions.

Contact: Marius du Preez

Tel: +27 66 230 2684

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Dahua

Supplier(s): Elvey Security Technologies

Camera name: IPC-HDW2431R-ZS eyeball network camera

Resolution: 2688 x 1520 @ 20 fps

Lighting Capabilities: 0 lux (IR on); 50 m range with Smart IR

Onboard storage: microSD card support up to 128 GB

Onboard intelligence: Tripwire, intrusion, motion detection, video tampering and scene changing detection.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: The camera’s elegant blend of aesthetics, combined with a range of easy mounting solutions, provides an excellent choice for a variety of small to mid-sized applications at an affordable price. It can be used indoors or outdoors.

Variations in range:

• Support for PoE and 12 V d.c

Contact:

Tel: +27 11 401 6700

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Dahua

Supplier(s): Elvey Security Technologies

Camera name: IPC-HFW5241EP-Z12E IR bullet camera

Resolution: 1280 x 1080 @ 25 fps

Lighting Capabilities: 0,002 lux @ F1.5; 150 m range with Smart IR; BLC; WDR

Onboard storage: microSD card support up to 256 GB

Onboard intelligence: Face capture, human and vehicle detection, people counting, motion detection, video tampering detection, scene change detection.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: Dahua’s AI series products adopt advanced AI technologies, including deep learning algorithms that primarily target people and vehicles, which provides higher flexibility and accuracy for end-users.

Contact:

Tel: +27 11 401 6700

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: TVT

Supplier(s): Forbatt SA

Camera name: TD-9525S3 dome camera

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Lighting Capabilities: 30 – 50 m IR, 0,0035 lu

Software provided with hardware? Free camera management software, web browsing, CMS control.

Onboard storage: microSD card slot, up to 128 GB

Onboard intelligence: Video blur detection, line crossing detection and region intrusion detection.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: Entry-level vari-focal dome camera from TVT with built-in basic analytic functions. The TD-9525S3 supports a built-in microphone allowing you to easily capture voice with your video. This camera is well suited for indoor use and any environment requiring audio.

Contact:

Tel: +27 11 469 3598

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: TVT

Supplier(s): Forbatt SA

Camera name: TD-9423E3 bullet network camera

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Lighting Capabilities: 50 – 70 m IR, 0,005 lux

Software provided with hardware? Free camera management software, web browsing and CMS remote control.

Onboard storage: microSD card slot, up to 128 GB

Onboard intelligence: Line crossing and intrusion detection (human/vehicle classification), face detection, face capture, flow of people/vehicle statistics, people/vehicle counting, crowd density detection.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: Ideally suited for the individual expecting more from their CCTV. With object classification one can setup analytics and easily classify between a vehicle or human entering a specific area or crossing a specific line. Ideally suited for any commercial or industrial application.

Contact:

Tel: +27 11 469 3598

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier(s): ADI Global Distribution, Pinnacle, Regal Distributors SA, Sensor Security

Camera name: DS-2CD2T27G1-L bullet network camera

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps

Lighting Capabilities: 0,0035 lux (@F1.0, AGC on); 0 lux with ligh

Software provided with hardware? IVMS-4200

Onboard storage: microSD/SDHC/SDXC card (128 GB) local storage, NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS).

Onboard intelligence: Line crossing detection, intrusion detection, object removal detection, unattended baggage detection, face detection.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: The DS-2CD2T27G1-L comes with a 4 mm/6 mm fixed lens, and features H.265+, H.264+ and 120 dB WDR technology. It is IP67 rated and can be powered from 12 V d.c. or Power-over-Ethernet (802.3af, class 3).

Contact: Jade Wang

Tel: +27 60 441 3111

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Meeso

Supplier(s): Refer to Meeso SA dealer locater for Africa at www.meeso.co.za

Camera name: MS-NW1255AP-W Wi-Fi camera

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps

Lighting Capabilities: Colour: 0,01 lux @F1.2; black/white: 0,001 lux @F1.2

Software provided with hardware? Meeso CMS and VMS. Mobile software platforms provided using Xmeye for iPhone and Android.

Onboard storage: 64 GB SD card

Onboard intelligence: Perimeter control, line crossing, object removal, intelligent motion detection.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: Indoor or outdoor bullet-style camera featuring a crisp, high-quality resolution with H.265 compression. A built-in microphone and smart analytics enable this camera to be used almost anywhere with the added function for network connection through its Wi-Fi interface or hard-wired.

Variations in range:

• Available in a dome-shape format. Variations include starlight technology and extreme low-light visibility.

Contact: Geoff Malkin

Tel: +27 21 555 1030

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Dahua

Supplier(s): Reditron

Camera name: IPC-HFW5541T-AS-PV bullet network camera

Resolution: 2592 x 1944

Lighting Capabilities: 0,005 lux @F1.6

Onboard storage: microSD card, up to 256 GB

Onboard intelligence: Tripwire detection, intrusion (human and vehicle classification) detection, line crossing and region detection, queuing detection, people counting.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: PSIA

Description: Dahua AI series products adopt advanced AI technologies, including deep learning algorithms that primarily target people and vehicles, which provides higher flexibility and accuracy for end-users. This enables the Dahua AI series to offer various advanced applications such as face recognition, ANPR, metadata, people counting, traffic data statistics, etc.

Variations in range:

• Focal lengths of 2,8 mm, 3,6 mm, 6,0 mm, 8,0 mm

Contact: Brett Lalin

Tel: +27 87 802 2288

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier(s): Regal Distributors SA

Camera name: DS-2CD7A26G0/P-IZS bullet network camera

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 fps

Lighting Capabilities: IR range up to 50 m

Software provided with hardware? HikCentral VMS, an AI-empowered surveillance platform that offers control room monitoring features, business intelligence and full support of Hikvision edge-based analytics such as ANPR, facial recognition and behaviour analysis.

Onboard storage: SD card, up to 256 GB

Onboard intelligence: Licence plate recognition (deep learning), standard smart features, DarkFighter technology.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: The DS-2CD7A26G0/P-IZS is a DeepInView bullet camera with a focus on licence plate recognition (LPR). It carries a full smart feature set including object removal detection, intrusion detection, region exiting and entrance detection, line crossing detection and unattended baggage detection. This model of LPR camera offers ‘no licence plate’ detection and is powered by DarkFighter technology.

Variations in range:

• Available with 2,8-12 mm MVF lens or 8-32 mm MVF lens

Contact: Michael Collier

Tel: +27 11 553 3300

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Uniview

Supplier(s): Eurobyte Technology, MiRO Distribution

Camera name: IPC262EBR9-DUPZIT IR bullet camera

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps

Lighting Capabilities: Smart IR up to 100 m distance, Starlight illumination

Software provided with hardware? Free EZstation client software to live-view, playback and manage the camera.

Onboard storage: microSD, up to 256 GB

Onboard intelligence: Licence plate recognition (LPR), intrusion, line crossing and motion detection, face detection, audio detection, people counting.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: The IPC262EBR9-DUPZIT boasts a high-performance licence plate recognition (LPR) function for entrance and exit scenarios. It features 10x optical zoom, automatic focusing and motorised zoom lens.

Contact: Shuhe Yao

Tel: +27 71 475 9817

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Uniview

Supplier(s): Eurobyte Technology, MiRO Distribution

Camera name: IPC6852SR-X38UG PTZ dome camera

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 fps

Lighting Capabilities: Smart IR up to 250 m distance, Starlight illumination with 0,0005 lux (F1.5, AGC on).

Software provided with hardware? Free EZstation client software to live-view, playback and manage the camera.

Onboard storage: microSD, up to 256 GB

Onboard intelligence: Intrusion, line crossing and motion detection, auto tracking, face detection, audio detection, object left behind or moving detection, people counting.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: The IPC6852SR-X38UG is a 1/1,8-inch, 2 megapixel IR network PTZ dome camera with 38x (5,7 – 216,6 mm) optical zoom lens. It is able to capture vivid images even in extremely low-light environments, features an optical defog function, and supports a fibre interface for high-speed data transmission.

Contact: Shuhe Yao

Tel: +27 71 475 9817

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: TruVision

Supplier(s): UTC Fire and Security SA

Camera name: TVB-5412/3 ANPR camera

Resolution: 2 MP

Lighting Capabilities: True WDR (120 dB), 3D DNR, true day/night

Software provided with hardware? TruVision Navigator

Onboard storage: microSD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, up to 128 GB

Onboard intelligence: Defog, Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS), licence plate recognition, Region of Interest (ROI).

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both ONVIF and PSIA

Description: The TruVision automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras feature embedded optical character recognition (OCR) to identify vehicle licence plate information in real time. Captured licence plates can trigger events that can be used to store video and snapshots or send events over the network. These events contain information like licence plate characters, date and timestamp, lane number, direction, etc.

Variations in range:

• TVB-5412 (2,8-12 mm focal length, 50 m IR illumination), TVB-5413 (8-32 mm focal length, 80 m IR illumination)

Contact: Sumeshree Moodley

Tel: +27 11 579 7300

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: TruVision

Supplier(s): UTC Fire and Security SA

Camera name: TVN-1108-KB2 camera/NVR kits

Resolution: 2 MP

Lighting Capabilities: True WDR, 120 dB, 3D DNR, true day/night

Software provided with hardware? TruVision Navigator

Onboard storage: microSD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, up to 128 GB

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: The selection of cameras offer H.264 or H.265 compression and are suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Management can be done from the TruVision Navigator software or on a mobile device with the TVRMobile app. The standalone NVR features easy front-panel direct channel selection and provides the facility to archive video data to a USB drive at the push of a button. The system can be set to record video continuously, on motion detection or at user-scheduled times.

Variations in range:

• 4/8/16-channel kits, IP67 or IP67 rating (depending on camera model)

Contact: Sumeshree Moodley

Tel: +27 11 579 7300

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Avigilon

Supplier(s): Veracitech

Camera name: H4 infrared PTZ camera

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Lighting Capabilities: IR, low light, up to 250 m in darkness

Software provided with hardware? Avigilon advanced video pattern detection and self-learning analytics.

Onboard storage: microSD/SDHC/SDXC

Onboard intelligence: Advanced motion detection, human and vehicle classification, unusual behaviour detection, licence plate recognition, home position scene learning.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: Rugged IR illuminated PTZ camera, with 30x or 45x optical zoom, 250 m effective adaptive IR illumination and Avigilon self-learning video analytics. The camera is IP66 and IK10 rated, with heating and a wiper for adverse weather conditions.

Variations in range:

• 1 MP and 2 MP options available

Contact: Alvin Flaum

Tel: +27 82 443 2147

[email protected]






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