FAQ

IP Rating what does it mean?

2010-01-14T20:02:24Z

IP stands for Ingress Protection

Electrical equipment often has an IP rating. This tells you how resistant it is to dust and fluid. The
IP Rating is a simple encoding that covers a range of international standards for enclosures and
electrical switchgear up to 1000V A.C. and 1200V D.C.

IP Rating Code

In security equipment, the rating code commonly consists of 2 numbers (e.g. IP56) that tell you
the amount of protection a given product has against dust and fluid. Each digit represents the
degree of protection against one of the environmental factors. The first number is for solid particle
ingress, and the second is for liquids ingress.

What Rating do I Need?

A rating of IP54 or greater will give you protection against the elements for your outdoor security
equipment, as long as they are not submersed in water. All SVAT outdoor cameras have a rating
of at least IP54. Most of our professional cameras are rated IP65, providing complete protection
against dust and protection against jets of water from all directions.
Re-Published Courtesy © Copyright 2007 SVAT Electronics

Warranty on SVAT products

2010-01-14T19:53:48Z

1. SVAT products are guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of purchase

against defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty includes but is not

limited to the repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price at SVAT’s option.

2. This warranty becomes void if the product shows evidence of having been

misused, mishandled or tampered with contrary to the applicable instruction manual.

3. Routine cleaning, normal cosmetic and mechanical wear and tear are not covered

under the terms of this warranty.

4. The warranty expressly provided for herein is the sole warranty provided in

connection with the product itself and no other warranty, expressed or implied is

provided. SVAT assumes no responsibilities for any other claims not specifically

mentioned in this warranty.

5. This warranty does not cover the shipping cost, insurance or any other incidental

charges.

6. You MUST call SVAT before sending any product back for repair. You will be

sent a Return Authorization form with complete return instructions. When returning

the product for warranty service, please pack it carefully in the original box with all

supplied accessories, and enclose a copy of your original receipt, the completed RA

form, and a brief explanation of the problem (include RA #).

7. This warranty is valid only in Canada and the continental U.S.

8. This warranty cannot be re-issued.

9. Tearing the tamper-proof sticker on the DVR cases will void the product warranty.

USB Receiver Installation Instructions

2009-07-15T12:53:13Z

Do NOT plug the USB receiver into your computer yet...you must install the correct drivers first.
Locate the 702 driver’s folder on the installation CD and install the wireless camera drivers and camera watcher program.

Reboot

Plug the USB receiver into your computer, the system may install the drivers again.
Ensure that the small power switch on the USB receiver is set to on.

Launch the Wireless Camera Watcher program and click on video settings. Change the video format to NTSC_M.

Ensure that the Video compressor and audio device are set to your default video and audio devices installed on your computer.

Cycle the receiving signal on your USB receiver threw channels 1,2,3 and 4 to find which signal your camera is operating on.

Is It Legal To Use A Hidden Camera?

2009-07-09T20:17:26Z

It is indeed legal in all 50 states to use a hidden camera. However, it is illegal to record speech without a person's consent in the following 15 states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennyslvania, and Washington.

It is prohibited to sell surveillance products in Canada that feature both audio and video without the proper federal licensing. SpyCamMan does not offer thses products to Canadian customers. Video only products are allowed.

Video Resolution: An Overview

2009-07-09T16:08:15Z

A television or recorded video image is basically made up of scan lines. Unlike film, in which the whole image is projected on a screen at once, a video image is composed of rapidly scanning lines across a screen starting at the top of the screen and moving to bottom. These lines can be displayed in two ways. The first way is to split the lines into two fields in which all of the odd numbered lines are displayed first and then all of the even numbered lines are displayed next, in essence, producing a complete frame. This process is called interlacing or interlaced scan.

The second method, used in digital video recording, digital TVs, and computer monitors, is referred to as progressive scan. Instead of displaying the lines in two alternate fields, progressive scan allows the lines to displayed sequentially. This means that both the odd and even numbered lines are displayed in numerical sequence.

Analog Video: NTSC/PAL/SECAM

The number of vertical scan lines dictates the capability to produce a detailed image, but there is more. It is obvious at this point that the larger the number of vertical scan lines, the more detailed the image. However, within the current arena of video, the number of vertical scan lines is fixed within a system. The current analog video systems are NTSC, PAL, and SECAM.

NTSC is based on a 525-line, 60 fields/30 frames-per-second, at 60Hz system for transmission and display of video images. This is an interlaced system in which each frame is scanned in two fields of 262 lines, which is then combined to display a frame of video with 525 scan lines. NTSC is the official analog video standard in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, some parts of Central and South America, Japan, Taiwan, and Korea.

PAL is the dominant format in the World for analog television broadcasting and video display and is based on a 625 line, 50 field/25 frames a second, 50HZ system. The signal is interlaced, like NTSC into two fields, composed of 312 lines each. Several distinguishing features are one: a better overall picture than NTSC because of the increased amount of scan lines. Two: since color was part of the standard from the beginning, color consistency between stations and TVs are much better. There is a down side to PAL however, since there are fewer frames (25) displayed per second, sometimes you can notice a slight flicker in the image, much like the flicker seen on projected film. Countries on the PAL system include the U.K., Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, China, India, most of Africa, and the Middle East.

SECAM is the "outlaw" of analog video standards. Like PAL, it is a 625 line, 50 field/25 frame per second interlaced system, but the color component is implemented differently than in either PAL or NTSC. Countries on the SECAM system include France, Russia, Eastern Europe, and some parts of the Middle East.

The number of scan lines, or vertical resolution, of NTSC/PAL/SECAM are constant in that all analog video recording and display equipment conforms to the above standards. However, in addition to vertical scan lines, the amount of dots displayed within each line on the screen contributes to a factor known as horizontal resolution which can vary depending on both the ability of a video recording/playback device to record the dots and the ability of a video monitor to display dots on a screen.

While the number of vertical scan lines within a video system(NTSC/PAL/SECAM) is fixed, the number of dots displayed within each line can vary according to the input source or the ability of the TV monitor itself. This is often referred to as horizontal resolution and is expressed in terms of the lines that the dots create as they are displayed across the screen from left to right.

Using NTSC as an example, there are 525 scan lines (vertical resolution) total, but only 485 scan lines are used to comprise the basic detail in the image (the remaining lines are encoded with other information, such as closed captioning and other technical information). Most analog TVs with at least composite AV inputs can display up to 450 lines of horizontal resolution, with higher-end monitors capable of much more.

The following is a list of input sources and their approximate horizontal resolution capability. Some variations listed are due to range of quality of different brands and models of products using each format.

Video format with horizontal resolution estimates:

VHS/VHS-C
220 - 240 lines

BETA
250 lines

8mm
250 - 280 lines

SuperBETA
270 - 280 lines

Analog TV Broadcast
330 lines

Analog Cable TV
330 lines

Standard Digital Cable
330 - 500 lines (Depends on original source of the signal and compression used in downloading to the cable box)

S-VHS/S-VHSC
400 lines

DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW
250 - 400+ lines (Depends on recording mode and compression used)

Laserdisc
400 - 425 lines

Hi8
380 - 440 lines

Digital 8
400 - 500 lines

miniDV
400 - 520 lines

microMV
500 lines

ED BETA
500 lines

Commercial DVD
Up to 540 lines

As you can see, there is quite a difference in the detail that different video formats can input into a TV or video display. Basically, VHS is on the bottom end of things, while miniDV and DVD represent the best that analog video can currently produce in terms of detail.

Courtesy Robert Silva, About.com

How to view your spy camera over the internet

2009-06-18T13:51:20Z

Connect To The Desktop Of Your Home Computer Via The Internet

We live in the age of global communication and connectivity. Could you imagine 10 years ago if you had told someone you’d be sitting in a coffee shop, connected to a world wide network, with no wires connected to your laptop, reading the latest news or even playing a game with your friends?

They would have suggested that you are mad! Fortunately, that is not the case and we do live in a world where global communications are standard and almost everyone has their own permanent connection to the internet via broadband.

What if, via this worldwide communications network, you could not only read the latest news or do your grocery shopping online; you could actually remotely control your PC at home! Think about this for a minute, what would this allow you to do? Would it allow you to remotely use any applications you may have installed at home, such as accountancy applications, spreadsheets or documents? Allow you to check any downloads you may have progressing at home? Check on emails that only come in to your email client? The possibilities really are endless. There is a solution at hand, and in this article I will focus on using the inbuilt features of Microsoft Windows XP Professional, namely, Remote Desktop.

If you have never used remote desktop before, don’t be worried. It’s a simple feature that does what is says, presents you with your desktop via a client. If you look in Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Communications, you will see a Remote Desktop Client application.

Using this application, you can enter a computer name or IP address to connect to. You can even map your home computers hard drives as well, so that they appear in windows explorer, and even print to the printer beside you, from your home computer, over the internet!

Try it at home if you have two computers. You need to make sure that Remote Desktop is enabled first, and this can be done by selecting System from Control Panel, selecting the remote tab, and ensuring that “Allow users to connect remotely to this computer” is enabled. If you plan to do this at home, take note of the “Full computer name”, as this is what you will need to enter into the remote desktop client to connect to this computer.

I know you are worried about security at this point, but don’t worry – we’ll address that later.

Now, if you do have two computers at home, try it and see what happens! You should be presented with the familiar login box, and once logged in – ta-da! You are now on the desktop of the other computer, using the remote desktop application on your local computer!

Now – what if this functionality could be extended; so that you can connect to your home PC from anywhere in the world provided you are connected to the internet? Fortunately, this can be done! There are seven steps that we need to do in order to achieve this.

1. Ensure that your computer will accept remote desktop requests

2. Make sure your password is strong!

3. Note down your IP addresses

4. Change the port number that remote desktop responds on (this will aid with security)

5. Ensure any local firewalls are not blocking the Remote Desktop Port.

6. Create the necessary port forwarding rules on your home router

7. Sign up to a Dynamic DNS service (ignore if you have a static IP address from your ISP)

Let me explain these steps and how to perform each one.

1. Ensure your computer will accept remote desktop requests. As above, you need to select the System icon from Control Panel, and, from the remote tab, ensure that “Allow users to connect remotely to this computer” is enabled.

2. Make sure you password is strong! If your password is not very secure, make sure you change it so that it has at least 8 characters, at least one uppercase character and at least one symbol. One way to do this is to use symbols/numbers as a substitute for letters. For example, say I wanted my password to be the name of my son, Benjamin. Instead of using Benjamin as my password, I could use 83nj@m1n! , which as you can see, is a lot more secure than Benjamin.

3. Note down your IP addresses. We need to make a note of your internal and external IP addresses. To do this, go to Start -> Run and type cmd . Then click OK. Type ipconfig and look for the IP address entry. In this example, we will use 192.168.01. This is your internal IP address. Now browse to http://www.whatismyip.com Take a note of your IP address, in this example, we will use 1.2.3.4. This is your external IP address.

Things will get a bit techy from this point on. The tasks we need to perform are pretty straight forward, however, if you have any questions, please ask a technical friend first or consult online help from the internet as an error in the below steps could cause your computer to malfunction or cause you internet connectivity problems.

4. Change the port number that remote desktop responds on. This will require you editing the registry. Go to Start -> Run and type regedit . Then click OK and you will be presented with the Windows Registry. I won’t get into detail about the registry now, there are books as thick as encyclopaedias written on the windows registry, suffice to say, if you don’t know what you are doing, don’t mess around with it!

Now, if you browse through the tree to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlTerminal ServerWinstationsRDP-Tcp. Once there, look for an entry in the right hand pane called “PortNumber”. Double click this entry and select decimal. Now, this will be 3389 by default. Make sure you change this to a number of your choosing, above 1024 and below 65534. In this case, lets you 23456. I highly recommend making this number as obscure as possible to avoid people discovering an open port via portscan! Click OK, and close down Registry Editor.

One caveat to this, what port you decide to use, may affect the usability of this feature. Some companies will block ports that are not in common use, so 23456 will be blocked. Other companies allow all ports, as do most home users. If you choose a common port, such as port 80 or 443, it may allow you more access from secure networks, however will allow hackers to more easily see your PC on the internet.

Even using a higher port number will still render you vulnerable to certain attacks, however, the risk is severely minimised when using a higher port number. I and a number of colleagues have used this technology for a number of years without incident; however remember when allowing any connectivity over the internet, there is always a risk! This choice in functionality is up to you.

5. Ensure any local firewalls are not blocking the Remote Desktop Port. This step will most likely requiring you to check the instructions with your particular desktop firewall product. What you will need to do here is ensure that anyone is allowed to connect to the port number used above. This is usually in the form of a firewall rule and looks similar to the below:

Allow Anyone using protocol TCP 23456 in both directions to connect to My computer. Once again, this will require consulting your desktop firewall instructions.

Now, before we go any further we need to make sure this change has taken effect. Reboot your computer, and, if you have another computer on your LAN, try and remote desktop to your computer with the “:portnumber” at the end, for example. Mycomputer:23456, or your IP address, 192.168.0.1:23456. Make sure this works before continuing or else the next steps will not work.

6. Create the necessary port forwarding rules on your home router. This step will depend on your particular home router. You will need to connect to this and define a port forwarding rule similar to the following:

Allow anyone -> Using Port TCP 23456 (substitute for your port number above) to connect to 192.168.0.1 (substitute for your internal IP address). You may need to consult the manual for your router regarding port forwarding for this. You may need to define a particular protocol or server for TCP 23456 (substitute for your particular port number above). This is the hardest step of all so it may take you a while to achieve.

7. Sign up to a Dynamic DNS service (ignore if you have a static IP address from your ISP). If you know your external IP address will never change, ignore this step. If however, you have a dynamic IP from your ISP, you will need to perform this step.

This step is to ensure that if you external IP address changes, it will be registered on the internet so you can still connect to your PC. The best service I have found to use is www.dyndns.com.

Sign up here and enter a hostname that you would like to use, ie, myname.dyndns.com. Follow the instructions here to ensure that your external IP address is always updated on the internet.

8. Finally, you are ready to go. If you have completed all the steps above successfully, you’ll want to test this out. The best choice will be to go to a friend’s house with home broadband, and test connecting in. Once connected to the internet, load up your remote desktop client, and enter either you external IP address or DNS name, eg 1.2.3.4:23456 or myname.dyndns.com:23456.

Chances are this may not work the first time, so, I have included below tests that you can perform at each stage to determine where the problem may be.

1. Ensure that your computer will accept remote desktops requests. The best way to check this is to go to Start -> Run and type cmd . Then type “telnet 127.0.0.1 portnumber” ie, “telnet 127.0.0.1 23456”. This should return a blank cmd window if successful, and an error if unsuccessful. If this is successful, move on to the next step. If this is unsuccessful, make sure Remote Desktop Connections to you PC are enabled and the port number is correct. You can do this by typing “telnet 127.0.0.1 3389” in the same cmd window as before, and if this is successful, your remote desktop port number has not yet changed. You may need to reboot your PC or check the above registry entry.

2. Make sure your password is strong! This test I will leave to you to ensure your password is correct.

3. Note down your IP addresses. Make sure that all your IP addresses are correct!

4. Change the port number that remote desktop responds on. You can check this has been set successfully by going to Start -> Run and type cmd . Then type “telnet 127.0.0.1 portnumber” ie, “telnet 127.0.0.1 23456”. This should return a blank cmd window if successful, and an error if unsuccessful. If this is successful, move on to the next step. If this is unsuccessful, make sure Remote Desktop Connections to you PC are enabled and the port number is correct. You can do this by typing “telnet 127.0.0.1 3389” in the same cmd window as before, and if this is successful, your remote desktop port number has not yet changed. You may need to reboot your PC or check the above registry entry.

5. Ensure any local firewalls are not blocking the Remote Desktop Port. The best way to test this functionality, if you can, is to use a PC on your LAN. From a PC on the same network as yours, type “telnet ”, ie “telnet 192.168.0.1 23456”. If you receive a blank cmd window, then this is working OK. If you receive an error, and all the above tests are successful, then this indicates that something on your PC is blocking this connection. You will need to look at any local firewalls that may be preventing this access (including the inbuilt Microsoft Firewall).

If this step works, also ensure that your local firewall is not just allowing computer on your local network and nothing else to connect. I stress again, make sure you read the instructions that came with your desktop firewall.

6. Create the necessary port forwarding rules on your home router. This is the most problematic part of the process. To check this, you will need to be on another broadband connection. Once connected, navigate to Start -> Run and type cmd . Then type “telnet ” ie, “telnet 1.2.3.4 23456”. Once again, this should return a blank cmd window if successful and an error if unsuccessful. If all the tests above have been successful, and this command is unsuccessful, then this problem indicates there is an issue on the router port forwarding the Remote Desktop request. Ensure that you have read the manual and port forwarded this successfully.

7. Sign up to a Dynamic DNS service. You can test this simply by performing the same command as above. If “telnet externalip portnumber” works, and “telnet myname.dyndns.com portnumber” does not, then there is a problem with this service. From a cmd window, type ping myname.dyndns.com and see if it returns a reply. If not, then you will need to check the online help with regards to this service.

That should be it; you should now be able to connect to your home PC from almost any internet connection. Remember you can use advanced features of the remote desktop client such as connecting your local drives, printers etc.

I suggest you have a quick look at the help that comes with Remote Desktop Client to explore everything that it can provide you with.

As I mentioned at the beginning of this article, the possibilities for this use are endless depending on your own individual needs, and I imagine that as technologies such as 3G and GPRS are improved, this ability will extend to your PDA device as well so that you can access your home PC on the move, that’s if you are not carrying around a small PC and mini holographic projector in your top pocket by then!

David Leonard (MCSE, CCNP, CCSE+, CCA, MCDBA) is a freelance IT Consultant with over 10 years experience in Information Technology and Management, primarily consulting within FTSE 250, Fortune 500, ASX 200 and blue chip companies.

Contact: David.J.Leonard@gmail.com
Website: http://www.davidjleonard.com

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Will Wi-Fi Interfere with my wireless spy camera?

2009-05-23T01:44:20Z

Q: 'Will Wi-Fi devices create interference with my wireless spy camera? Are there any sort of 'powered antennas' that would improve reception at all?'

A: Problems with wireless signal interference are usually based at the transmission source (the camera) not the receiver. The more power the wireless camera or transmission source has the greater distance, signal penetration and reception is possible. Because wireless frequencies are regulated by the FCC anything outside of the scope of 2.4 GHz for home use would require a government approved operating license.

At the receiving end a larger Yagi antenna for reception would give you a greater reception coverage but does not help with interference.

Most home appliances like WI-FI network devices and cordless phones used the 2.4 GHz range when they were first introduced into the marketplace. Newer technologies now utilize wireless frequencies at the 5.8 GHz range and have since been eliminated any possibility of wireless signal interference.

So, in fact if you are using an older Wi-Fi appliance or cordless phone that operates at 2.4 GHz it could impede the signal of your SpyCamMan wireless camera signal if it is in close proximity to your cameras transmitter: Best to keep them away from each other if at all possible.

Is the shower cam a motion detector camera?

2009-05-13T23:14:54Z

Is the shower cam a motion detector camera and if it is not how long will the camera will continue to record on its own?

FAQ - Using Infrared Spy Cameras to Protect Your Property

2009-03-07T19:20:00Z

Discover What Infrared is and How it Works

Infrared or IR radiation is electromagnetic radiation of wavelength that is longer than visible light, yet shorter than microwave radiation. Infrared light was discovered in the yearly 1800 by English astronomer William Herschel. The main intention was to use infrared for imaging and photography. Nowadays, infrared is being used by police or security industry to capture criminals or better protect some valuable property using infrared security cameras.

Infrared cameras produce an image of a warm object. Warmer areas have different colors than cooler ones. So such infrared devices may capture car engine’s heat, human or animal warmth, or any other kind of heat.

The Use of Infrared Cameras

Infrared security cameras for example, may be used in any house, business office, or even by police or military forces. The problem with regular security cameras is that they simply can’t capture a quality view at night. Burglars may easily intrude into your house or office and steal your most important information or valuable items.

Infrared cameras are able to capture a heat that people produce. So even if intruders are trying to rob your house at night, these infrared cams will capture the image. Some infrared cameras may work only when they’re triggered. For example, if their sensors catch some heat around, they’ll automatically turn on and start capturing the view. There are additional systems that make your life even more secure. When infrared cameras turn on, they may automatically turn some alarm system on, or wake you up if you’re sleeping at home, or call a special number (security company for example) and notify them about the intrusion.

Wireless Infrared Security Camera Systems

If you’re thinking about the whole system of infrared security cams, then you might consider a few options available. Wireless infrared cameras should be your priority when considering your house or office security. With wireless cameras you don’t need to worry about cables and all the hassles installing the system.

Such infrared cameras may be used indoor or outdoor. Of course, if you’re planning to use them outdoor, you should think carefully about the alarm system. You don’t want to bother your neighbors every time your cat walks around the sensors…

In case, you’re planning to use infrared cameras outside, make sure that they’re weatherproof. Well, usually, most outdoor cameras will be weather or waterproof. So they wouldn’t get broken in case of rain or strong wind.

In Conclusion

Infrared spy cameras are great for securing your house or office buildings. They can capture clear pictures in complete dark easily and alert when someone tried to intrude into your private property.

Additionally, there are infrared cameras for mini spy cam lovers. Private investigators for instance may need such devices when monitoring a suspect. Such small infrared cameras may easily fit into a pocket or in clothes and do not make one look suspiciously.

By Dan Crane

FAQ - How do I watch the wirless camera video?

2009-01-13T16:44:59Z

Question:

How do I view the recordings on your wireless cameras?

Does it require batteries to operate and it it on all the time or can

I just have it on at certain times? How do I view the results?

Answer:

All of our wireless cameras can connect to a TV, VCR, camcorder or just about anything with a standard RCA video input. It operations continually with the included 9 volt ac adapter, or for about 2-3 hours with the included 9volt battery clip.

Setup to a VCR for recording or choose the USB receiver upgrade to turn your PC or laptop into a digital recording device.

FAQ - LUX Rating

2009-01-13T16:44:17Z

LUX RATING, TOP LUX or LIGHT SENSITIVITY equals the amount of light from a candle calculated from one meter away.

What does this mean in English? Most B&W cameras have a higher LUX rating then color cameras.

Bottom line – The higher the LUX the Higher the Clarity you will have at night time or during low lighting conditions. So, when considering a video surveillance camera system keep in mind the time of day or lighting conditions before you purchase!

Camera Lux Rating

FAQ - Video Formats

2009-01-13T16:43:22Z

PAL is the video format used in most countries outside of North America and Japan, in most parts of Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

NTSC is the format used specifically in North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico) and Japan.

The following chart lists countries and their TV format standards. Please note, it is your responsibility, as the video purchaser, to verify the video format before you order. We can not be responsible for orders of incorrect fomats. PAL usually works for SECAM.

We appreciate any information you can provide to help us refine and correct the chart.

Thank you.

Check on-line for the latest video formats used worldwide

FAQ - Wireless Frequencies

2009-01-13T16:42:35Z

All wireless cameras transmit a Live video feed to a 2.4 Gigahertz** receiver that you connect to a TV or VCR for recording or viewing.

Mini Spy Cameras are great for viewing targets up to 300 Feet away through walls. They come complete with receiver and power adapters(s).

Hard wired mini spy cameras like the VCR or DVD/DVR Recorder record everything in its line of sight directly onto the unit itself via VHS tape or DVD. No receivers or power adapters needed.

* *Items are powered by power cord, no additional batteries or power supply needed.

**2.4 GHz are approved FCC Frequencies.

Note that some cordless phones or wirleess access points may imped the wireless signal.

For more information on Frequencies call 888-CALL-FCC

FAQ - CMOS vs. CCD

2009-01-13T16:40:37Z

The best way to explain this and why it is so important in your purchase of a surveillance camera can be summed up into one word. RESOLUTION. The term resolution refers to the amount of detail you can see in an image. Cable TV delivers about 300 and VHS tapes have 250. The more horizontal TV lines the better the picture.

The more horizontal TV lines the better the picture. The average CCTV camera is 300 ~ 400 lines.

CCD vs. CMOS Better known as the imaging element, this is what converts light into electrical images. Charge Coupled Device (CCD) & Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) are critical components that act as the camera's "digital film" and are responsible for the resolution and overall quality of the picture.

The advantages of CCD over CMOS are, "better light sensitivity "sharper images "enhanced colors "higher quality level. Since the cost of a CMOS element is less expensive, most inexpensive cameras use CMOS.

Our wired and wireless CCD cameras offer 420 TVL. CMOS between 320 and 380 depending on model. Larger CCTV cameras can range from 420 to 580 depending on models and the quality desiered.