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How Far We Can See With the PTZ IP Camera

How far away can we see things using a long range PTZ camera? Obviously, we can see the moon which is…

10 years ago

How the Computer Works in IP Cameras

Computers are all around us.  These sneaky little critters are not only on our desks, they are in our phones,…

10 years ago

How Network Attached Paging and Intercoms Increase Security

IP Paging System Diagram This article was updated on 10/15/2019 to include new IP paging systems. There’s more to security…

11 years ago

How to Select the Right Video Recording System for Your IP Camera System

If you’re serious about your security, you need a full featured video management system.  This is one of the most…

11 years ago

Integration of Audio and Video in IP Camera Systems

Back in 1927 audiences were amazed by the latest motion picture technology.   The “Jazz Singer” was the first full-length motion…

11 years ago

IP Camera System Bandwidth

We are often asked about how much bandwidth is required by an IP camera system.  It is a valid question, and…

11 years ago

Understanding IP Camera Specifications, What’s Important

This article was updated on 4/12/2018 to reflect new IP cameras IP Camera manufacturers provide product specification sheets that help…

11 years ago

Calculating the Wire Gauge for Power to Your Device

How do you get the power from here to there? A number of people have asked us about the gauge…

11 years ago

Calculating What You Can See With Your IP Camera

What is the right lens and resolution for your IP camera? When you put together your IP camera system, you…

11 years ago

Just What is a PTZ Camera?

As the name implies, what gives Pan/ Tilt/ Zoom cameras their range is the combination of A motorized pan/tilt camera…

11 years ago