Security Camera Blog(CCTV DVR)

Axis Security Cameras

2009-06-26T13:00:00.000-07:00

Axis Security Cameras have been around for over 25 years. They started out as a company of just two individuals to now being a company of more than20 sales offices and a network of 24,000 partners worldwide. Axises continued growth over the years has allowed them to become number on in the network video camera market with a market share of 33.5% according to IMS Research.

Axis has attributed its growth to the switch of companies going from analogue cameras to the better quality IP-bases digital surveillance. Axis cameras also come wiith many advanced features such as motion detection, power over ethernet, audio, video analytics, and a tampering alarm. Axis mainly focuses on three main camera types including: fixed cameras, network-dome cameras, and PTZ cameras. Axis's great experience and advanced features have allowed it to become number one in the netwrok video camera market.

Click here to request more information on axis security cameras.

Alabama Security Cameras

2009-06-26T08:27:00.000-07:00

The world of security cameras is growing at a steady rate. More and more people and businesses are incorporating the use of security cameras in their homes and businesses for various reasons. But getting a security camera network installed at your business isn't as easy as going to a store, buying some cameras and setting them up. You need professional technicians that know exactly what they are doing.

That's why Camera Security Now is dedicated to providing you with the latest in camera security systems and networking. Camera Security Now offers experienced camera security services all across the state of Alabama. With Camera Security Now you can have a full functional camera security network installed at your home or business by a local camera security technician.

Camera Security Now offers a full line of DVR/CCTV Security Camera products in Alabama. Quality Geovision DVR Security Camera Systems are now available to businesses in Alabama as well as standard body cameras, dome cameras, bullet cameras, and PTZ cameras. Camera Security Now will send out a local professional camera security technician to install your camera network and will also check to make sure everything is working to yiour satisfaction.

If you have an existing/outdated tape-based CCTV system, then Camera Security Now can upgrade you to an internet based system making the hassle of recording tapes a thing of the past. If you are thinking about a high quality security camera system for your home or business start by clicking here for a Alabama Security Camera Quote. Or call Camera Security Now at 877-422-1907 or visit www.camearsecuritynow.com.

School CCTV Catches Vandals

2009-05-27T12:25:00.000-07:00

In Albuquerque, New Mexico four students were caught vandalizing Polk Middle School. The police were able to arrest and charge the vandals thanks to the help of a CCTV camera that was being monitored by the Public Schools security personnel.

The 4 vandals were reported climbing on top of the roof and knocking out one of the security cameras just after 7 p.m. Luckily the school had a second CCTV camera to catch the vandals who were reported to have caused $5000 worth of damage.

Should Fast Food Restaurants Have Surveillance?

2009-05-08T08:32:00.000-07:00

If you work at a gas station, convenience store, or fast food restaurant, then you always run the risk of one serious problem, getting robbed. All across the country, people are hitting these types of stores for some quick cash. In Albany Georgia, a Subway was held up by a gunman and the register was cleaned out Thursday morning following the robbery of a Taco Bell on the same street earlier in the week. But, luckily for the police, the subway had active security cameras.

Unlike stores that sell alcohol, fast food restaurants are not required to have working security cameras. But after recent events, people are beginning to wonder if they should be. All stores that sell alcohol have required working surveillance equipment to deter robbers away from attacking and to aid police investigations should someone attempt to do so. However, fast food restaurants have just as many people if not more traveling in and out of their stores everyday and are at the same risk as these other convenience stores or gas stations. And with the recent outbreak of robberies on them, it looks like they may need security as well.

There are mixed feelings about security cameras being installed at fast food restaurants. Police officials and people of the community think it would be a good idea. Citizens as well as employees would feel much safer in the establishment. Citizens are now starting to fear even going into some fast food places for fear of someone robbing the establishment. On the other hand, fast food restaurant owners would be required to purchase and maintain the equipment themselves, forcing them to handle all the costs. This is the biggest problem with requiring places, like Subway, to have security systems. Owners may not necessarily want to pay for all of the costs yet with the recent robberies, options for the safety of employees and customers is growing thin.

So whether or not fast food restaurants will be required to install and maintain security cameras has yet to be determined. But if robberies, like the ones in Albany, continue, owners and mangers may have no other choice.

Security Camera Viewing Now Available on iPhone

2009-04-30T09:12:00.000-07:00

If you own a business, a nice home, a nice car, or anything like that then you know that security is a big deal. People all across the country are getting into security cameras for many different reasons but, as most people with security cameras know, you can only view whats going on with the cameras if you are looking at the monitors.

GeoVision has been working hard to make it easy for you to access your security camera feeds whenever and wherever you want. With their newest version, V8.12, GeoVision has integrated support for Windows Vista and with mobile surveillance viewing. Previously, GeoVision was incompatible with the latest Microsoft OS, Windows Vista. The demand for all things to be available on a mobile device is growing steadily and GeoVision is working hard to help make your security camera viewing easily accessible on your mobile device.

But GeoVision isn't the only company working hard to mobilize security camera viewing. The company iVision, has just created a service that will allow you to stream your security camera feed directly to your iPhone mobile device. iVision boasts a super clear resolution and an easy to use user interface on your iPhone. iVision supports many different DVR manufaturers and directly supports commercial DVR's as well as consumer DVR's with unlimited access starting at $39.99 a month. iVision has an easy, 5 minute set up with no port forwarding giving you fast and easy access to your security camera system. iVision boasts extremely fast servers and a focus on clarity all while giving you the freedom of taking your security camera viewing with you anywhere.

With GeoVision and iVision taking security system viewing to the next level, we can guarantee that if we want something watched, we can do it whenever and wherever we want to. The world truly is going mobile. With inventions like the iPhone allowing video streaming, picture streaming, GPS, internet, music, making calls, and now even security camera feeds, we can only imagine what will come next.

Go to Securitycamerasnow.com to read the full story on GeoVision V8.12 or to get a quote request for remote camera monitoring on the iPhone.

The Land Of The Enslaved And Home Of The Scared

2009-04-02T08:02:00.000-07:00

If you live in England you might be being watched by a CCTV right now. Britain is officially the most watched country in the world. There are close to four million CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) cameras, one for every 14 citizens. If you live in London, the chances are you are caught on camera about 300 times a day. England has always been ahead of the game was installed by London Transport in 1961.By the middle 90’s every major city in England had security cameras in their central areas and the government has spent 78% of its crime prevention budget on cameras. Up to £300 million pounds a year is spent on the when it comes to security cameras and surveillance.

The first such surveillance system surveillance of streets, housing estates, sports arenas, car parks and other public spaces. With numbers like this one can almost bet that someone is almost always watching you.

As sophisticated as technology has become cameras are now linked to databases set to scan and identify individual faces in crowds. For all the “eyes in the sky” crime numbers have not dropped that much. Detective Chief Inspector Mick Neville said it was a “fiasco” that only 3 per cent of street robberies in London were solved using CCTV. Mr. Neville, who heads the Visual Images, Identifications and Detections Office (Viido) unit, told the Security Document World Conference that the use of CCTV images as evidence in court has been very poor.

This has not detoured England from investing in the newest and most high tech cameras.
If famed author of “1984” George Orwell, a story about the government watching everything we do, could see the world today he would see that he wasn’t far off.

Security Camera Tips for Driveway Security

2009-04-01T11:45:00.000-07:00

If you are like many homeowners, you want to ensure the well being of your house and property. Although not a new concept, many homeowners are beginning to utilize security cameras in order to help assure the safety homes, and in particular, they are using Driveway Security Cameras. With recent advances in technology and the lowered cost of cameras and hardware, this trend has risen to record levels over the last year.

For those unfamiliar with with the concept of utilizing security cameras to keep an eye on your home or your driveway, there are several things to consider before buying and installing your security system.

What is in your driveway.

Before deciding what type of security system you want to install for your home, you need to take into consideration how expensive the items in your driveway are and if they justify a professional grade security system. Do need to be able to monitor your driveway in live time while you are away? Or do you simply want to keep a video record of any events that might have taken place. Things like this will determine what kind of security system you will need to fit your specifications.

What you will need for your Driveway Security System.

The minimum driveway security system we suggest would consist of a GeoVision based PC DVR along with a single bullet camera. Although the system specs of even the most basic system can vary greatly we find that a GeoVision 650 PC with a 17" LCD and a bullet camera is more than enough for your most basic needs. For the camera itself it would be ideal to get a low light color bullet camera with a wide angle lens. It is important to note that a wide angle lens will bring some limitations to the effective viewing distance of the camera and such it is best to put the camera in close proximity to the objects you want to monitor. Another great reason to use bullet cameras for your security project is that they are usually extremely small and black in color making them extremely hard to notice. Whats also great about this type of security system is that the DVR(Digital Video Recorder) will record all the happenings for you to watch at a later date.

Conclusion.

Getting a professional grade security system to monitor your home or driveway is an extremely worthwhile project for many homeowners. To learn more about Driveway Security Cameras see the links below or call us today at 877-422-1907 and talk to a security camera professional and get started with your security project today.

To learn more about Security Cameras visit our CCTV Learning Center or our Ask a CCTV Expert Discussion forum.

Gas Station Security Camera Systems

2009-03-26T11:26:00.000-07:00

Security Camera Tips and Benefits for Gas Stations

Security Cameras at Gas Stations…not a new concept , yet one you should consider before oil goes back to $140 a barrel.

Most gas stations across the country have been using one form or another of security cameras for years. Many stations still have their original taped-based security system while others still use just a monitor with no recording device at all.

One important thing these holdouts from the last century might want to consider is that even without a modern DVR or a recording device the wire that the CCTV security cameras are most likely using is a common coax cable still used today. This allows a great deal of the old infrastructure and sometimes the cameras themselves to be easily incorporated into a new PC Based DVR security system.

If your Gas Station Security Camera System has been installed for so long that you have not quite caught the significance of this, let me remind you that, depending on how many cameras you have installed and how large your facility, the cost of installing the wiring for the cameras could have easily been over 30% of the total cost of your security system. Being able to use the existing wire is then a great savings for those looking to upgrade.

Full Story: Gas Station Security Cameras

ISC West Show Coming To Las Vegas

2009-03-16T14:45:00.000-07:00

ISC West is one of the years biggest Security Convention of the year and is a must see for anyone in the Security Camera Field. With over 1000 exhibits and 24,000 professionals you can expect to be find something thats just right for you. Weather you install and sell Security Cameras or maybe you are in the market to buy a security camera or camera system ISC West is the place to be.

The ISC West show will take place on April 1st through the 3rd at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas Nevada. For more info please see our ISC West Show page.

Connecting Audio Interface Adapters to Microphones

2009-03-11T13:50:00.000-07:00

In this video from CameraSecuritynow, Woodio explains how a microphone connects to an audio interface adapter so you can record audio along with your video.

To learn more about Audio Interface Adapters make sure to check out camerasecurity now and also check out our CCTV Learning Center.

Miami Security Cameras

2009-03-02T13:37:00.000-08:00

This month we are doing a special feature on security cameras in the city of Miami, Florida. CCTV Security Camera’s are a common site in Florida’s largest city Miami. With a population estimated to be over 400,000 and a surrounding metropolitan area of 5.5 million people it is easy to see why Miami is one of the nation’s fastest growing cities.

Along with the boom in the population Miami is also seeing a great increase in development and construction of sky rise building of 400 feet and higher. Miami is actually third in the US for high rise developments. The boom has also brought along with it a high demand for Security Cameras for traditional office space. Security Cameras play a vital role in keeping an office safe and secure. It is also a great utility for staff to watch over their employees.

If you would like to learn more about our GeoVision security camera solutions for Miami visit our CCTV Learning Center or ask a question on our discussion forum entitled Ask a CCTV expert.

Jewelry Store Robbery caught on CCTV

2009-01-30T07:48:00.000-08:00

Three robbers enter the D Jewelers in Phoenix and spray him with mace. They knock out the glass window in the display case and the clerk pulls out a handgun and shoots them all one time. As of now, it is considered self defense, but the Maricopa County Attorney's Office will review the case a final time to determine if he will be charged.

Installing A Geovision PTZ Camera

2009-01-26T13:38:00.000-08:00

In this video from CameraSecuritynow, Woodio explains how to install a Geovision PTZ Camera to your computer network card and get the PTZ camera recognized and running via the Geovision Software.

To learn more about PTZ Cameras make sure to check out camerasecurity now and also check out our CCTV Learning Center.

Security camera can see through clothes

2009-01-26T07:20:00.000-08:00

Before all you guy’s run out to buy the new Thruvision T5000 you should know it’s not that type of camera .Although it can see through clothes what it doesn’t do is give you the full anatomy picture. So woman don’t worry this security camera won’t revile the things you may be concerned about.

The T5000 can only see through clothes well enough to detect things such as explosives, liquids, weapons and narcotics. These are things we should be concerned with and a camera that can spot them is not a bad thing. Right?

The Thurvision T5000 unlike X-rays doesn’t emit radiation it can only detect it. This camera picks up Terahertz rays, or T-rays that naturally emitted by all objects and can even pass through walls or fabric.

There are some airports that have been using such technology for a while now, but the T5000 is more for open areas like border crossings. In the world we live in, technology Is taking great leaps in security and security cameras and the Thurvision is just newest example of this.

KJB Micro Eyes DVR Ball Camera

2009-01-21T17:30:00.000-08:00

Wow, so I know all of you out there have always had that notion to spy on someone. Your sitting somewhere and you wonder what someone says about you behind your back or what your kid really does in his room. Well now you can get those questions answered! And you can get answers with a significantly less chance of getting busted!

Check out the KJB Micro Eyes DVR Ball Camera.(isnt the kjb russian secret police?) This thing is pretty cool. Its a mini dvr camera that can fit virtully anywhere. How you ask? Well thats largely due to the fact that the KJB Micro Ball is about the size of an average ping pong ball, which is also the world's very first ball shaped mini dvr camera. Inside the compact shape is a motion activated camera and dvr that captures images at 30 FPS at 320x240 resolution. It comes with a 128mb internal memory and can support up to a 2 gig micro sd card.

Some added features include 1 t.v. output port, rechargeable Li-Polymer battery 3.7V DC 380mA, continuous 6 hour recording, USB connector/adaptor 5V DC 2A,recording on motion detection 4-24 hours, MPEG 4, camera: CMOS under 1 Lux 55 degrees and weighs 1 ounce. This camera is perfect for anything from vehicle security, sports or business security to schools homes or whatever your little heart desires.

How to get email alerts from your Geovision DVR

2009-01-20T11:23:00.000-08:00

In this video from CameraSecuritynow.com, I explain how to setup your Geovision DVR server to send you email alerts when motion is detected on certain cameras.

Security Camera Catches Plane Landing In Huson River

2009-01-19T13:25:00.000-08:00

As you are aware on January 15th a US Airways Jet landed in the Hudson River after both of its engines failed. All 155 passengers made it out alive. The pilot had radioed air traffic controllers saying he had experienced a bird strike and declared an emergency landing. The Video was caught at 3:31 P.M by a NY Pier Security Camera.

And this is just one example of why it's critical to make sure you buy a quality security camera system. Because you never know how important that video could be.

Are IP Bullet Cameras Right For You?

2009-01-13T14:01:00.000-08:00

When dealing with security cameras its not always the specs that will dictate which type of camera will be best, but instead the situation in which it will be used. In order to answer the question "Will an IP Bullet Camera be right for me?" we will take a look at some of the scenarios in which an IP Bullet Camera will excel at.

1. You Only Need A Single Camera - IP Cameras are great when needed in limited numbers due to high bandwidth needs associated with with IP cameras. Too many IP cameras and they will fail to function in terms of framerate and resolution, even with a great connection.

2. You Need an Easy Way to Monitor Your Camera - IP Cameras can easily be monitored on the web and you can even put a live shot on your web page. If you are ever curios as to whats happening right now you can log in from anywhere with an internet connection and see.

3. You Need Visual Access to Remote Locations - With the ability to be viewed through the internet, you can add remote locations to your surveillance network through the use of an IP Camera.

4. You Don't Want to Record the Video - If you only need to monitor a specific area for a short amount of time during the day why waste money on DVR's and storage.

5. Its What they use on CSI - Pretty no-brainer reason here. Who doesn't want one?

If you would like to see more information on why you should get an IP Bullet camera feel free to take a look at the full article titled IP Bullet Cameras Are Right For You.

Helicopter crash kills 1, injures 5, caught by CCTV system

2009-01-07T08:26:00.000-08:00

The other passengers were able to make it out, but 61 year old Gilbert Botelho de Almeida Ramalho was burned to death in the fire that resulted from the crash at a farm property in São Paulo Brazil. It is suspected to have been caused by a mechanical failure.

Security Cameras - For Peace Of Mind

2009-01-05T13:19:00.000-08:00

Security Cameras of course get a lot of attention in the news when they catch scenes of horrific crime or accidents. But as important as that is we all hope, do what we can to be safe, and play the odds that those things will never happen to us. So then why do people use security cameras at their homes such as seen in this clip of a security camera watching the driveway?

Well for many of us it’s for the little things. Such as peace of mind knowing why your packages always arrived smashed. Or perhaps knowing how that tire mark ended up in your yard. Or in my case, who left that baby stroller by my front door. Beause after all it's the little things that can drive us crazy.

Click here to read more about how Bullet Cameras are used for Discreet Outdoor Surveillance.

Dog Shoplifting caught on Security Camera

2008-12-26T07:54:00.000-08:00

Dog Shoplifts rawhide bone from a grocery store was caught on the store's security camera. He was even confrunted by the store manager but managed to excape. He has not been caught as of this posting.

The Research Triangle

2008-12-16T10:32:00.001-08:00

The Research Triangle is often referred to as “The Triangle.” It is a region in the Piedmont of North Carolina. The Research Triangle Regional Partnership (RTRP) began in 1990 and was created by community leaders from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. They all decided to market their communities together.

The leaders knew that in order to strengthen their individual community initiatives that they would need to take a regional approach to marketing. The RDA was funded by the chambers of commerce in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle Foundation.

The Research Triangle provides many services to help companies grow and expand in the region. A few examples are Leading Regional Strategy. This allows coordinating economic development planning for the 13-county Research Triangle Region, promoting regional collaboration, supporting regional improvement and supporting local economic development agencies.

Click here to discuss the Research Triangle.

What is a Perfect Bullet Camera

2008-12-05T08:49:00.000-08:00

When thinking of a security camera, there are a few core essential traits that immediately come to mind when we picture a "perfect" security camera. The perfect camera must be durable, discrete, affordable, and of course, functioning as a surveillance unit and monitoring specific areas while recording data. In my opinion, the type of camera that meets all the needs of a perfect camera is of course the Bullet Camera. And here is why.

1. There are several models of bullet cameras that come with a high durability rating and have been designed for outdoor use. When looking for how "durable" a camera is look for their IP (Ingress Protection) rating which will tell how suitable a camera is for outdoor use. When models fail to list this detail look for the description of a camera as "Waterproof", "Weatherproof", or "Outdoor" as an indicator of how durable it truly is.

2. Bullet Cameras are by conventional standards small. While there are a few that come in large sizes a truly perfect bullet camera must not be big and lack of size is a very good thing. Small bullet cameras are hard to spot by intruders, easy to mount and install, and provide all the functions of a standard security camera.

3. When dealing with bullet cameras low light environments are ideal for their use and typically operate in a .05 Lux. Low light bullet cameras however do need some ambient light, but the positive side to this is that they do not require their own infrared illuminators which can produce an easily noticeable red glow.

4. Finally, the perfect anything for anyone involves a low cost solution. Why spend more for features you don't need when you can save money or possibly buy more cameras. This is why Bullet Cameras are perfect for any security system under a budget.

GeoVision Software Upgrades

2008-12-03T11:50:00.000-08:00

One of the many features we like about the GeoVision DVR product, and the PC based solution in general, is that the software can be upgraded. In the case of GeoVison, a company that has been a world leader in the manufacture of professional grade DVR cards for decades, the software upgrades are 100% free.

Some of the cool new features we have seen added to the surveillance software over the years include, people counting, object tracking, missing object notification, face detection, 3G mobile phone support and on and on and on.

We think the level of dedication GeoVison puts into their software and its continued improvement is just one of many reasons to consider a quality PC based DVR. If you are already in agreement with us and own a GeoVision DVR we hope you find the above link to the upgrade process to be helpful.

If you have any question on the GeoVision software or its upgrades please give us a call today at 877-422-1907

Gas Station Security Camera Systems

2008-12-01T12:55:00.000-08:00

In today’s times almost all gas stations have security cameras, but most of these gas stations have been using the same security camera solution for years now. Many stations still use old tape based security system and others just use a monitor with no recording device at all.

A common occurrence we see is owners do not want to spend the extra money on new equipment because they think their old equipment suits the job just fine. Well an easy cost saving solution that many people do not ever look at is that in most instances you can use your old security camera wires. Your CCTV security cameras are most likely using is a common coax cable still used today. This allows a great deal of the old infrastructure and sometimes the cameras themselves to be easily incorporated into a new PC Based DVR security system. Depending on the size of the facility you can save easily up to 30% on your total cost by using the old wires.

A new Gas Station Security Camera System can be a great way to cut down on stolen merchandise inside and outside of the store, it can also help deter and prosecute drive-offs. A great tool for store owners is the ability to remotely view your security cameras via a live feed across the internet and even playback previously recorded incidents.