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Why is using AXIS SD surveillance cards in IP cameras recommended over standard SD memory cards?

5th Jun 2024

Why is using AXIS SD surveillance cards in IP cameras recommended over standard SD memory cards?

Our customers often ask why they should use AXIS SD surveillance cards with IP cameras, while standard SD memory cards can be a third of the price.…
Making sense of the Axis camera naming convention

24th Jan 2020

Making sense of the Axis camera naming convention

As manufacturer of the first-ever network camera, Axis have had a long time to get their naming convention right. With a wide product range, they’v…
What’s the difference between varifocal and fixed lens CCTV?

8th Jan 2020

What’s the difference between varifocal and fixed lens CCTV?

One of the most frequent questions we get asked is the reason some cameras are priced differently to others. There’s often a variety of reasons, bu…
Guide to the Hanwha Vision product naming convention

23rd Oct 2019

Guide to the Hanwha Vision product naming convention

The Hanwha Vision range (previously known as Samsung Wisenet and Hanwha Technwin and now known as Hanwha Vision) has a wide variety of cost-effecti…
What do Hikvision IP camera model numbers mean?

3rd Apr 2019

What do Hikvision IP camera model numbers mean?

Statement on Hikvision products Since July 2021 we no longer supply Hikvision products due to ethical concerns (read more). Our recommended a…
Dynamic DNS: is it still useful, or is it now irrelevant?

27th Mar 2018

Dynamic DNS: is it still useful, or is it now irrelevant?

Over 10 years ago we wrote about Dynamic DNS (DDNS), asking if you really need a static IP address if you want to access your camera or CCTV system…
Top 5 reasons to keep your NVR or VMS up-to-date

24th Nov 2017

Top 5 reasons to keep your NVR or VMS up-to-date

Surveillance recordings are largely stored with either an NVR or software-based video management systems (VMS). As web-connected systems, they o…
Beyond the datasheet: Does your CCTV system need an NVR?

19th Oct 2017

Beyond the datasheet: Does your CCTV system need an NVR?

When it comes to the storage of your video surveillance footage, a common assumption is that to do this job successfully, a network video record…
How to add your network camera to Internet Explorer’s compatibility view

22nd Apr 2015

How to add your network camera to Internet Explorer’s compatibility view

Note: Internet Explorer is no longer available except on out-of-date systems. These systems are unsupportable and at risk from cybersecurity attack…
Useful examples of pixel density in network cameras

22nd Oct 2013

Useful examples of pixel density in network cameras

We are frequently being asked to give examples of what different pixel densities look like and we thought it would be useful to address this FAQ in…
CCTV frame rate comparison – which is right for me?

18th Sep 2013

CCTV frame rate comparison – which is right for me?

IP cameras come with frame rate capabilities within a wide range, with most offering 30 frames per second (FPS) but an increasing number offering 6…
How to install Axis Media Control / ActiveX in Internet Explorer

14th Nov 2012

How to install Axis Media Control / ActiveX in Internet Explorer

As development in IP camera technology progresses most camera manufacturers look to support both a wide range of integration and recording platform…
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