Welcome to Video Surveillance
Video surveillance has been a popular security tool for years. Security cameras are an everyday occurrence, and chances are, you're used to watching yourself walk into a store on a security monitor. Banks and retail stores have come to depend on the protection provided by video surveillance. However, these analog CCTV systems are expensive, requiring complicated installations and constant upkeep, making this type of security unrealistic for smaller businesses with limited budgets.
Fortunately, advances in digital technology have made video surveillance more flexible and easy to use than ever. Security systems using IP (Internet Protocol) cameras are easy to install and maintain, and are infinitely customizable, allowing you to create the security system that conforms exactly to your needs.
IP cameras and recording is widely predicted to be the way of the future, and cameras are becoming widely available – in packages or bundled together with software and support, or on their own. With most IP camera systems, all you need to do is choose where you want the cameras and plug them in – it's that easy! The most difficult part of setting up a video surveillance system is finding the right cameras for you. Digital video surveillance cameras come in so many varieties that choosing the right one for you may seem daunting. What makes one camera different from another? What kind of cameras work best for retail stores? For homes? Hospitals? How do you figure out exactly what you need?
The VideoSurveillance.com team is here to help. Our goal is to provide you with clear, informative information about video surveillance. We have years of security and surveillance experience and have put it to work for you. Check out our industry-specific pages to see what kind of video surveillance your company or group needs. We're dedicated to not only helping you find the best security solution for your needs, but also helping you learn more about video security. Our blog has some of the most interesting and innovative developments in the surveillance world, as well as news and information about surveillance and its constant interaction with society.
There's a lot of information out there about video surveillance – some good, some bad, some misleading. VideoSurveillance.com is your source for learning about this dynamic and constantly developing technology.
Recent Video Surveillance Forum Posts
Re: IP video compression
CCTV Designer has great response - (fps - frame per second). Making a choice between bandwith and video quality can be challenging. Your at a stage where the effects of your current system are impacting your network...
Baby cam under $150
Are there any babycams under $150 or so that will let me view from my computer? Just looking to see what options are out there...
Re: home security in rough neighborhood
A consideration often overlooked is the range of the camera. 45' is the standard for most outdoor camera's. And yes they promote 100' but...
Re: hybrid school surveillance system
You'll need some sort of combination of video encoder and video management software. The encoder will convert the analog video to digital so that the footage can be viewed remotely...
Re: Axis 207w and wireless camera options
I would suggest the VIVOTEK IP7131 or the FD7131; they're of the same quality...
Outdoor Video Setup
Hello, I'm looking for on outdoor video camera with the following attributes: Weatherproof outdoor high res/wide angle video camera - Should be condensation/fog proof...
Recent Video Surveillance Blog Posts
Retail and transportation surveillance cameras offer more than just security, report says
ABI Research has released a new report that showcases some of the other areas where video surveillance can help both the retail and transportation...
Arecont Vision unveils panoramic megapixel cameras with H.264 compression
Arecont Vision is known for its high-quality megapixel camera...
Vivotek wireless IP cameras watch over animals (including monkeys!) on South African game farm
South Africa's Marulani game farm is a haven for wild life enthusiasts. But because of the area's rugged terrain, properly monitoring the farm can be...
Axis network cameras provide museum surveillance at the Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago is now using Axis IP cameras to monitor close to 1...
Church surveillance camera catches woman abandoning baby
Surveillance video from a church in Federal Way, Wash. revealed a woman abandoning her baby early Sunday morning. The newborn girl is ok after...