{"id":1302,"date":"2010-10-28T18:18:57","date_gmt":"2010-10-28T22:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.ipcamerasupply.com\/?p=1302"},"modified":"2010-10-28T18:18:57","modified_gmt":"2010-10-28T22:18:57","slug":"ip-camera-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/ip-camera-supply\/ip-camera-types\/","title":{"rendered":"IP Camera Types"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"ACTi ACM4201 Megapixel Cube IP Camera\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ipcamerasupply.com\/acti-acm-4201\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"float: right\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ipcamerasupply.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/0\/2\/02-108583.jpg\" alt=\"ACTi ACM4201\" width=\"239\" height=\"222\" \/><\/a>An IP camera, also called a network camera, is a camera with an IP network connection. It can also be described as a camera and computer combined into one unit.\u00a0 Captured video is transported over an IP network via network switches and is recorded to a PC server with video management software.<\/p>\n<p>That sounds simple enough but when you&#8217;re trying to <a title=\"How To Choose The Right IP Camera\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.ipcamerasupply.com\/ip-camera-features\/how-to-choose-the-right-ip-camera\" target=\"_blank\">choose the right IP camera <\/a>you&#8217;ll begin to notice how many different types of cameras there are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Axis M1103 Fixed IP Camera\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ipcamerasupply.com\/axis-m1103\" target=\"_blank\">Fixed IP Cameras<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Sony SNC-DF85N Mini Dome IP Camera\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ipcamerasupply.com\/sony-snc-df85n\" target=\"_blank\">Dome IP Cameras<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Wireless IP Cameras\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ipcamerasupply.com\/wireless-ip-cameras\" target=\"_blank\">Wireless IP Cameras<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Indoor IP Cameras\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ipcamerasupply.com\/indoor-ip-cameras\" target=\"_blank\">Indoor IP Cameras <\/a>\/ <a title=\"Outdoor IP Cameras\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ipcamerasupply.com\/outdoor-ip-cameras\" target=\"_blank\">Outdoor IP Cameras<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"PTZ IP Cameras\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ipcamerasupply.com\/ptz-ip-cameras\" target=\"_blank\">PTZ IP Cameras <\/a>(Pan\/Tilt\/Zoom )<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That list can be even further segmented but you get the idea.\u00a0 It can be a dizzying process to wade through the available choices.\u00a0 But, there&#8217;s a reason for all the options and in our ongoing discussion of how to find the right IP camera for your project I&#8217;ll be detailing the camera types and how\/where they are used.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Oftentimes it&#8217;s not just one camera type that&#8217;s needed\u00a0but rather a mix of camera types are utilized to fit the intricate needs of a surveillance system solution.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>IP Cameras vs. CCTV Analog Cameras<\/h2>\n<p>Aside from how they&#8217;re connected and accessed, IP cameras surpass their analog predecessors with advanced features such as video motion detection, alarm handling, audio monitoring, and audio alarms.<\/p>\n<h2>Indoor \/ Outdoor<\/h2>\n<p>IP cameras are designed for indoor use only or both indoor and outdoor use. A protective housing for the camera or a certain lens (to regulate the amount of light) may be necessary for outdoor use.<\/p>\n<h2>Day \/ Night<\/h2>\n<p>IP cameras can also offer day and night functionality with use of a IR-cut filter or IR-blocking filter that improves light sensitivity to provide clear, high quality black and white images at nighttime. <a title=\"Sony SNC-DH180 Vandal Resistant IR Illuminator Mini Dome IP Camera\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ipcamerasupply.com\/sony-snc-dh180\">IR illuminators <\/a>can also be used in conjunction with an IR-sensitive camera to further enhance quality during low-light or nighttime periods.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Axis Q1910 Thermal IP Camera\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ipcamerasupply.com\/axis-q1910\">Thermal IP Cameras <\/a>are also available that use\u00a0thermal imaging, which allows users to detect people, objects and incidents in complete darkness and difficult conditions such as smoke, haze, dust and light fog.<\/p>\n<h2>IP Camera Functions<\/h2>\n<p>Other useful functions that IP cameras offer are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization)<\/em>: The camera&#8217;s processor will automatically stabilize images in areas with high wind or heavy vibrations.<\/li>\n<li><em>Privacy Masking<\/em>: Sensitive areas of a scene can be blocked or masked from an operators view.<\/li>\n<li><em>E-Flip<\/em>: To ensure images will not be viewed upside down from a PTZ camera there is an electronic rotation of the image when a person passes directly underneath.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>IP Camera Types Summary\u00a0<\/h2>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\" valign=\"top\"><strong>TYPE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"444\" valign=\"top\"><strong>FEATURES<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\" valign=\"top\">Fixed IP Camera<\/td>\n<td width=\"444\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Viewing angle fixed once mounted<\/li>\n<li>Exchangeable lenses<\/li>\n<li>Indoor\/outdoor installation<\/li>\n<li>Traditional camera type with high visibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\" valign=\"top\">Fixed Dome IP Camera<\/td>\n<td width=\"444\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Fixed camera in small dome housing<\/li>\n<li>Discreet non-obtrusive design &#8211; camera angle indeterminable<\/li>\n<li>Tamper resistant<\/li>\n<li>Varifocal lens (field of view adjustment)<\/li>\n<li>No external housing required &#8211; often designed with vandal resistant or, IP66-rated enclosure for outdoor use<\/li>\n<li>Wall\/ceiling mount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\" valign=\"top\">PTZ IP Camera(Pan, Tilt, Zoom)<\/td>\n<td width=\"444\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Pan, tilt, and zoom thru auto or manual control<\/li>\n<li>Primarily used indoors with an operator<\/li>\n<li>Visible camera angle<\/li>\n<li>DOES NOT have full 360\u00b0 pan &amp; is not made for continuous &#8220;Guard Tours&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Optical zoom from 10X to 26X<\/li>\n<li>Wall\/ceiling mount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\" valign=\"top\">Nonmechanical-PTZ IP Camera<\/td>\n<td width=\"444\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Viewing angle of 100\u00b0 to 180\u00b0 with use of megapixel sensor &amp; wide-angle lens<\/li>\n<li>Zoom requires NO mechanical movement<\/li>\n<li>Nonmehcanical = NO wear &amp; tear<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for discreet install. &#8211; camera angle not visible<\/li>\n<li>Wall mount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\" valign=\"top\">PTZ Dome IP Camera<\/td>\n<td width=\"444\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Wide area coverage with great pan\/tilt\/zoom flexibility<\/li>\n<li>360\u00b0 Pan<\/li>\n<li>180\u00b0 Tilt<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for discreet install. &#8211; Works well with drop ceilings and camera angle not visible<\/li>\n<li>Continuous Guard Tour mode (camera is mechanically robust for this app.)<\/li>\n<li>Indoor\/outdoor install.<\/li>\n<li>All commands sent over IP network. RS-485 wires not needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\" valign=\"top\">Day &amp; Night IP Camera<\/td>\n<td width=\"444\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Day &amp; Night functionality can be offered w\/all camera types (Fixed, Fixed Dome, PTZ)<\/li>\n<li>Indoor\/outdoor install.<\/li>\n<li>IR-cut filter or IR-blocking filter is used when camera switches to night mode<\/li>\n<li>IR-illuminator can be used in conjunction with camera if 24\/7 surveillance is necessary in low-light areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\" valign=\"top\">Megapixel IP Camera<\/td>\n<td width=\"444\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum resolution of 1280&#215;1024 pixels allows greater detail<\/li>\n<li>Covers larger part of a scene than non-megapixel camera in a comparable scale<\/li>\n<li>Detailed images clearly identify people or images<\/li>\n<li>Offered with Fixed, Fixed Dome, &amp; Wireless network cameras<\/li>\n<li>Requires higher bandwidth &amp; storage space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Coming up next I&#8217;ll begin to provide example surveillance systems that highlight the different IP camera types and show how they have effectively\u00a0utilized these multiple categories for their varied applications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An IP camera, also called a network camera, is a camera with an IP network connection. It can also be described as a camera and computer combined into one unit.\u00a0 Captured video is transported over an IP network via network switches and is recorded to a PC server with video management software. 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