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Is your CCTV Camera losing focus? Check out this simple trick.
27-02-2017
With advance in technology, our surveillance and CCTV cameras have evolved to offer better image and video clarity. Modifications and features designed to allow us greater flexibility and functions in terms of where to mount the CCTV camera and how to use it. However, all this advancement has created a new problem. The video footage shows that the camera loses focus at different times of the day. The most common example of this is the peculiar case of a blurry footage you observe in the evening, right before you close the office for the day. However, when you open for work the following day, you get a sharp and
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CCTV footage provides evidence to capture killers of stray dog
24-02-2017
Mumbai – Social Activists collected evidence by way of CCTV footage to help identify and capture the heartless killers of a stray dog. The outraged animal lovers shared these clips from the footage to create social awareness. Credits: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/stray-dog-brutally-killed-cctv-captures-violence/articleshow/56779809.cms
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Auto-Iris Lens
22-02-2017
This is a type of lens whose aperture automatically adjusts, i.e opens and closes, in reaction to the lighting. It maintains optimum light to ensure there is proper exposure in the video footage such that the video does not appear washed out or very dark. Security cameras with the auto iris feature are equipped with the ability to compensate for any variations in the light levels, which is particularly useful. This allows for security cameras that are placed outdoors or in an area exposed to high light to adjust accordingly from the aperture in bright sunlight to that in darkness or at night. The circuit of the aut
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How to Choose a Fisheye Camera
20-02-2017
When buying a fisheye camera, you need to ensure you get a high quality camera for great image and video quality. Advik is a leading CCTV camera manufacturer in India with 360 degree revolutionary and panorama fisheye cameras. In this article, we’ll guide you on how to choose the best fisheye camera to suit your needs. 1. The mega pixels of the camera are very critical. Since the fisheye lens is round and the camera sensors are square or rectangular, it is important to opt a camera with about 4 mega pixels. This is because there is high pixel loss even in dewarping the image. 2. Another
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CCTV Footage Helps Catch Burglar
17-02-2017
Pune – Samath police used CCTV footage to arrest a man involved in at least 10 recent burglaries in various parts of the city. Credits:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/cctv-footage-helps-catch-burglar/articleshow/56861327.cms
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Where to place CCTV
15-02-2017
A well-placed camera can help you not only identify intruders but also deter criminals. A camera placed in a wrong area will make your security system vulnerable. For home owners, the optimal areas to install security cameras are the all doors (front door, back door, garage, and side door) and spots that cover the windows especially all on the first floor. All outdoor cameras should be weatherproof and have night vision to ensure a strong security system and all around protection. The placing of your camera is dependent on what type of camera it is. Cameras with a focus range of approximately 45 to 75 deg
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How to Select the Best CCTV
13-02-2017
Today, CCTVs are an essential part of any security surveillance system. But how to decide what CCTV is best suited to your needs? We bring you buying tips to help you select the best CCTV with high quality surveillance footage, whether you are looking for a security camera for your business or your home. First, determine the coverage area and target distance by surveying and simple observation of the particular area to be covered. You know the famous phrase ‘think like a criminal’ so go ahead and think from the perspective of a thief. What areas are more vulnerable? What areas need multiple angles of
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Railways Allocated Rs.500 Crore for CCTV
10-02-2017
New Delhi – Minister of State for Railways, Rajen Gohain, informed Rajya Sabha on Friday in a reply that the Indian Railways have been allocated Rs. 500 crore for the installtion of CCTV cameras at 983 station by March 2019. Credits:http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/railways-allocated-rs-500-crore-for-cctv-cameras-at-983-stations-minister-117020301030_1.html
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How to clean security camera lens
09-02-2017
Even having the best CCTV camera surveillance system is ineffective if the video quality is distorted due to a dirty security camera lens. Every CCTV camera should be cleaned at least on a monthly basis for good quality footage. All you need is a clean microfibre cloth, and lens cleaner solution (optional). First and foremost, you need to switch off the CCTV camera so that there is no damage to the device. Remember, never clean a camera while it is switched on as it may be unsafe for the person performing the cleaning. Next you can use an air blower or vacuum cleaner to blow off the loose dust. This reduces the c
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Analog Cameras and DVRs vs. IP Cameras and NVRs
06-02-2017
Over the years, surveillance systems have evolved from the Analog cameras to IP cameras, and from DVRs to NVRs. They may cost slightly more with a higher initial cost, but IP cameras and NVRs are far superior to their older and outdated counterparts. Think about this. If you go out to buy a computer system today, would you rather invest in an old cathode ray monitor desktop computer system or opt for a slightly costly laptop. There’s your answer. Here are a few reasons why it’s time for you to switch from analog cameras and DVRs to IP cameras and NVRs. 1. Outdated technology – Analog cameras ha
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