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Deciphering CCTV Camera Features: Find Out What Matters To You


Choosing the right CCTV cameras for your home or business can feel overwhelming. The sheer volume of options available, coupled with a confusing array of features, specifications, and manufacturer-specific terminology, can quickly turn the decision-making process into a minefield. It's easy to get lost in a sea of technical language, struggling to understand the true impact of each feature and how it translates into real-world security benefits. This blog post aims to simplify the process by explaining key CCTV camera features, such as smart search, colour night vision, and active deterrence. We'll also explore how leading manufacturers like Hikvision and Dahua use different terminology for the same function, providing you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and choose the best features for your specific needs.

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What is Smart Dual Illumination?

What is Smart Dual Illumination?


What is Smart Dual Illumination?

When a person is detected, it will turn on the white light LED and a colour image will be seen. One of the little chambers is a LED. When the infrared bounces and catches a movement, this will tell the LED. The LED will switch on and a colour image will be seen.

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The Advantages and Limitations of Panoramic Security Cameras

The Advantages and Limitations of Panoramic Security Cameras


In today's security-conscious world, technological advancements offer a diverse range of surveillance solutions, with panoramic IP security cameras standing out as a notable innovation. Providing a wide-angle view, these cameras capture extensive surroundings in a single frame, although with both advantages and disadvantages. SPRO has introduced a cutting-edge 180-degree panoramic camera to CCTV Outlet's IP collection, boasting built-in AI technology for features like people counting and intrusion detection.

This sophisticated addition reduces the need for multiple units, offering comprehensive surveillance coverage. While panoramic cameras excel in wide-area surveillance, they also face challenges such as distortion and reduced image quality. However, with innovations like the SPRO 4MP DUO IP Panoramic Colour Night Camera With AI-PRO, the surveillance landscape evolves, catering to modern security needs. Don't miss our kit bundle featuring two SPRO cameras and the SPRO A7 16 Channel 16MP IP NVR recorder

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Choosing the Right Night Vision for Your Security: Colour Night vs Infrared

Choosing the Right Night Vision for Your Security: Colour Night...


Navigating the world of security camera technology can be daunting, especially when deciding between Colour Night and Infrared (IR) cameras. Both technologies offer unique benefits for nighttime surveillance, but choosing the right one depends on your specific needs.
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