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Zavio IP Cameras Now Include 32 Channel NVR Software

Posted November 11th, 2011.

Zavio IP cameras now include a 32 channel NVR software package called CamGraba. The software looks very much like and has many of the same features as NUUO IP camera software. The Zavio NVR software is compatible with all Zavio camera models and runs on Windows based computers. Previous versions of Zavio NVR software were limited in only allowing users to remotely view one camera. The new CamGraba software allows 4 cameras to be remotely viewed simultaneously. The combination of the already very competitive pricing and high quality of Zavio cameras with a full features NVR software creates a great value for home, business and government customers. Here is a list of some of the major features supported:

  • Compatible with all ZAVIO models, including VGA, 1.3 megapixel and 2 megapixel
  • Remote 4-channel live view and playback simultaneously
  • Motion detection & scheduled recording
  • Supports H.264/ MPEG-4/ MJPEG compression formats
  • Multiple user access levels with password protection
  • Powerful recording search functions

Click here for to download complete list of all NVR features and product specification.

For more information on Zavio IP cameras and to download the CamGraba NVR software, please visit:
www.cctvcamerapros.com/Zavio-IP-Cameras-s/404.htm

About CCTV Camera Pros
CCTV Camera Pros is a direct supplier of security cameras and video surveillance systems for home, business and government applications. We are a US veteran owned business located in Boynton Beach, Florida. CCTV Camera Pros is a master distributor for Zavio and can assist in the design of surveillance systems for any size application. Please visit www.cctvcamerapros.com to learn more about us and the surveillance products that we supply.

CCTV Camera Pros Launches 360 Pan Tilt Zoom Camera

Posted November 3rd, 2010.

CCTV Camera Pros, a manufacturer and distributor of video surveillance systems, is proud to announce the availability of the new PTZ-A10X pan, tilt, zoom camera with armor dome housing. The PTZ-A10X is part of CCTV Camera Pros new 360 line of PTZ security cameras which have starting prices below $500. The A10X uses a Sony 1/4″ Super HAD CCD image sensor and Sony zoom module which is capable of 10x optical zoom, equivalent to 3.8 – 38mm. The camera has an easy to use OSD menu used to configure the PTZ protocol and other camera settings. The PTZ-A10X can be ceiling mounted as it comes, or optional wall mount and adjustable ceiling pendant mounts are also available. The PTZ-A10X is compatible and can be controlled with CCTV Camera Pros iDVR stand alone digital video recorders, Geovision and NUUO PC based DVRs, or using a RS-485 compliant PTZ joystick/controller.

Commenting on the PTZ-A10X release, CCTV Camera Pros co-founder and managing partner Mike Haldas says: “We are extremely pleased to launch a high quality line of pan tilt zoom cameras at prices below $500. The A10X is an excellent model for indoor or outdoor applications and it’s pricing does not break the bank. The 360 series PTZ cameras are capable of a full 360 degree continuous rotation, where most pan, tilt, zoom cameras do not rotate a full 360 degrees. Our customers have been looking for high quality PTZ cameras that are under $1000 and we now have a solution for them that is well below that price point. The indoor D10X model of our 360 series will be priced at $499 and the A10X vandal-proof indoor/outdoor model will be $599.”

Sample PTZ-A10X Pan Tilt Zoom Video


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http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Pan-Tilt-Zoom-Camera-p/ptz-a10x.htm

About CCTV Camera Pros
CCTV Camera Pros is a manufacturer and distributor of security cameras and video surveillance systems for home, business and government use. We are a veteran owned business founded by a United States Marine. CCTV Camera Pros has a complete portfolio of products including, security cameras, digital video recorders, monitors, cables, connectors, and all accessories needed for a complete video surveillance systems. CCTV Camera Pros can help design systems for any size application. CCTV Camera Pros is partnered with a network of over 400 installers in the United States to provide surveillance system installation to all areas of the USA. Please visit CCTV Camera Pros website to learn more about us and our products.

CCTV Camera Pros Launches DPRO-9620VF Dome Infrared Camera

Posted September 30th, 2010.

Dome Infrared CameraCCTV Camera Pros, manufacturer and distributor of security cameras and video surveillance systems, is proud to announce the launch of our new DPRO-9620VF dome infrared camera which uses a Sony Super HAD II image sensor capable of 620 TV lines or resolution in day mode and 700 TVL in night mode. The 9620VF is an indoor dome camera with high end features such as a selectable infrared mode (off / low / medium / high), WDR (wide dynamic range) support, backlight compensation adjustment, and a 2.8-12mm auto-iris varifocal lens. The cameras tri-axis mount allow this CCTV camera to be ceiling or wall mounted. The DPRO-9620VF comes with a black base and is also available in white under product code DPRO-9620VF.

Detailed information and pricing can be found here:

Dome IR CameraCommenting on the release of the DPRO-9620VF, CCTV Camera Pros co-founder Mike Haldas says: “We are extremely pleased to offer such a high end indoor dome at an MSRP well under $200. This camera has some great software technology built into it that complement the ultra high resolution image sensor. Installers can access the advanced configuration options and settings easily via the camera’s on screen display controls. For example, installers can enable and adjust for very specific lighting situations and backlighting if needed. The infrared intensity of this camera can be adjusted. Surveillance installers can also adjust the field of view of this camera anywhere in between a 2.8 and 12mm focal length. Features such as this are typically seen in cameras that cost at least 30% more than the 9620VF.”

Features of the DPRO-9620VF include:

  • 1/3″ Sony Super HAD CCD II
  • High Resolution – 620TVL Color / 700 TVL Black and White
  • 2.8mm ~ 12mm Varifocal Auto Iris Lens
  • 24 IR LEDs Rated at 82 Feet Effective Range
  • Indoor black or white dome base / clear plastic dome cover protects camera
  • Tri-axis mount for ceiling or wall installations
  • Infrared for low light and zero light applications
  • .01 LUX without IRs / 0 LUX with IRs on
  • WDR / Wide Dynamic Range Support
  • Advanced On Screen Display controls via push buttons
  • Light sensitivity, exposure, white balance, day/night, digital noise reduction, color, and sharpness adjustments
  • Control the Infrared mode: On, Off, Low, Medium, High settings
  • DC Voltage 450mA max power consumption

About CCTV Camera Pros
CCTV Camera Pros is a manufacturer and distributor of security cameras, video surveillance systems, and CCTV equipment. We are a veteran owned small business founded by a United States Marine. CCTV Camera Pros specializes in the design of reliable and scalable video surveillance systems for homes, businesses of all sizes, and local and federal government agencies. CCTV Camera Pros has a complete portfolio of products including, security cameras, digital video recorders, monitors, cables, connectors, and all accessories needed for a complete surveillance system solution. CCTV Camera Pros is partnered with a network of over 400 installers in the United States to provide surveillance system installation of our equipment nationwide in the USA. Please visit www.cctvcamerapros.com.

CCTV Camera Pros launches new Vandal Dome Camera with WDR

Posted September 7th, 2010.

September 7, 2010 — CCTV Camera Pros, manufacturer and distributor of security cameras and video surveillance systems, is proud to announce the availability of the new DPRO-AS700 vandal dome camera with WDR (wide dynamic range) capability. The AS700 is part of CCTV Camera Pros new “Ultra Low Lux” series of CCTV cameras which are capable of operating at 0.00004 LUX light levels without using the built in infrared LEDs. With the infrared LEDs on, the AS700 can see in zero darkness up to 90 feet. The DPRO-AS700 is uses the new Sony 1/3″ Super HAD CCD II image sensor also features advanced built in software controlled by an on screen display menu which gives installers advanced controls over the cameras light sensitivity settings, exposure, white balance, day/night, digital noise reduction, color, and sharpness adjustments. This new vandal-proof dome CCTV camera model is equipped with a 2.8-12mm varifocal lens which gives security installers a large focal range to adjust the field of view of the image.

Commenting on the DPRO-AS700 release, CCTV Camera Pros co-founder and managing partner Mike Haldas says: “The BIPRO-S600VF12 and BIPRO-S700VF50 Ultra Low Lux cameras have been an amazing success. Surveillance installers can not believe how well these cameras work low light environments without even using the infrared LEDs. We are excited now to offer the same high end quality of the Ultra Low Lux series in a vandal dome style camera. Our installation partners are going to be happy to hear that we now have the power of the Ultra Low Lux series available in a vandal-proof dome camera housing.

For detailed specification and pricing on the DPRO-AS700, please visit the following product page: DPRO-AS700 WDR Vandal Dome Camera

About CCTV Camera Pros
CCTV Camera Pros is a manufacturer and distributor of security cameras and video surveillance systems for home, business and government use. We are a veteran owned small business founded by a United States Marine. CCTV Camera Pros has a complete portfolio of products including, security cameras, digital video recorders, monitors, cables, connectors, and all accessories needed for a complete video surveillance systems. CCTV Camera Pros can help design systems for any size application. CCTV Camera Pros is partnered with a network of over 400 installers in the United States to provide surveillance system installation to all areas of the USA. Please visit www.cctvcamerapros.com.

This original article can be viewed here: Vandal Dome Camera with WDR available from CCTV Camera Pros

CCTV Camera Pros Launches Long Range Night Vision CCTV Camera

Posted June 18th, 2010.

CCTV Camera Pros, a manufacturer and distributor of security cameras and video surveillance systems, is proud to announce the launched of the new BIPRO-S700VF50 night vision CCTV camera. The S700VF50 is part of CCTV Camera Pros new “Ultra Low Lux” series of CCTV cameras which are capable of operating at 0.00004 Lux (ultra low light) without even using the built in infrared LEDs. The infrared LEDs can be used in true zero light environments. The S700VF50 is manufactured using the new Sony 1/3″ Super HAD CCD II series image sensor and also features advanced built in software controlled by an easy to use on screen display menu system. The S700VF50 delivers the finest low light and zero light images in the industry at distances up to 250 feet. This new CCTV camera model is equipped with a 6-50mm varifocal lens which gives security installers a large range to adjust the field of view of the image.

For detailed specification and pricing, please visit this BIPRO-S700VF12 Night Vision CCTV Camera page.

About CCTV Camera Pros
CCTV Camera Pros is a manufacturer and distributor of security cameras, videos surveillance systems, and CCTV equipment. We are a veteran owned small business founded by a United States Marine. CCTV Camera Pros specializes in the design of reliable and scalable video surveillance systems for homes, businesses of all sizes, and local and federal government agencies. CCTV Camera Pros has a complete portfolio of products including, security cameras, digital video recorders, monitors, cables, connectors, and all accessories needed for a complete surveillance system solution. CCTV Camera Pros is partnered with a network of over 400 installers in the United States to provide surveillance system installation to all areas of the USA. Visit www.cctvcamerapros.com.

CCTV Camera Pros releases S600VF12 Outdoor CCTV Camera

Posted April 18th, 2010.

CCTV Camera Pros of Boynton Beach Florida, a manufacturer and distributor video surveillance systems, has released the new S600VF12 outdoor CCTV camera with the latest Sony Super HAD CCD II chip. The S600VF12 is a new high end outdoor weatherproof CCTV camera that supports 600 TV lines of resolution in color / 700 TV lines in black and white and includes a 2.8-12mm vari-focal lens. It is an excellent choice for high end residential, commercial, and government surveillance system installations.

Commenting on the new S600VF12, CCTV Camera Pros co-founder, Mike Haldas, said: “Our customers are amazed at the low light capability of the S600VF12. Although it is an infrared camera, this model has an amazing ability to see in extremely low light without the infrareds LEDs on. The S600VF12 stays in color for much longer than traditional infrared security cameras because of this and the intelligent software built into it. Our installation partners that have used this model are very impressed so far. All of the feedback has been positive in the months that we have beta tested it in the field.”

CCTV Camera Pros has plans later this month to release a similar model except with an even more powerful 5-50mm vari-focal lens.

The BIPRO-S600VF12 features:

• High Resolution (Color: 600 TV Lines, B/W: 700 TV Lines)
• 1/3” SONY High Sensitivity SUPER HAD CCD II
• 2.8~12mm Auto Iris Vari-Focal Lens
• Weather Resistant Housing (IP66)
• Adjustable IR LED for a wide or narrow IR beam (Max. 200ft IR Range)
• Automatic Day & Night Vision Modes w/Mechanically Switching IR cut filter
• Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)
• DC12V (1000mA) or AC 24V (Dual Voltage Support)

The S600VF is currently available for sale from CCTV Camera Pros for $299.99. Please visit this page for more information or to purchase online:

http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Outdoor-CCTV-Camera-p/bipro-s600vf12.htm.

About CCTV Camera Pros
CCTV Camera Pros is a manufacturer and distributor of security cameras, videos surveillance systems, and CCTV equipment. We are a veteran owned small business founded by a United States Marine. CCTV Camera Pros specializes in the design of reliable and scalable video surveillance systems for homes, businesses of all sizes, and local and federal government agencies. CCTV Camera Pros has a complete portfolio of products including, security cameras, digital video recorders, monitors, cables, connectors, and all accessories needed for a complete surveillance system solution. CCTV Camera Pros is partnered with a network of over 400 installers in the United States to provide surveillance system installation to all areas of the USA. For more information, visit http://www.cctvcamerapros.com.

PTZ Surveillance Camera Controls from Apple iPhone

Posted September 2nd, 2009.

iPhone Surveillance Camera ViewThe following video shows an IP based PTZ surveillance camera being accessed and controlled from an Apple iPhone. This camera is available from $699.99 from CCTV Camera Pros. The software to control the camera from your iPhone is included and embedded into the camera. There is no additional cost to control this camera from the iPhone.

The below flash video can be seen in a larger format on this page: iPhone PTZ Camera Controls.

For more information about this security camera and other surveillance equipment that is compatible with the Apple iPhone, please visit this page on our ecommerce website: iPhone compatible surveillance systems.

The PTZ camera used in the above video is being offered by CCTV Camera Pros for $699.99. An outdoor weatherproof housing can be added to this camera for outdoor use. Please visit this page if you are interested in purchasing or would like additional information:
PTZ Network Camera.

iPhone Surveillance

Posted August 30th, 2009.

The following video shows an IP security camera being accessed from an Apple iPhone from remotely over the Internet.

This video can be seen in a larger format on this page: iPhone surveillance camera video.

For more information about this security camera and other surveillance equipment that is compatible with the Apple iPhone, please visit this page on our ecommerce website: iPhone surveillance camera systems.

The camera used in the above video is being offered by CCTV Camera Pros at a special discounted price to introduce iPhone users to it. This camera is on sale for $159.99. Please visit this page if you are interested in purchasing or would like additional information:
F210A IP Camera.

Network IP Cameras vs. CCTV Cameras

Posted August 19th, 2008.

IP Cameras vs. CCTV Cameras

When an individual or company wants to be able to protect their home or business, there are many ways to do it but one of the best choices is by using security cameras. Security cameras allow those who want to protect their business and home the ability to do so by not only deterring the people who may break in, but also catching those who do so. For a homeowner, it means protecting their house and viewing the outside of their home without having to be there. For the business it means protecting employees and the business by deterring criminals, while catching criminals inside the business, which in some cases can be the employees themselves.

There are two main types of video camera surveillance systems, Closed-Circuit Television cameras, aka CCTV, and IP Security cameras, aka network cameras. While you may think that CCTV cameras are outdated and nothing but grainy black and white videos, you would be wrong. Along with the IP technology, CCTV cameras have come along greatly in terms of complexity and quality, and when you add a network DVR to a CCTV system with DVR viewer software, you get IP access to all of your cameras which allows you to view your cameras remotely over the Internet.

When the internet changed the world, it also changed the world of security. Through the networks, it meant that video surveillance could go live on the internet and provide clearer and crisper images that could be tracked and monitored in a much easier manner. These IP security cameras give an individual the ability to see what is going on at their home or business, even if they are 10,000 miles away from it. It is a revolutionary breakthrough in security systems and it changed the world of keeping your home, business, family and employees safe.

Naturally, people will look at IP security cameras as better, but it not always the case and it really depends on your needs and wants for your security system.

CCTV Camera System

With a CCTV camera system, you can use either a VCR or DVR, which is a digital video recorder that can hold much more. The CCTV security system is preferred by many individuals and businesses for a variety of reasons. First of all, it is very easy to use, working like a VCR. You record the video in the place your monitoring and review it later. You can also keep those records in case you have to look back on them later and as mentioned, many systems are networkable and can be viewed and controlled over the Internet.

CCTV systems are generally less expensive, which makes it a good option for a business that does not have much money but wants to protect, or monitor, its employees and customers. For that reason, many choose to go with a CCTV camera system as a result.

While there are some drawbacks to the system, it is still widely used and loved by many business and homeowners. In fact, many feel that the few drawbacks are far outweighed by the advantages that include its cost, ease of use, availability and practicality.

IP / Network Video Surveillance

The future truly is here with IP-based video surveillance. Using this technology, you can easily see the instant transmission of images anywhere in the world, including the ability to monitor multiple cameras from one remote location. This location can be one, ten, a thousand , or ten thousand miles away, it does not matter. Another big advantage of IP-based video surveillance is that the quality does not diminish, because everything is digital, no matter how many times you view the video. On top of that, the digital picture can not be beat anywhere by nearly any type of media, except for the DVR, which matches it.

One thing that does appeal to those who have IP-based video security cameras is that they can encrypt the images for security purposes, meaning that they will be the only ones to see the video. This prevents tampering and helps keep the vital security images safe from harm or deletion.

With IP-based video surveillance, you can easily view your images from anywhere and the days of someone having to sit in a room full of monitors watching what is going on are disappearing. Now, even if you are in a bazaar in Morocco, you can open your laptop, get on the wireless connection and see how things are holding up in your business.

IP vs CCTV Camera Conclusion

The point being made here is that it does not really matter which of these security camera types you choose. Both of them have their benefits and disadvantages, and both are used around the world by millions of individuals and businesses. No matter your needs, you will find that one of these two types of security cameras will be able to meet them. One of the best things you can do as a business owner is get a security system that fits into your budget. If that means a CCTV security system, then go with it. If it means an IP-surveillance system, then use that.

If you do a lot of traveling and want to keep an eye on your business, then having an IP-surveillance system will be what you should go for. However, if you spend most of your time at your business, and only go home to sleep, then it may be best to have a CCTV security system. Both work great, but it all depends on how you will use them and how much you will use certain features.

The point is not the type of security system you have, or if you can view it over the internet or on tapes. The point is that you taken the steps to keep yourself, your family, your home, your business, or your employees safe by implementing the security features that are needed.