Author: Mike Haldas

Mike Haldas is the co-founder and managing partner of CCTV Camera Pros. Mike works on product research and development for the company. Before starting CCTV Camera Pros, Mike worked as a software engineer in the web hosting industry. CCTV Camera Pros is a veteran owned business as Mike proudly served in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) from 1993 to 1997. Mike can be contacted for questions about this article and anything related to video surveillance systems at mike@cctvcamerapros.net.

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Wireless Camera System Alternative: Power Line Ethernet Adapters

Posted on February 11, 2014January 4, 2023 by Mike Haldas

CCTV Camera Pros has been testing the use of power line Ethernet adapters as an alternative solution to wireless IP

How-to Adjust a Varifocal CCTV Security Camera Lens

Posted on January 30, 2014December 29, 2017 by Mike Haldas

Here is a quick video that Mike made to demonstrate how to adjust a varifocal CCTV security camera lens. The

View Comparison of CCTV Camera Lens Sizes

Posted on January 23, 2014September 9, 2019 by Mike Haldas

CCTV Camera Pros created this image gallery for customers to compare the angle of view (zoom level) of different CCTV

Viewtron HD-SDI CCTV DVR Viewer App for iPad

Posted on January 4, 2014December 29, 2017 by Mike Haldas

Here is an image gallery that shows the high definition video surveillance quality of the Viewtron DVR viewer app for

What is the Best IP Camera to use as a Baby Monitor Cam?

Posted on July 25, 2013September 9, 2019 by Mike Haldas

As the co-founder of CCTV Camera Pros, I have been asked the following question quite often over the past 7

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Surveillance System, IP Camera, Burglar Alarm, and iPhone App Integration

Posted on July 11, 2013September 10, 2019 by Mike Haldas

CCTV Camera Pros research and development team has recently been working on testing and documenting how to integrate burglar alarm

Cloud Surveillance Video Recording Backup for Zavio IP Cameras

Posted on July 9, 2013February 7, 2014 by Mike Haldas

Some Zavio IP cameras now support the ability to backup recorded surveillance video footage to the cloud using Google Drive.

Zavio IP Security Cameras Support Push Video Notification to Mobile App

Posted on July 8, 2013August 30, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Some Zavio IP cameras now support the ability to send push video notifications to the iPhone, iPad, and Android mobile

Network IP Camera Digital IO Alarm Input / Output Setup

Posted on June 27, 2013September 9, 2019 by Mike Haldas

I have been wanting to work on a project for sometime now that involves using the digital IO ports (alarm

CCTV Camera Pros Offers 6 Months No Payment No Interest Financing

Posted on June 4, 2013September 9, 2019 by Mike Haldas

CCTV Camera Pros now offers 6 months no payments and no interest equipment financing through BillMeLater from Paypal. Homeowners and

What is smart IR for security cameras?

Posted on May 7, 2013November 27, 2018 by Mike Haldas

A common question that CCTV Camera Pros sales engineers are asked is “What is smart IR”? Smart IR is a

HD-SDI High Definition CCTV vs Traditional CCTV Cameras

Posted on March 11, 2013August 28, 2019 by Mike Haldas

HD-SDI CCTV cameras, also known as HD security cameras, are quickly gaining popularity as a high definition video surveillance solution.

CCTV Camera Pros Mobile App for iPhone, iPad, Android Update

Posted on February 11, 2013August 28, 2019 by Mike Haldas

CCTV Camera Pros has launched a major update their video surveillance mobile app for Android and iOS devices. A complete

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Surveillance System that Supports Unlimited Remote Viewers from Android & iPhone Mobile App

Posted on February 5, 2013March 7, 2014 by Mike Haldas

I recently wrote an article on the misconceptions many people have with the idea of having a surveillance DVR that

CCTV Lens Calculator Available in Android Mobile App

Posted on January 11, 2013August 28, 2019 by Mike Haldas

CCTV Camera Pros is pleased to announce that we have developed an exciting new tool that is available in our

What is the best license plate recognition camera system?

Posted on December 14, 2012November 28, 2023 by Mike Haldas

The sales team at CCTV Camera Pros is commonly asked “What is the best license plate recognition system?” or “What

Network IP Camera Captures Time Lapse Photos of Antworks Habitat

Posted on November 30, 2012November 30, 2018 by Mike Haldas

I recently wrote an article on the CCTV Camera Pros blog on how to use an IP camera for time

How to use a IP Security Camera for Time-Lapse Photography

Posted on November 7, 2012December 29, 2017 by Mike Haldas

CCTV Camera Pros sometimes receive inquiries from shoppers whom are looking for a solution on how to use a security

HD CCTV Picture-and-Picture with Geovision HD-SDI DVR Card

Posted on October 22, 2012August 28, 2019 by Mike Haldas

The CCTV Camera Pros research team has been thoroughly testing HD CCTV technology, including Geovision HD-SDI cards and cameras. As

CCTV Camera Pros Launches Mobile App for Android

Posted on August 13, 2012August 28, 2019 by Mike Haldas

CCTV Camera Pros today announced the availability of CCTV Camera Pros Mobile App for Android. In addition to letting customers

How to Use a Video Balun and CAT5 Cable for CCTV Cameras

Posted on July 6, 2012November 27, 2018 by Mike Haldas

Video baluns, also known as CAT5 baluns, enable security installers to use CAT5 cable to run video (and optionally power)

Surveillance Systems that Support Unlimited Remote Viewing Users

Posted on March 13, 2012December 29, 2017 by Mike Haldas

At CCTV Camera Pros, it is common to receive phone calls from customers who are looking for a surveillance DVR

iPhone Access To My IP Security Camera Works Over WIFI But Not Cellular

Posted on December 8, 2011March 26, 2019 by Mike Haldas

A very common problem that we hear from surveillance system users is that the iCamViewer iPhone app for security cameras

Android App for Zavio Network IP Cameras Available

Posted on November 29, 2011August 28, 2019 by Mike Haldas

The CamGraba is new Android mobile app is now available for Zavio network IP cameras. The app is available for

Zavio IP Cameras Now Include 32 Channel NVR Software

Posted on November 11, 2011February 7, 2014 by Mike Haldas

Zavio IP cameras now include a 32 channel NVR software package called CamGraba. The software looks very much like and

Security Cameras and Video Surveillance Software for Mac

Posted on October 29, 2011December 28, 2017 by Mike Haldas

With the amazing growth of Apple products over the last five years, it is no surprise that the surveillance equipment

Coaxial Lightning Surge Protectors for CCTV Equipment

Posted on July 29, 2011February 7, 2014 by Mike Haldas

CCTV Camera Pros is pleased to announce the availability of a new line of coaxial surge protectors for CCTV equipment.

iPhone App for IP Cameras Allows Users to Remotely Monitor Construction Sites

Posted on July 1, 2011September 10, 2019 by Mike Haldas

iCamViewer, the free iPhone app from CCTV Camera Pros used to remotely monitor security cameras, has many great uses. Some

iPad & iPhone CCTV App Enables Remote DVR Viewer Access

Posted on April 25, 2011September 5, 2019 by Mike Haldas

CCTV Camera Pros iDVR recorders for CCTV video surveillance now include a free app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

New Infrared PTZ Camera from CCTV Camera Pros

Posted on March 29, 2011December 28, 2017 by Mike Haldas

3/29/2011 – Palm Beach, Florida — CCTV Camera Pros, a direct supplier of video surveillance systems, today announced the availability