The Art of CCTV

The Art of CCTV

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Is this an Electric Bug Killer or Infrared illuminator? 

Is this an Electric Bug Killer or Infrared illuminator? 

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Office of Selgas Cano in Madrid - Fantastic

Office of Selgas Cano in Madrid - Fantastic

Lost paradise in the Indian Ocean . Isle of Lamu.

Lost paradise in the Indian Ocean . Isle of Lamu.

Paris computer games store. In fact, the  floor is absolutely flat.

Paris computer games store. In fact, the  floor is absolutely flat.

The art of CCTV.

The art of CCTV.

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Is IP fragmentation a future killer?

I recently came across a situation where a leading brand manufacturer discontinued some of their IP cameras and no longer supported them. The NVR made by the same manufacturer did not support the new IP camera models even with an upgraded firmware and they were basically told they would have to replace the system with updated cameras and NVR. The integrator was obviously upset and no longer wanted to continue using the brand. This got me think further about the fragmentation within the IP camera technology and the possibility of future problems that may exist. These concerns cover both IP cameras and NVRs.

CCD from a 2.1 megapixel Argus digital camera.
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Within the world of analog even if a manufacturer discontinues a camera model or even a line of cameras the installer can use virtually any other brand of analog camera to replace the cameras and continue operation but with IP it’s not so simple. The NVR must support the cameras you would like to use and things are not so cut and dry. No matter the changes that occur within the analog camera in regards to the CCD, DSP or format. The systems are all interchangeable. This leads to long term support and usability.

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Lytro: The Biggest Thing to Happen to Photography Since Digital
December 20, 2011by Peter Pachal 11, mashable.com
The Design­er Tech Series is sup­port­ed by the exquis­ite­ly craft­ed, new 2013 Lin­coln MKS with Lin­coln Drive Con­trol. Now it gets inter­est­ing.The Lytro cam­era may be the most diminu­tive object to start a rev­o­lu­tion. With its…

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Lytro: The Biggest Thing to Happen to Photography Since Digital
December 20, 2011by Peter Pachal 11, mashable.com

The Design­er Tech Series is sup­port­ed by the exquis­ite­ly craft­ed, new 2013 Lin­coln MKS with Lin­coln Drive Con­trol. Now it gets inter­est­ing.

The Lytro cam­era may be the most diminu­tive object to start a rev­o­lu­tion. With its…

Nice work.