Which CCTV technology should I use for my installation?
Bellow are our explanations along with the pros and cons of each system.
IP CCTV
Pros:
-High definition quality.
-Easy CAT5 cabling.
-Can use an existing IT network.
-Good choice for IT professionals who know what they are doing.
Cons:
-More expensive than analogue.
-Limited designs as such new technology .
-Requires networking knowledge for set up .
-No single worldwide IP standard as yet,although ONVIF 2 isgetting better .
- Can suffer from network interruptions and delays (shared resources,ie LAN)
-Not cross compatible with analogue equipment .
-Large hard drives required for storing recording.
HD
Pros:
-Uses existing RG59 &CAT5 type cables
-High definition megapixel surveillance.
-Up the co-ax telemetry available.
-Some DVRs (alienMEGAHero)take TVI,analogue &IP cameras for an easy upgrade path.
-High resistance to EMI so lossless .
-Non proprietal so fast becoming an industry standard with wide choice available.
-Closed system so reduce cyber attack risks.
Cons:
-Higher quality so large bandwidth used .
-Higher quality so more HDD space used .
-New technology so limited designs available .