Thursday, November 30, 2006

Color vs B&W Bullet Cam See Video to Compare


Is it worth $150 extra for a color bullet camera? $99 for the B&W, $249 for the color camera. What color is that car?

Other considerations in upcoming video, low light levels, which works better, color or black and white?

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Wednesday, November 29, 2006

New Security Camera Can See Through Clothes

Look for applications for airport security guards to skyrocket in the near future: a new technology will allow the wand wavers to see through people's clothes. It's to let them see if anyone is carrying a nuclear bomb in their pants, I guess.

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Middletown Regional Hospital Construction Update

The progress at the hospital is on track. This will have a dramatic effect on the businesses on the east end of town.

Monday, November 27, 2006

Video Playback using Geovision codec

You need to have the geovision codec installed on the pc to view the AVI files using Windows Media player.

Discuss this further on the tech-army forums.

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Friday, November 24, 2006

Low Light Or Infrared Camera Technology - Which Is Right For You ?

If you need video camera security to cover a low light area then you need to know about the often competing technologies involved; specifically the technologies of Infrared and Low Light.

Once you have a basic understanding of those technologies choosing the right security camera is a lot easier.

One of the first things to keep in mind about the two technologies is that of course each has its place.


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Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Linux Embedded PC Based DVRs - Pros and Cons.

Open discussion on the much hyped Linux Embedded DVR as used in a video security application.

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Thursday, November 16, 2006

Camera System Design Takes Off

Google Earth Helps Plan Your CCTV Security System.

CameraSecurityNow.com announced today that they will be using the highly detailed satellite images provided by Google Earth to help their clients design a system based around their line of GeoVision DVR products.

Bill Schiering, the companies’ sales manager, said “It’s a natural fit. In live time we can have a client on the phone and have access to amazing visual information about their facility.”

Schiering said this has been a great help to his sales staff who use these satellite images to suggest potential camera locations, lens sizes, etc.

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Tuesday, November 07, 2006

IBM Camera Security could monitor Borders, Liscense Plates, Stores

A new High-tech digital-surveillance system from IBM Research analyzes video for shoplifters, intruders, or even a specific license plate number, is now ready for the mainstream market.

The technology, called S3 (reminds me of PS2) has far-reaching possibilities for business, governements and individuals.

From the store owner to the border security depart, The Smart Surveillance System (S3), available in conjunction with IBM's digital-video surveillance services, can analyze real-time video while it is being digitally recorded and stored over an Internet Protocol (IP) network.

Video stored both online and offline can also be retroactively searched for certain characteristics.

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Security Camera News Source: C-Net

Monday, October 30, 2006

Cities requiring Business Security Cameras:


Mayor Daley of Chicago is proposing an ordinance that will require businesses to install Digital Video Surveillance Systems if they are open until 4 am or if they are open more than 12 hours a day. Milwaukee is considering requiring cameras at stores that have called police three or more times in a year. Baltimore County, Maryland ordered large malls to put cameras in parking areas after a murder in one garage last year.

Some business owners complain that it is unfair burden on small business, but they are not getting the full picture. DVR Camera Security Systems will save a small business owner in the long run.

• The physical presence of a camera is a deterrence to crime in the first place.
• The Digital Video Recorded Image is a valuable tool to the Police in identifying and apprehending the offenders.
• Employees feel safer when they know the business is monitored.
• Business owners can relax easier when they know their business is monitored 24/7 and they can check on the status of their business remotely over the internet.

Michael Babitch, Dairy Queen Owner in California, praised the system he bought from Camera Security Now, “The money I have saved in employee theft and product shrinkage has more than paid for the system I installed last year”

Whether you are required by government to install Camera Surveillance systems, or you want to reap the benefits Security Cameras, Camera Security Now has the solution to Small Business Surveillance needs.

Friday, October 27, 2006

Burglar Robs Security Camera Store

Burglar robs CCTV camera shop
Metro - London,UK ... most incompetent criminals, we have an impressive new entry – a burglar who decided that the ideal shop to break into would be… a security camera store. ...

Friday, October 20, 2006

Camera Security Now the Economical Solution for Milwaukee Surveillance Camera Law


Downtown Alderman Bob Bauman has proposed an ordinance requiring all Tavern, Bar and Restaurant owners install Camera Surveillance System.

The Prices on Camera Security Systems are all over the place and the quality can be less than desirable. CameraSecurityNow.com has a High Quality, Low Cost solution for Milwaukee Tavern, Bar and Restaurant Owner.

The Basic Color Surveillance System is a complete turn key system ready for installation. It contains all of the hardware needed to self install a complete Professional Camera Surveillance System.

You can learn more at CameraSecurityNow.com

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Milwaukee - Tavern Surveillance System Mandate Proposed


Milwaukee's taverns and nightclubs could be required to install security cameras to keep an eye on customers both inside and outside, under an ordinance proposed by City Committee.

Fights, shootings and rowdy behavior are frequently cited - and often disputed - when taverns are facing license suspensions or revocations, and the Committee feels that video will improve the quality of the evidence.

Tavern and Bar owners realize the need for the camera systems, but they are worried about the cost. CameraSecurityNow.com has economical solutions for the problem. We offer basic systems with everything needed for self installation, or advanced systems with professional installation.

A Good quality Camera Surveillance System will pay for itself in short order, by controlling shrinkage, employee theft and bartenders pouring free drinks.

Find out more: Bar Surveillance Video Equipment

Friday, October 13, 2006

Copier Prank Caught on Security Camera

One more reason why security camameras are important to your business. This guy was photocopying his butt when he broke the copier glass and got stuck.

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Security Camera Sees Shooting

Security camera captures shooting of woman
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
A security camera filmed a man shoot a woman in the face outside a Flemingdon Park plaza, then another camera captured his image confronting a security guard ...

Friday, October 06, 2006

Got a Server Migration Project? Rent a pc server (Computer Rentals)

The latest option in the network engineer playbook, rent a network server.

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Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Bazooka Golf Club blasts you out of the rough for less bucks

The Bazooka JMAX Tour Iron-Wood gives you the performance of today's hybrids without the distraction of an oversized head.

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Golf Club Blog - New site, great information, advice and prices

Here is a new golf club blog that features new clubs for sale along with advice and information. Golf pros will be providing tips with photos and videos.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Cheap Security Cameras are Expensive to Own

How saving money on inexpensive cameras can cost you even more.

A very wise man once said “to everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven” and the same can be said of today’s CCTV Camera Security products.

The other day I came across an unfortunate individual who may have been familiar with the above phrase but still lacked guidance from a qualified consultant to understand the “purpose” of the inexpensive CCTV cameras he had purchased and installed.

Once installed it became obvious to the individual that those inexpensive cameras were, in a manner of speaking, just not going to get the job done. Specifically they could not handle the massive amount of light that streamed in from the two large plate glass walls of his corner storefront. In that environment at certain key hours of they day the cameras were completely worthless.

The individual realizing his error was now consulting with my partner and on his way to purchasing a camera with a new Wide Dynamic Technology designed specifically to handle his lighting environment.

Missing that one chance to consult with a qualified CCTV specialist can be costly. As the time and money wasted on an uneducated purchase can not be recovered. Inexpensive cameras of course can have their purpose and place in today’s CCTV Camera Security systems. But failure to understand that purpose and place can be costly.

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Andy Wendt
Network and Security Consultant
Helping businesses to manage Technology
Toll Free: 877-422-1907 x226
andy@csn1.com

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Corporate Event Surveillance Server Rental

Convention SurveillanceFor Conventions, Tradeshows and Conferences

If you need to keep an eye on your event attendees and exhibitors, you need a camera surveillance system.

Most convention centers have surveillance in hallways and doorways. But not in the halls themselves.

"Our corporate event surveillance system will cover your event or your trade show booths specifically! "

 
 

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

CCTV DVR Card Only Option

GeoVision
DVR Card Only Options

For those who want to build their own DVR systems.
GeoVision DVR Cards offer the best quality and value in the security camera industry.
GeoVision CCTV DVRs from Camera Security Now are made with Genuine GeoVision DVR Cards.


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