Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Construction Site IP Camera Demo

Thinking about how to add Security Cameras at your Construction Site?

Below is an entire day of video from a StarDot IP camera compressed into less than one minute. To read more about IP Cameras for Construction Site Security visit CameraSecurityNow.com

Friday, July 13, 2007

Using Spotlights With CCTV Security Camreas


Ever consider that to much light could be a bad thing for your outdoor Security Cameras? Well consider what you see when you walk outside with a bright flash light with a narrow beam. You see only what is lighted in the narrow beam of your flash light. The same thing can happen to your Security Cameras when you use high powered spotlights to light their field of view. To learn how to better light and design your outdoor Security Camera system read more in our Lighting & Security Camera article.

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Lower Manhattan Gets UK Style CCTV Security Camera System

As 2007 comes to an end in New York City the Lower Manhattan area should have around 100 new CCTV Security Cameras online. According to a plan appropriately titled “The Lower Manhattan Security Initiative” this is the start of thousands of cameras all connected to a central network monitored by the New York City Police Department. So far the project appears to be 25% funded and as monies become available the initiative will continue. However as you could expect there is already opposition from the New York Civil Liberties Union who object to the collection of the video on law abiding citizens. Source : New York Times

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Camera Privacy - Research by UC Berkeley

Some day technology may be able to protect your privacy from all those security cameras that are popping up everywhere. New research at UC Berkeley is underway that would in live time digitally obscure your face through software used by Digital Video Recorders. UC Berkely story continues.

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Infrared CCTV Security Camera Information & Video Review

Doing some research on an Infrared (IR) camera ? Then take a look at this article and video of an actual IR camera connected to a Geovision DVR.


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877-422-1907
Sales@camerasecuritynow.com

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Review of Professional Security Cameras (Video)

This video explains the benefits of using Professional or Standard Body CCTV security cameras for your surveillance needs. Good for CCTV installers and business owners wanting more information before selecting a security camera system.



Professional Security Camera Story Continues

See Our Recommended Professional Security Cameras

Thursday, May 24, 2007

IR Cams - How You Can Benefit

(Infrared Camera Technology Primer)

IR Cams are often requested but little understood. IR Cams usually come up when asking the question of how best to cover a low light area with an affordable video security solution. With a basic understanding of IR Camera technology that question becomes a lot easier to answer

Infrared Camera Story Continues

See our IR Camera Recommendations


Note: “IR Cams” is an abbreviation for Infrared Security Cameras

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Corpus Christi CCTV Systems Locally Installed

Corpus Christi CCTV Camera Systems are now being Installed Locally by Camera Security Now and their Corpus Christi CCTV partners at Fry Technical Services.

Camera Security Now has been a leader in internet based CCTV and DVR sales since 1988 and now through their partnership with Fry Technical Services can offer their unmatched pricing with local service from a Veteran Security Camera Professional.

Corpus Christi CCTV Camera Security Story Continues

Corpus Christi CCTV - DVR Information Request

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Pan Tilt Zoom Cameras

Pan Tilt Zoom cameras also known as PTZ cameras are excellent devices to use when you want to 'look around' your surveillance area

PTZ cameras allow you to pan a factory floor, or any large space, tiltiling up and down and zooming in on anything or anyone of interest.

They make a great supplement to your standard fixed cameras that should be dedicated to areas such as entry and exit points.

PTZ cameras can give management an extra level of information in live time that can be an invaluable tool for your business.

See our Recommended PTZ Cameras.

Read more on PTZ cameras.

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Los Angeles CCTV Systems Locally Installed

Los Angeles CCTV Camera Systems are now being Installed Locally through Camera Security Now and their Los Angeles Tech-Army.org CCTV installers.

Camera Security Now has been a leader in internet based CCTV sales and service since 1988, and we continue to offer our unmatched level of service and pricing from our centrally located sales staff but now we have added the local touch for the Los Angeles area.

Los Angeles CCTV - DVR Information Request

Los Angeles CCTV Story Continues

Thursday, May 03, 2007

CCTV In Manufacturing With Video Demo

CCTV and the Manufacturing Industry have had a long relationship. As technology has turned CCTV camera systems into network accessible management tools that relationship has grown stronger.

Currently CCTV camera systems are being used to monitor plant safety, security, to improve the efficiency of assembly lines, warehousing, and every aspect of the manufacturing process.

Additionally CCTV camera systems are always a great deterrent to raw materials and tool thefts that have traditionally been a challenge for the manufacturing industry where easy access to expensive and hard to track assets is commonplace.


 

This demo was made using a Merit Lilin PTZ PIH7600NL and was recorded on a Geovision DVR server supplied by Camera Security Now. This demo was recorded on motion activation at 15 Frames Per Scond. Motion or around the clock recording are all software controlled and are customized per camera as needed.

More CCTV Demo’s From a Manufacturing Facility

Learn more about CCTV systems and their features

Manufacturing Camera System Quote Request

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Why a big e-store is not the best e-store

Why don't we have thousands of products in our Security Camera e-store when everyone else does? Answer: Because we know our products and we only sell only the good stuff.

Seems like every security camera e-store has thousands of products listed. If that's the case then which product is right for you?

Call them - Try calling a 'thousand camera product' e-store. If you get anyone on the line, which is unlikely, ask them about the product. Odds are, they don't even know what the item is.

Which product is best for your individual security camera need? A 'thousand camera product' e-store, doesn't even sell 10% of their products. Some of their merchandise is good, some is not so good. You are gambling with your security camera installation.

Now call us during regular business hours (Monday - Friday 8am to 6pm EST). We will help you with a project, even schedule security camera installers for you. Ask for Bill, Andy or John on our toll free number 877-422-1907.

We sell and are familiar with 100% of the products in our e-store.
Do you have all the right pieces and parts like connectors? Buy a complete security camera package from us and you will get all high quality products and every plug and do-dad you need for your security camera project.

Don't gamble with those other sites, trust us to sell you exactly what you need .

See Our Vice Presidents Personal Favorite Cameras

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Monday, April 23, 2007

Myrtle Beach - CCTV Installer Recognized

The Tech-Army.org is proud to recognize Bob Selph owner of BGS Services from Myrtle Beach South Carolina as our Outstanding Service Provider for the month of April.

Bob's work while partnering with CameraSecurityNow.com on installations of Geovision DVR's (CCTV Camera Security Systems) in the Myrtle Beach area has gone above and beyond the call of duty and has resulted in the highest level of service and satisfaction for our mutual customers.

We wish Bob and his company continued success and with our strongest recommendation we urge our callers and web visitors in the Myrtle Beach area to consider BGS Services for all your CCTV Camera Security, Point of Sale, and DVR Installation Needs!

Myrtle Beach CCTV - DVR Info Request

For more nformation contact:
www.CameraSecurityNow.com
Sales@CameraSecurityNow.com
Toll Free Voice: 877-422-1907
Andy Wendt is a technology writer for CSN1 Technologies.

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Campus Video Surveillance In An Age Of Insanity

In the days immediately following the April 16th tragedy at Virginia Tech we at CameraSecurityNow.com received several calls from reporters and news organizations that all searched in vain for any statistics that related to campus violence and video surveillance. As of course one of the first details to emerge that day included the fact that Virginia Tech had no campus wide video surveillance system in place.

Although that fact is still some what of a shock in today’s world it was quickly pointed out by one of the campus officials that a surveillance system would have done nothing to prevent this tragedy. Unfortunately I have to say on that one point they are right.

Video Surveillance Systems can benefit a campus in a lot of ways. They can deter crime, they can help provide evidence critical to the apprehension of suspects, they can provide invaluable live data to emergency response personnel at the moment of crisis but they can not deter or prevent the insanity that happened April 16th at Virginia Tech.

Campus Video Surveillance Story Continues

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Samsung Standalone DVRs - Where They Fit

Samsung Standalone DVR units like the SHR-2042 have been in our inventory for well over a year and in that time we have learned a lot about their place in the complicated world of CCTV Camera Security.

After much discussion with customers, vendors and our Samsung Rep we now have a very good understanding of how the Samsung Standalone DVR units fit into our product mix and how they can be of benefit to our customer base.

Coming from a PC/IT background there was a time when not a one of us had given a second thought to a DVR solution that was not PC based. But perhaps the most important thing we have learned in the last year is that not everyone thinks like we do. There are plenty of very intelligent people out there that have made a success of their business with out turning into a PDA dependant techno junkie. These people however unlike us still have a need for security. Many of them simply want a dependable and basic solution.

If that describes you then a Samsung Standalone DVR is worth your consideration. Samsung DVR’s are well respected as an upper tier product and have a two year warranty from Samsung with a 120 day advance replacement plan.

In general the biggest benefit of a Samsung DVR is they are easier to operate and have fewer potential hardware and software liabilities than their PC based rivals.

Specifically the benefits of the Samsung Standalone DVR would be the elimination of the older tape based multiplexer CCTV technology. The Samsung DVR is the simplest way to save your video in a digital format and bring your system up to date with full internet access.

With a Samsung DVR installed gone is the need to change tapes, gone is the need to stop recording if you want to play back a video clip, gone is the low resolution video, and gone is the need to be onsite and in front of the unit to have full access to its features.

To be fair and balanced the PC based systems in the right hands can definitely be a strong asset and provide a very feature rich solution. But again we have learned not everyone loves the PC like we do.

We now often tell people that if they are a PC hobbyist, have in IT staff that requested a PC based DVR, or have a very complex security need, then a PC based DVR system is most likely a good choice. If not then consider the Samssung DVR,

So no matter how big or small your security need rest assured we understand the place for both the Standalone DVR and its PC based competitor and we are here to help you come to the right DVR decision for your project.

Request more information on a Samsung Standalone DVR

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

Monday, April 09, 2007

Caribbean DVR Systems Now Available

CameraSecurityNow.com announced today that effective May 1st 2007 they will begin shipping their popular Geovision DVR Camera Systems to Jamaica, The Bahamas, The US Virgin Islands and other Caribbean destinations.

To inquire if delivery is available in your area or to receive a custom quote for your CCTV Security Project click on the link below or visit their website at CameraSecurityNow.com.

Request a CCTV Quote for Jamaica, The Bahamas or The US Virgin Islands

Andy Wendt
Network and Security Consultant
Helping Businesses Manage Technology
andy@csn1.com
Toll Free: 877-422-1907 x226
Fax: 513-422-9996

Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Shouting CCTV camera scheme extended

The British Government recently approved expenditure of £500000 to install cameras with loudspeakers which let security staff berate people in public for littering and fighting.

The Geovision Camera Security System features 2 way audio!

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Replacing Pelco Equipment with Geovision DVR Servers

The Pelco CM6700 Matrix Switcher with a Pelco TLR 3096 Time-Lapse Video Recorder are one of the main VHS based systems still in use today. The Geovision DVR Server is basically a drop in replacement for this legacy equipment. Most switch-overs take less than 2 hours. That’s 2 hours to change your complete security system from an older technology to state of the art CCTV DVR Camera Security System.

Gone are the days of switching VHS tapes daily, the days of viewing your business remotely from the comfort of your own home are here.

The staff and Camera Security Now are specialists in replacing VHS based systems with new technology. They are a partner with the Tech-Army.org, who specializes in local installation CCTV DVR Security equipment nationwide

CCTV Camera Systems Improve Car Sales

Having talked to 100’s of customer and having thought I heard it all I was pleasantly surprised yesterday to learn yet another common sense use for our Geovision Camera Security Systems.

The caller was from an Auto Dealership in Denver and like most he told me they wanted cameras to watch the lot for potential trouble at night.

However this individual had already thought this through and realized that if the lot was covered with cameras then during the workday the salesman could log on to the system from their desks and watch the lot in live time. This of course would ensure that each visitor was greeted by a salesman and ultimately increase the revenue for all involved.

Apparently the current scheme boiled down to the salesmen having to hang out as long as they could by the main floor window and simply try to watch the lot for potential customers. I have to agree that being able to watch the lot in all directions from their desk should make for a lot more effective sales force.

For more information on how a Geovision Camera Security System could help you click here or contact:

Andy Wendt
Network and Security Consultant
Helping Businesses Manage Technology
andy@csn1.com
Toll Free: 877-422-1907 x226
Fax: 513-422-9996

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Corpus Christi- CCTV Installer Recognized

The Tech-Army.org is proud to recognize Mark Fry owner of Fry Technical Services from Corpus Christi Texas as our Outstanding Service Provider for the month of March.

Mark’s work while partnering with CameraSecurityNow.com for his installations of Geovision DVR's (CCTV Camera Security Systems) has gone above and beyond the call of duty and has resulted in the highest level of service and satisfaction for our mutual customers.

We wish Mark and his company continued success and with our strongest recommendation we urge our callers and web visitors in the Corpus Christi area to consider Fry Technical Services for all your CCTV Camera Security, Point of Sale, Computer Service and Installation Needs!

Corpus Christi CCTV - DVR Info Request

For more about CCTV Camera Security Systems: www.CameraSecurityNow.com
sales@CameraSecurityNow.com
Toll Free Voice: 877-422-1907