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Analogue vs IP CCTV

IP CCTV cameras are more than just cameras as they have web server technologies built in to them to transmit alone directly across PC networks including the Internet. Not only this but IP cameras are also capable of providing higher (megapixel) clarity, where as analogue cameras are limited.

This all sounds good, however with this newer technology comes a much bigger price tag and for most installations the clarity of a higher resolution analogue camera is quite sufficient and much more affordable, especially for a fully featured multi-camera system.

As an example for around £400 you can buy an analogue 4 camera system with night vision for indoor/outdoor use with a recording DVR which turns everything in to a digital signal for online viewing or on your PC locally.

Alternatively for around £400 you could buy 2 x IP cameras with a slightly better resolution but similar night vision capabilities and suitable for indoors/outdoors also. If you wanted 4 cameras and a dedicated recording box this would come to at least £1250. It depends on what you are happy to invest in of course.

Stick with Analogue CCTV if you need:

• An affordable multi-camera system at one location with decent night vision capabilities and cameras suitable for indoor/outdoor operation using a DVR for recording and web/pc viewing
  (Wired cameras necessary for the best performance)
• A camera to be connected directly to a TV/VCR for local observation only

• You require one or 2 cameras which can be accessed on your PC via your router with PC recording software (IP stand alone recorders are available on request, starting at £400)
• You want cameras across multiple locations with monitoring/recording from 1 location
• You require a wireless camera solution with decent image quality (connected to wireless router)
• You require and are happy to pay a lot more for a megapixel IP camera for the very best image quality, although with a reduced frame rate for streaming