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HD camera kits

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LILIN  have become the first company to introduce HD camera kits into the CCTV market place. LILIN are now seriously focusing on delivering solutions that include all the benefits of the latest IP technology.

LILIN HD camera kits

LILIN have laid claim that they were the first company in the World to introduce ONVIF compliant products and have focused recently on IP video solutions rather than analogue and they have now become the first to introduce HD camera kits over IP. The migration from analogue to IP is simple with LILIN because many of the form factors, installation methods and menus have not changed. Their experience in CCTV has taught them how to make IP Products that are easy to install and easy to operate.

The LILIN product line ranges from megapixel cameras, hybrid digital video recorders to standalone encoders and network digital recorders.

So what is in the HD camera kits? Well the basic HD camera kits contain 4 HD IP cameras, 4 power supplies a 16 channel NVR software that are provided within the kit with no licence fees needed. The software is expandable and up to 36 channels can be unlocked if required. The software has an extensive range of features including EPOS connectivity and face detection. This is above and beyond the usual functions you would expect such as alarm management and advanced search features.

In addition iPhone, iPad, Blackberry and Android connectivity mean that these HD camera kits are looking like  very desirable products, however what price would you expect to pay for HD camera kits from LILIN ?

Well the NVR-kit112 that contains 4 internal HD dome cameras is £620. The NVR-kit12 consists of weatherproof HD IR cameras and costs £633. Finally NVR-kit312 consists of vandal proof HD IR dome cameras and will cost £816.

The above prices are subject to change depending on supplier however the HD camera kits are now available to buy here in the UK and this first step towards providing HD in kit form means HD is now within reach of just about anyone who wishes to upgrade to HD.

Videcon HD SDI CCTV

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Videcon HD SDI CCTV

 

VHDR7m-4 HD-SDI DVR

Videcon have released their new HD SDI DVR and camera range bringing all the benefits of High definition CCTV to the Market. Using a range of 1080P HD SDI cameras, from the megapixel dome cameras to a full bodied camera with built in IR led lighting. Videcon are one of the first suppliers in the UK to launch HD SDI CCTV that enables HD CCTV over coax.

Videcon HD SDI CCTV offers a solution of using existing coax that helps reduce installation costs and improve picture quality to HD resolution. Plug and play gives installers and customers a simple solution that means little or no downtime to complete a full HD upgrade.

CB6324DN-HD Videcon HD SDI CCTV cameraVidecon can supply a whole range of HD SDI CCTV solutions including a 14/2 hybrid  HD SDI DVR the VHDRH-16. The unit can also be accessed from your mobile device including your iPhone , Android and Blackberry.

 

HD CCTV sales to drive UK security market over the next 5 years

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A recent report by Keynote has made a prediction that will make all involved in the CCTV industry here in the UK to sit up and take notice. The forecast predicts that that the UK CCTV industry will see  rise in value of 30.1% between 2012 and 2016. They go on to say that this increase in the CCTV market place will become more apparent from 2013 onwards.

HDcctv Market Growth
This is very much in line with predictions from the HDcctv alliance(figures shown above) and the recent IMS research. Keynote have based their findings on a predicted economic recovery in 2012 accelerating from 2013. This will encourage construction and building projects as well as investment from current CCTV users into their existing systems.
Although the UK CCTV market is currently predominantly analog at present, a strong shift from analog to digital is predicted. With HD-SDI technology standardized  and driven forward by the  HDcctv alliance and IP HD marketed by the likes of Panasonic and Avigilon all competing for the market share, the plentiful choice for end users will mean a huge rise in HD CCTV sales over the next 5 years.

HDcctv UK CCTV 2012
The Olympics will also have a strong bearing on HD CCTV installations during 2012. Many companies are yet to place orders for CCTV systems that will be required to combat the risks of terrorism, vandalism and theft that will come hand in hand with the huge influx of people into the UK during this Olympic year.

HD PTZ dome
CCTV has recently had its reputation enhanced. Further to the London riots, AVIGILON cameras in particular were responsible for over 80% of convictions. The quality of the video that was retrieved was so good it has totally changed public perception of CCTV per-say especially HD CCTV. An indictment of the quality that Avigilon offer and to the flexibility of the Avigilon range of HD CCTV. In truth it has done us all a favour in the long term. It has made the public more aware of HD and as a result end users will start to seek HD CCTV solutions and thus enhance the increase in HD CCTV sales we are all expecting.

Avigilon ACC-4.6 Range
So in summary we have a bright future for HD CCTV sales and this will be the driving force for security installers here in the UK and both HD SDI and IP solutions can bring HD to the mass market.

Grundig HD-SDI CCTV range

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Grundig HD-SDI CCTV range.


Grundig has become the latest big name to embrace HD-SDI technology. They have released their new range of HD-SDI cameras, HD-SDI domes and HD-SDI DVR’s.
Grundig the German electronics manufacturer are claiming that HD-SDI CCTV will prove a major break through in the security industry. Now we have been advocating this for sometime, however as each day passes more of the larger names in the security industry are showing their hand with new HD-SDI CCTV equipment being released into the marketplace.

HD SDI DVR from Grundig
Grundig have stated in their latest press release “HD-SDI CCTV is a major breakthrough in the security industry. It enables the transmission of uncompressed digital video at a higher quality than IP, yet uses the same simple installation method as analogue coaxial cable. It also does not require expert IT support”.
Grundig’s senior product manager, Andreas Kronwald, explains: “Grundig’s HD-SDI products operate at 1080p progressive scan, 1980 x 1080 pixel resolution and 50 / 60 fps. This compares to D1 resolution at 720 x 576 pixels and IP megapixel cameras at 1280 x 1024 pixels. The recorders support 120 fps and offer up to a massive 64 TB of storage. Unlike IP CCTV, HD-SDI uses no compression at all, so image quality is optimized. It even enables installers to offer a digital upgrade to analogue systems, re-using the existing coaxial cable infrastructure to save money”.

Well  we need to see what price Grundig can market their HD SDI CCTV product for , however the competition is hotting up and prices will fall as a result.
Grundig’s spokesman continued “HD-SDI is presented in 16:9, widescreen format, meaning no black bars appear on monitors. Transmission distances are currently 100m and similar to IP. However, developments in SDI-specific, fibre optic transmission systems are extending transmission distances to many kilometres”.
Grundig have made clear that an HD-SDI CCTV system can still be connected to an IP network enabling all the features you could expect from a standard DVR that was remotely monitored. Grundig’s approach is to emphasise to end users the ease of installation and they claim that. “HD-SDI a CCTV not IP, with limited external access. It is intrinsically safe, far simpler to protect, ideal for installers and very effective in security applications”.
This entrance into the Market place from Grundig comes hot on the heals of the Samsung SRD480D and its HD SDI camera the SCB-6000 all very encouraging for the advancement of HD SDI CCTV as a technology that could soon bring HD to the smaller CCTV installer and their customers.

 

HD cctv over coax 2012

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HD cctv over coax.


So what did the IMS research say about HD cctv over coax and how things will work out for this technology in 2012.
Well we have been following this closely over the last year and have seen some major developments over the last 12 months. Mainly on paper though. The promise of HD over cat5 and advances of the sort of distance and cable quality that can be used are being addressed mainly by the HD cctv alliance and this is to be commended. How have sales advanced though over the last 12 months and how will these progress over the next 12 months and beyond. Will it be HD-SDI or HD cctv?
It has to said that the idea of  HD cctv over coax is an attractive one , especially here in the UK. A combination of a mature, saturated market here and the desire for HD means that by retaining existing infrastructure but delivering better picture quality will mean that HD cctv over coax must get some market share, how much though will surely come down to price and interoperability.
As the IMS research points out the reason for a muted response for demand in 2011 was perhaps a lack of education. We know of several companies that are still to even hear of the technology and this news for those hoping for a rapid expansion for HD cctv over coax is disappointing.
However this said,  there does seem to be an unstoppable movement towards HD SDI DVR and HD SDI camera solutions. The IMS predicts a doubling in sales and we expect to see more players other than Everfocus starting to really push for market share in 2012. The Samsung SCB-6000 HD SDI camera will prove a popular choice and has begun to turn heads already,  also expect to see Samsung push their HD SDI DVR the SRD 480D as well this year.

 

Samsung SRD 480D HD-sdi DVR

 

So in summary for HD cctv over coax to really make an impact in 2012 the IMS say that Standardization is crucial ( the HD cctv alliance are currently striving for this). Storage costs must come down …well we have a problem with this early 2012 that’s for sure with hard drive shortages driving up the cost of storage. Finally market education is crucial. This is true however if this plug and play solution does become affordable the market will not take long to realize that its easier than IP and less “education” is required. The problem at the moment seems to be that getting the word around about how effective HD cctv over coax could really be here in the UK.
Finally we need to think about the chip manufacturers, will they come up trumps and produce  chip technology that makes HD cctv over coax an even more affordable solution?….lets wait and see.