How-to: Recording Axis IP Camera Snapshots to an SD Card
In the past couple of years, IP camera manufacturers have started building SD card slots into their cameras, enabling on-board recording of video and images. The simplicity of this solution has resulted in recording directly to the camera becoming ever more popular. In this how-to, we’re going to show you how to enable hourly snapshot recording on your Axis security camera (one of many ways to utilise on-board recording). But first, a bit more about the benefits.
Comparison: Axis M1011, Panasonic BL-C230 and Y-cam Knight SD IP cameras (Pt. 2)
In this article we compare IP cameras from three of our top-selling manufacturers: the Axis M1011, Panasonic BL-C230, and Y-cam Knight SD. This is the second part of a two part comparison.
In part 1, we compared the Axis M1011 with the Panasonic BL-C230 and Y-cam Knight SD IP cameras. Our first look compared average image quality, low-light performance and included accessories. Now we’re going to take a look at each camera’s unique features, build quality and user interface.
Comparison: Axis M1011, Panasonic BL-C230 and Y-cam Knight SD IP cameras (Pt. 1)
In this article we compare IP cameras from three of our top-selling manufacturers: the Axis M1011, Panasonic BL-C230, and Y-cam Knight SD. This is the first part of a two part comparison.
The Axis M1011, Panasonic BL-C230 and Y-cam Knight SD are three entry-level IP cameras from three of our bestselling manufacturers. They are similar in price and feature sets. In the first part of this comparison, we will be looking at these cameras in detail to see how well they stack up against each other.
Top 5 Night-Vision IP Cameras
Say the words ‘night-vision’ to anyone and it usually conjures up images of night-time military manoeuvres or nocturnal wildlife shoots. However, there is a more practical security application: night-vision IP security cameras.
From a security standpoint, night-time provides the greatest risk for burglary or attack. Low light levels give good cover for thieves and make it difficult for surveillance cameras to capture usable footage. Lately there has been a surge in cameras which can see in complete darkness, using a variation of tactics including visible light, invisible light and thermal imaging. We’ve compiled a list of what we think are the Top 5 IP Cameras for Night Surveillance.
*image from an Axis Q1910 thermal camera
HOWTO: Playing audio from an Axis IP camera without Internet Explorer
Listening to sound from an IP camera can be a headache when using a web browser other than Internet Explorer (IE). Most camera manufacturers create ActiveX controls for handling sound which are limited to IE only, resulting in no audio at all for other browsers.
It’s not widely known, but Axis cameras have another facility for playing audio; Java. This means that users with Mac or Linux computers can listen to audio, as well as Windows users who don’t use Internet Explorer.
Some configuration changes are required, but it can be accomplished in a few minutes.
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Product Comparison: Axis M1104 vs. Panasonic WV-SP105 vs. Sony SNC-CH110
HD resolution video used to be limited to IP cameras at the top end of the market, but not anymore. Axis, Panasonic and Sony have recently released compact, entry-level HD 720p IP cameras aimed at the small/medium business environments. We’ve taken a look at the Axis M1104, Panasonic WV-SP105 and the Sony SNC-CH110 to see how they stack up against each other.
Top 5 Mac-compatible home IP security cameras (redux)
A few years back we published our Top 5 IP cameras when using a Mac resource centre article. Since then the market has moved on and most of the cameras mentioned in that list are now discontinued.
So we’re back with a new, updated list, highlighting what we think are the current top 5 home security cameras for Mac users.
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Evaluation: Axis M1054 IP Camera
If you take a look at Axis’ IP camera line-up this year you will see a High-Definition-variant at every price level, from high-end pan/tilt/zoom domes to entry-level fixed models. They are taking the drive for better image quality seriously and they are not limiting this to their high-end models.
Launched in the spring of 2010, the Axis M1054 is the successor to their top-selling 207MW. This camera becomes the flagship model in their M10-series, boasting the same stylish design and robust performance of the M1031-W but offering a more security-centric set of features. Let us explain…
Evaluation: Axis P3344
HD video surveillance is the next big thing. HDTV cameras have been gaining huge ground over the past year and we’ve witnessed quite a surge in sales over the past 6 months. Axis have been at the forefront of this, first launching the HD Q1755 camera back in Q1 2009 and steadily releasing new models on a consistent basis including fixed HD cameras at full 1080p resolution as well as fully functional PTZ HD domes.
We looked at one of their latest HDTV models, the Axis P3344 which is a compact fixed dome network camera with models available for indoor and outdoor use. We looked at the model with a 6mm lens but a 12mm option is also available.
Evaluation: Axis P1344 & P1346
The P1344 and P1346 are both static IP cameras from Axis Communications which can deliver security footage to HDTV standards. What does this mean? Well, HDTV standards ensure the cameras can deliver high-definition images at full frame rates together with high colour fidelity. The P1344 can deliver 720p footage which is 1280×720 resolution at 30fps and the P1346, 1920×1080 resolution also at 30fps. We are going to look at both and see how they stackup.