Whilst many think that solid state 360 degree cameras are a new innovation, they’re not. The first video surveillance camera using a fish-eye lens and dewarping software covered by the Benchmark team was launched approximately 16 years ago. Admittedly it delivered monochrome images at 8fps, …
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In the world of video surveillance, the increased demand for flexibility, scalability and added value has driven the growth of video management systems (VMS). Where once the NVR was king, today’s users are increasingly seeking software-based solutions in order to exploit the diverse range of …
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As the benefits of networked video surveillance come to the fore, so many manufacturers are offering systems designed to make IP-based solutions simpler. Such products will always have a market, but are they limited by the very simplicity which gives them their appeal? Benchmark took …
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In recent times, an increasing number of camera manufacturers have made bold claims with regard to low light performance. These go beyond the normal sensitivity figures into numerous decimal places! The current trend is to suggest that proprietary technologies allow real-time colour images to be …
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Increasingly, external space detection devices are deployed to act as triggers for other systems. Whether used for lighting, surveillance or traditional intruder detection, today’s sensors must offer flexibility, stability and accuracy. Benchmark considers some of the leading units from Bosch Security, GJD, Optex, Luminite and …