Re: Security Camera recommendations

["Walter E. Petruska" <wpetruska () USFCA EDU>]

Something to keep in mind is compatibility.

There are never-ending changes in product offerings and compatibility
certifications between camera manufacturers and DVR manufacturers.

You probably want to keep in mind two important factors:

1.) Where you're coming from; your current base of installed products.
2.) Where you're going to, and creating a short list of product families
upon which to focus your attention.

Evaluate:

Power requirements
Connectivity options (UTP, Coax, RCA, multi-output)
Control protocols for PTZ cameras (Pelco, etc.)
Ease of integration with your existing environment
Durability
Picture Quality
Type of WebServer- integrated or not
Number and variety of independent or nested user access accounts
Type of camera (CCD, B&W, Color, both, Super Dynamic, etc)


-----Original Message-----
From: William Custer [mailto:custerwl () MUOHIO EDU] 
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 1:17 PM
To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
Subject: [SECURITY] Security Camera recommendations

Miami University wishes to compile a list of approved IP Security
Cameras 
and recording devices that may be installed on campus.
1.  Can anyone offer advice how to evaluate candidates for such a list.
2.  Has anyone compiled such a list