16-09-2025 19:54:12 in General by Admin
Modern CCTV users want clear, identifiable video 24/7, and Hikvision’s ColorVu technology is a big step toward that. ColorVu 3.0 is the latest generation of full-color night-vision for Hikvision’s Pro-series cameras. Unlike ordinary security cameras that turn monochrome at night, ColorVu 3.0 still records in vivid color even in dim conditions. It uses a large F1.0 aperture lens and a v...
09-09-2025 18:33:27 in General by Admin
CCTV (closed-circuit television) systems often need to send analog video signals over long distances. A CCTV balun is a handy device that lets you use standard Ethernet cable (Cat5e/Cat6) instead of traditional coaxial cable for camera signals.
The term “balun” comes from “balanced-unbalanced”: baluns are devices that convert an unbalanced video signal (like from a BNC/c...
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05-09-2025 14:51:25 in General by Admin
The type of cable used is a significant consideration when it comes to a CCTV or IP security camera system. Security cameras in the UK and elsewhere typically connect with Ethernet (network) cables such as CAT5 cable (typically Cat5e) or CAT6 cable.
Both of these support data and power (PoE) to your cameras, but Cat6 cables usually support higher bandwidth and higher resistance to interference th...
31-08-2025 17:11:12 in General by Admin
The BNC connector (Bayonet Neill–Concelman) is a miniature radio-frequency coaxial connector widely used in CCTV. It features a bayonet locking mechanism – the male plug has two lugs that insert into the female jack and lock with a quarter-turn twist.
This quick-connect design provides a secure, vibration-resistant connection (no screws to work loose). BNCs come in 50?Ω and 75...
30-08-2025 16:33:27 in General by Admin
CCTV technology is advancing rapidly to meet growing security demands and leverage new digital capabilities. Modern systems go well beyond grainy analog footage – they now feature high-resolution sensors, powerful computer vision, and network connectivity. For example, London’s Mayor funded an upgrade of 300 new high-definition cameras (with sharper low-light coverage) across the city....
21-08-2025 15:35:29 in General by Admin
3K vs 4K CCTV: Understanding the Difference and Benefits
When choosing a security camera, resolution matters a lot. 3K cameras (around 2960×1665 pixels, roughly a 5MP image) offer a modern 16:9 format with good detail. In contrast, 4K (Ultra HD) delivers about 3840×2160 pixels (≈8MP), four times the detail of 1080. In plain terms, a 4K CCTV image is much sharper: you can clearly...
14-08-2025 20:20:27 in General by Admin
This comprehensive guide should help you navigate the Hikvision camera login process on any platform. By following the steps above, you can quickly set up your camera access via web browser, mobile app, or PC client, and know how to fix common login problems. Happy monitoring.
Hikvision IP cameras are majorly used as a security tool both at home and in businesses. In order to see images in real t...
12-08-2025 17:45:54 in General by Admin
Now that we are living in a time of closeness, having the security and safeguarding of your home or business has never been as imperative as it is nowadays. Surveillance technology has advanced over the years to offer a range of surveillance possibilities to anyone seeking to monitor what happens on his or her premises, which include CCTV cameras and IP cameras among others.
What is the corr...
08-08-2025 22:21:50 in General by Admin
ColorVu 3.0 is the new generation of full-color night-vision technology of security camera used in Hikvision. It was introduced late in 2024, and is used to provide color video 24/7 on Hikvision new Pro-series network cameras (EasyIP 4.0 Plus). ColorVu 3.0 is unlike regular CCTV cameras where they turn into black and white at night.
However, it records full color pictures in darkness. It is perfo...
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03-08-2025 19:25:20 in General by Admin
Surveillance cameras come in many shapes and sizes. For example, the turret (or “eyeball”) design is increasingly favored by professionals due to its wide-angle view and minimal glare. These cameras can use either traditional infrared (IR) or Hikvision’s ColorVu 3.0 technology for night vision. But how do these two imaging methods compare? Simply put, ColorVu keeps footage in ful...
