How can you determine what type of image a camera will provide in a low light environment? After all, there is really no way that you can get your hands on the actual cameras and test them, one by one, in the field to determine which camera will perform best in a specific low illumination locale.
It’s a major problem for most integrators, who typically are confronted with a wide selection of camera choices from a variety of manufacturers, all with contrary and confusing parameter specifications. For instance, most understand that the higher the megapixel count is, the smaller the pixel size will be. Smaller pixel sizes yield a smaller light gathering surface, which means less sensitivity to light. Nonetheless, it is virtually impossible to determine which camera will perform best by quickly comparing data sheets. So what can an integrator, and their customer, do?
Good news! There is a way to measure a camera’s performance in low-light conditions by analyzing the technical specifications. However, it is not a simply crosscheck of one data sheet with another.
Related White Papers from Infinova
Infinova has a series of white papers aimed at helping Integrators, CSOs and senior security management to make the technical and business decisions needed to manage security and surveillance installations. Some of the titles in the series are:
- Coexistence strategy at the heart of a cost-effective move from analog to digital security video.
- Selecting cameras – analog to IP-based as well as megapixel and high definition.
- Fiber optics enhances the operation and business bottom line of surveillance solutions.
- Storage options and ways to determine which are the best for the needs of the enterprise.
- How to conduct a security site survey leading to a risk and vulnerability matrix.
These white papers are available for download at www.infinova.com
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