With Ontario having its fair share of crime, installing a professional camera system for your home or business is paramount to your security.
There are many security camera brands you can choose from, but which camera system is best for your home or business? The answer boils down to how much you’re willing to spend, and how sophisticated you want your camera system to be.
The following camera brands are considered some of the most popular brands in Canada. Read through to find out how your home or office can benefit from each of them.
Geovision Cameras
GeoVision leads the way with its facial recognition capable cameras. Their video management software enables the system to connect to 64 channels or third-party IP devices.
GV-VMS provides the end users with precise monitoring and reduces the need for manual supervision. Users can remotely access live recordings using web browsers or a mobile app and is considered one of the most effective surveillance solutions on the market.
Michael Harrington, President of Millennium Security Services says:
“Geovision offers Perfect price point with all of the advances of today’s technology. They make their own software and cameras so integration is seamless. They can easily start with a minimal number of cameras and build to hundreds of cameras in different buildings and in several different territories.“
GeoVision was founded in 1998 in Taiwan and in 20 years has opened offices in 110 countries across the globe. They are listed in the top 50 security companies in the world. They continue to invest in research and development and has received a range of impressive rewards including the Frost & Sullivan award, the Taiwan Business Award, the World’s 200 Best Under a Billion by Forbes, the Top Security 50 by A&S Magazine placement, and the All-Over IP Award to name but a few.
“The company’s video surveillance solutions include central monitoring station systems, access control systems, point-of-sales integration, GIS integration, license plate recognition systems and digital signage systems. To meet the needs of its multi-regional customers around the world, GeoVision supports 31 language versions of software in all of its product lines.” [Source]
If you’re looking for an extremely sophisticated security camera system that utilizes facial recognition and has AI capabilities, look into GeoVision.
Top Selling GeoVision Camera
One of their best cameras is the GV-VD8700 which is a vandal proof IP dome camera that uses facial recognition technology, allows identifying personnel from a database, holds up to 10,000 facial profiles, and facilitates customer service or security management.
Axis Cameras
Axis Communications is another great IP-based video-surveillance solution that provides a scalable and flexible access control system, and a high-quality audio system that improves security and provides announcement capabilities. Axis security cameras come equipped with intelligent technology that uses sight and sound combined with state of the art analytics, to improve security and optimize performance.
They provide solutions for small, mid-sized, and large-scale systems so you can start small and expand your system over time.
They offer a full range of security products including network cameras, video encoders, network video recorders, network audio systems, video management software and access control solutions.
Top Selling Axis Camera
One of their top selling cameras is their multi-sensor 360 panoramic view cameras which are particularly suited for such industries as metro stations, airports, stadiums and parking lots. They provide perimeter surveillance and give you 180 degree coverage. It provides extremely high image quality and eliminates blind spots.
If you’re looking for a network camera for your business, take a look at Axis Communications.
Hikvision IP Cameras
Hikvision’s goal is to empower vision for the security and growth of the world, and they’re doing just that. They’re a security company that continues to seek ways of empower vision for decision-makers to enhance safety. They employs 18,000 employees world wide and 16,000 R&D engineers, while setting aside 8% of its annual revenue to research and development. They partake in research, design, development, testing and technical support. They’re headquartered in Hangzhou China with teams operating globally.
Hikvision’s core technologies include audio and video encoding, video image processing, data storage, and cloud computing. Their market includes products and support for public security, financial institutions and banks, education, healthcare, and transportation.
You’ll find Hikvision security cameras used for:
- city surveillance
- education
- energy sector
- entertainment industry
- financial institutions
- government agencies
- healthcare industry
- Hospitality
- Industrial sector
- high-end retail industries
- residential
- telecommunications
- transportation
- venues & stadiums
Top Selling Hikvision IP Camera
One of Hikvision’s top performing wireless cameras is their 4 MP IR Fixed Network Dome Camera. You’ll experience a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, providing motion detection, network disconnections, video tampering alarms, illegal login prevention all full HD video.
Watch a Hikvision 4 MP IR Fixed Network Dome Camera review
If you’re looking for a network or analog security camera for your agency or institution, take a close look at Hikvision.
Dahua Security Cameras
For over 20 years Dahua Technology has been all about cameras. Dahua and its 9000 employees provide a total commercial security solution and is a globally ranked manufacturer of video surveillance equipment. Their 3000 engineers operate in 120 countries, and they’re headquartered in Hangzhou, China. They have locations in Canada and the US and have been granted more than 500 patents.
Dahua was one of the first to pioneer HDCVI technology, which is a video standard game-changer.
“High Definition Composite Video Interface (HDCVI) technology […] is a video standard that enables users to transmit HD video over existing coaxial cable infrastructure – ideal for lowering costs and maximizing return on investment.“
Dahua products include deep learning technology through artificial intelligence which quickly learns to processes pertinent information including facial recognition and analysis, and visual heat mapping.
Top Selling Dahua Camera
A commercial business won’t go wrong checking out Dahua’s ultra high resolution 2MP 30x PTZ camera. This camera provides a 2MP resolution and 30X optical zoom for capturing medium to long-distance video surveillance video. The 2MP 30x PTZ camera’s true day/night IR cut filter are crisp and clear in day or nighttime surveillance.
If you need a high resolution camera for medium to long distance surveillance, look into Dahua Technology.
Lorex Technology
Lorex was founded in 1991 with the aim of revolutionizing home and commercial security. They employ a team of engineers, designers and technicians and provide professional grade systems that allow you to stay connected with multiple sites.
Lorex has been recognized for their innovating and have received awards from the Consumer Electronics Show (2009 to 2019) and ten Consumer Technology Association.
Lorex cameras provide wire-free video surveillance for the following:
- residential houses
- business offices
- industrial complexes
- monitoring pets
- elderly monitoring
- retail security
- vacation properties
Their cameras are weatherproof, vandal-resistant, provide night vision, and two-way talk capabilities. They come in 4 different technologies which are Digital IP, MPX, Wire-Free and WIFI connectivity.
Top Selling Lorex IP Camera
The Lorex 2K HD Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) IP camera is highly recommended for businesses that need to monitor large areas. It has incredible pan, tilt, and zoom capabilities, and features 2K resolution recording and deep video zooming features.
If you are looking for a security camera system that offers a wide array of monitoring options for business applications, look into Lorex Technology.
