Match the style to the scene. Dome cameras are discreet and robust, box cameras are a visible deterrent, and bullet cameras are an all-purpose choice indoors or out. PTZ cameras pan, tilt and zoom to cover a large area or follow activity, and panoramic cameras cover a wide view from a single point. For each camera, note whether it mounts inside or outside and how far it has to see.
Next, plan the recording. AXIS Camera Station is Axis's video management software, and it comes preloaded on Axis network video recorders. Decide whether footage is stored on a recorder or a server, how many cameras you will add over time, and who needs to review footage and from where.
Network cameras are commonly powered over the network cable with PoE, so add up each camera's power draw against the switch's total PoE budget. This list also holds mounts, covers and housings, so check that each accessory names your camera model. To price a system, send the number of cameras, the scene each one covers, indoor or outdoor mounting, the recording method and the switches you already have. Click Request a Quote and an account manager, in English or French, returns a competitive CAD price. Dataworld is an authorized Axis reseller.