Given the internet age that we live in, IP cameras have grown much more popular in recent years.

IP cameras allow images to be sent over the internet directly, in the same way that webcams do. However, the crucial difference is that IP cameras are built for security surveillance purposes, and are much more durable and longer lasting. These cameras also have an inbuilt recording facility, so images can be uploaded directly without the need of a recorder, and can also be transferred onto USB sticks and SD cards with ease.

However, that is not to say that recorder is not still necessary. In fact, they are the second chief concern for retailers to consider. Today, the digital video recorder, more commonly known as simply DVRs, are the most common method of recording video surveillance footage.

Their great advantage is that the image quality is far greater than it was with the older analogue recorders. They also feature a range of capabilities that the older systems could never offer, such as detailed close ups on recorded images, which should not be confused with a camera zooming in while recording.

As for IP Cameras, we do have a few that are highly recommended as following:

(SKU: PB0109) 30M IR Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera,Auto IP Setting, Mobile View

Features:

• Plug and play
  
• Alarm, recorder video motion detection
  
• Dual stream
  
• Automatic search
• Safe and reliable
  
• Adjustable network
  
• Support POE network powered
• Support smart phone with windows mobile OS
• Suitable for courtyard security

(SKU: PZ0332) WiFi IP Network 40M IR Infrared Outdoor Waterproof Security Camera

Features:

• High-density and programmable communication media processor, SOC single chip solution
• MJPEG video compression
• 30 LED, IR distance 40M
• Waterproof, Static and dust protection
• Support wireless network (Wi-Fi/802.11/b/g)mobile
• High-sensitivity CMOS sensor
• Built-in 10M/100M auto MDI/MDIX Ethernet interface
• Supporting Dynamic IP (DDNS)and UPnP LAN and Internet(ADSL, Cable Modern)
• Supporting multiple network protocols: TCP/IP,HTTP,ARP,RARP,TCP,ICMP,DHCP
• Built-in RTOS, supports software download and configuration online, that is convenient for camera updating and management
• Built-in Web server, supports remotely viewing and/or management the camera form a standard Web browser on any computer, anywhere, and at anytime
• Support Smart Phone,3G phone or iPhone Control and Surveillance
• Support Firefox Browser
• With FCC and CE certification