Compatibility Question

[cruser 0]

I am new at this subject matter however I am not at all afraid to ask the questions that require the basic answers from the experts.

 

I would like to know if the following listed cameras are compatible and can be employed utilizing the blue iris software to broadcast over a dedicated web site specifically set up to be remotely accessed or otherwise.

 

 

Motion Sensor Camera 1/3'' SONY CCD 420TVL - Wide Angle

36 IR Night Vision 420 SharpCCD 1/3 Weatherproof Camera

 

These are budget cameras, I get that and want to also get the right equipment, so keeping that in mind, what would an expert (or otherwise) suggest?

 

Last but not least what is the difference between IP and CCTV or are they the same ?

 

I will now brace for the pummelling !

[Soundy 1]

Welcome! "Remember Kyle, there are no stupid questions, only stupid people."

 

Now then...

 

Both the cameras you listed output analog NTSC or PAL video (depending on the market they're designed for). In order to "broadcast" either to a website, you'll first need some form or video-capture hardware; something to take the analog video signal and digitize it. That would normally be a PCI card or USB dongle that plugs into a PC, with its associated software.

 

Some devices will include software that will do what you want (pushing images/video to a remote website); some will run a webserver locally on the same computer that can be accessed remotely; and some will require additional or different third-party software to achieve your goals.

 

Between the hardware and software options, there are far too many options to simply start listing them off. Other factors in the decision may be whether you want to view and/or store the video locally; whether you need to keep it for an extended period of time or whether it's just for live viewing; what level of quality you require; whether you have a broadband (high-speed) internet connection available at both locations... well, you get the idea.

 

As to your last question: IP and CCTV are NOT the same thing.

 

CCTV (closed-circuit television) is a rather generic term. As the name implies, it's a direct connection (whether wired or wireless) between the camera and the viewing/recording system, as opposed to a broadcast system that spews the signal out indiscriminately. It doesn't necessarily refer JUST to surveillance and security video, but that's the most common usage of the term.

 

IP stands for "internet protocol" (generally shortened from the full "TCP/IP - transport control protocol/internet protocol") and it's one of many types of network transports (others are NetBIOS, Netware, IPX, etc.) that can operate over a wide range of network media (ethernet being the most common, but there's also the likes of fiber, token-ring, and so on). Your webserver that you want to push the video to would be operating via TCP/IP.

 

In relation to CCTV, "IP" typically refers to cameras that digitize their video internally and then transmit the video over the network using TCP/IP, rather than sending an analog video signal.

 

I won't get into the advantages and disadvantages of either method here (there are plenty of threads on that already), but for your purposes, it may be worth noting that most IP cameras also include a built-in webserver, so it can be viewed directly from the network. Many also have video- or image-push features, so the camera itself can send the video you want directly to the website.

 

The downside to this is the cost - the IP functionality generally adds a decent premium over analog cameras. The counter to that, however, is that no additional capture hardware is required, and in some cases, you may not need additional software either.

 

Hope that helps!