CS-BC1-B2 EZVIZ BC1 1+2 pack Security Camera Kit
- CCTV Lens Guide
- Hard Drive Size Guide
Unless selecting a vari-focal camera (with an adjustable lens) It is important to select the correct camera lens option for where the camera is to be positioned. A smaller lens will give you a wider angle but will be "zoomed out more", while a bigger lens will narrow the angle down and "zoom in more". See below to give you some idea on angles of Megapixel HD Cameras:
| Lens in mm | Approx Viewing Angle (degrees) | Ideal Distance (metres) | Typical usage/notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 106 | <6 | For seeing as much of the immediate area as possible such as above a doorway/low down/garage soffits (edges can appear slightly warped/distorted) - clearly "zoomed out" |
| 3.6/4 | 83-90 | <12 | A great general purpose option giving great coverage still in the corner of a room or higher up on second floor soffits with less distortion - more of a natural "zoom" |
| 6 | 56 | 6-20 | Narrows down the angle and zooms in to look past the immediate area a little to gain more detail - down a driveway for example from higher up |
| 12 | 24 | 20+ | Zooms in significantly more to look at a gate, entrance or adjascent building |
| 16 | 19 | 24+ | As above but more so |
The amount of hard drive space you require is dictated by how many cameras, as well as their resolution, frame rate settings, and whether you have H.265 encoding enabled or not to save space (We advise turning it on to double the capacity shown below with ease).
Finally, you can often make your storage space last a lot longer by enabling motion-detected recording rather than continuous, especially if there are long periods of no activity (to perhaps double or more these figures again).
|
Resolution (Megapixels) |
Days of storage provided by 1TB per camera (continuous - full 25 frames per second) |
Days of storage provided by 1TB per 4 cameras (continuous - full 25 frames per second) |
Days of storage provided by 1TB per 4 cameras (50% motion- 15 frames per second) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 11 | 36 |
| 2 | 22 | 5 | 18 |
| 3 | 17 | 4 | 14 |
| 4 | 11 | 3 | 9 |
| 5 | 9 | 2 | 8 |
| 6 | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 (4K) | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 12 | 4 | 0.5 | 3 |
As a rule of thumb, we recommend 2 Terabytes for a 4 x 4/5MP HD camera setup, as this should give you approx 2 weeks using H.265 @ 20fps and that is on continuous, not motion-detected recording.
(You may only require the full 25 frames per second on certain cameras if things are fast-moving - ie above a till)
You can also use the Hikvision online calculator to work out what works best for you specifically: https://tools.hikvision.com/ca...
(All of our hard drives come fitted and are CCTV-specific from one of the major brands)
Three Cameras with One Base Station Kit Outdoor, Wireless, 365 Days Battery Life, Waterproof, Colour Night Vision, PIR Motion Detection, Two-way Audio, Cloud/SD Storage Option, Compatible with Solar Panel
- Year-long protection on a single charge: Equipped with an impressive 12,900 mAh rechargeable battery, the BC1 can last for up to a year on one full battery charge.
- Vivid night vision: The BC1 features two built-in spotlights, allowing for clear and vivid color imaging even in pitch-black darkness.
- Accurate motion alerts: The PIR sensor and person-shape detection algorithm help the BC1 to distinguish between persons and other moving objects, reducing unwanted notifications.
- Vigilant guard: Users can set specific time frames for detection, and the BC1 will automatically set off a siren and flash two spotlights upon detecting any person-shape.
- Customizable voice messages: Create unique voice messages for greeting or deterrence.
- Two-way talk: See and hear what’s going on and chat with your visitors—all with a tap on the EZVIZ App!
- Fast and easy wire-free setup: The magnetic base makes installation a breeze, and the large battery and Wi-Fi connectivity require zero professional help.
- Built to last: The IP66 enclosure offers high levels of protection against dust and water and delivers long-lasting protection in even the toughest weather conditions.
- Steady performance: The Base Station ensures that the BC1 cameras can enjoy a more stable internet status even at long distances.
- Storage and bandwidth savings: With H.265 video compression technology, the BC1 camera achieves better video quality with only half the bandwidth and storage space required by the previous H.264 video compression standard.
- Data privacy: Data transmission between the camera and the EZVIZ Cloud is encrypted from end to end, ensuring your privacy.
- Flexible storage options: Store videos locally with the 256 GB MicroSD card slot on the Base Station, or save them to the EZVIZ CloudPlay for extra peace of mind.
