Hikvision DS-1280ZJ-DM26 Junction Box
These products can only be purchased by trade installers as per manufacturers guidelines - if you are an installer you can sign up and request pricing HERE - (selecting trade account type)
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).
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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)
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Hikvision DS-1280ZJ-DM26 Junction Box
The Hikvision DS-1280ZJ-DM26 is a robust aluminium alloy junction box designed to provide a secure and professional mounting solution for compatible Hikvision dome cameras. It enables installers to neatly house and protect cable connections while providing a stable mounting platform for a clean and reliable CCTV installation.
Designed for both indoor and outdoor surveillance applications, the DS-1280ZJ-DM26 helps protect power and network connections from environmental exposure while reducing visible cabling. Its deep junction box design provides additional space for cable management, making installation easier and improving the overall appearance of the finished camera setup.
Manufactured from high-quality aluminium alloy with a Hikvision White finish, the DS-1280ZJ-DM26 delivers excellent durability and strength. The waterproof design and integrated cable hole help provide a neat and secure installation solution for professional CCTV systems.
Key Features:
- Genuine Hikvision junction box for compatible dome cameras
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor CCTV installations
- Durable aluminium alloy construction with surface spray treatment
- Hikvision White finish for a clean professional appearance
- Deep back box design for improved cable management
- Helps conceal and protect power and network connections
- Waterproof design when installed correctly
- Provides secure camera mounting on flat surfaces
- Dimensions: Ø165 × 65 mm
- Weight: Approximately 466 g
- Maximum load capacity: up to 4.5 kg
The Hikvision DS-1280ZJ-DM26 Junction Box is an ideal accessory for installers seeking a reliable and professional mounting solution for dome cameras. It improves installation quality by providing secure camera support, enhanced cable protection, and a clean finished appearance suitable for residential, commercial, and industrial surveillance systems.
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