Security Camera Knowledge Base

Knowledge Base hub

Start with the core buying guides, then use the archive for detail.

The hub organizes PoE, NVR, PTZ, AI, solar, storage, placement, and business security content by buying path instead of publish date.

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Commercial and warehouse security camera system planning
Security Camera Lens Basics: Focal Length, Field of View, and Zoom
A security camera lens determines how a scene is projected onto the image sensor. It affects field of view, target size, image detail, low-light performance, distortion, focus, depth of field,... Read more...
QuarkView CCTV cabling guide for Ethernet and power routing in security camera installation
CCTV Cabling Guide: Ethernet, Coaxial, Power, and Installation Tips
Cabling is the part of a surveillance system people notice least until something fails. Cameras, recorders, PoE switches, power supplies, monitors, routers, and remote viewing functions all depend on it.... Read more...
NVR recorder planning for IP security camera systems
ONVIF Compatibility Explained for IP Cameras and NVRs
ONVIF compatibility matters in mixed-brand video surveillance projects, but the label is easy to overread. Buyers often see the ONVIF logo or the phrase "ONVIF compatible" on an IP camera,... Read more...
Outdoor PoE security camera installation planning
CCTV Maintenance Guide for Long-Term System Reliability
A CCTV maintenance guide is a practical plan for keeping a surveillance system reliable after installation. Many security camera projects work well on the first day but slowly lose performance... Read more...
QuarkView CCTV troubleshooting for security camera and NVR surveillance system diagnostics
CCTV Troubleshooting Guide for Common Camera and NVR Problems
A CCTV troubleshooting guide helps installers and system owners diagnose common problems in a surveillance system without immediately replacing equipment. Modern CCTV can include analog cameras, IP camera devices, PoE... Read more...
Complete security camera buyer guide with QuarkView camera systems
Complete Buyer Guide for Security Cameras
A security camera buyer guide should help buyers choose equipment based on real surveillance goals instead of product listings alone. Security cameras are sold with many attractive specifications: 4K resolution,... Read more...
QuarkView NVR hard drive storage planning for multi-camera surveillance recording capacity
Surveillance Storage Planning: How Much NVR Hard Drive Capacity Do You Need?
Surveillance storage planning answers a question every security camera buyer eventually asks: how much NVR hard drive capacity do I need? The answer is not based only on the number... Read more...
Small business owner checking live security camera views
Business Surveillance Checklist for Small Companies
A business surveillance checklist helps small companies turn security camera planning into a practical, repeatable process. Many businesses buy cameras only after a theft, dispute, safety incident, or insurance concern.... Read more...
NVR local recording with multiple security cameras
Security Camera Recording Basics: Continuous, Motion, Schedule, and Event Recording
Security camera recording is where a surveillance system becomes useful after an incident. Live viewing can help in the moment, but recorded video allows users to review what happened, when... Read more...