Wireless 2.4GHz 420TVL 1/3" SONY CCD Gun Camera CM-WX4400C

This decision depends on two factors:
1. If the locations being viewed are in low lit areas, such as outdoors, dim restaurants, and dimly lit warehouses, we suggest you use B/W. If the viewing areas are well lit, then color would be accceptable. The reason is that B/W cameras can produce good quality image in low light conditions, but color cameras need more light for a good image. B/W cameras can also utilize the addition of "Infrared Illuminators" to augment viewing in low light conditions. Color cameras cannot use infrared illuminators.
2. If you simply need to see that a customer is at a counter, but you're not concerned about the color of his/her outfit, then a B/W system would be adequate. If you're concerned that this same person may need to be identified by the color of his/her outfit or car, then a color system should be used.

An ordinary Wireless Camera transmits its A/V data via RCA or COAX cable to a monitor or a recording device (either a VCR or DVR). If you want to view this data remotely, you would need to purchase a special kind of DVR that converts the image data to digital output, and has networking software to broadcast this digital data over a network.

Also called "IP Cameras" or "Ethernet Cameras," a Wireless Network Camera transmits its Audio/Video (A/V) signal via standard computer networking CAT5 cable. It has software built-in on its chip that allows anyone on the network to view the A/V data, just like a computer on a network. There is no special software needed to view the camera. You can view the images in an internet browser by pulling up the IP Address assigned to the camera. To record the video, you can use software such as ReCam - Network Camera Monitoring Software on any computer on the network.

Camera formats are measured in inches: most surveillance cameras fall between 1/4" and 1". This refers to the usable image size created inside the camera. For most security systems, a small size is fine - 1/4" or 1/3" surveillance cameras dominate CCTV sales. Larger formats do not necessarily result in better images, but can be advantageous in dimly lit situations since they are able to gather more light.