Demand for security cameras and surveillance equipment has never been higher. CCTV and wireless systems are increasingly being employed for a wide variety of uses, from crime prevention to transport safety. BestBuyMadeira security systems incorporate the latest and most advanced surveillance and monitoring technology. From discrete mini-cameras to professional grade vandal-proof outdoor systems, we offer a one-stop shop for surveillance equipment that can help maintain public security, protect private property and tackle crime.

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BestBuyMadeira offer you high quality yet affordable products for a wide variety of uses including public area safety, shop CCTV, warehouse and factory security, university campus monitoring and data gathering.



Today's surveillance and security equipment is increasingly easy to install, and the digital technology used in many of our systems means that you can integrate IP cameras and other surveillance devices with your PC, smartphone, tablet or TV.





Please note that in many countries the use of security and surveillance equipment is governed by privacy laws. BestBuyMadeira supports the professional and ethical use of surveillance and recording devices. We do not condone any violation of privacy laws, and expect you to abide by your local laws and licences for surveillance equipment installation and usage.

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CCTV Camera Glossary



​CCD and CMOS​
A charge-coupled device (CCD) or complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) are two kinds of image sensing systems used in cameras and camcorders that convert an optical image into an electronic signal. The differences between the two systems are marginal, although CCD is generally thought to result in slightly better image quality.​

H.264​
H.264 is short for H.264/MPEG-4 Part 10 or AVC (Advanced Video Coding). It is a common standard for compressing video files, and is one of the most frequently used formats for recording, compressing and distributing high definition (HD) video.​

IP​
IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP camera is a digital camera that can send and receive data via the internet or a Local Area Network (LAN). IP cameras are most commonly used for security and surveillance. Internet access means that the video recorded on the IP camera has the potential to be stored and viewed anywhere in the world. IP cameras usually transmit their data wirelessly, which means they don't require the installation of cable.

Lumens​
The brightness of a light is measured in lumens. The lumen rating tells you the overall brightness an LED light or an LED projector is capable of producing. To give you an example, an average car headlight is between 800 and 1,200 lumens.​

PTZ​
PTZ stands for pan, tilt and zoom. A PTZ camera can be controlled remotely, either manually or automatically, to adjust the position of the camera, focusing in on movement or any activity that interests you. PTZ systems enable you to monitor a large area with a single camera, or a small number of cameras in a network.​