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Fixed vs PTZ vs Multisensor Cameras: Which One Should You Choose?

Choosing between a fixed camera, PTZ camera, or multisensor camera is one of the most important decisions in surveillance design. Each camera architecture solves a different problem. Understanding the tradeoffs between coverage, detail, and

By Marty Allison Jun 14, 2026

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Identification-Grade Camera Coverage: DORI + Pixel Density Formula

Designing Identification-Grade Camera Coverage: Pixel Density + DORI, the Practical Way When a deployment misses expectations, it’s usually not because the camera “wasn’t 4K.” It’s because coverage was planned

Shawn Shipman Feb 19, 2026

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Marty Allison IP Cameras & VMS
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Eden Phillips Networking & PoE
Karl Wilson Warehouse Automation
Ted Perry NVRs & Storage
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