EpiCAMERA Newsletter: 05 November 2015 | The Advantages of Using EpiCamera with Webcams: Cheap, Effective, And Easy

Epicamera News 05/11/2015

Vol: November '15

Webcams were first developed in 1991 and have contributed to many types of use due to its low manufacturing cost and high flexibility. People say that ‘seeing is believing’ and thus, the need for visual confirmation of any idea, concept, or fact is a necessity, especially when it comes to anything circulating on the Web.

The applications of webcams in human lives are many including video monitoring, video communication, commerce, and even health care and astrophotography. Webcams come in all shapes and sizes, with some having extra features than others.

One of the beauties of EpiCamera is its compatibility with webcams and the easy setup in building a surveillance system. EpiCamera’s cloud technology gives the flexibility of using a number of cameras of different make and model by simply connecting them to the cloud-based system. Using webcams with EpiCamera comes with benefits in terms of economy as webcams mostly cheap if not reasonably priced compared to digital or IP cameras.

Let’s look at some of the types of webcams available. One of the most common types of webcam is a dedicated webcam. The dedicated webcam are the cheapest and the most easily installed types of webcam out there. Connecting the webcam to the computer simply uses a USB connection and suits best for those wanting to use EpiCamera at home of personal use. However, due to its low price, the quality of the images may be grainy as the frame rate is low.

A more suitable and flexible type of webcam is the wireless webcam. With the wireless capability, you can connect your webcams to EpiCamera at anywhere you like. Positioning the webcams is no longer bound to the length of the USB cable or any other physical connection to a computer or a network.

In this age of technology it is normal for households to have at least one webcam, especially since some computers have built-in cameras. EpiCamera can bring these webcams to life and create a surveillance and monitoring system whether for personal or professional purposes. Want to monitor an entry point, an entire room, or even the whole premise? Subscribe to EpiCamera now and connect those webcams now. Once you have subscribed to an EpiCamera account, you can enjoy 1GB storage space for FREE for 1 camera up to 3 months.