Cabling & Connectors
Cat6 Ethernet Cable for CCTV: 2026 Spec Guide
Choosing the wrong Cat6 cable is how installers end up chasing intermittent PoE dropouts on a job that looked simple on paper — and with 64 different ethernet…
8 min read
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Guides
Hikvision DS-2CE72UF3T-E vs DS-2CE78U1T-IT3F 2026
Both cost roughly the same, carry the same 8MP/4K sensor spec, and share an IP67 turret housing — yet they're built to solve opposite problems after dark.
6 min read
Cameras
Digital Cameras vs CCTV: Why Not Security
A digital camera — compact, mirrorless or DSLR — is built to take great photos on demand, not to watch a property unattended for weeks on end.
9 min read
Cameras
Canon G7X Cameras for CCTV: Why Dedicated Security Wins
A Canon G7X is a superb pocket camera for stills and vlogging, but it was never built to watch your front door.
13 min read
PoE & Power
Best Hikvision PoE Cameras UK 2026
Hikvision's PoE camera range spans dozens of models, but most UK buyers only need to answer three questions: bullet or turret, how many megapixels, and does…
8 min read
Cabling & Connectors
Belden Cable Equivalent: UK Part Cross-Reference 2026
Matching a Belden part number shouldn't mean paying a Belden premium: what matters on a tender or a call-out is whether the gauge, pair count, screen type and…
8 min read
Trade & Wholesale
Buying CCTV at Hanger Lane Trade Counter
Collecting from CCTV Master means you order online first, then pick up from our Quill St, Hanger Ln, London, W5 1DN counter — no trade account or minimum order…
8 min read
Installation
DIY vs Professional CCTV Installation 2026
If two CCTV quotes for the same building arrive far apart, the usual explanation is simple: the installers have priced two different jobs — and that gap is…
10 min read
Recorders & Storage
CCTV Hard Drive Guide 2026: Size & Capacity
Guessing your CCTV storage and hoping for the best is how UK installers end up with systems that silently stop recording three weeks before someone actually…
9 min read
Kits & Systems
Business CCTV Systems UK 2026: How Many Cameras You Need
Sizing a business CCTV system starts with counting your actual coverage points, not your budget.
12 min read
Kits & Systems
Zxtech 4K CCTV vs Dahua & Hikvision 2026
Zxtech's 4K PoE kits will look identical to a Dahua or Hikvision system on a spec sheet, but the gap shows up the moment footage needs to be pulled, zoomed, or…
9 min read
Installation
CCTV Camera Installation Cost UK 2026
Professional home CCTV installation in the UK typically runs from around £250 for a basic single-camera install up to £800 or more (plus VAT) for a wired…
9 min read