Cameras

This category covers security cameras for homes and businesses, action cameras, photo and video accessories, and memory cards. It suits anyone setting up surveillance or creating video content. Our range includes over 4,000 products, with brands such as HIKVISION, AXIS, DAHUA, NEEWER, SANDISK and DJI.

How to choose a camera

Purpose. A security camera, an action camera and a studio light do completely different jobs, so decide what you need first. For protection choose a network (IP) camera, for sport and travel an action camera, and for photo shoots lights, tripods and other accessories.

Resolution and night vision. For general monitoring 2 MP is often enough, but recognising faces or number plates is easier with 4 MP or more. For night-time coverage look for models with infrared illumination.

Power and connection. A PoE camera needs only one network cable, which carries both the video and the power. A battery-powered Wi-Fi camera can be placed where there are no cables, but it will need recharging from time to time.

Weather resistance and storage. Outdoor cameras need a dust and water protection rating such as IP66. Recordings are usually kept on a microSD card, a video recorder or in the cloud. In our range the housings are mostly white or black, which makes them easy to match to a facade or interior.

Brands we carry

• HIKVISION and DAHUA: both make surveillance cameras and video recorders that are widely used in home and business security systems.
• AXIS: a Swedish company that was among the first to make network cameras, with products aimed mainly at businesses.
• VERKADA: cloud-managed surveillance systems that can be administered through a web browser, designed for organisations.
• UBIQUITI, TP-LINK and REOLINK: UBIQUITI cameras are meant to be managed alongside the maker's own network equipment, TP-LINK is best known for networking products, and REOLINK specialises in home security cameras.
• NEEWER and GODOX: NEEWER is known for lights, tripods and other photo and video accessories, while GODOX is known for studio flashes and LED lights.
• SANDISK and TRANSCEND: memory card makers whose SD and microSD cards are used in cameras, action cameras and security cameras.
• DJI: known for action cameras and handheld stabilisers.

The category has subcategories for bags and cases, memory cards and other accessories.

Camera FAQ

Which security camera should I choose for my home?

For most homes a Wi-Fi or PoE IP camera with at least 2 MP resolution, night vision and a phone app is a sensible choice. A camera mounted outdoors needs dust and water protection, and if you would rather not run cables, you can choose a battery-powered model.

What is the difference between a PoE camera and a Wi-Fi camera?

A PoE camera receives power and sends data over a single network cable, whereas a Wi-Fi camera still needs a power lead or a battery. PoE is more stable, but it requires a cable run and a PoE switch or recorder.

Does a security camera need a memory card?

Not always. A card is needed when the camera records locally, while other cameras send video to a recorder or to the cloud. For cameras that record continuously, choose a card designed for long-term recording.

What memory card does an action camera need?

Usually a microSD card with a U3 or V30 speed rating, because high-resolution video needs fast write speeds. The camera maker states the exact requirement, and you should choose the capacity according to how long you plan to film.