Build Webcam and IP camera solutions efficiently in C#.Net
Open source camera security software. ISpy provides security, surveillance, motion detection, online access and remote control. Supports more devices than any other solution including IP cameras, ONVIF devices, local USB cameras and more. No limit on the number. The software is open source and promises stability and extensibility in the best form possible. With the help of iSpy you can access live videos through your IP cameras or from any other sources connected and can take the required action through it. You can also download plugins in order to make most of this software. Free IP Camera Software. Easy to use MJPEG, MPEG-4, H.264, RTSP, RTMP viewer & recorder. Easy connection of 400+ brands. Clean Intuitive interface.
Like us on Facebook and subscribe to our channel.
Get started
. MPEG4/H265/H264/MJPEG codec support. Control PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom), relay and other device functions. Camera grouping, auto sequence, mass actions. Export/Import using sdcard, email or Dropbox. App wide password protection, SSL/HTTPS and cloudless privacy. Scan camera capability for automatic driver selection. With IP Camera Viewer you can adjust the orientation of your camera preview. It helps you to adjust the coverage area by supporting many PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) enabled network cameras. IP Camera Viewer provides a digital zoom, even if it is not supported by your camera. IP Camera Viewer allows you to set up a system that suits your needs.
- Copy the C# code example into Visual Studio
- Build your IP Camera project
Did you know?
Did you know, that this SDK was used to build Ozeki Camera Recorder?
If you don't want to write code, it could be just what you need. Download it now from the follolwing page: Download Ozeki Camera Recorder.
With Onvif IP Camera Viewer, you have the opportunity to access USB, Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) and Onvif IP cameras. You are free to develop camera viewer applications that are capable of detecting motion, query and set image settings, use Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) control over the camera, create server mode to stream IP camera video to the connected clients, implement Voice Over IP (VoIP) Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) alarm call and more. Only NuGet is essential to start developing your very own applications. This guide helps you to start and to build your camera project efficiently.
Download example from nuget.org:
Prerequisites
- Visual Studio 2010 or newer
- .NET Framework 4
- An USB, RTSP or Onvif Camera to connect with
What is NuGet and why is it useful?
NuGet is a free, easy to use and open source package manager for the .NET Framework and it is distributed as a Visual Studio extension. The NuGet client tools provide the ability to produce and consume packages. It has a central package repository which can be used by all the package authors and consumers. So if you use the NuGet package manager you will be able to get the latest version of the package what is important to you.
Install NuGet Package Manager
With Installing the NuGet Package Manager, you can download and easily update the project (Camera SDK and the corresponding sample program). The NuGet is available for Visual Studio 2010, 2012 and 2013.
Install into Visual Studio 2010:
An extension can be installed to the Professional, Premium, and Ultimate editions. First of all select the 'Tools' menu and 'Extension Manager.' (or Extensions and Updates...). In Extension Manager select Online Gallery, and click to the 'Search Online Gallery' field in the upper right corner. Then type in the NuGet word. After finding the 'NuGet Package Manager' extension, click to the 'Download' button next to it, and follow the installation steps (Figure 1).
Figure 1 - Download the NuGet Package Manager
Install into Visual Studio 2012:
The NuGet is included in every edition (except Team Foundation Server) by default. Updates of NuGet can be found through the Extension Manager.
You can check whether your copy of Visual Studio already has the NuGet extension, look for Library Package Manager in the Tools menu of Visual Studio.
If your copy of Visual Studio does not have the Library Package Manager (NuGet) extension yet, you can install it by using the Extension Manager.
Download project
After you have installed the NuGet Package Manager, you can download the project by Package Manager Console. Select the 'Tools' menu -> 'Library Package Manager' (or NuGet Package Manager) -> 'Package Manager Console' (Figure 2).
Figure 2 - Opening of the Package Manager Console
In the Package Manager Console execute the following command:
Install-Package Onvif.IP.Camera.Viewer
Figure 3 - Package Manager Console command line
In the Solution Explorer, you can see the added new Camera SDK Reference, and the added class files (Program.cs, Form1.cs, Form1.Designer.cs).
Write the example
You have downloaded, and installed the project. For managing Onvifcamera connection you can check the files of the Onvif.IP.Camera.Viewer. In the Program.cs the Main method is a standard Windows Form Main with default settings and running of the GUI.
Code Example 1 - Program.cs
In the constructor of the Form1.cs there is a InitializeComponent() method call for initializing the GUI components of the source code like the connect button (connectBtn) and video display panel (panel1). In the other lines of this constructor there is an initialization of a VideoViewerWF, the setting of the connection between the panel and the video viewer and the setting of the image provider.
Code Example 2 - Form1 constructor
There is a click event of the connect button which is responsible for creating the connection between the application and the camera. The source code includes an IIPCamera object called _camera and we need to equal this to the return value of the IPCameraFactory.GetCamera(). We need to connect the video channel of the camera to the image provider then we can start the camera and the video viewer.
Code Example 3 - The click event of the connect button
Finally there is the Form1 designer code which is respnsible for managing the GUI elements and their events.
Code Example 4 - The Form1.Designer.cs file including the GUI elements
DISCLAIMER: Please note that the following features will only work if your IP camera supports the given function. You should check the user manual of your IP camera to make sure it supports the feature that you wish to implement in C#.
Related Pages
FAQ
Below you can find the answers for the most frequently asked questions related to this topic:
How can I get the URL of the camera?
You can get the URL from the producer of the camera. (In the 10th tutorial you can find information on how to create an own IP camera discoverer program.)
I have not managed to build the solution. How to solve it?
- Please set the Target framework property of the project to .NET 4.0.
- You should add the OzekiSDK.dll to the references of the solution.
- Please import the missing classes.
Why can not I zoom?
Some cameras does not support it.
Why is the camera moving, when I am not using it?
It is possible that someone else is also using the camera.
Why cannot I turn the camera in bigger angle than the current?
Because all camera have a limit in rotation.
Ozeki Camera Recorder
If you are not a developer, but you need a great software to view or record your camera, we recommend you to use Ozeki Camera Recorder. This is a great end user product, that allows you to control your cameras from a webbrowser. It's easy and great. You can download it from the following link: Download Ozeki Camera Recorder.
Ip Camera Viewer Open Source
Download link:
Download Ozeki Camera Recorder for Windows
IP CAMERA VIEWER
C# USB camera how to connect
C# RTSP camera how to connect
C# Onvif IP camera how to connect
Play audio on IP camera in C#
C# image quality management
IP CAMERA RECORDER
How to record a stream as MPEG-4 in C#
How to take a picture snapshot in C#
How to circular buffer video record in C#
How to IP video camera viewer in C#
How to record a stream into avi in C#
NETWORK VIDEO ANALITICS
Number plate recognition in C#
Generate change-based events in C#
Object classification in C#
Implementing tripwire in C#
Implementing loitering in C#
GETTING AROUND
Sitemap
Search the manual
API documentation
Introduction to Onvif
Acknowledgements
COMMERCIAL
Buy now!
Request support
Support terms
Product activation
License holder benefits
Free Ip Camera Viewers Windows 10
