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Videology ID Cameras Are the New Standard [ID Card Printer](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/id-card-printer) [Visitor Management](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/visitor-management) [ID Badge Accessories](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/id-badge-accessories) By [Tony Mowatt](https://info.jobrien.com/author/tony-mowatt) May 20, 2025 ![videology cameras](https://info.jobrien.com/hubfs/videology%20blog%20post.jpg) ## VALCam is Out. Videology is In. Here’s What That Means for Your ID Camera Setup. For years, VALCam was the go-to name in photo ID badge cameras — especially for high-quality stills tied to badging systems like HID and Entrust. But as of 2024, **VALCam has discontinued production**, leaving many organizations searching for a reliable replacement. The good news? You don’t have to settle for a downgrade. **Videology’s Full HD cameras** are now the new industry standard, and we carry their best models right here at [J. 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