Cameras

The Different Kinds of CCTV Security Cameras

In order to clearly identify the type of CCTV security camera one needs for home or business use, it is imperative to study the choices available to you. The variety of security equipment available nowadays is vast. There are ones that can be utilised as wired or wireless security equipment depending on its design. This article guides you through the different types of CCTV cameras.

Bullet style cameras are one of the more popular cameras commonly used for households. They are known for durability and are called as such because of its resemblance to a bullet shell. This type of camera is typically mounted and is shipped inclusive of the mounting hardware. These are more affordable than other models and can come with water-resistant housing, high-resolution lenses, changeable mounting brackets, night vision capability, video connectivity or sunshields.

Infrared security cameras on the other hand are highly popular camera types for night use because it has the capability to take footage in low lighting conditions or sometimes with no light at all with the use of infrared technology. During the day, footage can be captured in colour but during the evening, when the camera changes to infrared type, the output results in black and white.

Day or night security cameras work similarly to infrared cameras sans the infrared technology. It is new product in the market and performs excellently in low lighting conditions. While infrared cameras perform rather poorly when positioned inside glass housing, day or night security cameras work excellently.

Another type of security camera that is in common use today is domed cameras. The advantage of using domed cameras is that it makes it virtually impossible for people to identify which way it is facing and in some instances, they are completely obscured from plain view. Domed cameras grant certain features like high resolution video capture, pan, tilt and zoom, varifocal lenses, infrared lighting, coloured and monochromatic output, tamper resistance, weather resistance features, night vision and video connectivity. An added value is that this camera type has the widest range of viewing because its dimensions enable it to rotate at a three hundred and sixty degree angle.

Box cameras are for generally for professionals and does not ship with the mounting and lens in the package. It is regarded as one of the best security cameras because you have the option to choose the type of lens to be used for a certain purpose such as capturing a license plate number.

PTZ cameras also known as pan, tilt and zoom cameras. It is called as such because of its moving capabilities are a bigger variety of domed cameras. Note however that they can be a tad complicated than others. This camera type can be configured and remotely controlled via the DVR or PTZ controller.

C-Mount cameras resemble and function very similarly to bullet cameras. Only, unlike bullet cameras, you will have the option to change the lens for a particular purpose.

Outdoor cameras are manufactured to be highly durable so it can withstand extreme weather condition and are also tamper resistant. In some instances, they are even capable of working under rainy weather.

Variable focal length or varifocal or cameras come equipped with a special lens. These lenses are capable of focusing on different areas at various distances by altering the focal length of the lens.

wireless security cameras on the other hand, have also become a personal favourite for many because of ease of use. These security equipment need no meticulous planning as to where it should be mounted as they can be installed almost anywhere and can even be battery operated. Wireless cctv security cameras that are currently in the market can even capture footage wirelessly with or without an operator. An added value and convenient feature is that, as long as you have access to a web interface, you have the capability of viewing footage on any internet ready device. This only means that you can take a vacation half way around the world and see footage of your home as if you never stepped out of your country. A feature like this is truly convenient for business owners who travel a lot or for those homeowners who have to be from place to place from time to time.

About the Author

Kathryn Dawson writes articles about CCTVdirect, one of the leading CCTV distributors of all kinds of cctv security equipment in the UK. Founded in 1999, CCTVdirect has been supplying industry professionals and DIY installers with high quality security equipment with big savings, a team of knowledgeable staff, prompt delivery and genuine after sales support, which is why buying anything from CCTVdirect such as wireless security is a pleasure and not a chore.

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