CCTV Security Cameras
Which cctv surveillance camera is the right security camera for you?
Standard Body, Dome, or Bullet?
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CCTV security cameras come in many different styles
and prices. Prices start at less than $75 and go up to over $10,000.
However, most decent surveillance cameras are in the $100 to $350 price
range.
 The first step in a digital video surveillance system is choosing the right
CCTV security camera. See: Real surveillance
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Cameras take many shapes and forms
The most common form factors for cctv cameras are
dome, bullet, and
standard body.
Pan-Tilt-Zoom, Low Light, Infrared No-Light and License Plate
technologies can be built into any of these form factors.
Security Camera Tips:
Apply Logic when picking cameras and lenses
Consider the following when choosing a CCTV surveillance camera:
1.
Sketch out a Floor Plan:
Put in all camera locations.
Consider the distance to your surveillance zone:Are you 5 feet or 15 feet away from your surveillance target
area? It is best to locate your camera as close to the
surveillance area first, then choose how much zoom you need.
Do you need 4mm, 8mm or 12mm lens?
2. Field of view or area of surveillance: Take
photos of areas you want to cover from the proposed camera
locations.
What lens you need
depends what you want to see and how far away and how wide a
viewing area. Wide angle and fisheye lenses are available. Check
out our
Field of View Calculator for help.
3. Resolution: Do you want to capture a persons face or a
car license plate? Each camera location will determine which lenses
would maximize your surveillance
potential. Do you need
50mm lens or standard 8mm?
4 .Vandalism potential:
Will your camera be subject to damage? Damage resistant cameras
are available.
5. Lighting: Is the space well lit or dimly lit. Are
the lighting conditions simply unpredictable due to an outdoor
influence? Are
the lights turned off at night? Do you want to monitor the area
with the lights turned off?
Do you need
infrared or low light cameras?
6. Budget: Just like any technology, the more you spend, the
better the system you get. Keep in mind a low cost camera is
better than no camera.
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Try this test with your camera
and various lenses.
This is an 12mm Shot with
a C-Mount Professional CCTV Surveillance Camera
Lights on
The same camera switches from color
to black and white with the overhead lights off. The
camera automatically adjusts to lower light levels, as low as
.001 Lux!
In this case, and light from a nearby exit sign was enough to
allow the garage camera to 'see in the dark'.
Lights off
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