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Basic Things You Need to Know About CCTV Cameras
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras are gaining more and more popularity nowadays simply because they have a potential role in the security system industry. Keeping your place secured at all times is a fundamental step in human survival. A nutshell description of CCTV surveillance system would state that it involves video cameras which are used to send signal to a particular remote place where you can watch the entire coverage through a set of monitors.Ever since Marie Van Brittan Brown patented and introduced the use of these hidden cameras on late 1960s, CCTVs now grow above the normal GDP growth (average). As a matter of fact, these security protocols are expected to rise to $4.2 billion after three years. This could only equate to the fact that there is an annual increase of 7% in its sales. What are the implications? Business and home owners will now feel more secured in their areas. People who are looking for a new business racket may invest in these cameras because everybody wants to get peace of mind at a very cheap price.
Choosing the Right CCTV for You
Employing security protocols using these audiovisual machineries is not as easy as taking pictures and uploading them on social networking sites. You have to consider several factors such as the spot where the CCTV will be installed, on what purposes and the type of camera to be used.
Basically, CCTV cameras are divided into two classes- the wired and the wireless. If you are in need of immediate installation of surveillance cameras and want some quick and easy setup, go for wireless CCTVs. On the contrary, wireless CCTVs are easily hacked by a remote user. Wired hidden cameras will take longer time for setting up but they are tough against hackers.
Widening our topic to the specifics, it is also worth mentioning that there are many types of cameras depending on their applications. Read on and know which package is the best for you.
- Bullet – Sleek, cylindrical and thin are the words that depict a bullet camera. Designed for outdoor use, these waterproof cameras are usually mounted on walls or ceilings of both outdoor and indoor locations. Users who are not very much in need of zoomed images can settle with bullet cameras.
- C-mount – Ever thought about having personalized cameras? You can now change your lenses to suit your needs. Typical CCTV cameras are only useful on short range viewing (35-40 ft) but if you use C-mount cameras, you can push viewing beyond the limits.
- Covert – CCTVs today are not really hidden cameras but these covert types are meant to be concealed. They come in various concealment forms such as sprinkler heads, wall clocks and smoke detectors. To avoid conflict with the law, check your local government laws regarding hidden cameras.
- Dome – These by far are the most common security cameras we use today. What makes the dome one of the bestselling cameras? It is the fact that its shape will not tell you where the camera is facing. This is effective in deterring evil doers from executing their actions. Easy to install and vandal proof, dome cameras also come with infrared capability features that allow the camera to pick up images even at low light conditions.
- Day/Night Camera – If you are after a device which functions regardless of light conditions, this one is for you. Even in the dark, they can still capture high quality images because of the embedded imaging chip which is extra sensitive. Unlike the infrared illuminators of dome cameras which are not very efficient in poor lit surroundings, day/night camera’s mechanisms will never fail you. Parking lot surveillance cameras usually come in the form of day and night cameras.
- High Definition Cameras – Casino operators take advantage of these imaging gadgets because of their ability to zoom in and zoom out on their focus without compromising the quality of the picture.
- Pan-Tilt-Zoom or PTZ Camera – Live controlling of the camera is the main feature of PTZ. You can manipulate and control the viewing angles of the camera if you want a real time virtual surveillance of the place. Expect that these apparatuses cost a lot more than the price of regular lenses.
Installing CCTV around your vicinity is already an act of saving money because instead of employing security team who will patrol even at night to catch burglars, you now rely on the abilities of your cameras to act as hands of justice. In getting CCTV, you get what you paid for. If you want a high time security, do not expect that your $20 budget would suffice in any way except when charity or miracle comes in.
CCTV has evolved into an all-knowing machine so do not expect that it will come to you as if it just fell from the heavens. The word budget has no practical meaning but in purchasing your virtual patrols, make sure that you tell the salesman first how much money you are willing to pour in. Below are some points you have to consider in order to avoid overspending on surveillance cameras.
- Functionality – Know your main apprehensions why you are buying these cameras. If you are only concerned with keeping your front and back doors away from intruders, there is no need for you to buy PTZ cameras or those kinds which are very precise in taking images even from moving vehicles.
- Installation – Let us assume that you are familiar with DIY (do it yourself) CCTVs. When you hire some people who will install the system, you will pay more. There are many Youtube videos showing how to properly setup CCTVs so that you will no longer spend on labor fees. All you have to do is buy the kit, search videos and you are good to go.
- Wirings – Data transmission for wired CCTVs usually come in the form of coax or Siamese cables and CAT5 cables. The latter one will make you save around 65% of the total costs.
- Video analytics and face recognition – You can now track the activities of the people through CCTV. Determine how long a person has been in the area and observe if he is doing something suspicious through the help of these cameras.
- Social media analytics – There will now be a synergy between the power of media and security protocols.
- 960H high definition analog and digital video recorders – Clear images means better results and more security.
- Audio capability – Just imagine how convenient it would be if police officers are also able to listen to the conversations of criminals.
- Surveillance through mobile video in cellular devices –CCTVs can now send footages to a remote cellular phone so that the users can monitor the place no matter how far he is. This remote accessibility feature will give you the sole freedom to sneak a peek on what is happening at your compound or workplace.
- More user-friendly CCTV programs – Another reason why people do not want CCTV is that they are not very much familiar with the program’s interface. Command and control features in the software are now made easier to cater to newbie users.
- Surveillance cameras will exceed analog cameras sales – Internet Protocol (IP) cameras may be a lot costly compared to analog cameras but IP cameras’ performances remain unmatched by analog cameras.