When embarking on the purchase of a CCTV security camera, one should try to find out about the various types of cameras you can get. It’s important to know these things because sometimes certain cameras can’t, or should not, be placed in certain locations. For instance, a hallway may sound like a good location to place a dome shaped camera, but wouldn’t a bullet shaped camera be better? Not all CCTV cameras can be placed outdoors, this is why outdoor security cameras were made, to withstand damage from the elements.
Some security cameras have pan tilt and zoom (PTZ) functions. The best place for these cameras may be in a large room, not a small one since in a small room, the PTZ function would be overkill. As you can see, the characteristics of a particular location should determine which camera should be installed. So the best way to make your CCTV installation efficient and of the highest quality is to know what kinds of cameras are out there.
If your property is not conducive to having many cables, then perhaps a wireless security camera is your best solution. These camera systems require less cabling and in some instances don’t require any cabling at all. If you don’t have room to install a dedicated security room, then a digital video recorder wouldn’t be ideal. In this case using your own PC would be the option to take, as no extra space is required. IP security cameras can be easily used in conjunction with your PC, and they can store your surveillance footage on a server. This means you can access your footage over a network, saving on storage space as well allowing you access to your footage over the internet, wherever you are.
For home security cameras, the limitations placed on you by your property may be less than in a business setting. This means that you have greater flexibility in choosing the type of CCTV camera you want. But always remember, no matter where you place your camera, the light intensity at a cameras location is important. Colour CCTV cameras will have more difficulty in giving you a clear picture in an area where the light intensity is low. In these cases black and white CCTV cameras are the best option.
