Jun 2018
Types of Video Security Cameras
In this modern world of technology and capitalistic excess, it sometimes becomes necessary to ensure that one’s possessions and belongings are secured. After all, an individual’s home is their castle, and what good is a castle if it is not fortified? Truly, there is no substitute for a great CCTV camera system in Long Island to watch over your precious items. In Long Island NY commercial grade CCTV camera systems have proven to stand up to the test of time and quality. Listed below are 7 common types of security cameras, which can be optimized and customized to fit the security needs of any premises.
1. FIXED CAMERAS
Fixed cameras are a staple to the security industry. What the fixed camera lacks in mobility it makes up for with its sturdy nature and ease of use. This camera is low in maintenance and can simply be installed and aimed.
2. PTZ CAMERAS
These cameras are much more elaborate than their fixed counterparts. Pan, tilt and zoom are all features that add a great deal of mobility and the ability to watch over a property manually or with configured presets. PTZ cameras tend to have higher resolution, due to their capacity to zoom in optically vs digitally.
3. PANORAMIC/FISHEYE CAMERAS
These cameras build on what the PTZ cameras theorized into existence. The 180/360 camera eliminates the need for manual panning and tilting, allowing the client to have an unobstructed view of the entire scene as it unfolds in real time. Most of these cameras are designed to be installed in the center or apex of space giving you a fisheye type of scene but with much advancements to CCTV technology most of these cameras now have the ability to decode the fisheye image into a full leveled panoramic image.
Outdoor security CCTV monitor white color on tree and sky backgrounds
4. OUTDOOR CAMERAS
It is now time to dive into external camera variables such as weather and other such elements of nature. Outdoor cameras are usually protected by some sort of casing and should not be PLASTIC. Reasoning is so that harsh weather conditions will not interfere with the quality of the footage. Outdoor cameras tend to be sturdier than their indoor counterparts, and when it comes to rating they should be in the family of IP 65, 66, 67, 68 and coming IP 69. On Long Island we are no stranger to weather. We have cold winters and hot summers so a good rated camera is a must.
5. EYEBALL DOME/VANDAL DOME CAMERAS
Speaking of domes, these protected cameras can be used in both outdoor and indoor settings. IN this case, the purpose of the dome is to offer a layer of stealth for people that don’t want their security systems to be noticed. In some cases, stealth is extremely important which make dome housed cameras even more so. Also, these cameras are very hard to disrupt the video footage due to its round extremely strong design. Even some dome cameras brag they can withstand a swing from a baseball bat.
6. BULLET CAMERAS
True to their name, these cylindrical cameras vaguely resemble bullets when mounted on their posts. These cameras are designed in such a unique way that they have one sole purpose, to capture footage of the utmost quality and record it in real time. Bullet cameras have become ubiquitous in their usage, from the coziest home to the largest business. Most people use bullet style cameras when they would like people to notice their deterring stature.
White CCTV stand with a black dome bulging close circuit televesion camera
7. DISCREET SPY CAMERAS
Capping off this list is a group of cameras with varied makes and models. These cameras are hot sellers for online stores offering a very simplistic design and usually a safe contained battery and SD card video storage. Not made to record for long but great to get the job done. If you are looking for a more commercial approach you should reach out to a local professional for help, but you should understand the laws of hidden devices in your state.
Looking for a new video surveillance system for your home or business in Long Island? Contact Silent Guardian today at 1-800-296-2199 or submit a request for information from our website!