CCTV | Different Types of Cameras

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Dome Camera
The dome camera is one most commonly used for indoor and outdoor security and surveillance. The shape of the camera makes it difficult for onlookers to tell which way the camera is facing, which is a strong piece of design, deterring criminals by creating an air of uncertainty.

Benefits

♦ Easy to install

♦ Indoor and outdoor settings

♦ 360 degree angle view

♦ Vandal proof

♦ IF night vision

This is the best choice of camera for shops, restaurants, casinos, hotels and other hospitality businesses because the design allows you to monitor a wider angle at your premises. 

Many also consider this type to be the best indoor camera as it can be placed on a strategic point of the ceiling to cover all angles of the room without being intrusive in design.

Bullet Camera
They are cylindrical in shape and are capable of observing long distances. Bullet cameras are most commonly placed outdoors so their casings are made resistant to water, dust and dirt.

Benefits

♦ Industrial application

♦ Long distance viewing

♦ All weather environment
  
Bullet cameras can be used in different types of industries such as manufacturing, property management and farming.
 
C-Mount Camera
These are ideal option for those who may wish to adapt the field of vision. They are equipped with detachable lenses that can be switched around to monitor varying distances. These cameras allow for simple lens changes to fit different applications. C-mount cameras can cover distances beyond 40 feet, C-Mount cameras are typically bulky so, like bullet cameras, act as a visible deterrent to criminal activity.

Benefits

♦ Big brother watches you

♦ Capture beyond 40 feet

This is the ideal camera for observing a stretch of road on the approach to your premises. It is therefore popular in the utilities and logistics industries. Those operating in the food and manufacturing industries may also choose this type, due to the camera’s reliability in extreme temperatures.

Pan Tilt and Zoom Camera
This camera can pan left and right, tilt up and down or zoom in and out. It’s the ideal choice if you have a security guard who is monitoring a live video feed on site.

Benefits

♦ Large field of view

♦ Wide Dynamic Range

♦ Integration to Video Management System

This is the camera for remote viewing. It is popular in large retail environments and is regarded as the best camera for business premises that have a specific valuable object to protect. A park environment could program the camera to pan to a particular entry or exit point when it detects movement. So even when it is not being controlled remotely, the camera can cover a much larger area and do the same job of several static cameras.

Day and Night Camera

These cameras have been built specifically to operate effectively, regardless of how well lit their environment is. During both daytime and night-time, they will record clear video images that will not be obscured by differing light conditions. This is achieved through their extra sensitive imaging chips.

Benefits

♦ Enhanced low-light operation

♦ 24/7 operation capability

♦ Black and White recording

The extra sensitive feature of both day and night settings modes makes this one camera type unique. It is therefore the ideal camera for business premises that require around the clock monitoring in an outdoor environment with varying light conditions.

Infrared Night Vision Camera

These cameras are designed to operate optimally in pitch black conditions. They achieve this by using infrared technology. Infrared models are more expensive than day and night cameras and those opting for this option usually do so because night recording is vital to the security of their business.

Benefits
♦ Allow clear recording even in pitch black environments

♦ It has a filter that activates in the daytime for clear images in lighter conditions
♦ Can capture images even in the presence of fog, dust or smoke

This is the best camera for night vision functionality. It’s therefore the ideal choice for those who need ultra-reliable recording in complete darkness. For example, banks, farms and manufacturing plants.
 
Network or IP Camera
These cameras share live footage across the internet so images can be easily accessed from anywhere on the world. The bandwidth of the video is compressed, in order to make the online feed reliable. 

Benefits

♦ Recording can be obtained from any place across the globe.

♦ Footage can be archived.

A network or IP camera is the ideal choice for business owners who are often away from site and on the move. Footage can be viewed from anywhere in the world, via a smart device such as a PC, laptop or mobile phone.
 
Wireless Camera
Wireless cameras were created to minimize installation time. They also make the appearance of the camera much tidier, which may be an important factor for locations such as churches, museums or stately homes.

Benefits

♦ Easier to install than the average camera

♦ Discreet and tidy appearance and a less obtrusive fitting

♦ Images transmitted over the internet so can be viewed anywhere

If a spotless presentation is important in your industry, wireless cameras are a great security option. Their discreet appearance helps them to blend into the interior.
 
High Definition (HD) Camera

These cameras offer an unrivaled picture quality that delivers high clarity images. Depending on your budget, they can deliver resolutions of 720p, all the way up to 4K. 

Benefits

 ♦ High definition pictures capture subjects in perfect clarity

 ♦ Extra clarity can also be achieved with zoom function

High definition cameras are particularly useful for use in environments where there is a high risk of theft. Businesses such as banks and casinos should opt for HD cameras, in order to ensure that visitors to their premises are captured in perfect clarity. 

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