TYPES OF CCTV CAMERA
ENRIQUITO T. FIDELES, JR.
EIM TEACHER
SAN JOSE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SAN JOSE, LIBJO, DINAGAT ISLANDS
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[email protected] What Are the Different Types of CCTV Camera?
When it comes to securing your business, there are many
different types of CCTV to choose from. Surveillance plays a
huge part in today’s society, and with cameras all around us, our
day-to-day lives are experiencing higher levels of security each
day.
What many people don’t know, however, is that there are a
variety of different types of CCTV camera which suit different
situations or premises, and that selecting the proper camera for
the right application really is vital.
Different Types of CCTV
Here, we run through these types of camera
and what makes them unique and more
suitable for some venues over others.
1. DOME CAMERA
The dome camera is one most commonly used for
indoor 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.
Other benefits of dome cameras include:
Ease of installation
Vandal-proof features
Infrared capability
2. BULLET CAMERA
Bullet cameras are long and cylindrical in shape, and are
ideal for outdoor use. Their strengths lie specifically in
applications which require long distance viewing. Installed
within protective casings, the cameras are protected
against dust, dirt and other natural elements. The cameras
can easily be mounted with a mounting bracket, and come
fitted with either fixed or varifocal lenses depending on
the requirements of its intended application.
Other benefits of bullet cameras include:
Adaptability – can use indoors and outdoors
Compact size aids installation
High quality image resolution
3. C-MOUNT CAMERA
Coming with detachable lenses, C-mount cameras allow
for simple lense changes to fit different applications. C-
mount cameras, where standard CCTV lenses can only
cover distances of 35-40ft, can cover distances beyond
40ft thanks to the possibility to use special lenses with
these cameras.
Other benefits of C-mount cameras include:
Can support changes in technology
Effective for indoor use
Bulky size makes them noticeable (which acts as a
deterrent)
4. DAY/NIGHT CAMERA
Capable of operating in both normal and poorly lit
environments, these cameras benefit from not requiring
inbuilt infrared illuminators as they can capture clear
video images in the dark thanks to their extra sensitive
imaging chips. For this reason, these cameras are ideal for
outdoor surveillance applications in which IR cameras are
unable to function optimally.
Other benefits of day/night cameras include:
Record in both colour and black & white.
Wide variety of sizes available
Infrared capability
5. PTZ – Pan/tilt/zoom – cameras allow the camera to
be moved left or right (panning), up and down (tilting) and
even allow the lens to be zoomed closer or farther. These
cameras are used in situations where a live guard or
surveillance specialist is there operating the security
systems.
Other benefits of PTZ cameras include:
Pan and tilt rotation
Smart tracking features
Powerful zoom and autofocus
Whether you’re looking to install a CCTV camera outside a property to
catch criminal activity, or have placed one inside to monitor the home
or a company’s goods, there’s something for everyone.
3 factors you need to consider:
If you’ve been asking yourself, ‘what type of cctv camera should I
buy?’
There are 3 factors to consider:
1. The correct lense
This will ensure that you receive a quality image. Choosing the right
lens will allow your camera to focus and will bring enough light to the
sensor on the camera, helping you to read registration plates and
recognize faces etc.
Having more detail will, of course, help in all situations, because it
means that you will be able to see exactly what’s happening and get a
clear record on film. A zoom lense can provide customers with more
information because optical zoom can adjust the light as it reaches the
sensor, enabling flexibility and enhanced pictures.
2. The correct sensor
There are two things to take note of when finding the right
sensor: the type and size. These are:
CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor)
CCD (charged coupled device) cameras
CCD are more expensive than CMOS and they produce a
clearer image, ideal for identifying faces and registration
plates.
3. The correct output
resolution
The more pixels, the better the
picture.
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