What are the different types of CCTV cameras?
Security cameras provide us a higher level of security. There are many different types of surveillance systems you can find in the market which suits different situations or premises, selecting an appropriate security camera system and security systems installer is vital.
Different Types of CCTV
Dark Fighter Technology
Dark fighter security technology cameras get to pick up colored cameras in low-light conditions. Dark fighter security cameras offer optical performance thanks to its wide range of capabilities. They are equipped with ½” CMOS progressive scan sensors which allow the device to pick up high-quality images and don’t require an extra light source.
Benefits of dark fighter technology
- Smart features: line crossing, audio, and face detection.
- High definition
- Multitude of purposes
LPR Cameras
LPR stands for license plate cameras and these devices help to obtain copious information in a high traffic area to keep any premises secure. They offer simple and efficient solutions to many organizations including tolling, hotel overstay management, and its main purpose car parking.
Benefits of LPR cameras
- Information storage
- Identify cars banned from the premises
Benefits of LPR cameras
- Information storage
- Identify cars that have been banned from the premise
- Helps a business to run smoothly
Internal and External Dome Cameras
Internal and external dome cameras. The form factor 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.
Internal and external dome cameras benefits
- Ease of installation
- IR night vision
- Vandal-resistant
Bullet Camera
Bullet cameras are long and cylindrical in shape and are ideal for outdoor use. Their strengths lie specifically in applications that require long-distance viewing. The cameras can be easily be mounted with a mounting bracket, and come fitted with either fixed or varifocal lenses depending on the requirements of its intended application.
Bullet camera benefits
- IR night vision
- High-quality images
- Compact installations
C-mount Camera
C-mount security cameras allow some different lenses to fit different applications. C-mount cameras can cover distances beyond 40 ft thanks to the possibility to use special lenses with these cameras, whereas standard CCTV lenses can only cover distances of 35-40 ft.
C-mount cameras benefits
- Can support changes in technology
- Indoor use
- The bulky size acts as a deterrent
Day/night cameras are ideal for outdoor surveillance applications in which IR cameras are unable to function optimally. These types of cameras are capable of operates in both normal and poorly light environments. Day-night cameras don’t require infrared illuminators as they can capture cleat video images in the dark thanks to their extra sensitive imaging chips.
Benefits
- Records in black and white
- IR capability
- Different sizes available
PTZ (Pan, tilt, zoom) Camera
PTZ cameras are usually used when a live guard operates the security camera in real-time. These type of cameras have three different main features such as panning (move left or right), up and down (tilting), and zooming closer or further.
Benefits of PTZ cameras
- High-quality images
- X36 optical zoom
- 200m IR night vision
Discreet CCTV
Discreet CCTV cameras are beneficial because criminals will be less likely to spot them and less likely to de damaged. These types of cameras capture good footage of theft and criminal damage.
- Can be propped up or mounted
- Indoor use
Thermal Image Cameras/Infrared Cameras
Thermal and infrared security cameras are the best option at airports, seaports, and other critical infrastructures with quality images, no matter what time of the day it is. Infrared cameras have small LEDs surrounding the lens to help pick up moving figures in low-light
Infrared cameras benefits
- Thermal features
- Low-light environments
- Detect intruders up 250-300 meters away
Network Cameras
Network cameras share live footage across the internet so images can be easily accessed from anywhere on the globe.
Network cameras benefits
- Footage can be viewed online from anywhere in the world
- Easily accessible archive footage
- Easy setups as coaxial cables and a computer is not required.
- Low maintenance
High Definition Cameras
HD CCTV surveillance systems offer an unrivalled picture quality that delivers high clarity images. Depending on your budget, they can deliver resolutions of 720p, all the way up to 4K.
Benefits
- HD security cameras capture subjects in perfect clarity
- Available on most CCTV models such as domes and bullets
- Crystal clea imagery provides undeniable
