Miyerkules, Marso 7, 2012

Reading CCTV Specs: Picking The Perfect CCTV






This article got your interest, thus, odds are, you wanted to Install CCTV in your properties or you already had one or more, you just need to understand them better. Buying CCTV is never easy, especially if your knowledge on CCTV Systems is limited or if you really knew nothing about them. To choose the Best CCTV, you need to understand the different CCTV Features. And this could be done by learning to read CCTV Specs.



If you are shopping for CCTV Security System to keep your properties secured, it is imperative that you analyze the specifications that follow.



- Resolution - For a CCTV to work, CCTV Cameras must have a high resolution. Quality CCTV will give out high-def videos. This is one of the many advantages of Modern CCTV in comparison with Analogue CCTV. Newer versions of CCTV are now capable of capturing color videos (analogue is known from black-and-white images) which are also far clearer. The quality of the video depends a lot on the resolution of the cameras used, never forget about that. If you wanted clearer images, go for cameras with higher resolutions.



- Illumination - There are cameras that works very good during daytime, when there is sufficient lighting, but if what you needed is those that can still work during nighttime where lighting is either minimal or non-existent, choose Night Vision CCTV Cameras or such types. These types can still record images even without lighting on the area.



- Lens - You need to also determine the angles of lens that fits your needs best. The lens specific camera types have are very important in determining how wide these area can survey.



- Power Supply - You can find Wired CCTV and there are also Wireless CCTV, or those that are battery operated. Choose the type that best fits your needs since both have their share of advantages and disadvantages. It is imperative that you weigh what type best works for you.



- Ingress Protection - You wanted your CCTV to last for a long period of time, yes. Hence, you need to choose the type that can withstand the elements or those that are designed to withstand hot weather, snow and rain. It is also advisable to choose Vandal Proof CCTV since criminals nowadays tend to destroy or tamper the security cameras of their target. If you don't want that to occur, choose the camera models that are designed specifically to withstand vandalism.



Before you buy security cameras, you need to check on the above mentioned specs. Getting videos of good quality rely heavily on the quality of your CCTV. If you wanted to ensure that it is worth the money you spent on those security cameras, you have to select the model that can satisfy your particular specifications. Select the best type, those that are very capable of giving you maximum security measures. Anyhow, that is the main goal why people install security systems.