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Why You Should Have CCTV Systems Installed In Your Residential Premises

Author: Dessi Choi
by Dessi Choi
Posted: Jul 27, 2015

CCTV systems are generally used by both businesses and regular people who want to improve the security of their premises and the good news is that these have some pretty impressive features which can help you feel safe and secure at any given time.

So considering that this is the first time you're interested in getting a closed circuit camera system, it's safe to assume that you'd like to learn more about the things you need to consider prior to getting one.

Luckily, we're going to focus on that in the paragraphs below, so let's explore some of the things anyone interested in getting a CCTV camera system needs to consider before making such a purchase.

What do you actually need it for?

If you're interested in getting a CCTV camera system just so that you can watch who comes in and goes out of your store, then you don't need to worry about spending thousands of pounds for it. In fact, one or two cameras will do and it's not going to cost you too much money as well. On the other hand, make sure to think about whether you'd need:

  1. One, two, eight or sixteen cameras.
  2. A standard or IP network camera.
  3. Wired or wireless CCTV security system.
  4. Your budget.

Type of camera

There are three main types of cameras you can go with depending on your needs. The most common one is the wired camera system which is a standard wired colour security camera. In general, these cameras will be installed outdoors or indoors and feature an IR cut filter for night vision as well.

Keep in mind that if you'd like to get one such camera system, they are available in DIN or BNC terminations and require video extension cables.

The second type of camera you can get is the wireless type which is a lot more cost effective and easier to install. The top of the line models are capable of offering crystal clear audio and video and are also free of interference from household devices.

Lastly, IP network cameras connect to your computer and make it possible for you to connect to the live feed regardless of where you are in the world as long as you have access to an internet connection. Most of these models also make it possible to record footage to an NVR or directly to your computer.

The quality and type of the imaging chip

A security camera will produce images by using either CCD or CMOS chips. If you got a budget CCTV camera system, then there's a good chance it features CMOS chips that have poor light sensitivity and produce an overall poor quality image. Therefore, if you plan on getting a system that is capable of producing very high quality images, then you'd better get one that uses CCD technology.

A CCD chip is usually 6.35 mm and the larger its size, the higher the quality of the images it can produce. Now that you know these things, getting the right CCTV surveillance system for your needs is going to be much easier!

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About the Author

Hi folks I am Dessi Choi and I love to write and share useful tips and information to everyone. Keep updated guys. Thank You.

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