Do you know how to choose the suitable security camera? If not, well, this article will help you. If you are trying to choose a security camera, the choice can be mind-boggling. Here are some tips to help you out.

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How to Choose a Suitable Security Camera?
Do you know how to choose the suitable security camera? If not, well, this article will help
you. If you are trying to choose a security camera, the choice can be mind-boggling. Here
are some tips to help you out.
1. First you need know the variety of security camera types available:
 Infrared (IR) bullet security cameras.
This type cameras usually are waterproof /weatherproof cameras, so it’s could use in
outdoor.
 Dome cameras (With IR and without IR)
This type of cameras almost use indoor, and install on the ceiling.

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 Box cameras
This type of cameras didn’t waterproof, didn’t with Infrared (IR) LED lights.
 Pan tilt zoom cameras
This type of cameras could turn left / right / up / down, and zoom in or zoom out.
 Hidden cameras.
This type of cameras usually hard to discovered.
2. For the infrared (IR) security camera.
This is a popular type of camera for both business and home.

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(When IR Turn on)
 Infrared Cameras produce high resolution color video during the day. In low lux (light) or no light
conditions they are the preferred camera type.
 They are able to “illuminate the area” by automatically switching from color to black and white. The
infrared illuminators turn on and allow you to see much cleared that the human eye in both low light
and no light.
 Whether being used indoor or outdoor, they provide a huge advantage in low light or no light
situations.
 They can be weatherproofed and can withstand hot and cold temperatures without any additional
camera housing needed.
 Indoor infrared cameras offer a clear video image in the light and in the dark.
3. Consider the advantages of a dome camera.
(smoked dome camera)
The different styles of domes include infrared domes, indoor domes, outdoor domes, vandal proof domes,
and pan tilt zoom controllable domes. Classic “smoked” dome cameras offer an additional degree of
surveillance as friends, customers, employees, and burglars have a difficult time seeing where the lens is
actually pointing. The smoked cover does not affect picture quality.
 Expect a clear color high resolution picture with the dome camera.
 Most pan tilt zoom cameras are in a dome type housing as well.
 Professional “box type” cameras are used both indoor and outdoor with a camera housing.

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4.Consider the advantages of a pro box camera.
(box camera)
These cameras are known for their high video quality. Pro box cameras are often found in banks,
supermarkets, convenience stores, etc.
 Lenses can be changed on the pro box camera based on the viewing angle and zoom that is
required.
 Some Pro Box Cameras are called day / night cameras as they can switch from color during the day
to black and white in the evening or in low lux (light conditions).
 The lower the lux, the better the camera can see in complete darkness.
 Infrared cameras are considered night vision cameras and have a 0 Lux rating. You might prefer a
box camera if you do not need or want infrared and are more concerned with quality daytime video.
5. Consider the benefits of a pan tilt zoom camera.
(PTZ Dome Camera)
These are cameras that can be controlled through the DVR, remote viewing software, and/or a joystick.
They can go up, down, left, and right. They also have zoom capability.
 For example, you can capture a license plate or zoom in on a face from far away.
 You can also program them to do preset tours where you can have them monitor certain areas while
you are away.
 Airports, casinos, large department stores such as Target or Walmart are examples of places that use

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PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom Cameras).
 Pan tilt zoom cameras are expensive, starting at $500 and up. The question is, “do you need a pan
tilt zoom camera”, or can you use fixed cameras to get the desired solution?
 Pan tilt zoom controllable cameras require one additional cable for operation. A CAT5 cable is
needed in addition to the power/video RG-59 Siamese coax cable in order to control it live and over
the internet. Simply run a CAT5 cable next to the RG-59 to control your pan tilt zoom camera.
 Right now, the ptz camera has a new function-----auto tracking. When the intruder into the auto
tracking ptz camera surveillance area, the camera will auto tracking the intruder.
6. Consider the benefits of hidden cameras.
These offer perhaps the highest degree of surveillance. If you do not want someone to know that
there is a camera, use a hidden camera. Fake smoke detectors, motion detectors, clocks, sprinklers,
EXIT signs are examples of the type of hidden cameras that are used.
 The main disadvantage is that hidden cameras do not have infrared capabilities which limit their
performance in low light.
 In addition, many hidden cameras are not weatherproof, so they take are not as useful as infrared
bullet and dome cameras when being used outdoors.
 Pharmacies, hallways of hotels, assisted living facilities, and homes are examples of some of the
applications in which hidden cameras are used.
7. Decide whether you want wired or wireless cameras.
Wired cameras offer a larger selection of cameras and more importantly, much better video quality than
wireless cameras. Wireless cameras can somewhat be misleading as they need to be powered at the
camera location. In addition, they require a line of sight with no obstacles, which often poses an issue.
 Reliability and video quality are the main reasons that you should use a wired camera. Wired
cameras are powered back at the DVR location and only a single cable (RG-59 Siamese coax
power/video in one) needs to be run from the DVR to each individual camera. You can run cameras
up to 800 feet (243.8 m) away with this particular cable. If going over 800 feet (243.8 m) you will need
to use CAT5 cable with video baluns and/or amplifier.
 Expect a much longer lifespan and much higher quality with wired cameras.
 Obstacles are not an issue with wired cameras. With that in mind, occasionally you may have a
location of two that absolutely need it. In that case, you can plug the transmitter to the back of the
DVR.