Camera Types
- 1. Bullet Camera
- 2. Dome Camera
- 3. Covert Camera
- 4. Board Camera
- 5. Desktop Camera
- 6. Infrared / Night Vision Camera
- 7. Day / Night Camera
- 8. Image Network / IP Camera
- 9. Varifocal Camera
- 10. Wireless Camera
- 11. PTZ / Speed Dome Camera
- 12.High Definition Camera
DVR
Dome Camera
Dome Security Cameras are Low priced, Flexible, Adaptable, Consistent Indoor Security Cameras.
In most cases, dome cameras mount from the ceiling. Compared to Bullet cams which mount on to a vertical wall, installing domes outside requires more effort than a standard bullet camera mounting bracket.
However these exact same reasons make dome cameras significantly easier to install inside, and, for this reasons, many small business use them frequently, especially in hallways where space can be tight. Small professional offices, doctor offices, hospitals, fast-food chains, and restaurants use them indoors because they are less obtrusive and more pleasing on the eye, especially when compared to the traditional c-mount security camera. Dome cameras can come equipped with infrared lights, vari-focal lens, vandal-proof casings, and 3 axis adjustment lens brackets.
Another reason that Dome cameras are great indoor cameras is that, in general, most are designed to focus on short distances (unlike bullet cams that are designed to see long distances). Also many have the option to have smoke colored shells that make it hard to see where the lens is pointed, which also reduces the distance that they can record.
Using Dome Cameras Outdoors:
In our collection, we have a few models that fill multiple roles and break some of the generalizations. One thing that sets a dome camera apart is that it can beencased in a vandal proof shell. Certain models may can endure some pretty harsh conditions like bullet cams, and thus can be placed outside, where they are exposed to hot, cold, and wet conditions.Although they were originally designed for use indoors, many security personnel use dome cameras outdoors specifically because of their vandal proof casing.
Until about five years ago, dome cameras were not able to be equipped with infrared lights. The reason was that the IR lights embedded around the lens produced so much glare on the dome's shell that they washed out the video. The invention of a "sponge style" ring against the shell of the dome, opened up the potential for many models and styles of domes to have the technology once unique to infrared cameras.
As you might imagine, having your video surveillance system have additional protection from vandals is a necessity.