In today’s environment, businesses increasingly rely on video surveillance systems. But how do you choose the best CCTV system, camera, or DVR? Read on to learn the steps to take in choosing the right video surveillance system for your needs.
CCTV Objectives
The first step in designing a CCTV system is to determine the following:
* How many cameras are required?
* What are the key fields of view?
* What are your recording requirements?
* What are the lighting conditions at each camera location?
* Where do you need live video monitoring?
* How long do you need to keep the video files?
Security Camera
The types of security camera you choose depend upon whether they’ll be used indoors or outdoors, during the day and/or night, and where they will be mounted.
Indoor Dome Camera: In nine out of ten instances, and indoor dome camera is used for general indoor applications. It’s typically mounted on the ceiling, and can be configured for standard color, day/night, or infrared.
Box Camera: Box cameras are usually sold independent of lenses, which are mounted to provide flexibility for...