It was not that many years ago when security cameras were the exclusive domain of businesses and those homes in upper class neighborhoods. This is no longer the case and more and more homeowners across the income spectrum are taking full advantage of home security cameras. People are finding that CCTV cameras are reasonably priced and they are a great way to deter unwanted visitors in general and to protect property specifically.
A regular video camera or a DVD recorder can be used for security purposes but they have limitations that home security cameras which have been designed for the job do not. If an effective home security system is what you want then it is highly recommended that you buy and install cameras designed for the job. Specialty cameras are small, can be connected to the viewing monitor wirelessly or with wires, are resistant to all weather and will do their job day and night. There are cameras that have on board infrared or motion detectors that only begins recording when a threat or an intruder is present. These cameras, especially wireless models are much more convenient as the battery drain is lessened considerably.
Most home security cameras are placed outside the dwelling so they can scan and monitor areas which are difficult or impossible to see from the inside. They are also installed facing the front door or walk so that people approaching the door are seen. Although it is not as common, there are instances when security cameras are installed inside the house. They are often installed in the nursery so a small child can be monitored while the parents are out of the room, often they are installed to keep an eye on teenagers when they are home alone.
A few tips on buying security cameras:
Before you even consider heading for a retailer of security cameras, make a detailed review of your property, decide which areas need to be monitored and where the camera can be best installed. This will determine the number and type of home security cameras that you will need to buy and install. As an example, you may wish to monitor anyone and everyone who enters and leaves your home, this may require a bullet camera which does not have pan and tilt capabilities but captures images from a fixed area. These units are mounted above a door for example and pointed at the threshold.
A different style of camera is required to do a property survey. Depending on the mounting position these cameras can function in glare, bright direct sunlight, handle reflections and backlighting. They can be fitted with a zoom feature and be mounted on a pan and tilt device.
Regardless of what camera you need, you will find it. Cameras have been developed with integral smoke detectors, radon detectors and motion detectors.
