Types of Security Cameras

With the advent of security cameras, there’s been constant development on it today there’s a huge variety of security cameras and it can be daunting to select one. Before you buy any security camera, it’s important to understand what types are there and how do they differ from one another.

Dome cameras

One of the two most commonly seen security cameras in the public, with an iconic dome-shaped vandal-proof poly-carbonate cover. While it boasts a wide viewing angle, with some dome cameras able to rotate to cover more ground. Dome cameras are more commonly seen indoors, it can be installed outdoors without worry as well.

Bullet cameras

The other common security camera, it’s differentiated with a long cylindrical shape that looks somewhat like a bullet. This distinctive appearance serves as a good deterrence against burglars as they may choose another target instead but it makes a good target for vandalism as well. With its cylindrical body, the camera view is fixed onto a specific point which makes it perfect for watching entrances but you may need multiple cameras to watch multiple points.

Turret cameras

Also known as mini-dome” or “eyeball” camera, turret cameras may look similar to dome cameras but they lack the demerits of having a poly-carbonate cover. Turret cameras tend to have better night vision and the lack of a dome will prevent any glare effects.

Panoramic cameras

Panoramic cameras offer a very wide range, up to 360 when mounted on a ceiling, and up to 180 when mounted on a wall. This wide range means that you don’t need to install multiple cameras when covering a wide area. However, in exchange for having an extremely wide range of view, a panoramic camera’s recording is warped, which would require you to dewarp it manually to remove the fisheye effect.