If you are wondering what CCTV cameras are best suited to your security operations, then there are many options to consider. From Bullet and Dome, through to Turret and Wireless there are several camera types, each of which can be manufactured to suit specific environments, lighting conditions and image/zooming requirements.
At TouchStar, our dedicated team can provide the experience to help you specify and install the best fit cameras for your security operations. Here, we have provided an overview of the different camera options that are available to support your CCTV system installation:
Consisting of a compact dome casing that provides an enclosed lens cover, fixed dome cameras are best suited to locations where a fixed/unchangeable camera angle is required. Due to the casing type, dome cameras are best suited to ceiling installations to avoid moisture build up on the lens.
With fixed turret cameras, viewing angles can be easily repositioned making it clear which direction the camera is pointing in. Designed with a flat front, turret cameras are great for wall mounted locations which minimises precipitation clinging to the lens.
Easy to install and position, a bullet camera provides an imposing visual deterrent against unwanted activity. Housed in a bullet shaped casing, the addition of in-built heather, rain shields and wiper options, these cameras are particularly suited for cold, wet, and rainy working environments.
Perfect for temporary sites or those that do not have the infrastructure to support wired connectivity, solar panel cameras are a cost-efficient solution for those looking for a true cable free set up.
ANPR cameras can be used to read and create a database of number plates. These types of cameras can be configured to integrate many different security systems, such as with access control, whereby barriers and gates may automatically open if the vehicle is on the database or trigger an audible alarm if the vehicle has not been recognised.
Alongside the camera types, there are several features that can be integrated to many of the above to provide a best fit solution for any CCTV camera application including:
PTZ/Zooming Capability
Providing fully motorised control via joystick operation, PTZ/Zooming functionality allows the camera to pan and zoom to an area of interest. With this functionality, CCTV cameras can be set up to carry out pre-set tours of areas, with optional tracking of moving objects when needed.
CCTV Analytics
Where detection and not just retrospective reviewing is required. Providing greater reactive measures during an incident and not when reported. Also used for footage interrogation to reduce reviewing time frames.
Thermal Imaging
More specialist camera such as thermal imaging cameras provide the functionality to identify heat sources, such as that emitting from a person or fire. This specific technology is ideal for areas of bad visibility such as fog prone areas or hedge row perimeters, displaying image outline as opposed to any detail such as colours or features.
Lens Options
From single lens cameras that offer a fixed/static view of a specified location to single/multi lens cameras that provide 360-degree, zero blind spot viewing capabilities.
Indoor v's Outdoor
Most cameras types are suitable for both internal and external use, most of which are vandal resistant, IP Rated and suitable for operation in a wide range of temperatures and environments.
Whether in Healthcare, Education, Retail, Warehousing, or Commercial sectors, we offer a complete end-to-end management service for your CCTV system installation.
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