Installing a Dome Security Camera

Security Camera Installation

Overview:

Security cameras have become part of home security and protection. Small home security cameras can be installed almost anywhere. Installing a dome security camera is the most popular camera installation as it can be installed on a ceiling or a wall and appears as though it is just another smoke or fire detector.

When installing on a vertical wall the dome camera should be able to incline and turn at least 180 degrees. Avoid sight blocking items such big flowering plants, waving curtains or other objects that hang in the room. To be efficient the dome camera needs high visibility.

The dome is made of clear synthetic glass and should be protected from any steam generating object in the room that will cloud or blur the lens cover. Before installing the camera check all possible movement that your camera needs to monitor the room.

Ceiling spot lights and other lamps in the area should not shine straight into the lens of the security camera. Back lights or a sudden flash may interrupt the video recording causing a missed monitoring event.

A ceiling mounted dome camera can provide 360 degrees of monitoring. The unobtrusive half bowl casing is perfect for recreation rooms, kitchens and workshops. The inclining and 360 degree turning allows monitoring any angle of the room. Most of these security cameras provide video surveillance that can be recorded in high resolution. There are additional options in the software package that will permit you to zoom the area on your surveillance monitor. The swiveling 360 degree capability will permit monitoring and recording of all relevant occurrences in each corner of the room. An automatic electronic shutter with a high sensitivity light provides color pictures of a high resolution depending on the camera model. The synthetic glass dome is removable to easily service and clean the camera dome and lens. High quality day and night cameras use infrared image sensors for detecting and recording in darkness.

As an alternative, a combination of real surveillance dome cameras can be used with dummy dome cameras. The dummy cameras appear just like real ones. Using a combination of these can save a lot of money and still provide the security you desire.

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