| A security camera is basically a video transmitter that | | | | usually enclosed in a metal shell. Most have triggering |
| runs into a receiver and is viewed through a monitor. | | | | alarms or lightings which start automatically on seeing |
| Security cameras are commonly used on commercial | | | | any moving object. Many night vision security |
| property such as parking lots, or for surveillance of a | | | | cameras also have microphones to pick up sounds. |
| residential home. The security camera data can be | | | | Some of these cameras can provide coverage |
| recorded and constantly monitored by a person | | | | greater than 150 feet. |
| watching the security monitor which is in line with the | | | | With new technology security cameras have become |
| security system. | | | | so small and are easily disguised. Many shop owners |
| In darker environments, night vision security cameras | | | | in malls have placed security cameras disguised in |
| can be used to provide excellent surveillance of the | | | | their merchandise placed in random places. Security |
| surrounding area. Some of these cameras can also be | | | | cameras are also designed to blend in with their |
| used during the day as well as at night. Most night | | | | surroundings and placed in obscure places making |
| vision security cameras will allow you to see intruders | | | | them difficult to see. |
| on your property with good clarity. | | | | The crime rate is so high security cameras are on the |
| Night vision security cameras are able to detect | | | | rise so loss prevention will not affect the cost of the |
| people through the use of an infrared LED. Heat | | | | selling of merchandise. Theft hurts the consumer |
| emitted by humans is captured by a thermal imaging | | | | because store dealers must raise prices to |
| device and revealed through the monitor. | | | | compensate for loss in profits due to theft. |
| If a larger area needs to be covered, an infrared | | | | Security cameras range greatly in price. Price doesn't |
| illuminator can be used to provide greater clarity | | | | necessarily mean better, depending on what the |
| when viewing the data through a monitor. Infrared | | | | security camera will be used for. Typically security |
| Illuminators are often used for commercial property | | | | cameras used for commercial use need to cover a |
| that covers a larger area. | | | | larger area making them more expensive. If the |
| Modern night vision security cameras can be used | | | | camera is going to be for personal use then one that |
| both as indoor and outdoor units. They are | | | | isn't that expensive will probably do what you need it |
| commonly protected from the elements and are | | | | for. |