Before Buying a CCTV Camera, Here are 15 Important Information to Know

We all know how important CCTV cameras are for the safety of home, school, college or office. With CCTV cameras you can find out what is happening to you.

Before buying CCTV, a number of factors need to be well thought out and analyzed. Once upon a time the price of CCTV cameras was high, but now the price has reached the hands.

The lens is the most important element of the camera. The main task of the lens is to collect light for the sensor. Everything we see through the camera is captured through the lens.

The lens is the input system. Everything we see is output. If the lens is good, the output will be good. Currently zoom lenses are also available in the market. Some CCTV cameras have digital lenses and others have optical zoom lenses.

The best lens for a CCTV camera is the optical zoom lens. Because the main problem with digital zoom is that it cannot add any theory to the original image. But the image changes as the optical zoom approaches the aperture and the light sensor to add new theories.

The cc camera is very important and expensive for the security of your home or office. Before buying a CC camera, we need to know about the quality of the camera. So before choosing the best CCTV camera for your business, you need to have some idea of ​​what you need.

1.    Does the camera have an internal memory card or does it have to be added to an external device for data storage?

Internal memory cards are now integrated to accommodate advanced CC cameras - up to 12GB, 5GB, or up to 120GB. They generally do not rely on external devices for data storage.

But cheap cameras do not have such an internal memory system. They have to put external memory card with Dwyer.

2.   Decide what kind of camera you want

Those types of cameras are available in the market. Analog cameras are the cheapest entry-level cameras and IP (Internet Protocol) cameras and HD cameras are more advanced quality cameras. HD cameras provide a lot of clear images. Depending on the type of camera you want, depending on the environment where you place the camera, whether you want to see it from any part of the world through the Internet, how clearly you want to capture the view from the camera, or from any part of the world through the Internet.

3.   Pan / Tilt

Modern CCTV The camera can rotate horizontally and vertically across a large space around them. The degree to which a CCTV camera rotates horizontally and rotates vertically is called a tilt. Some of the best CC cameras, for example, the Sricam SP005 SP series pan up to 355 degrees and tilt up to 90 degrees. CCTV cameras can be rotated from the remote area by their applications.

4.   The quality of the video

Good CCTV cameras produce video at 720p (1MP) and 1080p resolution. Of course, high resolution will be good quality, however, you need more data storage system to record a day video. If you have more internal storage, buying a high-resolution camera is not bad. But with internal storage, the camera will be easier to fill. To counter this, some cameras have overwrite features that save new data and continue recording after deleting previous data. A good quality 1MP camera takes up about 38GB of data space all day. So before selecting a specific CCTV camera, it is important to look at the storage space and backup time compared to the visual quality.

5.   Have motion and audio sensors?

Motion sensors are actually a part of smart security cameras. With motion and audio sensors, the CCTV camera alerts you by sending unusual information and movement to the mobile app. If you need a good security system and want to protect your home or office, buying a CCTV camera with motion and audio sensors can be a good decision.

6.   Warranty

Since CCTV cameras are quite sensitive and prone to damage, you should always look at the CCTV camera's warranty period. If you are a good brand, up to a maximum of 3 years warranty will be available.

7.   Is it easy to install and setup?

Generally, wireless CCTV cameras are the easiest to install and setup because they have no connection. The advantage of CCTV camera installation depends largely on positioning and mounting. Cameras with magnetic bases or sticky pads contained in them are a great way to tighten up but for the long term, screwing the camera into the wall is a reliable way.

If the CCTV camera has a good pan / teal, it may not require proper positioning. You can just place them on an elevated table or underdrop.

8.   What is it waterproof?

For an external CCTV camera, it must be waterproof. Waterproof CCTV cameras can increase your costs. If you want to set up in front of your store, home or any other outdoor space, you should look for waterproof CCTV cameras.

9.   What are the items in the box?

The main things of a CCTV camera are installation gear like mounting stand, power screws, power adapters and cables. Before you select a CCTV camera, you need to know the details of the goods you buy. Sometimes, a power adapter doesn't come with a low-cost CCTV camera, and it will be an additional expense. So make sure you have it all in your package.

10.               The number of infra-red LEDs on the camera

Infra-red LEDs are small bulbs next to the center lens. The higher the number of LEDs, the better recording it will be in the dark.

11.               The maximum range of the camera

The maximum range or range depends on the focal length of the lens and size of the image sensor, and a CCTV camera. The higher the range, the farther away the object can be seen. High range is essential for external CCTV cameras. A CCTV camera will have a range of at least 20 to 25 meters.

12.                Works offline, it has an in-built hotspot.

CCTV camera inbuild hotspots allow users to access the live stream of the smartphone so that the Internet does not require Wi-Fi. But this works within a limited distance from the camera. These cameras are easily detectable because they have antennas on them. This is a good feature of installing CCTV cameras in small shops and malls. This makes it possible to monitor without an Internet connection.

13.               Is it connected to DVR?

Some manufacturers manufacture and sell CCTV cameras as part of CCTV cameras. They are only compatible with their parent DVR. So if you need to buy a CCTV camera for a DVR, make sure it is compatible with the DVR.

14.                Outdoor vs Indoor Camera

Interior cameras are perfect for offices and homes. These are small in size and usually form a dome.

On the other hand outdoor cameras are used for field, outdoor shops, markets, airports, roads, etc. These are high pan / tilt

15.               Get advice from security professionals

 When asking a professional before purchasing a CCTV camera, they will understand your requirement and can advise accordingly. Besides, you can also see video footage of CCTV cameras of different models and understand the video quality itself.

CCTV camera technology can take a long time to fully understand, and this technology is evolving over time. However, by searching the internet and getting help from veterans where you need help, you can understand which CCTV camera you need.