How an Outdoor Security Camera Works
An outdoor security camera system contains one or more surveillance cameras and a control centre. The camera is installed outside the property to monitor or record activity in the area. The user can use the control centre to …show more content…
The easiest way to implements this is Infrared (IR) vision. Cameras with IR night vision have small LED bulbs around the lens of the camera. These bulbs emit Infrared light and floods the field of view of the camera enabling it to see even when it is completely dark. However, human eye cannot see IR light so this light "flooding" goes unnoticed to the outsiders. The cameras have an automatic filter that they use to switch on or switch off the LED bulbs based on the light conditions.
" High Resolution: A security camera needs to have a good resolution to make sure that the photos it takes and the video it records can help the viewer see everything properly. Since recording from wireless security cameras is used to identify culprits for crimes, the clarity of photos or videos needs to be good enough to enable face identification, etc. All security cameras need not be HD but the resolution needs to be high …show more content…
These are really beneficial since they can be installed anywhere outside the house whether it is in the corner of the backyard, hidden behind a tree in the lawn or next to the light near the fence without worrying about the wiring. These cameras operate on a battery and come with a tough weatherproof casing that protects them from extreme weather.
Types of Outdoor Security Cameras
When you want are searching for the best outdoor security camera system, it is important to know your needs and set your budget first. The next thing is to take a look at different types of camera models available on the market. Only then can you compare the products from different brands. Here are the popular types of outdoor security cameras available:
Bullet Cameras: Sometimes also known as lipstick cameras, these cameras are shaped liked a bullet and this design helps keep the camera safe in a range of climatic conditions. These types of cameras are ideal for a wall or ceiling mount to monitor a specific area such as an entrance, gate or fence. The camera is pointed in one direction and does not have the capability to move or zoom in. Since a bullet camera is clearly visible, it can act as a deterrent for miscreants or intruders. The downside is that the line of sight of this camera can be easily guessed and an intruder can find ways to avoid its