With criminal activities on the rise, your home or business premises are prone to attacks of different kinds whether you are present or not. You cannot always be there to keep an eye out for trouble. What then?
This is where CCTV camera installation comes in handy. It will aid you in keeping remote surveillance of home or business premises in high definition. Knowing your property is safe will go a long way in giving you peace of mind.
At Fisher Brothers Electrical Contractors, we have skilled experts that will help you in the installation of high-quality CCTV cameras at your home or business premises.
You can choose different types of CCTV camera installations depending on your needs.
Types of CCTV Cameras
Some of the common types of CCTV cameras include:
Internal and External Dome Camera
This camera has a dome-shaped casing that earns its name. The purpose of the dome casing is to prevent people from knowing which direction the camera is facing. This creates an air of uncertainty for anyone approaching from all directions thus deterring vandalism.
Its other benefits include:
- Ease of installation
- Covers all angles because of its 360-degree rotation
- It is harder to interfere with because of its vandal-resistant features.
C-mount Camera
These cameras are equipped with detachable lenses allowing you to change them to adapt to a specific field of view. Switching of lenses gives for monitoring of varying distances.
It comes with other benefits like:
- Its bulky size makes them highly noticeable thus deterring criminals.
- You can switch to special lenses that can cover distances beyond 40 feet. Normal cameras cover between 35-40 feet.
- It is ideal for outdoor use because of its weatherproof housing.
Bullet Camera
They have an iconic long and cylindrical design making them highly visible. They are for viewing long distances. They are equipped with protective casings that protect them from water, dust, and other natural elements.
Its benefits include:
- Acts as a deterrent due to high visibility
- Covers long distances
- Has a casing that protects it against natural elements
Day/Night Camera
They are designed to effectively operate in normal or poorly lit environments. They have imaging chips that allow them to capture clear video images in different light conditions. They are therefore ideal for outdoor surveillance.
Its benefits include:
Records in both color and black and white
The casing protects it from natural elements
Operates in varying light conditions such as reflections and glares.
Network/IP Camera
They share live video images across the internet allowing you to access the footage from anywhere. They store archive footage on secure software for access in the future.
Its benefits include:
- Allows viewing of footage from anywhere on the globe
- Easy setup due to less cabling and requires less maintenance
- Stores archive footage that is easily accessible
High-Definition Cameras
They offer high-resolution images making them ideal for high-risk establishments such as casinos. The high-clarity images make them ideal for identifying misconduct.
Its benefits include:
- Offering clear evidence should it be needed in court
- Zooms in without losing clarity
- Available in models such as bullets and domes
Thermal Image/Infrared Cameras
Their infrared technology allows them to pick up moving objects in pitch black conditions. These cameras can see up to 300 meters away.
Its benefits include:
- Providing surveillance in pitch black conditions
- Thermal radiation allows it to capture images through visual barriers such as fog
- Records in color during daytime and black and white in the night
Other types of CCTV cameras for CCTV installation in Melbourne include; Wireless CCTV cameras, PTZ Pan Tilt & cameras, and Varifocal Cameras.
Benefits of a CCTV Camera Installation
- Monitoring of staff in work environments. With CCTV cameras you can identify which staff are pushing your business forward and those pulling it back.
- Deterring crime. CCTV cameras will scare off criminals from your home or business premises.
- Saving on insurance cost. A CCTV camera might get you a good bargain in case of any property damage or loss.
- Gathering evidence against criminal activity. This may come in handy in courts.
- Checking on children in the house. They will help you monitor the safety of your kids.
- Enhancing comfort at work or home. Employees will work efficiently when they feel safe.
- Helps in the monitoring of deliveries and dispatches at business areas.
Our experts at Fisher Brothers Electrical Contractors will come in handy in helping you choose the best type of cameras to install according to your need. We can also take care of your home wiring requirements such as network wiring, home automation, workspace lighting, and provide maintenance services.
You can contact us on (03) 9532 0681 or visit our website, for CCTV camera installation in Melbourne and other services mentioned above.