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CCTV Camera

Closed-circuit television (CCTV)

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Surveillance of the public using CCTV is common in many areas around the world. Video surveillance has generated significant debate about balancing its use with individuals' right to privacy even when in public.[5][6][7] In industrial plants, CCTV equipment may be used to observe parts of a process from a central control room, especially if the environments observed are dangerous or inaccessible to humans. CCTV systems may operate continuously or only as required to monitor a particular event. A more advanced form of CCTV, using digital video recorders (DVRs), provides recording for possibly many years, with a variety of quality and performance options and extra features (such as motion detection and email alerts). More recently, decentralized IP cameras, perhaps equipped with megapixel sensors, support recording directly to network-attached storage devices, or internal flash for completely stand-alone operation.In the United States, the first commercial closed-circuit television system became available in 1949, called Vericon. Very little is known about Vericon except it was advertised as not requiring a government permit.[13]

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Dome CCTV camera

A dome CCTV camera gets its name from the dome-shaped casing that the camera sits in.

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Bullet CCTV Camera

Bullet CCTV cameras have an iconic design that is highly visible.

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C-Mount CCTV Camera

C-Mount CCTV cameras are the ideal option for those who may wish to adapt the field of vision.

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Date and Night CCTV Camera

These cameras have been built specifically to operate effectively, regardless of how well lit their environment is.

It is important to first identify your main purpose and needs. Know what do you need the CCTV for and whether you need a wireless one or a wired one. Check if you want only one camera or multiple ones. Also inspect what exactly is your budget before going forward.The next step is to select the camera type. On one hand there are wired CCTV security cameras available which can be installed both indoors and outdoors and have IR cut filter for night vision too. On the other hand, there are wireless cameras which are often more cost effective and more secure as well. Another option available is a network camera or one with IP or internet protocol. Such CCTV security cameras provide you remote access on your computer or handheld devices.Another thing to consider when buying a CCTV camera is whether you are okay with a black and white output or would you prefer a colored camera. If the camera is to be used in low light conditions, then black and white is a better option whereas on the other hand, colored camera works better in indoor and well lit lighting conditions.By one estimate, there will be approximately 1 billion surveillance cameras in use worldwide by 2021.
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