Outdoor Security Camera - What is It? How Do I Choose One?

An outdoor security camera is very different from indoor security camera. The major challenge that the prior has to face, is withstanding the extreme conditions of the weather. These cameras have to be able to bear up hot and humid conditions. It should also be waterproof to protect its components from getting damaged by rain.

Outdoor security cameras come in many varieties and out of them, the major line of classification is whether the camera is wired or wireless. You have to decide to choose the type of camera that you want for your security. There are both merits and demerits of both these types of cameras.

A wireless outdoor security camera comes with the intrinsic advantage of being installed easily without much effort. There is no need of wiring, so the time and complication involved in the installation of these cameras is very little. On the other hand, wired security cameras bears lots of snag in installing it. The wired connection should be set up before installing a new camera.

The major disadvantage of using a wireless camera is its dependency on internal batteries, which get discharged easily and should be charged at particular intervals to ensure that it works properly. The wired cameras are free from this inconvenience. Moreover, the cost involved in buying a wireless outdoor security camera is very high compared to the wired cameras.

The video quality and resolution are also a huge factor in distinguishing cameras. The quality of the camera mainly depends on the FPS or Frames per Second Value. More FPS simply means higher quality. A high resolution outdoor security camera helps security officials to easily discriminate the burglars from the crowd.

These cameras should also have night vision capabilities to track down thieves in the night or with low lighting. These cameras are available in either color or black and white mode. A color outdoor security camera obviously distinguishes intruders with more clarity compared to a black and white camera.

One more important thing prior to buying any outdoor security camera is to look for the backup facilities in case of damage. The recording system of the camera should be strong and durable to record each and every action that is taking place in front of its lens. Cameras can either record directly to your computer system or to DVDs or VHS tapes to record all the events chronologically.

Choosing the best outdoor security camera for your home and business can be a tricky task. I have written another article on outdoor security cameras to help you make that process a little easier. I hope that you visit my blog and that you will find what you read there useful!

Wireless Security Camera System

Security cameras are a great way to augment a home security system, but the sometimes can be difficult to install. Wireless security camera systems have the convenience of not having to be hardwired into a system.

They do need power, but they can be plugged into a standard outlet, or battery powered for remove convenience. You can also use a wireless security camera system to record the video feed, or with certain types view the video live over the internet from anywhere in the world. Let's take a look at the three main types of wireless security camera to see what's right for you.

Outdoor Wireless Security Camera System

Used in a typical home security setting, the outdoor wireless cameras replace the standard hardwired camera. They will need some sort of electrical power, but that can be provided by a standard electrical outlet.

There are ones that are battery powered but to remain on all day can drain the battery quickly. You can find solar powered cameras but they could lose power in the event of consecutive rainy days or overcast weather. Still if you don't want to go through the trouble of hardwiring your cameras they might be a good option for you.

Wireless IP Security Camera System.

A relatively new addition to security cameras is the IP security camera. These cameras function in a similar way to a webcam, except they don't need to be hooked up to a computer. The camera signal is sent back to a base or connects to your home wireless internet.

Basically the camera is a self contained webcam. The benefit is that you can log into the camera any time or any place you have a internet connection and see what the camera sees. This real time monitoring can be recorded via computer or digital video recorder.

Nanny Cam

A nanny cam is a wireless surveillance camera system disguised as an everyday household object. You can get clocks, DVD players, children's toys etc, that have hidden cameras built into them. They can function just like the real object but have the added surveillance system.

Many people use these to view caretakers (like nanny's) or employees in their homes. These digital wireless security camera systems can be recorded to DVR or be combined with a wireless IP camera so that you can view the live video remotely via the internet at work.

Wireless Surveillance Camera Systems

A cheap wireless security camera system, isn't really an option. The camera must have the video transmitting hardware built in, adding to the expense. The lower end systems can be about the price of a high end hardwired camera, but their real benefit is the convenience and ability to place them where it would be hard to install a wired camera. In addition the ability to view a live video feed remotely over the internet makes the wireless security camera system more attractive to some people. It would be more difficult to add a fake security cameras to your system as is many times done in a wired camera installation. Still the ability to hide them in your house makes that option basically unnecessary. David Verde has done research on security camera systems of all types and wants to pass the information on to you. Remember home security is not just surveillance but involves many other components of which cameras are just a part.