To a retail business it means cutting back on unnecessary overhead expenditures due to shoplifting. To a commercial business it means safety monitoring. To a home owner it means protection and peace of mind. What is it? A digital video security system with indoor security cameras.
There are many different cameras to choose from in this category so when considering a purchase consider these questions to help you narrow down your search and perhaps even help you to determine exactly what kind of indoor security cameras you need.
- What do I want to use my system for?
- How much area do I need to cover with my system? (If it’s incredibly large you might want to consider fake cameras to take up the slack.)
- How many indoor security cameras will I need to do the job?
- How large of a Hard Disk Drive will I need on my DVR?
- Do I need any hidden, disguised, baby monitors, or nanny cams?
- Do I know where I will run the RG59 cable?
- Do I have the correct tools for the job?
- Will I need broadband Internet access?
- What kind of budget do I have for the purchase?
- Will I need any accessories?
If you can answer those 10 questions, it sounds like your pretty well on your way to getting your system up and running.
There are really two types of cameras used as indoor security cameras. First there are the indoor security cameras made for and intended to be used as indoor only. The second is the indoor/outdoor security camera. These cameras are manufactured so that they can be used indoors or outdoors.
Now there are three types of security cameras based on their shape; box, bullet, and dome. Box cameras are designed as indoor security cameras. The only way you can use a box camera outdoors is if you buy a housing that will protect it from the weather and other objects. However, box cameras are, well, boxy, and they may be a little to obvious for some people’s sense of indoor decor.
Bullet cameras are normally made as indoor/outdoor cameras meaning that you can use them in either setting. Often, these cameras will include InfraRed Light Emitting Diodes or IR LEDs so they can work in 100% darkness. If you are wondering where the term “Bullet camera” comes from, it’s because the camera is shaped somewhat like a bullet.
Bullet cameras are easy to mount and aim. Configuring them is just as easy as any of the other two types. However, if you intend to use bullet cameras indoors in a public area (such as a museum, library, etc.) do so with plenty of forethought and caution. One down side to a bullet camera is that it is easily subjected to vandalism if within reach; they can very easily be reposition or re-aimed.
Finally, the third type of indoor security camera is the dome camera. This is probably one of the most popular cameras for indoor use. It’s pretty much unobtrusive in looks, as it is normally only a few inches in size and can be mounted right on the ceiling or wall.
Security Camera King has a huge selection o indoor security cameras to from which to choose for your system. The following is a list of the types of cameras they have; to see specific examples go to http://www.securitycameraking.com/security-cameras-140-ctg.html and click on the category that interests you:
- Box Security Cameras
- Bullet Security Cameras
- Indoor Dome Security Cameras
- Fake Security Cameras
- Vandal Proof Dome Security Cameras
- Pan Tilt Security Cameras
- Network IP Security Cameras
- Explosion Proof Security Cameras
- Hidden Security Cameras
- Wireless Hidden Cameras; and
- Hidden Indoor Camera Systems
Please contact one of our security experts if you have any questions about indoor security cameras because we love to help! You can reach or experts either on-line via “Live Chat” or by telephone at 866-573-8878 from Monday through Friday 9AM-6PM EST.
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