The CCTV Blog

To protect yourself, your family, and your property, it is essential that you are aware of your various security options. You can choose from security personnel and licensed firearms to alarms and security cameras. In my opinion, the practical solution is to go for security cameras. They are affordable, reliable, and easy to use. They have been around for quite some time now and have not only become more sophisticated over the years, but have also shrunk in cost and size.

Infrared security cameras are very popular these days. They are an ideal choice for both small and large areas. They are fitted with auto-iris lenses, so they work well even in changing light conditions. A camera’s lux is defined as the level of light needed to take a good picture; the lower the lux, the better the camera can see in dim light. Infrared cameras feature 0.0 lux in infrared mode, which means that these cameras work in total darkness. These night vision cameras feature optimal-sized (1/4” or 1/3”) Sony CCD (Charge Couple Device) chips for high-quality video. These cameras also have a resolution of 420 TV Lines or more for a clear image.

If you are looking for an aesthetically designed model that blends with your surroundings, then you can either pick up the AP-133Z or AP-9663 IR Dome Security Cameras. Or, with the AP- 7106 Varifocal Security Cameras, you can adjust the focal length of the lens to zoom in or out on an area. Outdoor IR security cameras, as the name suggests, are meant for outdoor surveillance. Their weatherproof construction does away with the need for camera housings.