| Bullet cameras, also known as lipstick cameras, are | | | | when they see low light situations. Bullet cameras can |
| some of the most popular style of security cameras | | | | also be a more cost effective solution for outdoor |
| available today. This quick guide should help in | | | | surveillance because they don't require an additional |
| deciding whether they are the right type of camera for | | | | housing like box style cameras. |
| your security system application. | | | | |
| | | | | Bullet cameras do have a few draw backs that should |
| Bullet cameras get their name from their shape | | | | be considered before deciding which camera is right |
| because they tend to be small and cylindrical, usually | | | | for you. Due to the bullet cameras compact design |
| three to four inches in length, which makes them easier | | | | they usually have smaller non-adjustable lenses which |
| to hide. Some more powerful cameras are larger and | | | | limit the cameras to wider angle shots but this also |
| feature adjustable lenses. Most bullet cameras are | | | | means you will not have to focus the camera. Bullet |
| weatherproof and can be used for both indoor and | | | | cameras are also not considered vandal proof as they |
| outdoor applications. Because of their small size they | | | | can easily be re-aimed or tampered with and unlike a |
| can also be the right choice when discreet or covert | | | | dome camera it is easy to see what the camera is |
| surveillance is needed. Most bullet cameras have IR | | | | pointed at. Most of these issues can be handled with |
| infrared night vision allowing the cameras to see in total | | | | smart placement of the camera. |
| darkness. When looking at a bullet camera, you can tell | | | | |
| if it has infrared nightvision by looking at the front of | | | | Keep these things in mind and you will find that bullet |
| the camera. Infrared bullet cameras will have small | | | | style cctv cameras are some of the most economical |
| clear LEDs, or light emitting diodes, that will glow red | | | | and versatile security cameras available today. |