CCTV Camera - Guide to CCTV Cameras

CCTV stands for closed circuit TV and CCTVcalled LUX higher number, the higher the amount of
cameras have become significant factor in preventinglight needed to capture images. Cameras, which are
crime. There are many types of video surveillancevery low LUX rating, the approach to zero is able to
systems on the market, and each uses different typescollect images in almost any light. If the area is light,
of cameras, depending on their application.constantly changing, the camera auto iris lens is
Low price CCTV cameras use CMOSneeded to produce the best images. Manual or fixed
(Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor)iris lens compatible with the areas where the light
technology, which produces images of poor quality andoutput remains constant.
has a low sensitivity to light. The higher priced camerasWidth and height of the image size produced by the
use CCD (Charge Couple Device) chips, and offerscamera lens is called FOV or field of vision. If you
picture quality much better. CCD chips are 1/4-, 1/3- orknow where the camera is placed, you can calculate
1/2-inch size, and both image quality and size of pricethe distance between the film and then the optimal
increases.target, which gives the maximum FOV.
Black and white cameras are generally cheaper andThe camera body is completely dependent on the
offer better processing of images in low lightdevelopment and implementation of the camera. A
conditions. Color cameras are still the main option, butdome that has been dyed black is pleasing to the eye
have a higher price. If the camera has to record atand allows a wide field of vision. Any device installed
night or in dark areas, you need an IR (infrared)on the outside, have a robust protection.
camera, which can be stored in black and white whenThe best camera closed circuit television you buy will
the light is not present.be the one that best suits your environment and
The image quality of a camera will be measured inapplication. If it is necessary to record the fine details,
TVL, or TV lines of resolution. Greater TVL will result inyou should consider buying a camera with high TVL.
more lines of resolution and picture quality is muchFor the recording of images at night or in low light, an
clearer. The standard size is 380 TVL to 420 TVLinfrared camera is required. If you need a large space
cameras high quality up to 480 TVL to 570 TVL.to save time, your first priority in choosing a camera
Photosensitivity of the camera is measured in unitsshould be one with a large field of view.