What You Need to Know When Buying a Security Camera

Nowadays, it is easy to install CCTV cameras with video baluns for your homes. With safety being a primary concern for most homeowners, a house without a security camera is no longer an option. Video surveillance is a must for residences and even business establishments to ensure that everything is as it should be. Here are a few tips to help you should you decide to buy a video surveillance tool for your home. 

1.       When buying a security camera, first determine the coverage area and target distance. Know what areas should be monitored 24/7 so you can purchase the right camera that will capture the scene. To do this, think like a criminal and ask yourself, “Where would I go if I will rob the place?” If you need multiple cameras, then by all means, purchase them. Safety is not an option. 

2.       Once you have determined the coverage area and target distance, the next thing to do is to choose the focal length of your camera. Using a lens calculator is the best way to do this because it calculates the recommended focal length that is needed so you can get the best view and magnification possible for each security camera. 

3.       Ultimately, the most important factor in buying a security camera is to invest in the right one. But how exactly do you know this? With the many CCTV cameras available in the market today, it’s hard to choose which ones are the best. Know the different types first and these include bullet and dome cameras. 

Aside from the aforementioned factors, some other considerations you should keep in mind are your own preferences. Do you want them hidden from plain view or if you want them in plain sight, would you rather they blend in with their natural surroundings? Questions like these are important as they will help you decide on what security camera is right for you.

Remember, aside from a security camera, you will also need a video balun to help convert the signals to your DVR. Choose between an active video balun or a passive one that best matches the security camera and DVR you own.