Dome Camera: The Best Choice

If you try to be more observant the next time you business establishments such as convenience stores, department stores, banks, supermarket, or hotels, you may notice that majority of them use a very popular type of surveillance equipment – the dome camera. There is a reason why they are referred to as such, and the most obvious reason is their dome-shaped housing that seems to be concealing the actual camera. This same dome-shaped housing also prevents you from determining where the camera is pointed at and it seems like it has a 360-degree view of its surroundings. So why is it so popular?

The dome camera is actually just like a regular security camera, only this one is fitted inside a dome-shaped housing that seems to have a tint like the ones you find in cars. Depending on which model you decide to purchase, this camera can have a myriad of features that make it perfect for surveillance in business establishments and even in residential areas as well. It can have a pan/tilt/zoom feature to allow a larger area to be monitored, some have infrared or night vision capabilities, and others are weather-sealed and can withstand the onslaught of the elements.

A dome camera is also perfect for use outdoors without having to worry about it being tampered or vandalized. These variants are those with vandal-proof cases that discourage or prevent passers-by from disabling or tampering with the camera. This type of camera also has a 360-degree field of view and can also be programmed to rotate or shift to different preset positions fox maximum coverage of a particular area. Some high-end models of dome cameras also have a motion-detection feature that automatically triggers a recording process or alarm whenever activity is detected within an area.

The dome-type security camera can come in wired and wireless variants, with each having its own advantages and disadvantages. A wired camera system is more stable and is constantly powered by an AC adaptor, but the setting up and concealment of the wires may be a complicated task for some. The wireless version comes as a set of a transmitter and receiver, and how far apart they can be setup will be dictated by the manufacturer’s recommended range and the type and thickness of barriers that the signal has to go through. Some of these cameras may also feature remote viewing via the internet, giving you the ability to monitor your business no matter where you are in the world.

Another reason why a dome camera is the surveillance equipment of choice for many business establishments is because they are fairly inexpensive as compared to other types of cameras. There are also dummy versions of these cameras – real-looking cameras minus the electronic internals. These are excellent way of adding more visible surveillance cameras in your business for just a fraction of the cost of a genuine security camera. When placed in the correct areas, dummy cameras can help deter criminals from performing any dirty-work knowing that they are being closely monitored.