I'm Michael from Jim's antennas and security
And I'm here today to discuss different
CCTV options for you around your house.
With so many different options available to
Australians it can be very difficult to
make a decision on what's right for you.
So join me as we break down.
Some of the key features involved
in selecting a CCTV system.
That's right for you.
Let's talk about camera resolution.
It's very important when selecting
cameras to understand the differences
between camera resolutions,
whether they be 2MP
4MP or 6MP.
The main difference is the higher the megapixel
the better than clarity on the camera.
These factors contribute to such things as
wide open spaces or long narrow fields of view
A six mega pixel camera is typically the
most evenly priced camera on the market.
In a commercial setting,
an eight mega pixel camera will
obviously be more beneficial as
it has a higher clarity rate.
and will be able to keep an eye on things like
point of sale systems or cash over a till.
So your primary consideration when
selecting a camera should be first to
identify the areas that you want to cover.
For example, the front of a house is a nice,
wide open space.
Typically speaking,
a standard six mega pixel camera
with a 2.8millimeter lens will have
a field of view of about 90° to 100°.
However, down the side of a house
where things can get really narrow,
a 3.6 or even a 4 mm lens will
give you a narrower field of view,
concentrating more on its
specifically on that area.
Most standard cameras have a fixed lens.
However, there is an option for a varifocal lens.
What this does is this changes from
a digital zoom to a motorized zoom,
allowing the lens to change as you move
along and focus on a specific area.
Night vision.
There are a number of different technologies
used in cameras,
especially for night vision.
Predominantly,
most cameras have IR or infrared
for night vision.
However, this has its limitations.
What this means is that at night time,
you will view a black and white image.
Details aren't so specific.
You can get infrared bouncer
reflection of certain objects,
and the range is limited.
So you might not be able to see what it is.
You're required to see.
Technology has come a long way,
and low level light filter cameras,
such as starlight or colour view,
allow us to see colour at nighttime.
This gives us specific details like
maybe the colour of somebody's t-shirt
or the colour of a car or even
a cap that they might be wearing.
These crucial details can be
the difference between apprehending an intruder
However,
it is always important to understand
where you're placing your cameras
and whether this will work for you.
If you're unsure,
speak to your technician and they will advise
you on whether they will suit your needs.
AI or smart detection is a feature
that allows us to be notified or
capture specific events.
Feature has come a long way from
basic motion detection.
In the past, you'd possibly be notified of, say
a tree moving or a dog walking by
with advanced features,
such as trip wire.
This gives us the ability to draw a virtual line
that when crossed will act as a deterrent
and set off things like lights
and possibly alarms to actively deter,
as they say,
an intruder from crossing the line.
Intrusion allows us to define
a specific area of an object.
So that when taken,
we can incorporate things like AI features
that will set off sirens and possibly lights
to actively deter somebody from
removing the object
wired vs wireless.
There are many things to consider
when choosing whether to go
wireless cameras or wired cameras.
For example,
a wireless camera will need batteries
to be recharged and will have issues
with things like data transferring.
However,
a wired camera is exactly what it suggests.
It is wired directly from the
camera to the recorder itself.
There is no loss in data transfer.
There's no need to change batteries,
and there's no dropping out at all.
This gives us consistent recording
without missing anything.
We will always suggest to go with a
wired camera as our first preference.
Because when that critical event happens,
the last thing we want is for a camera
to drop out or not be recording the
event that's happened
camera styles.
So there are many different
camera styles on the market,
but predominantly these are our
three main camera styles .
We've got the bullet, the turrent,
and the dome camera.
Let's talk about the dome camera for a second
The dome camera predominantly
is installed indoors,
benefits and features to this camera
is the fact that you cannot see the
lens or where it's facing.
We're able to mount them in places like
bars,
clubs,
or even retail settings.
This allows a customer to not really
know where the camera is facing.
And if they're being watched,
actively deterring them from
committing an offence,
the bullet camera,
the bullet camera is very,
aesthetically dominating.
It stands out and it allows us to
capture images at a further distance,
mounting these out in factories
and commercial settings
Will allow you to notice that
you're being watched and give the
presence that someone is watching.
Then we have turret cameras.
turret cameras are our most popular
camera for a residential setting.
You only need to walk down the
street and see that most houses
have turret cameras installed.
Aesthetically, they can stand out,
but also they have the ability to blend in
They're a great all round camera and
come in a number of different lens sizes and mega pixel
options for you to be able to install
around your house.
There you have it.
Hopefully this video has given you a better
insight into CCTV and what to select
for your home or your business.
Keep in mind that CCTV is
your last line of defense,
so it's important to have it installed by a
qualified, trained and insured technician.
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