CCTV Camera Housing
A CCTV camera housing or camera enclosure is the hardcover shell that encases the camera within it. A properly installed CCTV camera set up is an excellent defense against unwanted invasions into the home property. A series of home security cameras installed in a variety of strategic locations throughout the household area, including the interior as well as the exterior, can serve both as an excellent criminal scare mechanism and a handy way to document evidence in the event of an actual intrusion. Contrary to popular belief, there is no “one size fits all” system that will work in any situation, but rather a wide range of specific camera types and particular settings that can be tailored to each individual household according to the demands of the surrounding environment. Likewise, security camera housing needs to be tailored to the type of camera that it is protecting and the environment that it is protecting that camera from.
A camera housing is much more than just the outer edge of the camera. Housings can be purchased in a variety of fully customizable models that are designed to improve the functionality of the camera lens in a wide range of environmental situations. Before purchasing a CCTV camera housing it is important to pay close attention to detail and observe the logistics of your property. This can be performed in a variety of ways. For example, outdoor security cameras should feature hardcover water-resistant properties that will permit them to function effectively in rainy weather. Alternatively, they can include advanced night vision and motion detection systems to further increase surveillance efficiency after dark. These cameras are typically referred to as day/night cameras, with exclusive settings that automatically switch between regular black and white mode during the day and infrared mode during the night. Camera surveillance systems will stay trouble free for a much longer period of time when their cameras are housed properly. Here are some useful tips to consider.
1. Exterior camera mounting locations
If you live in a larger household such as a villa or beach house, the external cameras should ideally be placed in areas where the lens view is capable of capturing a wide image. The main entrances to the household along with the driveway area and the front lawn should all be subject to surveillance. Additionally, hidden areas where thieves are likely to lurk, such as back windows or basement entrances, should be monitored as well. An important point to remember is that intruders will usually shy away from light, and that the visibility of all cameras is far more effective in well-lit areas. Consider installing your outdoor CCTV security cameras next to the floodlights, ceiling lights, patio lights, and garden lights. Alternatively, if you would like to monitor darker areas, you can always install a light or two next to the area you wish to mount the camera.
2. CCTV camera housing in exterior areas
The ideal outdoor CCTV camera housing for the property should contain a liquid cooling system or alternatively/inclusively an internal air-heating system that will help to regulate the temperature of the camera and keep it from malfunctioning. These CCTV camera housing systems are designed to ensure that the camera lens does not blur or lose focus due to adverse environmental conditions typically experienced during extreme winters and hot summers. Outdoor camera housing at a minimum should provide a water-proof seal, thus providing protection against rain and snow and condensation.
3. Interior CCTV camera housing
The type of housing most commonly utilized within indoor areas is the domed CCTV camera. This CCTV camera housing consists of a dome shaped tinted device that can be mounted effectively to the ceiling. A dome camera housing has the main advantage of hiding the surveillance camera behind the darkly tinted dome. People looking at the dome really have no idea which way the camera is pointing. There are also options to put in more than one camera behind the dome for 360 degree concurrent coverage.
Good places to install your internal home security cameras are within the living room, master bedroom, front entrance, back entrance, and next to any large windows lying close to ground level. The CCTV camera housing manufacturer will have all of the specs for both interior and exterior housings. If there is any question on specifications, call the manufacturer for a definitive answer.
4. Purchase price
Because of the wide range of individual camera manufacturers and models available on the market, it can often be tempting to settle for home security cameras that are relatively inexpensive. However, you should realize that a cheap camera would offer you cheap visibility in almost all cases. If you are concerned about clear peripheral vision and wide lens capabilities, be prepared to sacrifice a larger amount of money. Less expensive cameras typically rely on CMOS technology, which typically produces inferior video quality and functions with minimal efficiency in poorly lit areas. On the other hand, higher-end CCTV security cameras utilize CCD microchips that provide much better overall image quality. In any case, the camera enclosure you choose should ultimately follow along with your monthly budget.
5. Alternate Use
Because CCTV camera housing is used to shield the camera itself from the elements. it also has the property of shielding the the camera from another important element; view. With certain types of housing, mainly ones with dark lenses, the camera is completely hidden from sight. So, if you are inclined to use fake security cameras, then the housing unit may be perfect for you. It will look exactly like your other camera housing units, but without a camera inside. So, CCTV camera housing units can be used as fakes. Just make sure that the lens is dark enough to prevent people from looking through it.