CCTV cameras : Closed-circuit television

CCTV cameras, short for Close Circuit Television, are in many places being replaced with new Internet cameras, also known as IP cameras. These cameras send video information via the internet, rather than an on-site location in the method of CCTV. So which is preferable? This article highlights a few key differences that should convince you of the superiority of IP cameras in protecting your home or business.

A major advantage of IP cameras is compatibility. If you were to purchase a CCTV security system, the analog based cameras would all have to be similar models, and are more or less "attached" to the central monitoring system. It would be inconvenient, if not impossible, to set up a different camera that was not adaptable with the settings of your current system.

The software that runs an IP based system, however, is much more compatible with various models of IP cameras on the market. What this is means is that if you'd like an AXIS wireless camera with audio capabilities in one room of your office, to monitor the sounds that occur, and a Sony PTZ camera with pan, tilt and zoom functions for outside, this won't be a problem. Then if you find one of these cameras should be replaced, this can be easily done with very little overall changes needing to be made to your server. In fact, if the server software itself isn't to your liking, this could also be changed without needing to replace the cameras. Such compatibility is not apparent with CCTV cameras.

Types of cctv Cameras:

Indoor Camera
Outdoor Camera
IR Day/Night Camera
Dome Camera
Bullet Camera
Vandal Proof Camera
Hidden Camera
Pan Tilt Zoom Camera