Infrared Security Camera - Advice

Key to a successful CCTV installation is having the right expectations. One of the most misunderstood technologies in the world of CCTV is found in the forum of the Infrared Camera.

From those who mistakenly believe that off the shelf Infrared security cameras will allow them to detect body heat, to those that think that Infrared cameras will give them perfect night vision the world is full of “CSI” induced self delusions.

Generally speaking Infrared, which literally means “below red”, can simply be thought of as type of radiation, or light, whose wavelength makes it invisible to the human eye.

For those who care to better understand Infrared CCTV technology and how it can benefit security systems in the real world follow this link to our article entitled “IR Cams – How You Can Benefit”.

Is CCTV better than IP even in the Silicon Valley

Could this be the case? Could CCTV cameras be a more cost effective solution as compared to IP cameras even in the heart of the Silicon Valley?

Even though at its core CCTV infrastructure is based on a technology that’s decades old, its closed network, low cost cameras, and guaranteed performance make a CCTV security camera solution a solid competitor of the upstart IP camera market.

So if you have ever wondered if IP security cameras are all that and a bag of chips, or if perhaps they are just another over hyped, over priced, and often under performing solution, to a problem that many people are eager to believe can be solved with a new technology, then this article subtitled "How CCTV Can Be Better Than IP Even In Silicon Valley” will be worth your time.

Dummy Security Cameras

Dummy Security Cameras can be a great way to give an overwhelming impression of inescapable surveillance. When used to supplement operational security cameras, dummy security cameras can be a very cost effective deterrent.

Easy to install and available in multiple shapes and sizes dummy cameras can cost less than a large pizza. As time goes on, and budgets or security needs change, dummy cameras can be replaced with operational cameras with little to no visible change in your security presence.

Click here for more information on Dummy Security Cameras and how they can help your camera security system.