A dome camera is one of the best possible types of cameras to have if you have large areas to monitor. Cameras dome most often are found in retail stores and warehouses. If you are thinking of buying one for your store, you will find that there are a lot of choices to make. There are speed cameras, mini high speed cameras, laser high speed cameras, and even more. Those were just the main types!
There are a few things to think about when you want to buy a speed dome camera. First off, you need to think about available light. If you have constant light, you don’t necessarily need an IR – Infrared – camera, which is generally a more expensive option. However, if your area is in a lot of darkness, perhaps at night, or if there is insufficient lighting available, you should opt for the IR options. Do also consider the pan, tilt and zoom capabilities of your camera.
Next, you need to consider the range. The range is basically the furthest distance you want your camera to be able to reach. The bigger the range, the more zoom you may require on your camera, and the longer the IR distance you will need as well. There are also options of buying a standard dome camera with an enhance pan, tilt and zoom lens, which will allow you to manually zoom in. You should consider at least a 10 time optical zoom lens, if this is something for you.
Lastly, you need to think about how you want to record the images that your dome cameras are capturing. More often than not, cameras now have internet capabilities. This means that the data is stored online on the cloud (although you can also store it on your own computer if you so choose). One of the great benefits of this is that it allows you to have remote access to your camera, which is particularly useful if you outsource your security or if you have no overnight security team in place.
Hopefully, with these hints and tips, you will be able to find the best speed dome camera for you. There are many other things to consider, and it would be wise to speak to a specialist about your exact needs. All in all, however, these cameras are by far the best for retail stores and other larger areas, not in the least because your customers or staff will not be able to see what is being filmed.