Finding the right security camera system for you
Before investing in a camera security system, there are a few things that users need to check up on as these will show whether the camera being purchased is the right one for the job or not. There are a variety of popular brands now available in Goa but before you head out to make a purchase it is essential that you make the right choices that will fulfill your surveillance goals!
Based on what you are looking to monitor, users can either pick a discreet or obvious camera. The latter includes box cameras which are used to remind people they are being observed. However, for discrete usage, dome cameras work best. Not only are they ultra-compact but can fit into your palm. The PZT cameras are also a good choice for monitoring vast areas
One needs to know whether the cameras are needed for indoors or outdoors as certain cameras work well in extremely cold temperatures while others don’t. Similarly, features such as housing, in-built heaters, and mounting needs to be looked at before making the pick. For instance, a transport company needs to have a surveillance system that will work in all kinds of environments, even with a lot of vibration.
The next important question is how large an area you need to cover. This will disclose the network type needed along with the floor area and so on. To cover a larger area, opt for a PTZ camera which packs the ability to zoom in on certain activity. Some cameras provide surveillance over large areas with just a single piece, thus coming at a low price.
For a smaller area, a static camera with a LAN network should suffice while for larger areas, a WAN network would be needed.
Depending on the area, the resolution needed can be determined. For a small area, a lower resolution camera would work. However, for a large retail store, high resolution cameras which offer good zooming features would be apt.
That isn’t it. Cameras need to be tested to check which model suits the lighting condition of the given area. Here, outdoor or indoor placing would make a difference. From backlighting to glares, these factors can hamper the footage caught by the camera. Some camera come with technology that allows capturing good footage in a wide array of lighting conditions. IR filters and artificial illuminators can reduce or amplify the light reaching the sensor, giving rise to clear images, irrespective of the time of day.
Some cameras integrate audio features which allow the personnel to speak and listen to one another, while others don’t. Scalability is key when buying a camera surveillance system. Choose cameras which are wireless so that new installations can be easily accommodated.
Having a good surveillance system will improve security and monitoring along with giving a boost to business operations and analytics. It can be used to better understand customer behaviour in stores so the feedback can be implemented to give the business a boost.
Lastly, a VMS, with its algorithms and motion detection features, can send alerts about suspicious activity, making it easier to keep the place safe as no person can concentrate on a video footage for more than 20-30 minutes.
Most importantly, make sure the Video management system you get, provides the specific security solutions that are needed.