CCTV (closed circuit television) cameras are one of the
staple security systems invented to protect your business. It is effective in
capturing images of evil doers who are out in society causing harm to any
innocent person. To be able to know how to utilize this ingenious invention,
here are some things that you should think about.
First and foremost, you should know what kind of CCTV camera
you are going to use. There are plenty of types of cameras available on the
internet and each one has different capabilities that will suit different
needs. For example, there are high resolution cameras that relay images to a
central computer and there are medium resolution cameras that are used to
capture images on tape. Each type differs in its cost and usage. The first
camera is usually used in large establishments like casinos and corporations
that can afford its high cost of buying and maintenance. The other type which
is the medium resolution is usually used in small scale businesses because they
require minimal financial investment compared to the high resolution ones. They
do not, however, diminish the power to detect and identify the culprits who are
out to do harm to you.
Another thing that should be thought out when you get these
cameras is that you should know where specifically they should be placed to
optimize their potential. Placement in a bad corner could spell disaster when
an unfortunate event happens in your location. For example, if you get robbed
and you placed your camera in a spot where your counter is not fully captured,
the culprit could easily cover their face and slip away. If the placement,
however, is located so that the face of the perpetrator is easily captured and
covers the whole store, the police can easily identify who it is and make the
arrest without any doubts.
Safekeeping of the data being gathered from the camera is
essential. This is because the data will be used to identify and convict
criminals when they commit their crime. One type of data storage that CCTV
cameras use is videotaping. This is where the images taken from the camera are
stored in a videotape for a specific timeframe. But the problem with this is
that there is a limited memory bank on a video tape so that is why some have
turned to digital storage. This is better because digital memory can be
expanded to your personal needs and the needs of your business. It also allows
you to make copies of the video easily whereas making copies of videotapes
takes a bit of time to do.
These are but only a few of the things that you should keep
in mind to be able to maximize the potential of the CCTV camera. There are
plenty of things that you should think about like picture quality, frames per
second captured and more. If you are going to use this for the first time,
better consult with a professional first so that you will have an idea on how
to do it. It will definitely save yourself and your business in the future
should bad things happen.
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