VIDEO SURVEILLANCE IN PUBLIC SPACES (PART 3)

Types of cameras in Video Surveillance:

Outdoor camera

Dome camera

Types of Camera	Function
Indoor Camera	Indoor camera is used for indoor security mechanism. Depending upon user security needs, the users can mount it at any suitable location inside the building. Suitable for security in location where indoor surveillance is required such as homes, schools, offices and hotels.
Outdoor camera	Outdoor CCTV camera is used for the outdoor such as entry and exit points with limited night lighting. Outdoor cameras typically have hard shell vandal-proof casings and a variety of lens options.
Infra Red (IR) Day/Night Camera	IR type of camera is used for high alert security areas for day and night surveillance. In the daytime, the cameras functions like a normal camera with standard colours, but at night, it switches to ‘low-lux’ black and white mode. When visibility decreases due to no-light situation, IR LEDs automatically imposed. Normally used in military activities and in parking lots.
Dome Camera	Dome cameras are installed inside a dark dome offering compacts design for a discreet appearance. These cameras can also be rotated and tilted manually. Dome type cameras are used in public areas like railway stations, bus terminals and other arrears with huge gathering of people.
Bullet Camera	Bullet cameras encased in bullet shaped housing are used in residential places as well as commercial places. They are small in size, with integrated design and offer illuminate viewing even in darkness and are weatherproof.
Vandal Proof Camera	Vandal proof cameras are used for outdoor security which sheltered within solid material and covered by a break-proof glass. These cameras are difficult to break, rain and fog resistant making them suitable for high security and normally placed at wall or ceiling mounted.
Hidden Camera	Hidden cameras are compact in size and used for secret monitoring. It’s has a built-in recorder that records and broadcasts simultaneously. They are usually installed in public places like department stores, theaters and clubs.
Pan Tilt Zoom Camera	Pan-tilt-zoom Camera offers the ability to view and zoom in all directions. One can even set the camera to automatically rotate to different fields of vision. (Source: SKMM)