Posts Tagged ‘CCTV camera’

Different Types of CCTV Cameras to Consider

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

If you’re in the market for a new CCTV camera, you could well be blown away by all the choice on offer. It probably seems difficult to know where to start, so to help you understand the various systems available here’s a quick run through of some of the most popular options.

• Box cameras. These CCTV security cameras are incredibly popular and can be used for all types of business and industry, and you’ve probably seen them in various places across the country. As the name suggests they’re in the traditional box shape, and a lot of models are incredibly affordable so will be ideal for those on a budget.

• CCTV domes. In this area you can get options that are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, and again they can be incredibly affordable so are the perfect way to keep an eye on events from all angles.

• Bullet cameras. These cameras offer high resolution images and many can be suitable for both day and night use, and because they’re often smaller than most box cameras they can be ideal for those that don’t want their security system to be too obvious.

These are just a few of the most popular CCTV cameras available, but you’ll probably need some more advice before you decide on the right ones for you. If that’s the case, make sure to head to us here at CCTV4U and we’ll be pleased to help with any queries you may have, and will be able to point you in the right direction of the perfect cameras for you.

Stop! Red Light Runners

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Ignoring the blaring red light on the traffic post is found to be the major causes of crashes and accidental killings during the rush hour traffic. The red light security cameras have come as a very useful tool for thwarting the tendency of poor drivers to ignore the red sign.

The red light security cameras installed at major intersections has helped in bringing down red light running to a large extent. These security cameras automatically take the photographs of vehicles that drive past the intersection after the light turns red. Sensors embedded in the cross walks are activated when the vehicles violate the red light, and cameras mounted on the poles capture the picture of the vehicle along with the date, time and its speed.  Citations are then mailed to the driver to pay a fine or sign an affidavit indicating that they were not driving at that time.

This system, which has been extensively tried out in many parts of the world, has yielded very good results and has helped in bringing down the rate of red light runners considerably. However, there are some arguments against the system as well, as some people argue that this is leading to rear-end collisions as many drivers stop abruptly at the signals. It is argued that some authorities are using this as a money-making device.

If implemented correctly, this security system can go a long way to increase the security on the roads. To know more, our friendly team at CCTV4U are experts at dealing with queries about CCTV equipment.