It’s all in the Details, part 2

by J.J. Lewsac

In our last post, we discussed how to select the proper camera for an outdoor application while considering several factors like climate, distance to target, and vandal resistant housings. Many of these same considerations must be made for indoor cameras as well.

If you are concerned that your cameras could be in the reach of individuals (like in the hallways of a school, or some other high traffic area) vandal resistant cameras are an absolute must. With a vandal resistant housing, a person could not walk underneath a camera, grab it, and then turn it to point to a different direction.

Another thing to remember is, when it comes to indoor cameras, most are not equipped with infrared light (IR), so if you are going to be placing a camera in an area that will not have good lighting, you will want to get a camera that comes equipped with IR.

Perhaps you will be installing hidden cameras that you don’t want to be seen. There are several models of hidden cameras that can blend in naturally with a room. It could be an over head sprinkler, a smoke detector, or even an exit sign. There are lots of available options to discretely place cameras to keep an eye on people and make sure they are being honest.

No matter what your application is, there is almost always a solution available to you. Make sure you factor in all the details before selecting your camera to ensure you have the right one for the job, and never be afraid to ask a few questions with industry professionals, as they will surely be willing to assist you.