08/02/2023
The Best Security Cameras for Your Business
Video surveillance systems by the Mammoth Security team are hardwired for reliability, provide HD footage for easy suspect identification, and let administrators monitor and manage their system remotely. Just as importantly, our CCTV installations place different camera types where their functionalities are the most useful.
For example, if you need to identify faces at a point of sale, we'd consider installing a high-definition PTZ or bullet camera. For security at a large parking lot, on the other hand, we'd consider a combination of LPR cameras (to read license plates) and outdoor bullet or turret cameras to achieve a variety of viewing angles at different depths.
Dome Cameras
Dome cameras are encased in discreet, dome-shaped housings that allow them to blend in with their environments more easily than other camera types. Domes provide wide-angle views and are recommended for indoor installation at large, open sites like dining halls, as well as upscale environments where people need not be reminded that they're on camera. The biggest drawbacks associated with this popular camera type are difficulty capturing high-quality footage of distant objects and a tendency to malfunction when installed outdoors.
Turret Cameras
Turret cameras have a tri-axis turret-style design that allows them to rotate widely in socket-like mounts. Unlike domes, most turret cameras are able to capture HD-resolution footage of subjects both up close and at a distance.
Bullet Cameras
As one of the least compact and most noticeable types of security cameras, bullet cameras provide excellent deterrence. They're stationary once installed, but like most turrets, they usually feature flexible zoom options.
PTZ Cameras
Of all the different security camera types on the market, PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras provide users with the greatest remote control. Their motorized parts let users pan, tilt, and zoom for both general field coverage and detailed, close-up footage. Most PTZs can even identify suspicious people or objects and track them as they move.
Multi-Sensor Cameras
Multi-sensor cameras are composed of three to four lenses and sensors within a single housing. Different lens types and sensor sensitivities allow multi-sensor cameras to cover a wide range of viewing angles and depths of field at once. They can even stitch together several shots into one expansive, ultra-wide image without the usual distortions associated with ultrawide camera footage.
Fisheye Cameras
Fisheye cameras, also known as 360-degree cameras, have ultrawide-angle lenses that produce spherical images. These business security cameras are best for surveilling large, open areas. The two main downsides to fisheye cameras are their inability to capture high-resolution footage of distant objects and the distortions that necessarily result when 360-degree views are captured in a single 2-dimensional shot.
License-Plate Recognition Cameras
License plate recognition (LPR) cameras use artificial intelligence to recognize license plates and store their digits. They're often installed for parking lots, toll booths, and other areas where vehicles pass.
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