Bullet Security Cameras: the Flexible Outdoor Camera

By Tony Sporando

Bullet cameras are extremely adaptable security cameras and are the bread and butter of the security world. Many have both day/night viewing. The quality of a Bullet Security Camera is based on two metrics: Chip Set and Resolution. The higher the resolution the sharper the video quality. Chip-sets in a bullet security camera range from a quarter inch (1/4") to to a third inch (1/3"). A larger chip-sets means the CCD image processor can take in more light, resulting in better video quality. All these factors play a role in the price and performance of each bullet camera.

Not all security cameras are ugly, obtrusive cameras. Bullet Security Cameras are known for their size, as many models can even fit into the palm of your hand. Bullet Security Cameras are light weight and are easy on the eyes. Their size also makes them less obvious.

Unlike many security cameras, bullet cameras can be used in almost any condition. Indoors or outdoors, in heat, in the cold, in the rain, in the wind -- bullet cameras can handle the elements. Many can operate in temperatures ranging from 200 degrees Celsius to -20 degrees Celsius. They can even survive hurricane conditions and will generally declare the wind speed at which they will still operate.

Some bullet cameras use infrared sensors that can detect when to kick on the infrared lights and automatically kick them into gear. Infrared security cameras allows you to have high resolution black and white video at night time.

Choosing a specific bullet camera model can be difficult. Here are some things to keep in mind: if a bullet cameras has 12 or more LED lights it should not be used indoors. This is because powerful LED lights can wash out the infrared sensors by reflecting off of flat surfaces. A bullet camera with that many lights was meant for larger spaces.

Because of their flexibility, bullet security cameras have a great deal of use in security systems, however they do have one issue that must be addressed. You do not want to use a bullet security camera near any reflective surface, such as glass windows, tables, certain large metallic objects, or walls with metal based paints. This is because reflections of the camera's lights can cause a bullet camera's infrared sensors to malfunction.

Secondly, when deciding upon a bullet security model you will need to also determine if you will need a fixed or vari-focal lens. A vari-focal lens gives you the option to manually adjust the camera to see at different distances. A fixed lens, just as it sounds, only allows for one viewing angle. Most bullet cameras can be purchased with both types of lenses and can be changed out as needed.

A bullet camera allows a security expert to purchase one product that can be used for almost any purpose that arises. It is truly the jack-of-all-trades in the security camera world. Because of this, bullet cameras are often the most economical solution to evolving security needs. - 30201

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