Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Security Cameras: Surveillance Cameras Equipment Starter

By Octavien Remillard

Like anything else, you will want to decide in your heart what is proper to eavesdrop on and what is not. Some of the things that video cameras unearth can startle and perhaps shock you. Check also local laws about privacy. Once all that is settled, you will find these devices to be of incredible value whether you are trying to foil a burglary, catch employees stealing or a spouse cheating.

Not that long ago, the only folks that could afford security cameras were James Bond, NASA and the police. Technology has worked its usual wonders. Anyone can afford a video surveillance system now. The image quality is great, the cost has fallen through the floor and they are easy to install and use.

The list of standard features on modern security cameras is the stuff of science fiction. They include:

Image quality that is as good as a film camera or even better.

Modern units are wireless. Installation is a breeze.

There is an incredible range in sizes. Soma are so small they can be hidden in a light fixture.

No tapes, no dvds to store. The devices have on board memories that hold hours of video.

The latest units go even further with memory storage. They have motion sensors that tell the camera to only record when there is movement in the viewing field.

The motion sensors can be programmed to overlook small visitors like animals or kids playing. This saves even more on memory space.

And, of course, cameras are available that can see in the dark.

Images are downloadable to your computer or they can be programmed to send it wirelessly whenever you like.

Perhaps the most incredible feature of the modern cameras is their size. You can even buy empty cans of common household items like shaving cream and install a camera inside. You can also get special flower pots, garden ornaments and light fixtures all designed to house a camera.

The sky is the limit to what you can do with the modern devices.

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