What's the best security camera: dome or PTZ?

Mike McK

I want to monitor the outside of my home, where there are regular car break-ins, and occasional robberies.

I have a T-shape to watch - driveway beside the house, and the street in front.

I can't decide between a single point-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera, or set of dome or bullet cameras. Any advice?

Answer
Hey

If you looking for a good PTZ camera I would Recommend Ascendnt.

They are a DVR and CCTV manufacture located in Canada they have great products and are about 35% cheaper then Bosch and Pelco while offering higher quality.


When you get into PTZ cameras you don't want to use non brand names as they having moving parts unlike fixed cameras.


http://ascendentdvr.com/ptz/30_1.html


Ascendent has a live demo of a PTZ camera
Open IE not Firefox (unless you run IE from Firefox)

1) http://24.66.0.207/ (in address bar)
2) download active X controls
3) Hit connect (right hand corner)
4) DVR type (PC DVR)
5) Site-100
6) Username: Demo (case sensitive)
7) Password demo (lower case)
8) Hit extend config
9) Site-IP 24.66.0.207
10) Data port 7000
11) Stream Port: 8000

Camera 1 is a PTZ camera and you can take control.

Here is a video link on how to connect: http://www.screencast.com/users/elyonwireless/folders/Jing/media/e52f6e41-a2db-46e1-b039-3593f2e0f9e3

If have any problems or question you can contact Ascendent Directly

http://www.ascendentgroup.com/


As for bullet cameras you will want outdoor IR cameras so they can see at night.

http://ascendentdvr.com/vistaseries2/47_1.html


Hope this helps
Wells

EverFocus Dome Security cameras?

carla

I was wondering how those work..
is it using tape say in a store or restaurant..perhaps.. and how long would it be able to film without being changed and such?

Answer
go to www.techcctv.com or give them a call they helped me with my security system

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I need to make a 24 inch dome that is stable for a craft project. Ideas?

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DianeM

It needs to be affordable, I will need to eventually cut holes in it, but it should be a solid material and a perfect half sphere. Think old security dome in a mall. That's kind of what I'm going for, except those don't exist anymore. They were all replaced by smaller cameras. Any ideas?

Answer
Had you looked in your search engine you would have these to check out. Hopefully there is something in one of the sites that will be just what you are looking for as I am not too sure what will do

http://www.thefind.com/electronics/browse-24-inch-dome
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How to Build A 24 foot Geodesic Dome
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24 inch Shrink Wrap Dome
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want to knw abt abt different types of survilence cameras in detail especially mini dome camera?

flash

want to knw abt abt different types of survilence cameras in detail especially mini dome camera?i wish to knw its weaknes and plus

Answer
In detail? There is not enough room to provide detail...

Basically two kinds: Analog and IP/network based. Both can be wired or wireless. Both require a connection for video and power. The video can be wireless. Generally, power is not. Both can be fixed - that is a single field of view - or they can be varial if "pan/tilt/zoom features are added (more expensive). They can be black and white (less expensive) or color (more expensive - or, under good lighting conditions transmit color and when lighting conditions are poor, change to blask and white video. Some have infrared for zero light visibility. Some have mics and can transmit audio, too.

Analog cams can be connected to a TV or TV-like monitor using the yellow composite video RCA jack. Some of them use BNC - BNC-RCA converters are cheap/easy to find. Not dome-camera specific, but for any analog surveillance camera: Analog cams can also be connected to a DVR. Typically multi-channel. Consumer versions are available in 1, 4, 8, 9 and 16 channel units and record to a hard disc drive. The DVR has a minotor out can be connected to a TV or TV-like monitor using the yellow composite video RCA jack. The DVR has various frame rate capture options, alarming options and newer ones can be assigned an IP address and connected to a local area network and made accessible from a computer on the same LAN.

IP/network based surveillance cameras have an embedded web server application and are accessed primarily from a computer on the same network as the camera. Stills and video can be stored off-board on a server somewhere. Obviously, these are assigned an IP address. Many times, there is software available that allows some digital zooming control, but the resolution degrades as digital zoom is used. More expensive units include Pan and tilt capabilities by including a motor in the camera's mounting base. Some even have optical zooming.

On the plus side, the domes can provide some protection from the environment and because of the dome cover, spiders are less like to build webs and reducing visibility. Some dome surveillance cameras can be used for out-door use, and they will be advertised/marked as such. Many are used indoors and the dome is less obvious than a camera pointed at the area under surveillance. It is possible to mount the dome with NO camera in it.

What exactly are you fishing for? The minidome cameras are not much different from other security survelliance cameras from a connection or video transmission perspective... they just happen to be in a dome.

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How do I hook up a security dome camera to my tv?

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Mike W

I have a dome camera that has an output for power and video. I have hooked it up straight to my tv by a coax cable, and using an amplifier, and there is no picture. I have tested the camera with a meter, and it is getting power.

Answer
go to www.techcctv.com or give them a call they can help.

How do I remove a cover of a Dome security Camera?

Keith W

I'd like to remove the cover off my dome security camera to reposition the camera. There is absolutely no identification on it at all. I've unscrewed the three screws on the bottom but nothing happened. What should I do?

Answer
Have you read the instructions to see if it says in there what to do? Do you have a number or email address for the company? If so, contact them and ask for help.

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Can I connect a security camera without DVR?

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twizzler

I have two security cameras and two TVs. Can I just connect one camera to each TV through the cable plug on the back? One camera is a Dome camera and the other is an outdoor weather proof camera. I don't know any exact info because this guy I know is giving them to me for free tomorrow.

Answer
You need a system to use the cameras many use a Internet connection to connect them that way your able to access them throughout the house on any computer, the TVs with connection to them and away from the home as well. A direct connect to my knowledge cant be done a DVR or a computer program can accomplish it without the DVR.

Setting up streaming or remote access for security camera?

Michael

Hello, I have just purchased both a wired dome security camera as well as a wireless bullet camera with receiver. Now viewing the camera's live footage on a tv is easy enough but I would like to set up remote access similar to an IP camera so I can view the footage in real time online. How would I go about this?

Answer
If you have a dvr (thats the thing that is used to record the cameras) and if that dvr is internet capable then yes, but otherwise not if it it isnt an ip cam.

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I need to make a 24 inch dome that is stable for a craft project. Ideas?

best security dome camera image

DianeM

It needs to be affordable, I will need to eventually cut holes in it, but it should be a solid material and a perfect half sphere. Think old security dome in a mall. That's kind of what I'm going for, except those don't exist anymore. They were all replaced by smaller cameras. Any ideas?

Answer
Had you looked in your search engine you would have these to check out. Hopefully there is something in one of the sites that will be just what you are looking for as I am not too sure what will do

http://www.thefind.com/electronics/browse-24-inch-dome
www.thefind.com/electronics/browse-24-âinch-dome
JRC JMA-5104 Black Box Radar 4Kw 24 Inch Dome
boat gps | fish finder | marine radar | marine supply | marine electronics
www.wmjmarine.com/wjma5104.html - Cached
Popular 24 inch dome
shopping.yahoo.com
Coastal Pet Products ...
$14.64
Amazon.com Marketplace
(48 Deals)Grill Dome 48 X 24 I ...
$169.95
Amazon.com Marketplace
(48 Deals)Grand Rapids Chair G ...
$349.99
All BarstoolsGrand Rapids Chair B ...
$355
CymaxGrand Rapids Chair B ...
$339
CymaxMore 24 inch dome from Yahoo! Shopping ».COLEMAN STAINLESS STEEL DOME FIREPLACE 24 INCH DIAMETER
Online Auctions from Overstock.com. Bid now for the best live online auctions for Jewelry, Watches, Coins, Clothing, Antiques and Consumer Electronics.
auctions.overstock.com/COLEMAN-âSTAINLESS-STEEL-DOME... - Cached
JRC JMA-5104 Black Box Radar 4Kw 24 Inch Dome
Raymarine Package Deal - C90W, C120W, E90W, E120W, E140W Send us your email address to join for our newsletter for Special Offer!!
www.marinedeal.com/product_p/âwjma5104.htm - Cached
24 Inch Acrylic Quarter Dome Security Mirror
Assured Safety Concepts Inc. 9251 Sprague Rd. #119 North Royalton, Ohio 44133 Office: 440-236-3318 Fax: 440-236-3328 800-305-3302
www.assuredsafety.com/âproductdescription.aspx?pid=252&... - Cached
Im looking for a 24 inch smoked security camera dome but no ...
Best Answer: I'm not sure if this is the exact one you are looking for. I thought this price was expensive though: http://www.reflectionproducts.com/cameraâ¦
answers.yahoo.com/question/âindex?qid=20100827130513AAvepZm - Cached
24 inch Drop-in Dome Security Mirror | Retail Security Supplies
Details. Security Products - These highly reflective mirrors are great for blind spots and detecting shop lifters. They're an easy way to discourage would be thieves.
www.valudisplay.com/drop-in-dome-mirror-âsecurity... - Cached
Furuno 24 Inch Radome 4.0 kW Transceiver Radar Dome RSB0071-058
Looking for Furuno 24 Inch Radome 4.0 kW Transceiver Radar Dome RSB0071-058? We have it on sale with free shipping. We carry GPS Fishfinder Combo, Navigation Instruments ...
www.nightvisionplanet.com/furuno-24-âinch-radome-radar... - Cached
How to Build A 24 foot Geodesic Dome
If I was building a big dome with really long sections (not the 5 foot or shorter sections of my 24 foot dome), I would consider using 1 inch conduit.
www.weasel.com/dome_24.html - Cached
24 inch Shrink Wrap Dome
Anvente Enterprises LLC 824 N Adams Street McMinnville OR 97128 local: 503.472.0438; toll free: 877.anvente fax: 503.474.9851 : Click Here to visit our inventory closeout pages ...
anvente.com/âindex.php?p=product&id=2897&parent=128.

want to knw abt abt different types of survilence cameras in detail especially mini dome camera?

flash

want to knw abt abt different types of survilence cameras in detail especially mini dome camera?i wish to knw its weaknes and plus

Answer
In detail? There is not enough room to provide detail...

Basically two kinds: Analog and IP/network based. Both can be wired or wireless. Both require a connection for video and power. The video can be wireless. Generally, power is not. Both can be fixed - that is a single field of view - or they can be varial if "pan/tilt/zoom features are added (more expensive). They can be black and white (less expensive) or color (more expensive - or, under good lighting conditions transmit color and when lighting conditions are poor, change to blask and white video. Some have infrared for zero light visibility. Some have mics and can transmit audio, too.

Analog cams can be connected to a TV or TV-like monitor using the yellow composite video RCA jack. Some of them use BNC - BNC-RCA converters are cheap/easy to find. Not dome-camera specific, but for any analog surveillance camera: Analog cams can also be connected to a DVR. Typically multi-channel. Consumer versions are available in 1, 4, 8, 9 and 16 channel units and record to a hard disc drive. The DVR has a minotor out can be connected to a TV or TV-like monitor using the yellow composite video RCA jack. The DVR has various frame rate capture options, alarming options and newer ones can be assigned an IP address and connected to a local area network and made accessible from a computer on the same LAN.

IP/network based surveillance cameras have an embedded web server application and are accessed primarily from a computer on the same network as the camera. Stills and video can be stored off-board on a server somewhere. Obviously, these are assigned an IP address. Many times, there is software available that allows some digital zooming control, but the resolution degrades as digital zoom is used. More expensive units include Pan and tilt capabilities by including a motor in the camera's mounting base. Some even have optical zooming.

On the plus side, the domes can provide some protection from the environment and because of the dome cover, spiders are less like to build webs and reducing visibility. Some dome surveillance cameras can be used for out-door use, and they will be advertised/marked as such. Many are used indoors and the dome is less obvious than a camera pointed at the area under surveillance. It is possible to mount the dome with NO camera in it.

What exactly are you fishing for? The minidome cameras are not much different from other security survelliance cameras from a connection or video transmission perspective... they just happen to be in a dome.

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Can a security camera work behind glass?

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The Cult o

I want to install a security camera to see if/who is continously going through my terrace and ripping holes into my gate.

The problem is, I have no where to install the camera. The door leading outside is entirely made of glass, so I was thinking of installing it near there and pointing the camera outside.

Would that work? Or would there be glare problems and such?

Answer
It will work.

In practical life lot of security cameras attached behind the glasses.

ATM Machines have one more camera built in side and behind the small reflective glass.

All dome cameras covered with glass.You can see all over the places.

What do I need additionally to set up a outdoor dome camera?

Jeremy

I want to set up a outdoor dome camera, but I know nothing about it and I was given a price that was to high for me, so I need to ask you guys. If I bought a outdoor dome camera what else would I need if I wanted to have it constantly record on like a dvr or something? I don't necessarily want to monitor but if I did what would I need for something like that as well? Thanks for any information, I truly appreciate it.

Answer
You need some way to power the remote camera. You need some way to transmit the video. This guy does a fairly thorough job of explaining it.
http://perljam.net/seattle/home/security-camera-setup/

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Setting up streaming or remote access for security camera?

best security dome camera image

Michael

Hello, I have just purchased both a wired dome security camera as well as a wireless bullet camera with receiver. Now viewing the camera's live footage on a tv is easy enough but I would like to set up remote access similar to an IP camera so I can view the footage in real time online. How would I go about this?

Answer
If you have a dvr (thats the thing that is used to record the cameras) and if that dvr is internet capable then yes, but otherwise not if it it isnt an ip cam.

How come so many business invest in security surveillance systems that can not identify someone?

Scott

It seems like I am always viewing these images from security cameras on TV or on the internet and a person commiting a crime will be standing only a few meters away and yet you can barely see their face. I looked up these cameras on the internet and they are also expensive. Whats the deal? Also what is better dome cameras or the other normal looking ones?

Answer
Faulty expectations. If the camera was bought to replace a live person to positivly identify someone, it was bought for the wrong purpose. If it is used as an extra set of eyes for someone who is monitoring all activity, then it is used properly. The dome cameras are simply standard cameras housed in a dome so no one knows where it is pointed and will not be as distrubing to see compared to a bunch of cameras pointing at you.

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How do I hook up a security dome camera to my tv?

best security dome camera image

Mike W

I have a dome camera that has an output for power and video. I have hooked it up straight to my tv by a coax cable, and using an amplifier, and there is no picture. I have tested the camera with a meter, and it is getting power.

Answer
go to www.techcctv.com or give them a call they can help.

How do I remove a cover of a Dome security Camera?

Keith W

I'd like to remove the cover off my dome security camera to reposition the camera. There is absolutely no identification on it at all. I've unscrewed the three screws on the bottom but nothing happened. What should I do?

Answer
Have you read the instructions to see if it says in there what to do? Do you have a number or email address for the company? If so, contact them and ask for help.

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Can I connect a security camera without DVR?

best security dome camera image

twizzler

I have two security cameras and two TVs. Can I just connect one camera to each TV through the cable plug on the back? One camera is a Dome camera and the other is an outdoor weather proof camera. I don't know any exact info because this guy I know is giving them to me for free tomorrow.

Answer
It is not necessary to use DVR for only two cameras. You can connect the video output from the camera to the video input of TV. If your tv have two video inputs, you can connect them together in one TV.(Usually Monitors are using for cctv networks) If you want to connect them to more tv's, use video splitter.
Regards

Can I connect a security camera without DVR?

twizzler

I have two security cameras and two TVs. Can I just connect one camera to each TV through the cable plug on the back? One camera is a Dome camera and the other is an outdoor weather proof camera. I don't know any exact info because this guy I know is giving them to me for free tomorrow.

Answer
You need a system to use the cameras many use a Internet connection to connect them that way your able to access them throughout the house on any computer, the TVs with connection to them and away from the home as well. A direct connect to my knowledge cant be done a DVR or a computer program can accomplish it without the DVR.

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