Professional Outdoor Security Cameras
Professional Outdoor Surveillance
Professional Outdoor Security Cameras
Outdoor security cameras provide dependable surveillance for building entrances, parking lots, driveways, loading areas, security gates, warehouses, homes and other exterior locations. Because outdoor cameras operate in changing weather and lighting conditions, choosing the right camera involves more than simply comparing resolution.
A professional outdoor surveillance camera should match the viewing distance, field of view, nighttime lighting and level of detail required at each location. CCTV Security Pros offers outdoor cameras for business, commercial, government and residential surveillance, including bullet, dome, turret, PTZ, wide-angle, motorized-zoom and wireless camera options.
Many outdoor cameras include features such as infrared night vision, color-at-night technology, built-in microphones, two-way audio, active deterrence and motorized zoom. Cameras can be paired with a compatible DVR or NVR for local video recording, playback and remote viewing.
Outdoor Surveillance Cameras • Day & Night Monitoring • Weather-Resistant Designs • Local DVR/NVR Recording • Remote Viewing
Why Choose Outdoor Security Cameras?
Outdoor security cameras provide an important first layer of surveillance around a property. Properly positioned cameras can help monitor people, vehicles, entrances and activity around areas that may otherwise be difficult to observe.
Visible Crime Deterrence
Visible outdoor cameras can help discourage unauthorized activity by making it clear that entrances, parking areas, loading docks and other exterior locations are being monitored.
Recorded Video Evidence
If an incident occurs, recorded surveillance footage can provide useful information about people, vehicles, activity and the sequence of events surrounding theft, vandalism or property damage.
Remote Property Monitoring
Compatible surveillance systems allow supported smartphones, tablets and computers to remotely view important areas when you are away from the property.
Choose the Right Outdoor Camera for Each Location
The best outdoor security camera depends on what you need to monitor. A camera watching a building entrance can have different requirements than a camera covering a large parking lot, distant gate or property perimeter. A professional surveillance system can combine several camera styles so each location receives appropriate coverage.
Outdoor Bullet Security Cameras
Bullet security cameras have a highly visible cylindrical design and are commonly used for building exteriors, parking areas, driveways, loading zones and perimeter surveillance. Their mounting style makes it easy to aim the camera toward a specific target area.
Outdoor Dome & Turret Cameras
Dome security cameras provide a lower-profile appearance and are commonly installed under ceilings, overhangs and building entrances. Depending on the model, dome and turret cameras can provide wide-angle viewing, night vision and vandal-resistant construction.
Outdoor PTZ Cameras - Pan, Tilt & Zoom
PTZ security cameras provide pan, tilt and zoom control for larger properties and locations where operators may need to change the camera view. PTZ cameras are well suited for parking lots, commercial facilities and large outdoor areas requiring controllable long-range surveillance.
Wireless Outdoor Security Cameras
Wireless security cameras can be useful in locations where network or video cabling is difficult to install. Power requirements, network availability, recording method and wireless signal reliability should all be considered when designing the system.
Important Features to Compare When Buying Outdoor Security Cameras
Rather than choosing a camera based on one specification, compare the complete combination of resolution, lens, viewing distance, nighttime capability, environmental protection and recording requirements.
Camera Resolution
Higher-resolution cameras can provide greater recorded image detail when placement, lens selection, lighting and recording settings are appropriate.
Night Vision
Consider how far the camera must see at night and whether infrared, white-light illumination or color-at-night capability is appropriate.
Weather Resistance
Outdoor cameras should be designed for exterior installation and selected according to the environmental conditions where they will operate.
Lens & Viewing Distance
Wide-angle, fixed, motorized-zoom and PTZ lenses are designed for different surveillance areas and viewing distances.
Outdoor Cameras for Day & Night Surveillance
Outdoor surveillance often becomes more challenging after dark. Parking lots, driveways, loading docks and building perimeters may have limited or uneven lighting, making nighttime capability an important consideration when selecting cameras.
Depending on the model, outdoor cameras may provide infrared night vision, color-at-night technology, white-light illumination or other low-light features. The best option depends on the available ambient lighting, viewing distance and amount of detail required after dark.
Record Outdoor Cameras with a DVR or NVR
Outdoor cameras can be connected to a compatible DVR or NVR to provide centralized local video recording and playback. Recorder storage capacity, camera resolution, recording schedule and retention requirements should all be considered when designing the system.
A professional recording system also provides a central location for managing multiple cameras and reviewing recorded surveillance footage.
Need Help Choosing Outdoor Security Cameras?
Order the outdoor cameras and surveillance equipment you need online, or talk with a CCTV Security Pros security expert for help choosing cameras, recorders, storage and accessories for your property.
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