Surveillance Video Camera

With the introduction of the internet and increase of local area networks, the surveillance video camera industry has grown tremendously and become affordable to almost everyone these days. They have become an integral part of any security system these days, either for the home or the business. At Acctive Systems, we stock the largest range in security and surveillance equipment, offering you the most affordable security solution and installation around.

These advances in this field of technology have allowed the surveillance video camera industry to provide access over the internet and offer higher quality images that are far more clearer than the previous analog versions. This means for example that the law enforcement industry can easily enhance certain features of images or videos and even zoom in on specific details.

The video surveillance industry has changed from a previous only a reactive type of response to now a proactive approach towards fighting crime. There are more and more companies that have started offering security systems that help monitor and enforce a very pre-emptive style towards business and home security.

Initially surveillance video cameras were first seen used in banks and larger commercial industries, but now with the next step in digital technology over the last ten years they are now provided at cheaper prices with higher quality in the imagery. These new surveillance cameras are now able to take a clear picture of an object or person more than three thousand feet away compared to the previous thirty feet of the older models. This is all largely due to the advanced technology of high definition television.

The simple purpose of using a surveillance video camera system is the added security it provides on top of standard security measures in helping the safety of property and individuals. There are new developments that may now allow the video cameras to pickup certain set movements that may help to identify criminals in crowds. With this feature, there can be many more cameras setup to one controlling station without having the need for additional personnel.

A well designed and installed surveillance system will help to make any business or home that much safer and less prone to any theft. Surveillance video cameras can provide benefits such as reducing the amount of shrinkage from shoplifters, monitor cash registers, help meeting insurance requirements, help to deter would be thieves, identify visitors and employees and help to monitor any hazardous environments.

Hidden surveillance cameras are another option when it comes to surveillance and there are many to choose from. The options for hidden cameras include the pinhole camera which is almost as small as a sugar cube. The board camera resembles a small computer board with a built in mini camera which can be hidden in a number of objects. There is the dome camera which is built inside a plastic casing which is dome sized where it can be mounted on ceilings. The standard surveillance camera, which can be mounted inside or outside of buildings to scare away potential thieves. The water resistant security camera which is similar to the standard surveillance camera except it is kept within a waterproof case. Lastly the water proof hidden camera which is a small pinhole camera with a waterproof case that will allow the camera to be placed under water or fish tank for example.

Most businesses that have been prone to increasing theft such as shops, gas stations and banks have begun to use surveillance video cameras as a visual deterrent to prevent theft especially when they are situated within high crime areas. The insurance industry has also found a great use for video surveillance especially when it comes to fraudulent claims, workers compensation and various other claims.

Digital surveillance systems have become more affordable with all the advances within the technology field compared to previously. Previously you would have to change video tapes daily, now you can record well over a month of video onto a computer hard drive and the costs are much less than before.

Images that are recorded using a digital surveillance video camera are that much clearer compared to the blurry images from the older analog images. Digital images are easier to manipulate the images to help provide a clearer picture even zooming in to get specifics. This technology is now used by police and even private investigators to help provide positive identification.

The internet has allowed surveillance video cameras to be accessed anywhere around the world and even setup up from anywhere in the world. With satellites that are able to bounce signals all over the world you are now able to watch anywhere from your laptop and even your mobile phone. Visit Acctive systems online to see what we can offer you when it comes to surveillance and security, let us help design a tailored system to meet your specific needs.