Nowadays, most of us know for a fact that nobody is safe anymore, even while inside our own homes. That is why having a home surveillance camera system is a necessity, especially if you are serious enough to protect your property as well as ensure the safety and security of your home and your loved ones. Buying security cameras and a surveillance system for your home can normally be difficult especially if you have never been aware about the different ways on how it can be used to its full capabilities. The type of security cameras and surveillance system to be installed inside and outside your home depends on many different factors Continue Reading
July 14, 2010
How Video Surveillance Cameras Work
There was a time when video surveillance cameras were used only by medium to large companies. This was because video surveillance technology was very expensive back then and only those companies that have money to spare on such a system could afford to buy one. This is not the case these days however. Thanks to the advancement of technology, video surveillance cameras have become more affordable and are now becoming more and more common in households. The key aspects of every video surveillance systems are the cameras, monitor, and recording device. The cameras are usually placed in strategic or vulnerable areas that need constant Continue Reading
July 14, 2010
Hidden Cameras for Your Home
Hidden cameras are very useful especially when you have small kids and teenagers. This is because hidden cameras are a way of ensuring that nannies or babysitters do not abuse your kids. After your kids have grown into teenagers, your hidden cameras take on the task of monitoring them to make sure they are not violating any house rules even if you are away on a trip. A lot of nannies and babysitters feel like they can get away into abusing your kids just to get them to behave. There are others though that do nothing and simply ignore your kids, all the while getting paid to take care of your kids. Both of the scenarios above are Continue Reading
June 22, 2010
Q-See QSPDC Review
Q-See QSPDC Indoor Dome CMOS Camera w/Audio (Color) The Q-See QSPDC indoor dome security camera is a simple, effective, as well as inexpensive color dome camera. This security camera is suitable for any security application wherein a professional dome camera is needed. Its built-in enclosure helps in keeping the camera safe making it perfect for the security applications of homes and businesses. You can connect it to a TV, VCR, or DVR to initiate viewing or recording. The Q-See QSPDC indoor dome camera is equipped with a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor technology allowing it to deliver 380 TV lines of image Continue Reading
June 22, 2010
Q-See QSB520SR Review
Q-See QSB520SR Weatherproof Color High-Resolution Day/Night Camera Kit (540TVL) 65-Feet Night Vision The Q-See QSB520SR security camera was released in mid 2004. It is can be used for both outdoor and indoor purposes. This security camera is equipped with 1/3 inch Sony CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) image sensor technology making it capable of delivering accurate high quality images at 540 lines of TV resolution. This security camera is highly suitable for surveillance purposes. The package comes with a 50 feet cable making installation easy and flexible. The Q-See QSB520SR can be connected to a TV, VCR, or DVR to initiate viewing or Continue Reading
June 21, 2010
Defender SN501-16CH-007 Review
Defender SN501-16CH-007 16-Channel H.264 DVR Security System (Black) The Defender SN501-16CH-007 is a do-it-yourself video security package that is expandable. It allows you to protect both your family and property with advanced surveillance features that you can setup and configure personally. The security kit contains 8 security cameras which you can expand to 16 cameras to have that complete surveillance over your property whether it is your home or your place of business. Any camera with a power supply and an RCA or BNC connection is compatible. Cameras in this system have the model number SP301-C. The Defender SN501-16CH-007 has 8 Continue Reading
June 21, 2010
Defender SP500-4C Review
Defender SP500-4C Four Long Range Night Vision Hi-Res Indoor/Outdoor CCD Cameras with Vandal Mounting Resistant Brackets (Black) The Defender SP500-4C was released in early 2010. It is equipped with a high quality Sony CCD image sensor capable of providing a clear, crisp, and consistent 420 TV lines of picture resolution. This enables you to see what you are monitoring more clearly, thus providing better distinction of facial features including the positive identification of individuals. It has an enhanced focus feature that gives you a closer view of your monitoring area with a 6.0 focal length that can adjust automatically for viewing Continue Reading
June 21, 2010
SVAT CV31 Review
SVAT CV31 Hi-Res Outdoor CCD Security Camera w/ Long Range Night Vision The SVAT CV31 is a professional security camera that is both stylish and durable. It is equipped with a high resolution CCD image sensor making it capable of delivering sharp and crystal clear image whether its day or night, indoors or outdoors. The quality of the CCD image sensor equipped in this security camera can provide consistent 420 TV lines of picture resolution which will allow you to distinguish individuals including their facial features much better, thereby providing a more positive identification of individuals. The night vision capabilities of the SVAT Continue Reading
May 20, 2010
Why Home Surveillance Systems are Needed
Nowadays, home surveillance systems play a very important role in fighting against crime and protecting your loved ones. They are used in order to keep one’s family safe. These systems let you know when someone is approaching your home and it also gives you the opportunity to think twice about opening your door to an unknown visitor. Surveillance systems are one of the best deterrents to crime and theft as these can also give you concrete evidence to take to court if need be. Statistics have shown that a burglary occurs every 15 seconds in America, according to CNN. This alone would give everyone a heads up about the seriousness Continue Reading
March 21, 2010
Defender SENTINEL3 Review
Defender SENTINEL3 Web-Ready 16-Channel DVR Security System Digital Video Recorder with Hi-Res Night Vision Surveillance Cameras and 8.5-Inch LCD A surveillance system provides a number of different benefits to the individuals that use them. Some find that a surveillance system grants them a peace of mind that they did not have before. Similarly, an adequate surveillance system may work to lower your insurance rates. These benefits can often go far beyond the cost of the system that you select. When you look for a system you should be certain to ensure that the system that you choose has all of the components that you want in your initial Continue Reading
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