Monday, July 6, 2009

Outdoor Security Camera Installation

Properly installing the outdoor security camera is just as important as selecting the right type of camera for the job. Adjustments to camera positioning and small environmental considerations can make the difference in achieving high-quality surveillance video.

Lighting is one of the most important considerations. It is easy and inexpensive to add lamps for almost any situation if needed. It is important that the lighting levels meet the security cameras minimum requirements and it is always a good idea to use lots of light when possible. On the other end of the spectrum (no pun intended), avoid direct sunlight as this will blind the camera and possibly risk the health of your image sensors inside the camera. Also, avoid backlight whenever possible. This can be from any source of lighting including the sun or a lamp. Always try to have the sun behind the camera or add frontal lighting if there to help counteract certain lighting situations.

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