Types of CCTV Cameras & Their Uses

Types of CCTV Cameras & Their Uses

1️⃣ Dome Camera

Features:
• Dome-shaped design for discreet surveillance
• Wide viewing angle
• Indoor & outdoor use (vandal-proof options available)

Uses:
• Retail stores, offices, hotels, reception areas

Why use:
• Harder for intruders to tell which way the camera is pointing
• Aesthetic and blends with interiors

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2️⃣ Bullet Camera

Features:
• Cylindrical shape for long-distance viewing
• Weatherproof for outdoor use
• IR night vision

Uses:
• Perimeter security, parking lots, building entrances

Why use:
• Visible deterrent for crime
• High-quality image at long range

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3️⃣ PTZ Camera (Pan-Tilt-Zoom)

Features:
• Remote pan, tilt & zoom control
• Auto-tracking of moving objects
• High optical zoom

Uses:
• Large areas like malls, stadiums, warehouses

Why use:
• Flexible monitoring of multiple angles with one camera

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4️⃣ Turret Camera (Eyeball Camera)

Features:
• Ball-and-socket design for flexible angle adjustment
• Low IR reflection for clearer night vision
• Compact size

Uses:
• Indoor hallways, corridors, small retail spaces

Why use:
• Better image quality at night compared to dome cameras

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5️⃣ Fisheye / 360° Camera

Features:
• Ultra-wide panoramic view
• Single camera covers a large area
• Dewarping for clear footage

Uses:
• Banks, warehouses, large halls

Why use:
• Reduces need for multiple cameras

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6️⃣ ANPR / LPR Camera (License Plate Recognition)

Features:
• Special lens & software for plate recognition
• Works day & night
• High shutter speed

Uses:
• Parking areas, toll gates, security checkpoints

Why use:
• Automated vehicle monitoring & access control

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7️⃣ Thermal Camera

Features:
• Detects heat signatures (not visible light)
• Works in complete darkness or fog
• Long-range detection

Uses:
• Border security, industrial plants, critical infrastructure

Why use:
• Detects threats even in zero visibility

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