How Technology Has Evolved CCTV Camera

Posted by Gustavo Paluci on January 21st, 2017

Closed circuit television (CCTV) is the TV system used for security purposes and video surveillance. It is widely used and considered reliable, as long as it consists of high-quality cameras that are strategically positioned and monitors that can enable the security team to monitor activities in an establishment. Technology has helped CCTV cameras and systems evolve, making them useful for a wide range of applications. Technological advancements have contributed to the widespread use of CCTV systems, too.

Nowadays, even the average homeowner has the option to set up a surveillance system regardless of the size of his or her home. Technological developments have enabled the creation of smaller and compact yet powerful surveillance cameras that can be placed strategically in places you never knew could have one. Technology has enabled multiple camera systems that can be monitored by a single person from a single area, too, making it easy for businesses to reduce labor costs.

Modern CCTV camera systems come with equipment that lets you record and store footage for later review. The VCR helped in the development of recorded footage, which can be used as evidence in case any suspicious or illegal activity has been captured on tape. These days, CCTV video surveillance systems can record and store hours or several days’ worth of footage in a DVR or within the hard drive of a computer. Some systems allow the storage of videos in a cloud, too, so you can access them from anywhere.

There are CCTV cameras with sensors that enable them to activate when any activity is detected. That way, the system can conserve its energy and power when there is no activity. Leading providers of CCTV equipment and products include free software for remote viewing, and apps for mobile viewing, too. Modern surveillance systems come with video servers on-board the DVRs, so you can log-in remotely from your smartphone, tablet, or computer and view live footage or download the footage to your device.

The IP megapixel camera is one of the most advanced CCTV cameras today. Its much-improved resolution ensures clearer and more precise footage than what standard analog video cameras can capture and produce. This way, it is easier to get more detail from the video while relying on one camera. It can be used to monitor a larger area, too.

About the Author:

This article is written by Gustavo Paluci, president of Security Camera Distributor. Security Camera Distributor is a leading supplier of premium CCTV cameras, IP and analog camera, burglar alarm systems, high definition video surveillance and other security equipment. Being in the industry since 2001, they are pioneer distributors of all types of security equipment.