The Modern Guardian: Zoom CCTV Cameras

The strongest form of security can be brought about by the use of surveillance cameras. Surveillance cameras are basically video cameras that are set up across a facility that is used to observe and record the activities going on in that particular facility. They are connected using a grid network that includes a recording device a channeling IP network and display units which are constantly watched by security personnel. 

Types of Security Cameras

Security cameras can be either wireless or wired. The best features of such cameras are its ability to zoom. Zoom security cameras allow you to either zoom in to a particular area while recording or zoom in to the footage after it has been already recorded.

There are two types of zoom security cameras: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. They help in enhancing the details of a surveillance area without compromising the quality of the video. The most effective type of surveillance camera is Closed-Circuit Television cameras or CCTV cameras.

Types of Zoom:

Zoom CCTV cameras have the desirable features of zoom enlargement. There are many two types of Zoom: 

Digital zoom: It is the degree to which footage can be zoomed into or enlarged after it has been recorded. They can zoom up to a certain resolution beyond which the quality of the image degrades.

Optical zoom: this is achieved by focusing and re-focusing the lens of the camera which narrows down the field of vision as the object appears nearer. 

Uses and Storage

Zoom CCTV cameras are important in places that require an optimum level of monitoring and security. They are a reliable system for important places like medical facilities, defense and law enforcement bodies, traffic monitoring, residential and ground properties. 

They have the ability to record footage for 90 days. These are very helpful in countering criminal activities by keeping track of movements in and around banks, hotels ATMs, etc.