Home Security Camera Systems For Sale - Buy The Right One

IR (Infrared Cameras) - IR cameras are the traditional "night vision" cameras and work well in low light conditions. These are wise for dark rooms and dimly lit areas.

Dome Cameras - Dome cameras are pretty much how they sound. You've seen them before, they are a hemisphere and are effective at blocking which direction the camera is pointing.

Box Security Cameras - The traditional security camera. These are a bit bigger and bulkier than other cameras. You can easily spot them and tell what area they are monitoring. The picture above is of a box camera.

Bullet Cameras - A sleeker, smaller version of box cameras, you can still spot them and know what area they monitor but, they are less bulky.

PTZ Cameras - When you think of a security camera that you can move around and use to monitor an area, you are thinking of PTZ Security Cameras, Pan - Tilt - Zoom cameras are often controlled with a joystick and are used mostly in casinos and government buildings. PTZ cameras are probably out of the question for the average homeowner.

IP Cameras - Internet protocol cameras are basically digital security cameras that work on a network. Your webcam is an IP camera. IP cameras record to a NVR or network video recorder and require a different setup than the other kinds of cameras.

Hidden Cameras - Another common name for hidden cameras is micro cameras. They are usually small and designed to not be noticeable. A hidden camera can take the shape of a smoke detector, pen, or anything else.