Thanks to their long shape, bullet cameras can adjust focus, offering excellent clarity at long distances. They are easy to install on a variety of substructures and can be manually re-aimed without completely re-installing the mounting armature or camera.<\/p>\n
Benefis<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Useful over long ranges<\/li>\n
- Conspicuous (visual deterrent)<\/li>\n
- Easy to reposition<\/li>\n
- Resistant to environmental dirt<\/li>\n
- Use infrared technology for low light conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
Bullet Camera Disadvantages<\/h3><\/div>Bullet cameras are easy to see, which can be a benefit, but it also makes them a target for certain would-be intruders. Bullet cameras can be disabled simply by throwing something and covering or pointing them in a different direction. Due to the narrow field of view, they also make it easier for intruders or criminals to avoid being seen by the camera at all.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Common Bullet Camera Uses<\/h3><\/div>You will see bullet cameras in use where high clarity over long distances is required, for example, a parking garage or roadway where the operator needs to read vehicle license plates. They\u2019re also useful if facial recognition is important \u2014 even small adjustments in the focus of a camera can make a huge difference in identifying a victim, perpetrator, or determining exactly what happened.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s worth noting that clusters of bullet cameras can be arranged to cover a wider field of view and retain all the long-range benefits of the bullet camera, rather than using a dome camera. This is also common in outdoor applications where multiple angles need camera coverage.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Dome Camera<\/h2><\/div>The dome camera is also named for its appearance, a half-sphere of optical glass or polymer that may be tinted to obscure the exact angle of the camera for onlookers. The dome is mounted in a cylindrical turret that must be mounted upward on the ceiling or the eave of a roof.<\/p>\n
Dome cameras tend to blend into their surroundings, which can increase the comfort of people nearby.<\/p>\n<\/div>