If you thought that dome cameras were versatile, wait till you meet the next in line, bullet cameras. Deriving their name from their external casing and their lens which is shaped like a bullet shell, the bullet camera is a wonderful alternative for a dome camera. Some people even combine the two for maximum effectiveness. The best and most obvious advantage of using a bullet camera is its size. They are much smaller when compared to dome cameras and contain high end lenses with IR and HAD CCD technology. The camera itself is completely weatherproof and can be mounted both indoors as well as outdoors. An unobtrusive presence, sharp imagery and the ability to be mounted just about anywhere is what separates the bullet camera from other security camera systems.
Analyzing the bullet
Like most other security camera systems, there are hundreds of different options in bullet security cameras as well. Ordinary models are wired and have a maximum visibility range of up to 20M, advanced models use HAD CCD (Hole-Accumulation Diode Charged Coupled Device) and Infrared LED technologies to improve the performance of the camera. HAD CCD is a kind of CCD sensor that reduces the noise level in the images captured by the camera. Infrared LED on the other hand is a technology that is used by the camera in low light conditions. The camera has a set of LED lights that do not illuminate like normal LEDs. These lights are infrared lights and are invisible to the human eye. But they are extremely effective in providing the much needed lighting to cameras during night times when the camera switches to black and white model.
Advanced bullet security cameras have almost 85 IR LEDs and can perform to its optimum for a maximum distance of 40M during night time. A streetlight or any form of additional lighting can actually improve and increase this distance to about 70M. There is also another option to choose between the DC and AC voltage for the power source of the camera.
Is it right for my home?
That depends on the size of your home and your budget. If you have a small to medium sized home, then the bullet camera might just be the right one for you. It will also determine the number of cameras that you need to install at your home. The best part is that its usage is not limited indoors. You can even install it outdoors. The shape of the camera and its size also allow you to conceal it effectively turning it into a hidden cam. However, your budget also decides the type of camera that you choose. The best way to know whether this camera is right for your home is to inform and educate yourself about all its features and then, compare amongst different camera types.
