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Surveillance Cameras For Outdoor Conditions
Depending on where you live, you will most likely have to protect your camera from the elements if you need to monitor an outdoor area. If you own a camera already but want to utilize it for outdoor use, you will need to purchase a special enclosure, or housing, for it. Camera enclosures come in countless shapes and sizes, it is best to choose one based on the shape of your camera, and the climate in which you live. For example, many camera enclosures come equipped with a heater and blower, to maintain proper operating temperature for the camera during the winter months.
If you're starting from scratch, you may want a unit that combines the camera and housing in one package. These also come in countless shapes, sizes, and capabilties. If you want a camera for the long term, however, choose an outdoor camera with built in climate control, auto iris, varifocal lense (3.0-8mm), and infrared illuminator. Many of these camera units are vandal resistant, but you should also be installing your camera out of reach of any intruders.
A great all purpose outdoor camera is the EH150 from Everfocus. It's high res (520TVL), 3-5.8mm Varifocal Lense, Auto Iris, Low Lux (operates in low light conditions), vandal resistant, and all-weather proof. You can usually find one at a cost of anywhere from $100-$150 USD, and we highly recommend it. You may want to have the camera professionally installed, though.
For fun, you may want to see our page about the world's toughest cctv camera. Hopefully you won't need to go to such extremes!
Depending on where you live, you will most likely have to protect your camera from the elements if you need to monitor an outdoor area. If you own a camera already but want to utilize it for outdoor use, you will need to purchase a special enclosure, or housing, for it. Camera enclosures come in countless shapes and sizes, it is best to choose one based on the shape of your camera, and the climate in which you live. For example, many camera enclosures come equipped with a heater and blower, to maintain proper operating temperature for the camera during the winter months.
If you're starting from scratch, you may want a unit that combines the camera and housing in one package. These also come in countless shapes, sizes, and capabilties. If you want a camera for the long term, however, choose an outdoor camera with built in climate control, auto iris, varifocal lense (3.0-8mm), and infrared illuminator. Many of these camera units are vandal resistant, but you should also be installing your camera out of reach of any intruders.
A great all purpose outdoor camera is the EH150 from Everfocus. It's high res (520TVL), 3-5.8mm Varifocal Lense, Auto Iris, Low Lux (operates in low light conditions), vandal resistant, and all-weather proof. You can usually find one at a cost of anywhere from $100-$150 USD, and we highly recommend it. You may want to have the camera professionally installed, though.
For fun, you may want to see our page about the world's toughest cctv camera. Hopefully you won't need to go to such extremes!
Wireless Cameras For Outdoor Use
To use a surveillance camera outdoors without having to run hard wiring, there are numerous wireless receiver and transmitter packages available. We cannot recommend these for home use, as these units are notoriously unreliable. Even some of the high end models used in commercial and industrial applications are prone to interference from a number of factors, including power lines. And these high end units start at $1500 U.S.! If you're serious about an outdoor camera system for your home, we recommend that you go with a quality brand name camera and enclosure, and have it professionally installed.
To use a surveillance camera outdoors without having to run hard wiring, there are numerous wireless receiver and transmitter packages available. We cannot recommend these for home use, as these units are notoriously unreliable. Even some of the high end models used in commercial and industrial applications are prone to interference from a number of factors, including power lines. And these high end units start at $1500 U.S.! If you're serious about an outdoor camera system for your home, we recommend that you go with a quality brand name camera and enclosure, and have it professionally installed.
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The Everfocus EH150. B/W, 560 TVL, 3.5-8mm Lens, Auto Iris, Low Lux, High Res
The Everfocus EH150. B/W, 560 TVL, 3.5-8mm Lens, Auto Iris, Low Lux, High Res
Above:
Basic Outdoor Camera Enclosures.
Basic Outdoor Camera Enclosures.