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What Types of CCTV Camera Are There?

By Jonathan Ratcliffe

Some people think that all CCTV cameras are the same but actually there are a wide variety of CCTV camera types available. This is because CCTV is used for a range of reasons which means a number of different types of cameras need to be available to suit the different circumstances. That means certain cameras ... Read more


_br10870Some people think that all CCTV cameras are the same but actually there are a wide variety of CCTV camera types available. This is because CCTV is used for a range of reasons which means a number of different types of cameras need to be available to suit the different circumstances. That means certain cameras are more suitable for being used as a deterrent for example, in the night or to cover larger geographical areas.

The different types of CCTV cameras include:

  • Bullet CCTV Cameras
  • Dome CCTV Cameras
  • HD CCTV Cameras
  • IP CCTV Cameras
  • Day/Night CCTV Cameras
  • Infra Red CCTV Cameras
  • Dome CCTV Cameras
  • PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) CCTV Cameras

These are the main types of CCTV camera on the market, more specialist cameras and bespoke CCTV cameras may be available for more specialist and particular circumstances.

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BY Jonathan Ratcliffe

Jonathan manages Marketing at CCTV.co.uk - with over 15 years experience in CCTV Installation - he writes as an Expert in CCTV Systems, News, Crime Rate Analysis and other FAQs

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