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Why You Need CCTV


Why do I need CCTV? Is this a necessary expense? The following article will explore how CCTV has come a long way since the days when this technology was being ushered in for the commercial consumer. This article will also give you some pointers in selecting a surveillance system.

I'll start of by giving you a little background on me and my qualifications. I installed my first CCTV system in 1988 and have been doing this type of work non-stop since then. I have also expanded my knowledge from surveillance systems into sound systems and extensive knowledge of computers. I know run my own communications business and have found that this knowledge has helped me greatly with today's surveillance systems, since they are all software based.

Why get a CCTV system? Back in 1988 when I installed my first CCTV system, I was using cutting edge technology to install 4 cameras the size of a shoe box. The lens was the size of a water bottle and the system was all being recorded on a VCR that only recorded one camera at a time; all this in boring black and white. The price for this system was over $5000. A surveillance system these days is 10 times better, with hundreds more features and costs 10 times less. If you own a car or a home or any property that you would like to monitor, a surveillance system is your eyes when you are away or asleep. We've all experienced a theft of some sort and have wished we could have seen who did it and how they did it; now you can. Is it a necessary expense? This is obviously a personal decision, but if you have property worth keeping and have a budget of $500, I would assert that it is a necessary expense. Is a plasma TV necessary? Some may say no, but we still shell out $2000 on this item. Why not spend a ¼ of that amount on something that will give you peace of mind and may actually save you money?

Here are some guidelines on picking a system. Keep in mind that I am purposely leaving out all the technical jargon that may go over your head or that requires too much time to explain. Figure out what areas you want covered with a camera. Most DVR's (Digital Video Recorders) come in 4, 8, or16 camera configurations. If you determine that you need 4 areas covered with cameras, I would recommend you get the 8 camera configuration to allow yourself room to grow. Most people add two more cameras once they get the DVR installed and realize how helpful it is in everyday life. Make sure you get a system that has al least 120 FPS (Frames Per Second) and a 250 G drive. Almost all systems come with night vision cameras and internet access for remote view. Using just these guidelines above, you will most likely get most of the other features that will compliment your system.


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