A wireless outdoor security camera is a fundamental component of any outdoor security system. The range of features that you can find may make choosing the best option a bit daunting. Do not fear this task; understand the project you are completing. When you adequately understand the application you are nearly ready to begin your selection. Consider what you want to monitor and the environment that the camera will be in.
Some of the many features you will have to choose from include whether the camera is motorized, whether the camera is color, whether it requires night vision capabilities. Those things considered many of the other features that you will find are easily comparable or a very close to the same among most of the cameras on the market.
Continue to learn more about the options as you continue to search though. You may find a feature that you did not realize existed and may prove beneficial in your particular application. Consider these sampled products and note the different types of features that they have.
Outdoor Wireless Bullet Camera
This camera offers 2.4 GHz transmission rate and a distance of 700 feet. This particular purchase includes a four channel receiver which is necessary to convert the signal to an RCA signal. The device automatically switches to black and white in low light for increased visibility. This sleek camera unit with receiver was priced at around four-hundred dollars.
Security MAN SM-8123T INDOOR/OUTDOOR Security Camera
The camera uses NTSC resolution. It has a night vision capability that is rated at forty-five feet. It utilizes a ring of LED’s to maximize its effective night vision. The device is a standard design with a cover that shelters the protected lens. This unit is typical of the component camera that many individuals building their own system may want. It was available for less than one-hundred dollars at the time this was written.
270X Outdoor PTZ Camera High Speed Color
This product represents the high-end of outdoor wireless cameras on the market. It is a do anything and see anything unit. Everything from the design to components included is different. In general units such as this are more practical for commercial applications, but each project merits individual assessment.
The camera is a hanging globe design. This allows for the 360-degree rotation that the camera offers. It can also tilt and zoom for more precise remote viewing. The camera operates with a very low lux rating making night-time images clear and visible. The camera has a complete enclosure and a built-in fan and heater in the enclosure. This makes operation in nearly any condition practical.
This particular unit recommended a PTZ joystick for controlling the motorization. It can however be set to automatic rotation. Keyboards and software to optimize the automatic monitoring are not uncommon for units of this quality and ability either. This particular model was approximately $1,100.
Lorex – Ultra Digital Wireless Weather-Proof Color Surveillance System with Indoor/Outdoor Camera
This camera represents a step above the base model. While most of its features are very similar to the other basic models listed here it does include a microphone in the camera. As a result the camera costs around $200. It also includes a receiver, which is a necessary component for functionality.