Finding the best value security camera is not a question of simply comparing price tags, but also determining the necessary features. Many companies pay for features they do not need, or purchase the least expensive cameras that don’t have the necessary features. Security experts offer five key tips to finding the right security camera for your needs.

Tip 1

It is essential to ensure that a camera offers the level of visual resolution that a business in San Francisco CA requires. A common and costly mistake is for businesses to select inexpensive cameras only to find that they do not provide the visual resolution necessary to meet specific needs. Alternatively, purchasing cameras with more resolution than required can be a wasted expense. Megapixel cameras provide significantly better visual performance than analog technologies. Be sure your security provider can give you informed insight on how much visual resolution you need for your specific application.

Tip 2

It is important to determine if your venue requires a camera with wide dynamic capabilities. This feature is a minimal expense, but essential in locations where light conditions change frequently.  Without this feature, some venues will find that all they can see on their security cameras is a bright white blurred picture when a door is opened.

Tip 3

Another overlooked yet important feature is a vari-focal lens. It allows you to adjust the size of the image viewed by the camera and is essential in some applications to avoid having the image be too small or too large. It also allows you to change the size of the viewing area without replacing the lens.

Tip 4

Many businesses in San Francisco CA select what they believe to be a lower priced camera system, only to end up paying significantly more because they have to pay a monthly fee to access the video feed from their camera system online. Video systems are available that have viewing software integrated directly into the DVR or NVR eliminating the need for such monthly fees.

Tip 5

Some companies select cameras that don´t meet all of their performance requirements because they do not have the funds to invest in the camera system they want. One solution is to find a security systems provider who will offer the right camera system through a leasing program. Typically payments are divided between an upfront charge and fixed monthly fee for a determined amount of time. Depending on the lease agreement there is a low fixed purchase price at the end of the lease.