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Home > Buyers guide to 1/2" CCD surveillance cameras & beginner's look at where to find the best deals online
October 21, 2006
By: Lynn Bryant
CCD surveillance cameras come in multiple different
styles and sizes. Features and price also vary greatly by
brand. It can be very difficult to try to narrow down your
search to a few available options.
If you are in the process of reviewing some of the 1/2"
CCD surveillance cameras on the market, this brief buyer's
guide may help you in your search. While this is not an
exhaustive list of every 1/2" CCD video security camera
available in the online marketplace, it will provide you
with a good comparison guide and starting point to your
search.
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Bosch LTC 0610 -- This 1/2" CCD digital security
camera provides vivid color images even in low light
conditions. This camera also has a fast default shutter
speed during normal lighting conditions, which allows you
to easily capture moving objects. If lighting conditions
darken, the shutter speed will automatically revert to a
standard setting to ensure proper sensitivity. You can
program up to three operating modes and easily switch
between modes with the built in
Bilinx technology or a preprogrammed alarm trigger.
This security camera sells for around $500.00
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Sony SSC-DC54A -- This surveillance camera offers
high-resolution color images and is able to capture high
quality images in extremely low light conditions. The CCD
sensor that is built into this surveillance camera allows
the cameras to achieve over two times the sensitivity of
conventional cameras. This surveillance camera also has a
shutter speed range of 1/60 to 1/100,000 of a second. The
speed is digitally controlled based on the incoming light,
which is regulated by the electronic CCD Iris function.
This camera can be purchased online for about $800.00.
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Panasonic WV-CL920 -- This Panasonic model is
capable of filming in both color and black and white
modes. During the day, it captures color images and
automatically switches to black and white for nighttime
surveillance. This camera can be used in extremely low
light conditions if it is combined with an infrared light
source. Usage applications could include highway or
parking lot surveillance due to its ability to handle such
a wide range of varying light conditions. This camera
comes with a built in motion detector and a shutter speed
range of 1/60 to 1/10,000 of a second. This camera sells
for approximately $895.00.
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Ikegami ICD-828 -- This CCD surveillance camera
has a high-sensitivity CCD imaging sensor that contains
about 380,000 pixels. Another unique feature of this
camera is an auto white balance, which allows it to
capture optimal video both indoors and out. You can also
customize various setup options remotely with a remote
control unit, which can be purchased separately. This CCD
surveillance camera is on the lower end of the price scale
for 1/2" CCD cameras, retailing for about $450.00.
When it comes to video surveillance equipment, there are
so many different types of options available. The type of
equipment you need is very dependent on your specific
surveillance needs. As you can see based on the limited
reviews of 1/2" CCD security cameras listed above, even the
features among these cameras varies greatly. To further
narrow down your search, have a clear understanding of the
basic features you require. This will help save you a
significant amount of time when searching online.
About the Author
Lynn Bryant is a successful freelance writer and
contributor to Video-Surveillance-Guide.com. Your
definitive guide to video surveillance equipment, CCTV
cameras and wireless security systems for home and business.
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