Dome Security Camera Systems
Dome security camera systems are synonymous with modern surveillance, in both the commercial and residential sectors. They represent one of the two most common security camera types, offering high-quality, reliable surveillance with some clear differences to their bullet camera siblings.
Their favorability can be attributed to their protective dome and sleekness for both interior and exterior use. Their professional capabilities run the gamut of our top features, separating these cameras from the pack in functionality and versatility.
Defining Features of Dome Security Cameras:
- Protective Dome
- Seamless Interior Integration
- Wide-Angle View
Protective Dome Security Camera Systems Make All the Difference
The first step in putting together any successful surveillance camera system is considering the physical requirements of your home or business as well as the camera attributes that will best suit those needs. Dome security camera systems have a lot to offer both outdoor and indoor settings that require discreet, yet efficient surveillance. From a practicality standpoint, the protective dome on these cameras is one of the biggest sources of value.
The durable dome covering seals the camera’s sophisticated lens from damage by vandals or thieves. This ensures the safety of your investment in your dome security camera system. The last thing you want to worry about is buying and installing several cameras to have them broken or damaged. Their IK10 impact rating protects them from blunt force damage as well. Plus, their IP67 weatherproof rating keeps them safe from the ingress of small solid particles and liquid. Install these anywhere and rest assured that the protective dome has your cameras covered!
You’ll also notice that the domes are slightly tinted. This is a strategic feature that is implemented to give you the best chance of gaining the coverage you need without visitors, patrons or perpetrators knowing exactly which areas of your home or business are covered. The domes make this possible by obscuring the direction for the lens, which unsettles criminals as they don’t know which areas are covered and which are blind spots that they can use to their advantage. This can act as a crime deterrent and your first layer of security.
Dome Cameras Blend with Any Interior or Exterior
Dome security cameras are often favored for the interior of business establishments as they do not stick out or create a feeling of overwhelming surveillance. For many business models, it is more important to make customers and guests feel welcome and comfortable rather than create an environment where they are being obviously surveilled. That’s where the dome security camera system comes in handy. Their sleek, understated design allows them to blend in with almost any interior. This makes it easier for you to have surveillance without throwing off the flow of your décor within your office, store or otherwise.
For this same reason, dome cameras are often chosen for outdoor security coverage. Most property owners take pride in the aesthetic appeal of their building exterior. In these cases, large, protruding cameras that catch the eye are not the way to go. The understated design of the dome camera is a versatile feature for those who care about curb appeal and interior décor.
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Capture More with Dome Security Cameras Wide-Angle Viewing
Keeping with the theme of less is more, dome security camera systems provide you the opportunity to maximize your area coverage with less cameras. Our dome models feature up to 120° wide-angle view which allows you to cover a considerable amount of space with a single camera. Depending on the size and layout of your premises, you may be able to cover the majority of your space by putting a single dome camera in the corner of the room. This takes full advantage of the wide viewing angle and allows you to cover most of your individual rooms with a single dome camera in each. This allows you to save money by going with a dome security camera system that has fewer cameras but covers around the same amount as other systems with a greater number of units.
Beyond the economical advantage of these cameras, you should also consider what you are gaining from a coverage perspective. With a wider area covered per camera, you are eliminating blind spots around your property. This gives you a comprehensive view of your home or business while stripping away areas for unwanted behavior to slip by. This is also particularly useful for areas in and around your property that are tricky to cover in relation to mounting area and width of the space. The wide-angle view of these dome security cameras will help you cover exactly what you need.
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Suggestions for Installation:
- Office Interiors
- Retail Floor
- Ceilings and Walls
Dome Security Camera Systems for Office Security
Most office buildings contain several rooms subdivided by cubicles, cabinets and other barriers. This makes for tricky spaces when it comes to security camera coverage. You have to think about what your best strategy is for covering the most space with each camera. That is why there is so much value in the dome camera’s wide-angle view. You can solve the issue of cubicles and other obstructions by mounting the cameras in the corner of each room. Depending on the size of each space and the physical barriers at hand, you may want to put 2 of these cameras in larger rooms to maximize your coverage.
The subtle design of these units is perfect for most office settings. Generally, you’ll want your employees to feel protected rather than watched by your surveillance. Dome cameras cover everything, which promotes productivity. Employees will also have a sense of safety and accountability in case something out of the ordinary occurs. You want outsiders, whether they be prospective new employees, clients, or business partners, to feel the same way. These cameras are as inviting as surveillance gets.
Dome Security Camera Systems for Retail
One of the most popular surveillance options for retail stores is the dome camera. Many stores choose this for the same reason as offices; they don’t want to make anyone feel as through they are being watched by an overwhelming amount of visual security. The ironic twist is that basically the opposite of that concept is happening without the employees and patrons knowing about it. You can cover your entire retail floor by installing a matrix of dome security cameras throughout your ceiling.
The protective domes will ensure that both employees and customers won’t be able to see the direction of the lens. This keeps them honest in their actions. Beyond looking for potential nefarious activity, full surveillance of your establishment will help you have a better understanding of what is going on when you are not there. This is useful when examining employee procedures and habits, giving you the power to oversee and correct operations as necessary. It also allows you to monitor foot traffic, figure out what POP marketing is working as customers move from section to section, product to product, throughout your store.
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Vantage Point is Everything with Dome Security Camera Systems
As mentioned, whether you are installing these cameras in a residential or commercial setting, you will want to take advantage of all the benefits of the protective domes as well as the wide-angle view. For best results, choose high vantage points. Luckily, you have some flexibility with installation. Easily be mount the base of the Dome security camera vertically or horizontally on walls or ceilings. General rule of thumb: the higher the better. This will give you the best, wide view of your area.
The last thing to consider when installing your dome cameras is their placement in relation to your NVR. You may need an accessible attic or crawl space to run PoE cables from your NVR to high installation points. Once you sort that out, your dome security camera system will keep you connected to your property and bring you an unmatched view of what matters to you.