Things to consider when buying a camera

Price vs Purpose Price is always a consideration. However when you purchase your camera, please select a camera in keeping with your needs and do not base your decision on price only. Should you require high definition video quality, or want to use lenses that can be set to zoom in on an area, you may have to purchase a better quality camera and video capture card. Shops and Warehouses will typically require a more expensive camera than home users, for whom small web cameras might be sufficient, in areas such as your passage.

Night vision Ensure that your camera can capture clear images in areas where it is required to capture a video in dark places

Durability The choice of camera and housing is of immense importance where the cameras are to be installed in severe environments, e.g. manufacturing areas with dust, direct heat exposure, extreme temperature etc. Outside cameras must be protected against weather conditions.

Style should be considered where your camera is to be mounted in a stylish area, to blend in and not be immediately visible. In certain areas you might not want the camera to be visible at all and use recessed camera housings, or housings perceived as light fittings, instead of a camera.