1/4" SHARP CCD 1.0Lux/F1.2 420TVL Color Vandal Resistant Dome Camera CAM-212DV3

The dome camera is obviously named for its dome shape. Everyone has seen these security cameras in businesses and stores. Because of its shape, its difficult to tell exactly where the camera is aiming unless you see it up close. Dome cameras are generally used inside buildings, although the armor domes can be used outside as well (more about the armor dome below). You can mount them on the ceiling or on a wall. All of our dome cameras come in color and the basic unit has good video resolution.

You would need to install a power cable and a coaxial cable to the camera mounting location and terminate both cables with BNC connectors and connect to some type of front end equipment, ie - switcher, multiplexer or a digital recorder. If the dome is a pan and tilt camera, you may need to run another cable to the dome to allow this dome to be manipulated by a keyboard/joystick.

Dome cameras are commonly used when there is a need to mount cameras to the ceiling. The benefit of the dome camera is that you can't see where the internal camera is facing and, as such, provides an illusion of increased surveillance. Domes are less obtrusive and generally accepted in any environment. The cables for a dome cameras are generally fed through a small hole in the wall or ceiling, so no wires are visible after installation.

Bullet cameras (commonly call tube cameras or lipstick cameras) are smaller and less noticeable, visually directional in their viewing and they're weather resistant for outdoor applications.