A dome surveillance camera can be simply a tiny security camera positioned inside a dome enclosure. Typically the enclosure of a dome CCTV camera can be affixed to your ceiling.

Step one is to create an opening in a drop ceiling panel where the come camera unit will be fastened. Alternately the camera can be affixed directly to the wall surface. Wires can then be positioned behind the drop ceiling and connected to a video monitor for live feeds or linked to a digital video recorder to record and monitor.

The dome bowl is usually darkened or tinted to conceal the hi-tech surveillance hardware inside. The dome can also house LED lights which aid the camera lens to capture video in darkness. The dome enclosure also cloaks the direction the dome surveillance camera is pointed. This concealment improves the usefulness of a CCTV security as a warning force and allows a single camera to cover a wider area.

Vandal proof dome CCTV cameras are made with tough metal or carbon fiber coverings to protect the electronics in the interior from tampering, damage or other unfriendly situations. Ceiling mount dome security cameras give you understated style that will not ruin your interior design.

Outside dome surveillance cameras are good, but because they see from above, this limits the places that dome CCTV cameras can be easily affixed. This seeming limitation can be overcome with either swivel style domes or PTZ type cameras.

Where are Dome Surveillance Cameras Used?

Dome surveillance cameras are deployed in many places where ceiling type CCTV cameras are needed, such as waiting rooms, restaurants, casinos and apartment buildings. Dome security cameras are commonly found in restaurants and other small business applications that have a lot of traffic. Parking facilities usually require professional grade high-speed dome security cameras that will provide cover expansive areas through PTZ controls.

PTZ dome security cameras (Pan,Tilt, Zoom) let a solitary camera cover a 360 degree view. PTZ controls allow a single camera can take care of areas which would otherwise require multiple fixed cameras to view. PTZ dome security cameras may be the right choice for securing large areas like buildings, streets, parking lots, and so forth.

Night vision security cameras outfitted with powerful infrared LEDs are good for indoors, outdoors and low light environments. Some dome surveillance security cameras can automatically change to B&W during near dark light situations which allow for better clarity in dim light or darkness.