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Surveillance Systems and Hidden Cameras Are Helping Fight Crime

Monday, April 1st, 2013

Hidden Cameras, Surveillance Systems 

In years past, only the government or private investigators used surveillance cameras.  Today is a new era. More and more people are using this specialized equipment on a personal basis. Today millions of people are using hidden cameras to keep an eye on their homes and businesses.  No other method can give you the proof or evidence you need like that of a hidden camera.

With the rise in child abuse, use nanny cams to keep watch over babysitters.  You have possibly seen some instances on TV where a babysitter was caught mistreating a child.  It is a tragic thing to think about mistreatment of an innocent child that is unable or too young to tell about it.

Robberies are another crime that is on the rise.  Unemployment is at an all time high, the holidays are just around the corner and people are getting desperate.  Many good people are turning to crime in desperation.  A surveillance camera in your home or business can catch the perpetrator and help you to recovery your losses.

There are many kinds of cameras to choose from in today’s market.  There are hidden cameras that come in many disguises, such as clocks, air fresheners, exit signs, mirrors and many more.  Many surveillance cameras have night vision and can record both day and night. There are even dummy cams that can be set up as deterrents.  They look like the real think and even come with a blinking light run by a battery, to signify activity.

There are three important things to look for in a surveillance system.

  1. Transmitters:    Look for high-powered 2.4 GHz transmitters that can send video signals up to three times further than other transmitters.
  2. Battery Packs:    Wireless surveillance and hidden cameras must have a battery pack to supply power.  Most battery packs supply up to 5 hours of power, then you must throw the battery pack away and supply another one.  Buy a 12-volt battery pack that lasts up to 8 hours and is rechargeable.
  3. Lens Technology:    Look for (Charged Coupled Device) CCD lens in your cameras.  There are cheaper lenses available, but none of them can produce the high quality images like that of a CCD lens.  CCD lenses are high resolution and are highly sensitive to light, which allows them to record in low-light conditions.

 

Get yourself a complete surveillance system today.  It could save you a lot of money and possibly save a life.

You can be sure to fine a complete line of surveillance systems and hidden cameras at www.extraeyesurveillance.com


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Are You Being Kept in the Dark?

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

Today more and more crime is being committed.  Only a few years ago we seldom heard of home invasions or so many missing children.  Today we hear of new cases constantly.  What is going on in our society?  Child care centers and private nannies are on the rise with child abuse.  We may not know all the causes for the increase of crime, but we can help deter and detect some of it. Hidden cameras are a safe and reliable way to detect abuse.  There are nanny cams that can record what is going on with your child.  There are hidden cameras that can be placed inside and outside of your home or business.  There are even Dummy Cams that look like the real thing that would help deter crime, or theft.  You don’t have to be left in the dark wondering what is going on.  There are cameras that record in near dark environments, with only a small amount of ambient light such as a night light, TV, outside street light etc.  Many cameras are motion activated so you don’t have to search throught hours of recordings to see what is going on.  There are cameras with audio and video capabilities, and create time and dates of what was recorded.  Many of these cameras are available with wireless or wired capabilities. Knowledge and peace of mind are just a click away.  Be SAFE and SECURE today!


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Frequently Asked Questions About Surveillance Systems

Sunday, March 3rd, 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

 1.      What is a Quad?

A Quad is used with a VCR or other single channel-recording device that splits your monitor into four sections allowing you to view four cameras at once.

2.      Will a Quad allow four cameras to record at the same time?

Yes, you can record all four cameras at the same time.  You can also record using a switching monitor, which will record the camera that is showing at that moment.

3.      What is a 2.4 GHz wireless frequency?

A frequency is used to transmit a signal or data like video.  2.4 GHz is the specific wireless frequency that our transmitters use to send video signal to a receiver.  All of our wireless cameras operate on the 2.4 GHz frequency.  Range varies from 200’ to 700’ depending on environmental conditions.  These units are FCC approved.

4.      Are the transmitters FCC approved?

The transmitters used in all of our wireless systems are FCC and Industy Canada Certified.                                     

5.      What is CCD ?

CCD is used in professional cameras because of its high-resolution quality and its ability to record in low light situations.  CCD is a small silicon chip that receives light and turns it into voltage variations which makes up an image.  It is usually measured in inches with 1/3” CCD being the standard.  They are higher priced, but are great for cameras that may require vision in near darkness.

6.      Do the receivers work through walls up to two feet thick?

Yes, as long as there is not excessive amount of metal in the wall.

7.      Do the plug and play connections require extra wire to run the signal back to the VCR or TV?

Yes, you need to buy the length of cable you need.  We offer the CA-25, CA-50, CA-100 and CA-150.

8.      What is a Plug and Play connection camera?

It is a RCA Video plug and a power plug on the camera for easy connection to VCR or TV.  This is done by running the RCA (Aux) line into the VIDEO IN of the VCR or TV.  The TV or VCR must be set on the correct channel to view the VIDEO IN picture.

 9.      What is the difference between a PC based DVR and an Embedded (stand-alone) DVR?

A PC based DVR has all the functions of a computer.  An embedded DVR functions only as a DVR.

10.   How many hours will a DVR record?

 The amount of time a DVR will record for is based on the size of the DVRs hard  drive, the number of  Cameras recording and the number of frames per second it is recording at.  Our stand-alone DVRs uses 3.4 GB per camera per day.  4 camera stand alone on 250GB hard drive will record for 18 days.  Eight cameras stand alone on 250G hard drive will record for 9 days.   16 camera stand alone on 500GB hard drive will record for 9 days.

11.   How many cameras can be hooked up to one TV

You can hook up as many cameras as your TV has inputs.  Most TVs have 2 inputs but when using a quad you can hook up four cameras.

12.   How long will the camera last with a 9-volt battery.

The BD-127 will last 5 hours.

13.   What is the operating voltage of a camera?

 Our cameras range from 9 volts (CMOS) to 12 volts, and 24-volt profession models.

14.   Between what temperatures is it safe for cameras to operate in?

 It is safe for B/W cameras to operate between -23 degrees C to +50 degrees C or -10 degrees F to +122 degrees F.  It is safe for color cameras to operate between -23 degrees C to +40 degrees C or -10 degrees F to +104 Degrees F.  It is safe to store cameras between –30 degrees C to +70 degrees C or -22 degrees F to +158 degrees F.

15.  What is a varifocal lens?

A varifocal lens is one where the focal length lens can be varied.  This is a fancy way of saying it is a zoom lens. Most varifocal lenses have, and in almost all circumstances should have, an auto iris feature.

16.  What is a fixed lens?

A fixed focal length lens cannot zoom.  The focus is fixed.  A fixed focal length lens usually allows more   light to pass through the lens at a given focal length than a varifocal, or zoom lens.  This can be important in low light situations.

 


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