| With the number of brands and types of CCTV | | | | such condition |
| systems in the market, it can be really baffling to | | | | • Never go for cameras with fixed focal length: |
| choose one from the whole lot. | | | | Security cameras with fixed focal length have the |
| Here are a few tips to help you pick the best | | | | limitation of being able to capture limited image area. |
| equipment at the lowest rates: | | | | By going for cameras with adjustable focal length, |
| • Remember that ‘one size does not fit | | | | you can identify the details of suspicious objects |
| all.’ Your CCTV needs must be identified and | | | | even from afar |
| explored thoroughly, so that you and your advisors | | | | • Do not go for systems with VCR: Though it |
| can come up with a solution which is tailored to your | | | | might come cheaper than the DVR ones, it would be |
| individual requirements | | | | a big mistake to go for security systems with VCR, |
| • Have a good assessment of the potential areas | | | | because they wear out much faster, the videotapes |
| you would need to cover: This is essential to decide | | | | get damaged easily and the recorded cassettes are |
| on the number of cameras you will require for the | | | | bulkier and less safe to store important information |
| entire property, and subsequently the kind of CCTV | | | | securely |
| system you will need. It is always ideal not to go for | | | | A good consultant can help you in picking the right |
| the ‘complete security system’ as package | | | | equipment, at the budget you specify. Our |
| deals if you require more number of cameras- as | | | | consultants at CCTV 4U will be very happy to help, |
| such sets come with a fixed number only. It is | | | | should you need any assistance in choosing your |
| therefore best to pick the necessary equipment | | | | CCTV system. |
| from different brands and assemble them, under | | | | |
