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Top features that make a security camera system useful

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If you are someone on the market for a camera system make sure you read this entire article first. It will save you a lot of time from having to go back to the store to return your brand new security cam system. Some features are more important than others, so make sure its really something you need. Also make sure you think of the future. If you are planning to expand your store make sure you select a system that allows for more cameras than you need. Here are some of the main features to look for when getting a new system for security cameras.

Easy Footage Download
Whats the use of having security footage if you cant really watch it anywhere but on the DVR itself. Make sure you look for a system that makes it super easy to grab a copy of the footage. There are some systems that allow you to record a DVD on the unit itself. There are also units that allow you to copy from the hardrive over to a usb flash drive or memory card. Some of the fancier ones allow you to download it over the network by accessing a web interface. Either way find something that allows you to export a copy of your video fast to present to the authorities.

Remote Management
This one is especially important if you are looking for a unit for a business. Chances are you don’t spend 24 hours a day at your place of business. For this reason find something that has a way for you to see whats going on remotely over the internet. Also do more research about how secure a camera really is. Some of the more popular ones can be hacked.

PTZ Capabilities
PTZ stands for pan, tilt and zoom. Whats the use of having a expensive security camera if its only focused in on general area? If you have moveable cameras, you are able to cover a larger area with less cameras. You also will have less dead spots. If you happen to be watching something in progress you would lose your subject from the cameras filed of vision.

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