Cameras come in different shapes and sizes, however this does not affect the picture quality. The shape rather should be looked at in terms of cosmetics, convenience of installation and camera placement. Two cameras with different housings and similar components should perform no different if constructed properly.
Dome Cameras
Dome cameras typically are the best choice whenever possible:
- When the camera is within someone's reach domes cannot be easily manipulated or vandalized
- Domes installs easy in drop ceilings - usually 2 screws
- Since a dome has a covered lens the direction the camera is pointing is hidden
- Domes can accommodate infra-red for Night Vision
While dome cameras are the installation choice there are limitations. As the domes themselves are typically small you are limited in the size lens available. If you need to focus on long distances which requires a lens of 50mm focal length or greater it will not fit inside a standard dome camera. Dome cameras can be simple plastic ones or metal vandal-proof for public places.
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