Security Camera Reports - Security and Surveillance Camera Reviews

Lorex LNE3003 – A Review

By Charlie on Saturday, June 26th, 2010 | Comments Off

The Lorex LNE3003 is a wireless IP based security camera for your home or office. I started learning about surveillance cameras after I had my home broke into about a year ago.

This is a review if you want to go directly to the
Lorex LNE3003 Website Click Here

The LNE3003 is a great option for those of you that want a system that is an extremely easy wireless camera to install. While this camera has many wonderful features, there are a few draw backs that you should be aware of.

Before I go over the drawbacks of the Lorex LNE3003 here is a list of the major features of this wireless security camera.

10x digital zoom
Two-way audio
Full color, VGA (640×480) resolution, 30 frames per second video
Monitor your camera real-time from any Internet connected device even your iPhone.
PC(Viewing-Recording-Playback) and MAC(Viewing)
Superior low-light performance with night-vision LEDs
Motion events trigger e-mail

Learned Enough? Click Here

While these features are good there are a couple of minor things you should be aware of.

The wall mount bracket can limit how you position your camera. The pivoting part of the camera really works best if mounted on the ceiling or wall. If you want to set it on a shelf or table your downward vision will be limited.
It only comes in white, I would like to see a black version so it could be easier to hide.

How difficult is the Lorex LN3003 to install?

Ok, now this is one thing everyone is concerned about. I know for many people getting their wireless network running was a challenge to begin with and adding more devices to it can be intimidating.

Well, I can tell you the Lorex LNE3003 wireless security camera is a snap to install. Just load up the included CD on your PC, hook the camera up to your router to obtain an IP address and the camera will be ready to go.

Lorex is one of the most highly regarded security camera makes out there and they have great products. So, I highly recommend this Lorex camera for anyone that wants to add a security camera in their home and have the peace of mind that comes with the ability to view it remotely.

Click here to buy the LNE3003 directly from Lorex Today

The Advantages and Disadvantages to Using a Dummy Security Camera

By Charlie on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008 | No Comments

We all know what a dummy security camera is, it is a security camera that is made to look just like its real counterpart but which actually is not able to record anything at all. There are both advantages and disadvantages to using a dummy security camera, all of which you should be well aware of before you go ahead and buy one to use inside or outside of your own home or office.

Advantages

One of the most major advantages to choosing a dummy security camera is that you will not have to spend nearly as much money as you will if you go for the real thing. Dummy security cameras basically max out at $30 tops, while real time security cameras can cost up to hundreds of dollars. So not only are you able to save more to begin with, but you also are freer to get more cameras, so that you can give the idea that more of your home is safeguarded.

Dummy security cameras are especially great to use if you mix them in with a few real life models, so that in case any would be thugs are somehow able to determine that a few of the cameras are fake, they will automatically assume that they are all and therefore are more likely to get caught on the actual cameras and therefore make it easier for you to have proof and report and identify them to the police.

Disadvantages

There are also many disadvantages to using a dummy security camera as well however, such as the fact that they are often very easy to spot. Especially for the experienced criminal, spotting a dummy security camera is a very easy feat, especially if it is a particularly cheap model.

As well, dummy cameras really do nothing but provide a false sense of security, as if your residence or business were to actually get broken into, you would have no form of proof and no way of finding out who was at fault. One of the biggest components of an effective security system is the active monitoring that it offers, and so without this, you are really at quite a loss.

There is also the important fact that once a dummy security camera has been discovered, criminal activity actually tends to increase even more than what it was before. It is believed that this is because a weakness in your security system has been exploited, and so criminals are only going to be that much more willing to take a chance on the rest of your security system as well.

Surveillance Camera Cheap Enough For Homeowners

By Charlie on Sunday, October 19th, 2008 | No Comments

It wasn’t all that many years ago that people would never have considered having a surveillance camera installed in their home. For the most part, people only thought of commercial and government applications of using surveillance cameras, primarily because they were only seen in malls, casinos, large retail stores and public facilities, such as airports. But, technological advancements has made it possible for businesses of all sizes to be able to install video surveillance systems and now they are also becoming more common in home settings as well.

People are motivated to provide secure environments for their loved ones. A security camera can be a deterrent to crime, often stopping a criminal from intruding onto your property or into your home before they have a chance to commit a crime. The last thing a culprit wants is to be caught on tape. If you have posted the fact that you have a home security surveillance system, then no doubt the offender will move on to easier targets.

But in case the criminal is not discouraged by the warnings about your home surveillance camera, or simply can’t read the warning sign, then at the very least the cameras will have captured the perpetrator’s image on video. And, most all of these security cameras are part of larger burglar alarm systems which will also sound the alarm.

If an intruder is scared off by the burglar alarm, then you will be able to review the video taken by the camera so that you know exactly who has been skulking around your premises. And, of course, you will be able to share that evidence with the authorities so that they can track down the offender.

A security surveillance camera that takes in the view of the street in front of your home can also serve as a good neighborhood deterrent to crime and mischief by errant teens who might be bored and looking for what they think might be harmless fun. There are many situations that can be avoided if the kids in the neighborhood simply are aware that their actions will be caught on tape. It can be a good way to encourage thinking before acting.

Since most people are away from their homes for a good portion of the day, a video surveillance camera can also be very helpful in taping unauthorized people who are coming to, or lingering near your home or property. If your surveillance videos show unknown, suspicious people hanging around your home or neighborhood, then you can alert your neighbors to be observant and also let the local police know so they can send a patrol car through the neighborhood.

No one in a family wants to feel like they are being watched, but a surveillance camera can also come in handy in the home as well. This is especially true if you are dealing with a rebellious teenager who is home alone for periods of time. With a network of unobtrusive video surveillance cameras you can easily see who is coming and going from your home, and when, and you can even check up on things from an internet connection if that is the type of system you have chosen