Bullet Cameras
Frequently Asked Questions About Bullet Cameras - FAQ’s
Why would I use a bullet style camera instead of a dome camera?
It really comes down to the mounting location you are installing your cameras. For some areas it is just not possible to mount a dome camera. A bullet camera is very versatile and allows you to often mount it on any surface type in any location. For some people they also feel that a bullet camera is much more aesthetically pleasing when mounted on a home or a business. So some people just prefer the looks of a bullet camera.
Can a bullet camera see farther than a dome camera?
No. The only difference between a dome camera and a bullet camera is the body or casing the camera is built into. Besides the exterior the internal cameras are no different between the two. Both are made in different exteriors to support different mounting applications, and different personal preferences.
How do you adjust the lens on a bullet style camera?
Assuming you have chosen a bullet camera that has an adjustable varifocal lens you will absolutely have some type of joystick, knob, or buttons to adjust the lens. Some high quality bullet cameras even include a remote control that allows you to easily adjust the lens to better focus on the area you are securing. All varifocal type bullet cameras will offer some type of feature that let you easily adjust the lens.
Is a bullet type camera weatherproof?
Since most bullet cameras are used for outdoor surveillance installations they are most commonly both weatherproof and vandalproof. It is important to read the specifications of the cameras you are choosing and ensure they are made to best support the environment you are installing them in. Some bullet cameras are also IP66 rated. An IP66 rating signifies the camera is “dust tight”, and protected against powerful rains or direct jets of water.
How do you wire up a bullet camera?
Just like any other CCTV camera, a bullet camera will have both power and video wire leads coming out of the back that allows you easily attach your cables to it. The video cable will have a female BNC connector to attach the coaxial cable to it via a male BNC connector. If your bullet camera is 12VDC is will have a power cable coming out of the back that is already terminated with a DC power plug. If it is a 24VAC camera then it may just be a raw color coded (black and red) 2 conductor wire. Regardless of the power requirement of your camera the power cable will be on board ready to attach to your incoming power cable that is ran from your power source.
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B1362TIR650 - Digital Watchdog Outdoor IR Bullet Camera, 6-50mm Lens, 540TVL
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B1363TIR - Digital Watchdog Outdoor IR Bullet Camera, 3.3-12mm Lens, 600TVL
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B1367WTIR - Digital Watchdog Outdoor IR Bullet Camera, 3.3-12mm Lens, 600TVL
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B1367WTIR650 - Digital Watchdog Outdoor IR Bullet Camera, 6-50mm Lens, 560TVL
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B2382TIR - Digital Watchdog Outdoor IR Bullet Camera, 2.9-8.5mm Lens, 600TVL
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B3252DIR - Digital Watchdog Outdoor IR Bullet Camera, 3.6mm Fixed Lens, 420TVL
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B362DIR - Digital Watchdog Outdoor IR Bullet Camera, 3.3-12mm Varifocal, 540TVL
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BCH-IR3.6N-II - Ganz Outdoor Infrared Bullet Camera, 3.6mm Lens, 520TVL
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BCH-IR312NA-II - Ganz Digital D/N IR Bullet Camera, 3.3-12mm Varifocal, 540TVL
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DWC-B1567WTIR - Digital Watchdog 960H WDR Infrared Bullet Camera, 650TVL
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DWC-B562DIR - Digital Watchdog 960H Weather Proof Bullet Camera, 650TVL
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HTC-7QQ-3.6 - Hunt Electronics Infrared Bullet Camera, 3.6mm Lens, 400TVL
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HTC-T7AH28DID - Hunt CCTV WDR IR Bullet Camera, 2.8-10mm Lens, 650TVL
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HTC-T7AH550DID - Hunt CCTV WDR IR Bullet Camera, 5-50mm Lens, 650TVL
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LPC1260 - Ganz License Plate Recognition Camera, 600TVL
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LPR650 - Digital Watchdog License Plate Recognition Bullet Camera, 600TVL
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ZC-BNX8312NBA - Ganz True D/N IR WDR Bullet Camera, 3.3-12mm Varifocal, 600TVL