How to Choose the Right CCTV Camera for Your Shop or Office

Not every camera suits every space. Choosing the right CCTV setup for your shop or office comes down to a few practical questions.

1. Indoor or outdoor?

Outdoor entrances, parking, and perimeters need weatherproof cameras with night vision. Indoors, compact dome cameras are discreet and cover wide areas like a shop floor or reception.

2. How much detail do you need?

To read faces, number plates, or billing counters, choose higher resolution. General area monitoring can use standard HD and keep costs down.

3. Coverage and placement

• Cover every entry and exit first.
• Watch cash points, stockrooms, and high-value areas.
• Avoid blind spots by overlapping camera angles.
• Consider PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras for large open spaces.

4. Storage and access

Cloud storage lets you view footage from your phone and protects recordings even if a device is tampered with. Always check the retention period included in your plan.

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