Outdoor Cameras - Night Cameras

It is disappointing that we live in a insecure and unpredictable society. As a citizen we always have to worry about our security and our safety. One way to live your life more securely is to install an outdoor security camera. Outdoor cameras are useful by surveying your property to let you know who is on your property and whether they are friend or foe. With an outdoor camera you can see who is knocking on the door before putting yourself at risk by cracking your door open or looking through the peep hole. From the safety of your surveillance area in your household you can know exactly what made that sound outside and if it is a danger or not.

Outdoor security cameras can watch your children as they play outside. Even the most prudent parent cannot watch their children all the time. The parent has household duties they must perform that will take them out of the sight of their children while the children are outside playing. With outdoor cameras you can watch the child or children and at the same time be productive within your household. This way you can watch for strangers as they approach and be able to get your children to keep them safe with the security you have with the camera system. No more will you feel uncomfortable thinking about strangers kidnapping your children or your child being hurt without your knowledge.

To be double secured, you might want to install a security system that uses night cameras. Night cameras can uses a variety of technology to be able to pierce the darkness and to see what lies within. When you are using night cameras you can survey your entire property without having a light on. Security lights do help prevent crime, but if you are unfortunate enough not to have a security light on your property the night camera will be able to let you survey your property from the safety of your own home.

Outdoor cameras and night cameras are not a new technology. They have become more affordable and are used more for home security then there original purpose of protecting government installations and commercial enterprises. With a outdoor camera or a night camera you are able to be just as secure as the commercial enterprises that use the same equipment. You will be protecting your property just as they do but you will also be protecting something more important, your family, and your safety.

Surveillance Cameras

As far back as the mid 1960s, surveillance cameras have been a part of our everyday lives. During this period they were being operated quietly and unobtrusively in the background. Then with the birth of the video cassette recorder, surveillance methods took off in a whole new direction.

In today's society it seems "Big Brother" literally is watching over us. The implementation of video surveillance cameras, or CCTV in every conceivable shape or form is becoming a common occurrence on our streets and in our homes. But how do we really feel about this? Are we truly comfortable with these all seeing eyes tracking our every move?

Sure in some circumstances, there are many benefits that can be obtained from the installation of such units. But with ever increasing technological advancements in the video surveillance field. The question we should be asking ourselves is," where will Big Brother turn his uncompromising eye next?"

Video Surveillance: Necessity or Voyeuristic Nirvana?

It seems as a species, human beings are born with natural voyeuristic tendencies, and for years have enjoyed laughing at the expense of others who appear on various hidden camera and reality t.v. shows. However in every day reality, a source of amusement they should not be.

Many can fully appreciate the usage of surveillance within various establishments, especially with the threat of crime and terrorism hanging over our heads. After all, anything that protects our well being is an absolute necessity, but where do we draw the line of what is classed as security or an invasion of privacy.

Privacy - being apart of observation or company.

As citizens of the free world, every man, women or child should be fully aware of where and when they are being watched, if not, then surely this is a blatant disregard of our civil liberties. Legislations need to be put in place, that control and monitor the use of surveillance cameras, because at the present time, there are very few restrictions.

Cases of surveillance abuse seem to be on the increase, with employers using the equipment for their own voyeuristic pleasures are now common place. For example;

A certain case took place at Boston's Sheraton Hotel, where the hotel management were secretly filming the employees locker room. Apparently they suspected their workers of drug taking.

A newspaper manager in Florida added to the security system by installing a hidden camera in the employee's bathroom. Apparently this was not against the law???

Excuse the cynical questioning, but who's law was this not against?

The Future of Video Surveillance

There are a new breed of surveillance cameras in development that are believed to be so advanced they can actually see through various materials. The systems would be used to prevent weapons or any other threat being carried into various establishments. Advancements of this nature are truly breath taking and have to be admired, but lets just hope that's all that will be admired.

If such advancements will ever see the light of day, it's hard not to perceive the good being outweighed by the bad unless proper restrictions are in place. Restrictions that will prevent any unauthorized filming of unsuspecting individuals is a must.

In modern times the internet has played a huge role in the way video surveillance has been developed. Whether for good or bad is all down to personal opinion, but nobody can deny it's influence. The ability to stream live video from anywhere in the world has revolutionized the industry.

The downside to this is that many amateur porn sites are taking advantage of this technology and are placing hidden surveillance cameras to stream live peek a boo images to the hordes of hungry subscribers.

I'm going to leave you now with something to think about. Next time you decide to take a journey anywhere, just take a look around and see how many times your privacy is being intruded upon. During your typical day, you probably get more air time then most celebrities.

So next time you're out and about, look up and say cheese, because someone, somewhere is watching you.