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More and more property owners are now installing CCTV cameras on and around their buildings. In the vast majority of cases this is either to detect crime or prevent it from happening in the first place.
Bullet cameras are a very popular type of CCTV camera. This is partly because they’re compact, discreet and affordable.
If you’re looking for CCTV cameras, we can help. We’ve come up with a list of the advantages and disadvantages of bullet cameras to help you decide if you should get one.
Advantages
Compact
One reason why bullet cameras are popular is because they’re compact. You can get them in various sizes, but the majority of them are fairly small. This means that they can fit into small spaces where other CCTV cameras, like box cameras, can’t.
Discreet
Another advantage to bullet cameras is that they are discreet. If you’re strategic about where you set them up then they can often go unnoticed. This is handy if you want to increase your security but don’t want to alter the look of your property.
Easy to use at night
Bullet cameras are also popular because they’re easy to use at night. They usually come fitted with LEDs and have infrared abilities. This means that you can get quality footage at any time of day.
Affordable
A big benefit to bullet cameras is that they are affordable. Although they range in price, you can get a basic one for much less than a box camera.
Disadvantages
Lower quality performance
A downside to bullet cameras is that they have a lower performance than some other CCTV cameras. They can struggle to take quality footage over long distances. If you’re looking for a high-performance camera, you might be better off buying a box camera.
Difficult to repair
Another disadvantage to bullet cameras is that they are difficult to repair. This is because they are hard to service and you can’t replace individual components in them. Cameras that are easier to repair tend to have a longer service life.
Price
From around £45
Not including installation
Installation time
Less than 1 day
Advantages and disadvantages
- Compact
- Discreet
- Easy to use at night
- Affordable
- Lower quality performance
- Difficult to repair
