Night Vision Security Cameras

Home, retail and general video security is a 24 hour a day job. Crime doesn’t stop when the sun goes down - in fact it generally increases at that time of day. That’s why night vision security cameras are absolutely essential to any significant security installation. These sentinels keep watch over your property when you can’t, and they’ve been instrumental in countless criminal cases.

When you have night vision security cameras that can record and identify faces, cars, clothing, and more just as well as a camera operating in broad daylight, you can have peace of mind that you’re well protected. At EZWatch, we’ve made it our business to provide those kinds of high powered night vision cameras to our customers.

Not all night vision security cameras are made the same. Do your homework before you make such an important choice. All of our night vision cameras come with detailed specifications that include important information on how far they can see during even in pitch blackness, how well they can move and be positioned, and how clear the photography itself will be. All of our night vision offerings are effective at close range, but some have incredible long range power and precision. Below are a few of our most popular and most effective night vision security cameras.

The EZ Bullet VF Platinum This outdoor camera is high definition, and equipped with excellent night vision extending out 100 feet from the lens. 100 feet is more than sturdy, and that’s just one reason this camera gets our “platinum” designation. This camera is built to either go indoors or outdoors, so you can use it’s night vision functionality in either location.

The EZ Dome VPIR Silver If you’re looking for a more cost effective option that still has good night vision and powerful outdoor protection from weather and vandalism, the VP-IR might be the right camera for you. It’s night vision is more modest than the Bullet Platinum, extending out to 45 feet from the lens, and it’s a more discrete camera generally. If you want something effective at a more attractive price, take a look at the VP-IR.

The 200 HD The 200 HD is a muscular night vision camera, extending its night vision out 150 feet from the lens and employing 200 foot long range vision during the day. It’s also weatherproof and ready to face any sort of adverse element in the outdoors.

The Ranger The Ranger pan tilt zoom camera is the master of the night vision security camera world. This is one of the most complete and completely stunning security cameras money can buy. At over $1700 dollars it’s not cheap, but the functionality is absolutely unrivaled. Not only can this camera survey a huge area with its PTZ controls, the zoom function is among the best in the commercial security world. 36x Optical Zoom and 12x Digital Zoom combine to create one of the very best long range night vision security cameras, extending out to 300 feet from the lens. That means you can observe and identify faces, cars, and more from the distance of a football field in total darkness. That;s impressive night vision.

Since the majority of theft and vandalism incidents happen at night, you need a security camera with night vision capabilities to adequately protect your property. But you don't just need a good night vision camera, you need a camera that can easily and faithfully track activity outside of your facility or business location. While there are plenty of security cameras boasting night vision capabilities, not all cameras are up to the formidable task of keeping your building and property safe. When shopping for the right night vision security camera, it's crucial to know what to look for, and how it will keep your property from theft or vandalism.

High PerformanceMany security cameras do not perform in low lighting environments or situations. This is because these cameras lack the resolution, and advanced IR technology to perform in the dark. While many security cameras feature night vision, the video often looks grainy and hard to watch. An effective night vision security camera will have a high resolution even in the dark. In technical terms, a great night vision security camera will have at least 500 to 700 lines of resolution. This will give you the best viewing, monitoring and surveillance experience possible. Your camera should also see at least 50 feet ahead in the darkest conditions. Many higher end security cameras can see 100 to 200 feet ahead when night vision is enabled.

DurabilityMost security cameras are subject to vandalism or tampering of some sort. This is why your camera must have technology to protect against vandalism and tampering. Additionally, if the camera is located outside, extreme weather conditions can render some night vision cameras inoperable. An excellent camera system will be weatherproofed. The best cameras are weatherproofed with rugged external housing. This means the camera can withstand harsh weather conditions, and extreme cold. High end night vision cameras can even operate in severe sub zero temperatures without suffering from technological glitches.

Advanced Capabilities Some of the best cameras also use Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) technology. This is robotic technology that allows you to tilt, zoom and pan the camera and lens from a remote location, like a control room or an office. This is particularly helpful when you have limited time and resources to do facility walk-throughs on a daily basis. You can easily view what is happening throughout your property late at night.

Effectiveness While all this advanced technology is great, a night vision camera is useless if it cannot find and prevent potential criminal activity. After all, the point of having a night vision camera is to protect your property from theft and vandalism. In many cases, the mere presence of a high-end security camera will prevent criminal activity from taking place. But in other cases, a great night vision camera will help your security team to eradicate potential criminal threats. This is why it's important to only use camera systems with a proven history and capability of preventing and deterring criminal activity on private property.

When shopping for a new surveillance camera, there are many things that need to be taken into consideration. If you're not careful, you could end up with a camera that does little to nothing to boost the overall security of your home or business. For example, you are going to need a camera that has long-range night vision if you need to keep an eye on a vast, dark area. Without night vision, it would obviously be impossible to see out at night, when most crime occurs. And without long-range vision, the camera would fall far short of covering the entire area. Learn about the prime benefits of long-range night vision security cameras below.

Parking LotsEven if a parking lot is decently lit, regular security cameras are often unable to detect motion and activity in dark corners and far-off areas. This is where a security camera with long-range night vision can come in handy. With a single camera, you will be able to monitor a large parking lot through the night.

WarehousesSecurity cameras with long-range night vision are also ideal options for huge, dark warehouses. By investing in a high-quality security camera that includes long-range night vision, you will be able to save a lot of money because you won't have to buy several cameras to monitor several different parts of the same warehouse. You won't have to keep bright lights burning all night either, which can also cost a lot of money in terms of electricity.

Front Yards By the time an intruder makes it onto your property, there is very little time left to react. Security cameras that are equipped with long-range night vision can peer out well beyond the edge of an average-sized front yard. In the middle of the night, you'll be able to detect suspicious activity long before it arrives on your doorstep. This can buy you a lot of valuable time and keep your family safer.

Apartment Complexes The right security camera can dramatically enhance the safety of apartment complexes. That's especially true when it comes to the common areas and walkways that are usually found in sprawling apartment complexes. A single camera that is equipped with long-range night vision is capable of monitoring these types of areas with ease. In turn, residents are kept a lot safer, and the owners of the property can breathe easier knowing that exceptional surveillance technology is being used.

Traffic Monitoring It's not unusual for criminals to case buildings and homes by driving around slowly at night. Of course, getting a close look at that kind of activity with the naked eye isn't easy. A security camera with long-range night vision will give you the ability to monitor traffic from afar. It will be easier to detect strange vehicles and other suspicious activity. This feature could be beneficial to a home or to a business.

You have plenty of options when it comes to security cameras. In many cases, it is well worth it to buy a camera that includes long-range night vision. Keep that in mind while shopping for your new camera to ensure that you get the right equipment.