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Surveillance and Security Camera Buyer's Guide

Today’s security camera system equipment is smaller, less expensive, more sophisticated, and is packed full of features. This is great for you as the consumer as you have more high quality options at your fingertips than ever before! However, there are a ton of options and it can be very confusing telling the difference between two particular products if this is your first time dealing with the security industry. You’re going to come across a lot of terms, types of products, and information that you might have never heard of before, but that’s okay! We’re here to help out with that and make this process easy for you. If you have any questions while you read this guide, give us a call at  042-35443103 www.glistensecurity.com  and we’ll help however we can! I'm looking for more information about... Security Cameras Home Security Systems Business Security Security Cameras Security cameras come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and types with each kind of camera ha

Detailed Lens Chart CCTV

Detailed Lens Chart CCTV Cameras Naturally, lenses are on every security camera and have a dramatic affect on the area that the camera can monitor. Installing a security camera with the wrong type of lens can make that camera's video feed of little use. A good rule of thumb to keep in mind when shopping for cameras is the smaller the lens' focal length, the mm spec, the wider your field of view will be. For example, a camera with a 50mm lens will have a very narrow field of view (FOV) and be able to focus on objects far away while a 3mm lens will have a wide FOV and be more suited for short range monitoring. CCTV Camera Lenses Lens Field of View Auto vs. Manual Iris Varifocal vs. Fixed Lenses A  fixed lens  is a lens that has a set focal length which you'll see as a 'x'mm spec. These lenses are only capable of viewing people / objects / areas a set distance away from the camera which will affect where you can install the camera. A  varifocal lens

CCTV Security Cameras in Lahore

About Glisten Security   GLISTEN is a team of bright enthusiast professionals who emerged in 2009 with a dream to take Glisten among the top; in providing security system integration solutions in Pakistan. In a span of only three years, we have been able to successfully convert our dream into realism. Thus leaving our competition far behind and that is the result of our zeal for success and unmatched commitment to our customers.  We do understand customer’s requirements very well and our team of experts is skilled enough to transform those requirements into innovative solutions. Our team is professionally trained and operational with latest techniques, tools and technologies to assist you in your business critical requirements.  Over a period of time we have gained valuable expertise which enabled us to present integration solutions that other may not. We have the right mix of highly trained Surveillance & Network Engineers, System Analyst Marketing & Sales, Fina

CCTV Security Company In Lahore

About Glisten Security   GLISTEN is a team of bright enthusiast professionals who emerged in 2009 with a dream to take Glisten among the top; in providing security system integration solutions in Pakistan. In a span of only three years, we have been able to successfully convert our dream into realism. Thus leaving our competition far behind and that is the result of our zeal for success and unmatched commitment to our customers.  We do understand customer’s requirements very well and our team of experts is skilled enough to transform those requirements into innovative solutions. Our team is professionally trained and operational with latest techniques, tools and technologies to assist you in your business critical requirements.  Over a period of time we have gained valuable expertise which enabled us to present integration solutions that other may not. We have the right mix of highly trained Surveillance & Network Engineers, System Analyst Marketing & Sales, Fina

Should I Upgrade to an IP Surveillance System?

Network video technology has improved drastically over the last decade. We have seen security cameras and video recorders enter the market with higher resolution, faster transfer rates, and easier connectivity than ever before. That being said, do you really need to upgrade your perfectly good analog surveillance system to an IP solution? The short answer is…  maybe . Analog or IP What’s so great about IP cameras? IP (network) cameras  have several features that make them enticing for buyers. To name a few, they offer higher resolution and overall video/image quality, advanced file and storage options, remote access and viewing,  power-over-ethernet capabilities, and relatively painless integration into most networks that requires less hardware. Improvements in wireless technology are also producing increasingly better wireless surveillance solutions, as well. Sounds pretty awesome. What are the drawbacks? Price is the number one drawback. There is not a huge selec

Types of Security Cameras

Choose the Right Security Camera You work hard to keep your home and office safe and looking good, but robbery or vandalism can shatter an owner’s confidence in even the nicest-looking place. A security camera is your best bet as a property owner to protect the things you work hard for. They deter criminals before the act is committed, and record them if they still go through with it! Learn more about the different types of cameras, below. Not just for banks anymore… Surveillance cameras are being used in retail stores, schools, hotels, nurseries, hospitals, private homes, and more. Isn’t it time you start protecting your home and office, too? What makes a security camera? Security cameras, also known as CCTV cameras, use CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor) or CCD (charge-coupled device) video chips to capture high-quality surveillance video, similar to a point and click camera. The larger the chip size, the better the image. CCD chips come in 1/4, 1/3 a

9 Ways to Make Your Home More Secure

One question that I get asked all the time is how do you, the homeowner, go about making your home more secure? One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to assume that home security stops after the installation of the alarm system.  Security cameras and surveillance equipment  are not just a business security measure; they can, and should, be used when securing your home as well. You’ve worked hard to have your home, so let’s take nine steps to make it more secure. Step 1: Set up Some Common Sense Rules The first thing you want to do is discuss  home safety  with every member of your family, especially if you have children. Make certain everyone keeps doors and windows locked at all times. One of the number one ways burglars get into homes is through open doors and windows. Make sure you keep your garage door closed, and garage door clickers inside the house when you aren’t using them. Do not keep spare keys in obvious places, such as fake rocks; these are sure to welcome a r