At one point or another we have all watched the news and seen a report on a recent robbery at a convenience store. They say that luckily the store had a security camera systems and that the crime was caught. Many times when they show the recording, the quality is so poor that nothing substantive can be gained from the recording.  Then you think to yourself: I’ve been inside many places like supermarkets, convenience stores, and other places which have a monitor showing the cameras and the quality has been great. So, why is it that every time they show the footage on TV, there is an issue with the system that was apparently great? The answer lies in the difference between viewing camera live and recording on those images.

What you see many times in the store is a live image which has little to do with what is actually being recorded. The recording depends on the the many factors discussed in my other blog. Unfortunately, many times the customer finds out about this when its too late. You get a system that seems like a good deal, then you see the images which are great. So you are satisfied until the need arises months later to view a certain span of time. Now you realize that it was not such a good deal.  Here is my advise when you are getting a security camera system:

Some advices for getting a security camera system

1. Look for the word H.264 when buying a Digital Video Recorder.But don’t stop there. Make sure it records in H.264 and not just broadcasts. Many DVR manufacturers use the word H.264 to refer to the live broadcasting on the DVR, not the recording. Make sure the DVR can not only record at 30 frames per second, but also has sufficient storage to keep your images for the desired amount of time. If you want the best, then ask for Hardware Compression H.264 DVR as compared to Software Compression DVR.
2. Get the right cameras. Cheap cameras will give you cheap images.
3. The system is as good as the installer, so don’t go cheap on that if you want a real system.
4. Make sure the right wiring and connections are used.

So take this advise and so you are not running to a security camera store asking how they can improve your video after something has happened. By then, its too late.

Contact Sintel Systems at 855-CCTV-SALES with any questions including if a do-it-yourself security camera system is right for you.

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Dear Friends.
As you know, there are many security camera stores in the Los Angeles region. If you do a yellowpages.com search for security camera companies in Los Angeles you’re going to end up with over 600 results. How do you choose the one that’s right for you and what you are looking for? Here are a few points to take into consideration when making your decision:

1. What is it that they truly provide? Out of the hundreds out there, only a handful of companies provide products and services such as installation, maintenance, and support. Businesses become defendant on security cameras and the information it provides. The most important use of a surveillance system is not when you install it rather when you need to review it. Companies who tend to only sell products don’t stress their quality level rather their low prices to entice you. Companies in the business of installation and maintenance have a greater appreciation for quality and must stand behind the entire project.

2. Once you have chosen the right security camera store in Los Angeles best for you to include hardware and installation you must then evaluate the installation work. Depending on the location of installation wiring can be as easy as running above a dropped ceiling or as hard as fishing wires through walls and ceilings. Installation is important because it can become the most vulnerable part of the system. Exposed wiring can be easily damaged or cut in the case of vandals. If cameras are not positioned in correct positions, they can easily be removed or pulled down. The use of Vandal Proof Cameras, special housing, and mounting tools can prevent such disasters.

3. Who will be there for you when you need them the most? Technology has one unique characteristic all across the board; the need for service, maintenance and support. Once installed businesses become highly dependent on the systems used to automate their activities including security cameras. The force that can be responsible for derailing all business activates is technical downtime.
The most highly priced computerized systems are not functionally without proper service, maintenance, and support. Prepare yourself for anything and choose the company that can accommodate all your needs. We all know that down time translated directly to loss of revenue.

Many believe they can save money by gathering the equipment and having someone install it for them. Experience over the last 5 years has shown this method to fail and end up costing more in the long run with most projects not completed. In such cases installers come across obstacles when using parts from different time periods and manufacturers. The result is less installing and more troubleshooting and in conclusion you end up with an unstable low grade, low quality security camera system.

Sintel Systems in a very unique security camera company in Los Angles with a store and showroom in Glendale, CA. We encourage our potential clients to visit out showroom and get the hands on experience. Make an appointment today by calling (888)SINTEL-6.