Customer's Choice - Top 10 Security Cameras for 2023
Thousands of home owners, business managers and independent security dealers nationwide have spoken, below are their top picks for 2023.
The top cameras range from small dome camera designs to high performance PTZ long range outdoor cameras. Each is equipped with the latest CCTV tech selected to enhance that cameras intended use.
One size does not fit all! The most common mistakes a DIY home owner makes is selecting the wrong camera for the target area, or trying to cover an area that requires two cameras with just one. Both (easy to make) design errors usually disappoint the user and often provides useless video, all because the wrong camera for the target area was used. Click here to learn more about selecting the right security camera for your application.
The top cameras below are a selection of small indoor-outdoor dome cameras and various outdoor weather rated cameras with color night vision, zoom lens, audio, siren, active deterrence features and pan, tilt zoom options. All cameras use Cat6 network cable for communication to a security nvr or directly to your internet modem for remote viewing using any computer, smart phone or tablet.
Pro90D-4K
Specifications:
- 3.6mm Fixed View Lens
- 90ft Color Night Vision
- IP67 Housing - Extreme Weather
- PoE (Power over Ethernet)
- Audio: Built-in Microphone
The Pro90D-4k camera is referred to as a turret dome but often called a vandal dome because the housing is metal and designed to be vandal proof. An excellent choice for locations where the public may have access to the camera. Commonly used for wide area perimeter protection up to 75feet, great for homes, entry areas, hallways, driveways, lobbies, building perimeters etc. The Bezel around the base, when loosened, allows the camera to be swiveled like an eyeball, allowing the camera to aimed in any direction and mounted on a wall or ceiling. The housing meets IP67 standards ensuring excellent performance in extreme outdoor weather conditions. Because of the cameras small size, it is a popular indoor camera as well. The camera is equipped with a 3.6mm wide angle lens which provides a wide-angle field of view of 90 degrees. The video chip produces 4k, live 30 frames per second video which assures smooth fluid video with the ability to digitally zoom into the image without pixelating. The camera is also equipped with a built-in mic allowing crystal clear audio recording up to 30 feet away. The audio feature can be disabled if local laws prohibit audio recording. More info...
CS360-4K
Specifications:
- 360° Field of View
- 4k Resolution (8 Megapixel)
- 24 Hour Color Night Vision
- PoE (Power over Ethernet)
- Audio: Two-Way Audio
This is a crazy cool camera. We often caution customers not to ask one camera to do the work of two. But this camera can do the work of four. This camera offers a 360° field of view, perfect for lobbies and even building perimeters (an alternative to a PTZ camera). We could try and write a description of what the camera does but the video below provides a much better explanation. As they say...seeing is believing. More info...
Pro120-4K
Specifications:
- Motorized Zoom Lens 2.8-12mm
- 120ft Color Night Vision
- IP67 Housing - Extreme Weather
- PoE (Power over Ethernet)
- On-board SD Card Slot
This camera is the best midrange camera on the market! Crystal clear 4k resolution, live viewing and recording, The housing meets IP67 standards ensuring excellent performance in extreme outdoor weather conditions. The camera also features a 120 foot night vision system and motorized 2.8-12mm zoom lens. The cameras best use is 30-150 foot target distance. Exclusively used outdoors the camera is perfect for large parking areas, yards, driveways perimeters etc. Equipped with an onboard SD card slot, a memory card can be added to the camera allowing back up video of all motion event to be recorded. If the camera looses communication with the video recorder you can accessed the stored video from your smart phone. More info...
CS-PTZ300
Specifications:
- Long Range 4.8-120mm Zoom Lens
- 300ft Color Night Vision
- IP67 Housing - Extreme Weather
- PoE (Power over Ethernet)
- Audio: Built-in Microphone
This camera automatically tracks movement, automatically tracking any selected target type, such as cars or people. When the target type is detected, the camera pans, tilts and zooms to keep the target in perspective and focus, whether the target is 10 or 300 feet away. When the target moves out of the camera's range or the preprogrammed track time expires, the camera returns to a parked position and continues monitoring for the next target movement. The camera can also run preprogrammed automatic tours, panning, tilting and zooming to a preprogrammed target locations.
This speed dome is equipped with a 4.8-120mm optical motorized zoom lens and a high performance 3K imaging system, ideal for professional surveillance applications. This Outdoor PTZ Camera allows you to view distant images close-up with crisp detail. Employing an advanced pan/tilt mechanism, it provides fast, precise movement with continuous 360-degree pan and tilt. You can easily control the lens position with a mouse or smart phone to track the object you are monitoring. The 24 hour color video function makes this camera ideal for operating under diverse lighting conditions and produces quality color video up to 300 feet at night. More info...
Pro60VW
Specifications:
- 3.6mm Fixed View Lens
- 60 Foot Night Vision
- IP67 Housing - Extreme Weather
- DC12V, PoE (Power over Ethernet)
- Audio: Built-in Microphone
This turret vandal dome camera offers clear 3K (5+ megapixel) clarity! The best bang for you buck; low cost and high performance. The housing is made of vandal resistant metal and meets IP67 standards ensuring excellent performance in extreme outdoor weather conditions. The camera is used extensively indoors as well because of its small 3" foot print. Commonly used for wide area perimeter protection up to 60 feet, great for homes, entry areas, hallways, driveways, lobbies, building perimeters etc. The Bezel around the base, when loosened, allows the camera to be swiveled like an eyeball, allowing the camera to aimed in any direction and mounted on a wall or ceiling. The camera is equipped with a 3.6mm wide angle lens which provides a wide-angle field of view of 90 degrees. More info...
Pro240MZ
Specifications:
- Motorized Zoom Lens 5-50mm
- 240ft Color Night Vision
- IP67 Housing - Extreme Weather
- PoE (Power over Ethernet)
- On-board SD Card Slot
Our number one pick for capturing license plates. The housing meets IP67 standards ensuring excellent performance in extreme outdoor weather conditions. The camera also features a 240 foot night vision system and PoE (Power over Ethernet; which allows the camera to transmit video and receive power through one network cable). But the best part of this camera is its extremely long range zoom capability 5-50mm allowing precise positioning for capturing plates at distance. View Product
Pro90MZ
Specifications:
- 2.8-12mm Motorized Zoom Lens
- 90ft Color Night Vision
- Weather Rated: IP67
- PoE (Power over Ethernet)
This camera is equipped with a motorized zoom lens. This allows a user to remotely control the camera; optically zooming in and out for a crystal clear field of view. Crystal clear 4k resolution, live viewing and recording. The housing meets IP67 standards ensuring excellent performance in extreme outdoor weather conditions. The camera is a great performer indoors due to its small size and flexible mounting options. The camera also features a 90 foot night vision system and PoE (Power over Ethernet; which allows the camera to transmit video and receive power through one network cable). More info...
CS90-4K
Specifications:
- 2.8 mm Wide Angle Lens
- 24 Hour Color Night Vision
- IP67 Housing - Extreme Weather
- PoE (Power over Ethernet)
- Audio: Built-in Microphone
This camera meets NDAA requirements and approved camera for the Cyber Secure Series. Crystal clear 4k resolution, live viewing and recording, built-in microphone for audio recording and on-board SD memory card slot. The housing meets IP67 standards ensuring excellent performance in extreme outdoor weather conditions. The camera is also great performer indoors due to its small size and flexible mounting options. The camera features 24 hour color video and advanced AI features like facial ID and people counting. View Product
Porch Cam
Specifications:
- 2.8 mm Wide Angle Lens
- 24 Hour Color Night Vision
- IP67 Housing - Extreme Weather
- PoE (Power over Ethernet)
- Audio: Built-in Microphone & Speaker (2-way)
The Porch Cam solves all the problems that come with a video doorbell. The Porch Cam is equipped with a wide angle lens and a 4K video chip. This combination provides far superior video and surveillance coverage than even the best video doorbell. The problem with video doorbells: they can only see straight in front of them and are only effective up to 7-10 feet from the unit. The Porch Cam is installed as a normal surveillance camera and is not required to be 4 feet from the ground like a video doorbell. This gives the camera the viewing area and distance needed for quality area coverage. The Porch Cam's 4K video provides clear facial ID up to 50 feet from the camera.
The Porch Cam monitors your front door, entry and porch area. When motion is detected, the camera instantly sends an alert to you smart phone without the visitor ever knowing. Monitor their actions (in real-time) and, if needed, activate the built-in two-way communication, siren or high intensity LED flood lights directly from your smartphone. Active deterrence at its best! More info...
CS180-4K
Specifications:
- 2.8-12mm Motorized Zoom Lens
- 24 Hour Color Night Vision
- IP67 Housing - Extreme Weather
- PoE (Power over Ethernet)
- On-board SD Card Slot
This NDAA Certified 4K Long Range Camera with Zoom Lens is packed with deep learning AI features such as facial ID, privacy masking, alarm monitoring, perimeter intrusion alerts, 24 hour color night vision and much more 4k Resolution (8 Megapixel), Motorized Zoom Lens, 24 Hour Color Night Vision, On-board SD Card Slot, PoE (Power over Ethernet), Cat5 or Cat6 Cable, Wall or Ceiling Mounted, Long Range, Weather Rated IP67, 5 Year Warranty. See the interactive feature chart below. View Product
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