DVR Security System Review

Here we have the Sony SSCCD77 mini dome camera that strikes a balance between performance and affordability. As you can see from its outer design the cameras dome is compact, the image sensor for the Sony camera is a 1/3 inch charged coupled device and uses Sony SuperExwave technology, this increases the sensitivity of the devices image sensor.

A 3.6x optical zoom and a 1.5x digital zoom is built into the camera allowing you to view images over a significant distance. The camera is capable of capturing images at both day and night, in daytime the camera operates in color mode and it automatically switches to black and white mode in low level light conditions. As far as picture quality goes the Sony SSCCD77 can capture images in high resolution, the camera has an effective pixel range of 768*494.

The Sony dome camera is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and its inner cabling is resistant to water damage. You can also set the camera up in extremely cold conditions by equipping it with an optional heating device, this allows you to set the camera up in conditions that are as low as -40 degrees. The outer casing of the camera is rugged and can withstand attempts of vandalism to a limited degree.

To compensate for unwanted shadows in front of subjects being recorded the camera is fitted with a backlight, the camera will activate its backlight automatically to improve visibility. White balancing is also built in to the camera and this has an auto tracing feature that makes automatic adjustments to the level of white balancing used based on lighting conditions.

The camera uses an NTSC video signal and has a horizontal resolution of 540 TV lines and it is fitted with BNC and RCA analog video outputs. A ceiling mounting bracket is available for the SSCCD77 as an optional accessory, as standard the camera includes a bracket and screws for installation. The camera has pan tilt and zoom functions and its ball joint lens mount allows you to adjust its angle of view with relative ease.

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