Like tradition vandal dome cameras our open faced vandal dome cameras are extremely resilient with camera bodies that are constructed entirely from metal. The optical glass front is less protected than a traditional plexiglass vandal dome but tif you can live with this they perform better in total darkness due to more powerful IR lighting. They are also easier to position installed.

The design of these particular camera bodies really impressed us with some subtle features which make for a much easier installation. All the allen bolt fittings are front facing including the retaining ring lock screws which keep the camera in place once it has been positioned. Fixing bolts are self retained to stop them falling on the ground during installation, a simple thing but much appreciated when you`ve been on your knees for 10 minutes looking for a tiny screw that`s fallen on the ground !

The cameras are IP rated for outdoor use but are equally at home when used inside. The small open dome cameras in particular unobtrusively fit into most environments. The large open dome cameras feature varifocal zoom lenses which can be set during installation and make one camera suitable for a variety of different applications.

High quality Sony CCD and DSP chipset combinations give excellent results, in particular the low light capability has to be seen to be believed. Light levels almost black to the human eye still come up clearly and when the infra-red illumination switches on and the camera switches to black and white that sensitivity once again ensures great results.

IR lighting automatically switches on as light conditions fall making this a true day - night camera. The split optical glass means infra-red illumination shines through one part of the face whilst the lens films through a separate optical glass. This prevents internal reflection of light into the camera when filming at night.

Power and video connections are industry standard DC and BNC plugs making our cameras compatible with existing systems.