As technology expands, many homeowners are confronted with new upgrade options for their homes. The rise of 4K technology has not only impacted television, but also the security cameras sold on the market. If you are using an analog or HD camera, a 4K upgrade comes with several advantages and can actually improve the protection of your home.
Follow this guide to learn about the advantages of a 4K camera upgrade and ways to improve your home security.
1. High-Quality Footage
The main use of security cameras is to provide details to authorities when a crime has taken place. With a 4K security camera installation, you will be able to see many more details than with HD footage. The 4K resolution is double the size of HD video, giving you a chance to view highly detailed video clips.
The little details matter in many ways. If a suspicious vehicle pulls into your driveway, you will have a clearer picture of the license plate. If someone enters your property or home, the detailed footage will give a better description of their face, along with the clothing the person wears.
For example, a 4K camera could pick up the difference between a Nike and Adidas symbol. These little details are important for catching criminals. The same quality also applies to any wildlife on your property. Easily spot the differences between a cat, bobcat, or raccoon prowling around your property.
Another advantage of capturing the little details is the frames per second featured on a 4K camera. Many true 4K cameras will range from 20 to 30 frames per second on the footage. As you scan through clips, you can easily go frame by frame to examine the details. Motion blur is minimized with the high-quality footage so that you can see extra details on everything.
2. Wide-Angled Footage
High-quality 4K cameras allow you to capture a wider angle without the need to install extra cameras. 4K cameras are often paired with wide-angled lenses to capture the biggest view possible. For example, a camera mounted to the front porch could capture the whole front yard and driveway area.
You do not have to comprise the quality or angle when you choose a 4K surveillance camera upgrade.
3. Large Image Sensors
To capture 4K footage, a security camera needs a large image sensor. The expanded image sensor size will provide a lot of benefits when capturing footage. One of the biggest advantages is capturing footage in low-light situations. Lighting is a key component of high-quality video footage. On HD cameras, low lighting can result in pixelated footage with a lot of visual noise.
Noise
refers to blurry areas or sections that look really grainy. 4K cameras will offer clean and unobstructed views when operating in low-light situations. The cameras may also include extra features like night vision technology. The high-quality image sensor provides a clear visual field when capturing movements in the complete darkness.
4. Camera Exposure
Along with capturing low-light footage, 4K cameras can capture clear footage in overexposed situations as well. For example, when the sun reflects off the ground and creates a bright spot, some older cameras may pick up a white glare and not have clear footage. The technology found in 4K cameras helps tone down the overexposure and showcases clear videos.
The exposure settings are really useful during the winter months. When snow falls on the ground, the white surface is highly reflective, and some cameras may not respond well. A 4K camera has the capabilities you need to capture footage all year long.
Learn more about our 4K security cameras at
All Pro Security, Inc.
We can provide upgrades for current systems or install a completely new 4K security system for your home.
