Dome vs Bullet CCTV Cameras: Which Fits the Scene?

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What a dome camera is good at

A dome is compact, less obvious from below, and the bubble offers some protection from dust and casual tampering. Under a soffit or in a lobby it stays tidy. The bubble can catch infrared light at night if it is dirty or if the camera is too close to a pale wall, which looks like a white haze on the footage.

What a bullet camera is good at

A bullet body with a sunshield sheds rain and reduces glare on long external walls, yards and parking rows. The direction of view is obvious, which can be a deterrent. The body is easier to grab or knock if it is mounted within reach, so height and a solid bracket matter.

Night and weather in the Western Cape

Winter rain, coastal salt air and summer dust all affect housings. Choose an outdoor IP rating for anything not in a dry interior. Aim the camera so street lights and setting sun do not blow out faces at the gate. Infrared or colour-at-night sensors help, but only if the scene is not washed by a nearby floodlight.

A mixed system is normal

Many properties use bullets on the perimeter and domes under eaves or indoors. That is a design choice, not a rule. CapeCore will show both options on a walk-around rather than selling one housing for every wall.

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