Dome cameras are ceiling mounted and named for their dome-like shape. These cameras are commonly used in indoor surveillance applications. Some models are fixed in place, while others can be remotely controlled to pan, tilt and zoom. The shape of these cameras can make it difficult to determine which direction the camera is facing, which can help deter criminals. Most dome cameras have a vandal-proof encasing, so these are a good option for areas where you want to place a vandal-resistant camera.

Uses and applications: Casinos | Banks | Libraries | Exteriors of buildings | Hotels | Restaurants | Any area where a camera is susceptible to tampering or vandalism

Turret cameras, sometimes known as mini dome, eyeball or flat-faced dome cameras, are small cameras that have a ball-and-socket design. These cameras offer lots of flexibility in terms of installation since the lens can pivot in any direction. Turret cameras also tend to have a compact form factor, allowing installation to be fast and easy in most cases.

Uses and applications: Hospitals | Banks | Libraries | Exteriors of buildings | Restaurants | Hotels | Theaters | Warehouses

These cameras are long and protrude outward like a "bullet." Bullet cameras are great for capturing long-range images from a fixed location and work well in setups where you know exactly where you want camera coverage. They are also attached to a mounting bracket, which makes them easy install.

Uses and applications: Parking lots | Airports | Traffic intersections | Hallways | Schools | Hospitals | Manufacturing sites | Gas stations | Other similar environments

PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras are a type of dome camera that offers much more control. They offer a wider field of view than stationary cameras and can cover a much larger area because of their ability to pan, tilt and zoom. They can also have the ability to rotate 360 degrees. Certain models can move between pre-set positions and zoom in automatically in response to detected events. PTZ cameras are commonly deployed in guard stations where personnel can operate them through a remote controller.

Uses and applications: Guard stations | Supermarkets | Prisons | Construction sites | Churches | Museums | Airports | Large outdoor areas

These cameras are designed to be installed without wires. Certain models even offer cellular connectivity, which makes them an ideal option for surveillance in remote areas or for hunting applications out in the wilderness where access to electricity and Wi-Fi networks is not possible.

Uses and applications: Deer leases | Farms | Camp sites | Hunting sites | Cannabis farms

Panoramic cameras or fisheye cameras capture a very wide angle of view, typically ranging from 180 degrees to 360 degrees. They accomplish this by either having a very wide-angle lens or by having multiple lenses within a single camera structure. These types of cameras can be used in conference rooms or ceilings of small rooms to capture the entire room with one camera.

Uses and applications: Parking lots | Airports | Traffic intersections | Retail stores | Gas stations | Hotels | Hallways | Manufacturing sites | Warehouses

Covert cameras are small and discreet. They are typically used to capture people, sometimes up close, without them noticing. Examples of where these cameras could be used include at ATMs and drive-throughs or anywhere a discreet camera is needed. Some of these cameras even come disguised as another object like a smoke detector, wall clock and more.

Uses and applications: ATMs | Drive-thru lanes | Vending machines | Traffic monitoring | Tollway stations and checkpoints