It's true that fake security cameras can deter crime, or at least move the criminals on to another location, but the ability of a camera to actually do this effectively can be greatly increased if you follow the right set of guide lines.
Contrary to common belief it does pay to invest a little more money into a dummy camera even if it doesn't actually record anything.
This article is going to explain to you why exactly this is the case and offer you a handful of buying tips which should ensure you make the right choice for you.
The first thing I would recommend you do is spend a little time studying the workings of real security cameras, chances are a criminal will know how to identify the real thing from a fake so it's important you purchase one which comes as close as possible.
In particular pay close attention where each type of camera is located, you may really like the idea of buying a bubble camera because it looks realistic, but the fact of the matter is these cameras are more prominent in commercial and industrial areas rather than homes.
The intruder may spot this and begin to doubt its authenticity.
You've got to pay attention to the finer details, the difference between glass lenses and plastic ones could be huge, especially in the eyes of the seasoned criminal.
Don't get cheap just because you know you're buying something which doesn't work, you're paying for the illusion and the presence of a red light might not seem like much, but can make all the difference.
Another thing you've got to bear in mind is that real security cameras, especially the more sophisticated ones can be very heavy, dummy plastic cameras aren't.
The criminal might not be able to tell by site whether what they're looking at is a fake or not but if you have a very low grade plastic mounting bracket supporting the camera something won't quite add up, you just don't see it.
By purchasing a metal bracket you can add legitimacy to the whole illusion and actual trick the criminal into thinking it's real.
All in all buying a dummy camera is all about the details, by making sure you have a glass lens, red light and sturdy metal base you slowly begin to conceal the lie, making it much harder for criminal to try and call your bluff.
Contrary to common belief it does pay to invest a little more money into a dummy camera even if it doesn't actually record anything.
This article is going to explain to you why exactly this is the case and offer you a handful of buying tips which should ensure you make the right choice for you.
The first thing I would recommend you do is spend a little time studying the workings of real security cameras, chances are a criminal will know how to identify the real thing from a fake so it's important you purchase one which comes as close as possible.
In particular pay close attention where each type of camera is located, you may really like the idea of buying a bubble camera because it looks realistic, but the fact of the matter is these cameras are more prominent in commercial and industrial areas rather than homes.
The intruder may spot this and begin to doubt its authenticity.
You've got to pay attention to the finer details, the difference between glass lenses and plastic ones could be huge, especially in the eyes of the seasoned criminal.
Don't get cheap just because you know you're buying something which doesn't work, you're paying for the illusion and the presence of a red light might not seem like much, but can make all the difference.
Another thing you've got to bear in mind is that real security cameras, especially the more sophisticated ones can be very heavy, dummy plastic cameras aren't.
The criminal might not be able to tell by site whether what they're looking at is a fake or not but if you have a very low grade plastic mounting bracket supporting the camera something won't quite add up, you just don't see it.
By purchasing a metal bracket you can add legitimacy to the whole illusion and actual trick the criminal into thinking it's real.
All in all buying a dummy camera is all about the details, by making sure you have a glass lens, red light and sturdy metal base you slowly begin to conceal the lie, making it much harder for criminal to try and call your bluff.