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Outdoor security cameras are naturally tougher than typical security cameras. They have to withstand the elements, as well as flying objects ranging from leaves to birds.

Bullet security cameras are considered the best outdoor security cameras. Their casing is weatherproof, although this does prevent altering the camera's lenses. Some bullet cameras also contain infrared LED lights for night time viewing, which makes them one of the few outdoor security cameras that can use night vision.

More customizable cameras, such as a C-Mount camera, may also be used as outdoor security cameras. However, they must be placed in a special housing, which may have to include means to maintain the camera's temperature. These outdoor security camera housings also impede infrared LED lights, which tend to reflect off the camera housing, limiting its effectiveness.

Dome security camera may also be considered for outdoor security cameras. This is due to the protection a dome affords the interior security camera. An "armored dome" security camera is especially fit to be an outdoor security camera, as its dome is capable of withstanding an impact from a 10-pound sledgehammer. This makes it very difficult for a criminal to disable.

Outdoor security cameras do not have to be equipped with a pan/tilt/zoom control. However, this may be desirable, due to the larger area outdoor security cameras have to monitor.

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