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Security camera systems have been around for a long time. In the 1960s they were first introduced as nothing more than a television camera wired directly into a monitor. Guards had to watch them constantly as there was no way to record all the time. In the 70s and 80s VCRs became available and security camera systems were able to record video of suspicious activity. Video evidence could even be used in court. In the 90s, digital technology made security camera systems smaller and easier to use. Digital video recorders, or DVRs, made it possible to store a lot of video in a much smaller space. Digital cameras also started to make systems easier to integrate because computers didn't have to translate analog video into digital video.

Security camera systems generally use dome, bullet, or c-mount cameras to capture video. In some cases it is necessary for the camera to be hidden so there are a variety of cameras to choose from that are extremely small. Some are even disguised as household objects to avoid detection. These kinds of cameras are frequently used on employees to catch dishonest behavior. Even more recently, wireless technology has become available to improve security camera systems. Wireless cameras are easier to install and transmit directly to a receiver