What are CCTV images?

Closed circuit television (CCTV) records images of people in certain public places including town centres, roads, airports, and on public transport. CCTV images can be used as evidence in court. You can request CCTV recordings of yourself.

What is image size in CCTV?

For example, a 2 megapixel camera actually captures 1,920,000 pixels per frame….Most Popular CCTV Resolutions.

Term Pixels (W x H) Notes
1.3 MP 1280 x 1024 aka “1 Megapixel” or “1MP”
2 MP 1600 x 1200 2 Megapixel
1080p HD 1920 x 1080 1080p High Definition
3 MP 2048 x 1536 3 Megapixel

How are CCTV images stored?

CCTV camera users have the option of storing footage on the cloud or using local storage, such as a microSD card placed inside the camera or a separate hard drive.

Why is it called CCTV?

CCTV stands for closed-circuit television and is commonly known as video surveillance. “Closed-circuit” means broadcasts are usually transmitted to a limited (closed) number of monitors, unlike “regular” TV, which is broadcast to the public at large.

Can you view CCTV footage?

You have the right to request CCTV footage of yourself. You need to make a request to the owner of the CCTV system. You can do this either in writing or verbally. The owner’s details are usually written on a sign attached to the camera, unless the owner is obvious (like a shop).

Does all CCTV record?

Can CCTV Cameras Pick Up and Record Sound? In short, yes, they can. CCTV cameras can record audio, although this works differently depending on whether you have IP CCTV cameras or more traditional analogue cameras. Analogue cameras need to have audio input directly through the DVR (digital video recorder).

Who can look at CCTV footage?

Who can view CCTV footage? All footage should be secured by a nominated data controller. They need to ensure that nobody else views the video data, without good reason to do so. Anybody who has been caught on camera has the right to see the footage, in which they are identifiable.