Dome Cameras are very stylish cameras and make great indoor cameras. Many models can also be used outdoors, but because they mount from above, this often limits the places that dome cameras can be mounted. Dome cameras can also be armored which protects them from vandalism and extreme situations. Although they can be used in other situations, they are most commonly used in retail stores and other small business applications that have high traffic. The smokey colored shell hides where the lens is pointed, which helps deter theft, shrink, and other situations that could cost small businesses a lot of money.