Abstract: A camera housing permits installation of a surveillance camera on a wall or ceiling. The camera housing includes tamper resistant features to prevent disabling or vandalism of the camera. Because the camera housing mounts into a wall with a low profile, the camera housing may be installed at eye level to provide a more advantageous viewing angle of an area. For example, the camera housing may be mounted so that the camera is capturing images of a doorway at approximately eye level. This mounting level provides a clearer view of the subject. The camera housing may be positioned so the camera can obtain a view over a range of up to 360 degrees of pan and up to 180 degrees of tilt. The camera housing may also be colored using an anodizing process. The anodizing process provides for a durable color that resists scratching or wear. The color of the camera housing may be matched to the décor of the surface the housing is mounted on so the housing blends seamlessly with the décor.