Not for the camera shy

Vandal-resistant Videcon

Videcon has unveiled the latest addition to its Concept Pro camera portfolio – the VBP501 zoom dome camera. Enclosed in a vandal-resistant dome housing, the VBP501 is suited to applications where the dome may be subject to attack, such as petrol stations, retail outlets and public walkways.

"Incorporating the latest ¼-inch high resolution CCD technology, this camera provides high picture quality and sensitivity," Videcon says. "Complete with a built-in 22x zoom lens and day/night option, the VBP501 offers a solution to fixed camera positions where greater object detail is required during the day or night.

"Additional features include a tri-axis gimble for wall mount applications, and an on-screen menu for ease of setup. Remote control operations are possible through RS-485 interface for focus and zoom control."

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Steel yourself

DeView has launched its 316 grade stainless steel vandal resistant dome range. Suitable for indoor and outdoor installations, the deView series combines a tough polycarbonate exterior with a 316 marine grade stainless steel cover. Deview says this provides unmatched protection against the elements in addition to superior impact and scratch resistance.

Each housing is supplied with a choice of high quality CCD cameras of which the options are monochrome, colour and day/night variants. These CCD camera modules are available in either standard or high-resolution with fixed or varifocal auto-iris lenses. All models are available with heaters to combat extremes of cold.

"Available in surface, flush and corner mount configurations, the series provides outstanding quality with unequalled protection for any demanding environments," the company says.

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New MemoCam

Video Domain Technologies has released the MemoCam M-C720, which features 1.2 megapixel resolution.

It is an all-in-one CCTV system, the manufacturer says, with camera, DVR, VMD and PIR sensors hidden in a hand-sized PIR casing. Image sequences are recorded onto a removable SD media card upon video motion/PIR sensor dual detection, as well as upon external dry contact activation.

Video domain says features include colour images of up to 1280 x 960 pixel resolution, wider field of view, advanced CMOS image sensor, progressive scanning mode, smart alarm activation, export packages as JPEG or AVI files, and more.

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Lovely set of chips

Pixim has launched D2500 Video Imaging System chipset family for use in high-performance security cameras.

The new chipset - consisting of a digital image sensor, digital image processor, and imaging software - offers improved dynamic range, resolution, power consumption and low-light performance over Pixim's D2000 product family.

Among the new features in the D2500 chipset is support for sending video over UTP wiring. The chipset allows security camera developers to introduce wide dynamic range dome cameras based on Pixim's Digital Pixel System technology as well as enhanced traditional and network/IP cameras for the video surveillance industry.

DPS technology converts light to a digital signal directly at the point of capture in the image sensor, enabling each pixel to have independent, optimised exposure times to deliver the highest image quality.

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Around the clock

DeView says its BDN12MF38 colour day/night compact camera is "an excellent choice for around-the-clock monitoring and surveillance". The Sony 1/3" CCD equipped compact camera features built in infra-red LED illumination, and automatic backlight compensation.

"The 330 TV line camera provides an active performance in variable light conditions, automatically switching from colour images to high sensitivity monochrome-mode in dimmer environments," the company says.

"Designed for discreet surveillance and easy installation, the compact camera has an attractive aluminium, weatherproof housing (IP66) together with sun shield and optional, adjustable mounting bracket. This aesthetically pleasing product suites being sited internally or externally; making it ideal for restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, nightclubs and other public areas where performance and appearance matter."

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Sony in the iris

Sony Europe's Image Sensing Solutions division has announced that its FCB-type block cameras have been chosen as the key image sensing component within the IrisGuard Inc IG-H100 handheld iris recognition camera.

Designed to satisfy the needs of iris identification in large-scale applications such as border control and mass-transit terminals, the camera uses a 680,000-pixel sensor and can capture up to eight images in less than three seconds.

The IG-H100 can be used as a hand-held unit or in a variety of mounting configurations, and for increased flexibility can communicate with laptop computers via its USB II interface. The system has already been proven in use, with more than 220,000 travellers participating in a field trial in the UAE.

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An Extreme dome

Extreme CCTV has launched a new line of integrated day-night high-impact dome cameras.

"The new varifocal, auto-iris EX40MNX features innovative Omega LED geometry, precision engineered to maximise infrared output while minimising internal dome reflection," the company says. "Also incorporating an optical lens shield, the EX40MNX totally eliminates the 'halo' effect for superior night time surveillance to 12m.

"The Omega LEDs are controlled by Extreme's photocell technology, especially designed for IR performance and to ensure accurate switching between colour and infrared. Mechanical filter technology ensures outstanding colour images by day and exceptional performance under infrared at night."

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Streamlined camera

The new Panasonic WV-CW370 Series' streamlined metallic body contains a Super Dynamic II camera, 8x variable-focal lens, fan/heater, and IP66 standard approved weather proof outdoor housing.

"It's loaded with features that make it ideal for all day, all night 24-hour surveillance, and it's easy to install as well," the manufacturer says. "Its stylish design makes it the perfect match for office entrances and communicates the presence of the highest level of security available.

"It is the ideal form of outdoor surveillance for high-rise office buildings, suburban office complexes, movie theatres, stadiums, museums, shopping malls, airports, terminals, and parking lots.

"Loaded with advanced surveillance features to ensure dependable weather proof outdoor surveillance IP66 dust and moisture protection and day/night features make it the perfect choice for 24-hour outdoor surveillance. Equipped with an 8x variable-focal lens and Super Dynamic II image processing, it captures clear images in low-light and dark locations."

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Great light performance

Samsung says its SHC-730 camera can deliver high quality images "in virtually all light conditions".

The SHC-730 is a Wide Dynamic Range day/night camera that incorporates 'Super Vision III'. Samsung describes this as "ground breaking advance in technology that produces high quality colour images when light levels are as low as 0.05 lux and continues to deliver superb quality images, in sens-up mode, down to an incredible 0.0004 lux".

"Adaptive de-mosaic colour reproduction, local contrast enhancement, intelligent gain control and 126 times dynamic range are just a few of the additional developments built into the SHC730," Samsung says.

"The SHC-730 also benefits from SSNR (Samsung Super Noise Reduction) technology which is now in its second generation. Regardless of the make or specification of the DVR installed, SSNR will improve the quality of the recorded images by significantly removing both random and fixed noise from images."

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Compact surveillance

With a compact body measuring only 62mm x 119mm Panasonic's new WV-CZ352 incorporates a fully integrated 22x optical zoom lens. Combined with 10x electronic zoom, it allows users to zoom in up to 220x for closer surveillance.

"This camera is also fully loaded with other advanced features," Panasonic says. "Automatic switching from colour to monochrome supports 24-hour surveillance. Horizontal resolution in High Mode is 510 TV lines in colour, 570 TV lines in monochrome. This super-sensitive camera can operate in colour in lighting as low as 1 lux and in monochrome in lighting as low as 0.03 lux.

"Linear 32x Electronic Sensitivity Enhancement keeps images clear. Additional image enhancement features include Back Light Compensation, Digital Noise Reduction, and Automatic Gain Control, ensuring visibility for even small details.

"The surveillance feature list includes four masked privacy zones, digital motion detector, up to 64 preset positions, image Hold, camera title display, password-lock, mirror and upside-down view. There is an alarm output terminal on the back of the camera, making it simple to add an external sensor or other external surveillance equipment. Control interfaces include Multiplex-coaxial, RS-485, Lens control, and A-D control."

The manufacturer says the WV-CZ352 is ideal for a wide range of applications in which reliable surveillance is a must, from apartment buildings and shopping malls, to banks, office buildings and hotels.

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All new family

Dallmeier Electronic has launched the DDF3000A family of products, which it says is "the world's first minidome with 'Cam_inPIX' technology based on third generation DPS with Ultra Wide Dynamic Range".

The mini fixed dome cameras in the current range offer very high resolution of more than 500 TV lines combined with an ultra high dynamic range of up to 128dB. "Their light sensitivity of 0.5 lux supports the production of pictures with very high colour neutrality and great detail even in extremely low lighting," the company says. "In addition, the aperture freedom provided by this technology enables detailed recognition even in the most extreme backlit situations.

"Combined in a network with Dallmeier recorders, the Pview operating and analysis software provides a multifunctional, user-friendly solution for controlling DDF3000A mini domes via the video cable. Different types of housing are available for mounting on walls and ceilings, and in suspended ceilings, as well as in other special applications."

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Baxall on ICE

Baxall has launched the ICE camera range which replaced its existing portfolio of cameras.

The ICE range features a new, modern eye-catching design, smaller size and superior picture quality which comes as a result of improved software technology – although Baxall stresses that "the same highly competitive pricing structure remains". Product codes have also been adjusted to make ordering simpler for customers.

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Honeywell goes Wide

Honeywell has launched the HCCWD484X Wide Dynamic camera, designed for use in applications with contrasting light conditions.

It uses patented Next Generation Image capture Technology that converts images from analogue to digital format within each pixel, the instant the image is captured. "The HCCWD484X records each of the 388,000 pixels in optimum exposure time, compared with CCD cameras that record all pixels in a frame with the same exposure time," Honeywell says. "As a result the HCCWD484X gives high quality images with sharp definition and accurate colour, regardless of lighting conditions such as shadow or glare.

"The HCCWD484X includes an improved dynamic range of between 95dB and 120dB and higher frame rates (of between 50-60 frames per second) compared with conventional CCD cameras. The camera also features a 1/3-inch Wide Dynamic Digital Imager, 14-bit digital processing, and records images at 0.4 lux at F1.2 for low light conditions.

"The HCCWD484X camera has been designed to be easily installed and offers five preset scenes: general, fluorescent, indoor, outdoor or user defined – where the user can adjust the dynamic range of the camera to optimise the image depending on the light condition."

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Day, night, weatherproof

Videcon has released the new VCP601/IRH and VCP7215/IRH day/night weatherproof cameras from Concept Pro. They are the latest addition to the Concept Pro camera range available exclusively from Videcon.

The VCP601/IRH features day/night capabilities with removable IR cut filter and built-in 26x optical zoom lens. Including 35 built-in IR LEDs, the camera switches to monochrome operation when the ambient light levels fall below a specific point, ensuring that video footage can be captured no matter what time of day or night it is, the manufacturer says.

"Complete with built-in varifocal auto iris lens, the VCP7215/IRH is a versatile camera that is suitable for both internal and external surveillance operations," Videcon says. "Including built-in IR LEDs, the VCP7215/IRH is able to capture images in light levels as low as 0 lux with the IR LED on.

"Both cameras are encased in a stylish weatherproof camera housing and come with a five year warranty."

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Range on offer

Appro is offering several new cameras - the ½-inch Sony Super HAD CCD colour dome and waterproof IR cameras, and the 1/3-inch Sony Super HAD CCD colour camera.

The dome camera is DSP-based with 360 deg adjustable viewing angle operated by turning the bottom cover clockwise or counter clockwise. The waterproof bullet camera has a built-in design of 12pcs infrared LED suitable for both day and night outdoor surveillance use.

Both produce 0.5 lux performance and signal-to-noise ratio of 50dB, and feature auto white balance and auto tracing white balance, as well as digitally controlled back light compensation.

The 1/3-inch Sony Super HAD CCD colour camera features daytime colour and optional colour or black and white mode in low light conditions. It produces images in 0.5 lux and signal-to-noise ratio of 48dB. The camera's auto exposure system for both fixed iris and auto iris lenses control the amount of light to ensure it is always optimised.

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Resisting vandals

Geutebrück's new GVK-640 colour camera boasts a high quality, nitrogen-filled dome and a polished V4A stainless steel housing. The company says it is "absolutely dust-proof and resistant to condensation". It has been designed for hostile environments such as ports and harbours, chemical plants, tunnels – wherever protection class IP67 – or optionally, IP68 – is required.

"While its all-round visor shields the dome and camera from rain and sun, its convection cooling and thermostatic heating functions ensure efficient camera operation from -20 deg C to +50 deg C," Geutebrück says. "The GVK-640 can be wall or ceiling mounted and, if required, is supplied with a paint finish of the customer's choice."

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LG from Genie

Genie CCTV has launched a new day/night camera from LG which it says is suitable for use in a wide variety of surveillance applications.

The LVC-SX703PC is housed in a modern two-tone casing and its features include advanced integral motion detection, wide dynamic range, changeable day/night filter, digital slow shutter, multi-language OSD, CS mount, eight area privacy zone masking and remote control via RS-485 input.

Genie says signal to noise ration is greater than 50dB (agc off), it is fitted with a Sony 1/3-inch double density interline colour CCD, and features selectable DC/ELC/Video iris lens control with auto, push auto or manual white balance control.

"The 500 TV line LG LVC-SX703PC produces high quality colour images during the day, switching to monochrome images when the light falls, and is capable of operating in lighting conditions down to 0.003 lux," Genie says. "Power supply requirements offer dual voltage 24v AC or 12v DC, enabling the camera to be easily installed and used in a wide range of environments."

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Wide variety from CST

CST offers a range of high resolution, low-light cameras, from high sensitivity CCD models to ultra-high sensitive ICCD cameras suitable for day and night vision in the visible and near IR spectrum up to 1000nm. The cameras are available in both colour and mono versions with either air-cooled sensors or image intensifiers.

The range boasts features including digital signal processing, Sony ExView sensor technology, air-cooled CCD, intensified taper direct to the CCD, wide spectral response - down to 900nm - and field integration, all packaged in rugged housings.

"Typical applications areas include middle and long range applications such as coast guard, ground surveillance and border control," CST says. "Mobile and stationary applications including buildings, mast-mounted and vehicle mounted, and extreme environmental applications such as deserts, air-borne and offshore installations."

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Rugged and attractive

DeView`s D200-VRH vandal resistant dome combines a rugged polymer body with high impact and scratch resistant polycarbonate hemisphere. This aesthetically pleasing product can be used internally and externally.

The installation of the housing is simple as each D200-VRH can be flush or surface mounted and a corner mount adaptor is also available. Housings are supplied with a choice of high quality CCD cameras, for which the options are monochrome, colour or day/night. Each of the CCD camera modules is available in either standard or high-resolution with fixed focal length fixed iris or varifocal auto-iris lenses.

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Siemens dome run

Siemens Building Technologies has added a new range of fully functional dome cameras to its offering, including high resolution colour, low-light colour, and day/night models. Features include programmable tours, preset titles and privacy zones.

The camera base modules, which Siemens says are fast and easy to fit and address, provide four local alarm inputs and one alarm output, all of which have quick-fit connections as an aid to speedy wiring. The camera can be surface or in-ceiling mounted, suspended, or mounted externally with the aid of a wide range of enclosure and bracket options.

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