Tamron Co. Ltd. released the mega-pixel IP panorama camera Model 300QV-P-CM, which is a fish-eye lens security camera with a 180-deg. horizontal angle of view.
American Dynamics, part of Tyco Security Products, announced several additions to its Illustra line of IP cameras with the introduction of the Illustra 210 and 610LT mini-domes, and the addition of a Theia telephoto lens for the Illustra 600/610 mini-domes.
Vumii Imaging Inc. introduced the Accuracii long-range video surveillance system family. By combining long-range, continuous-zoom thermal and color video channels on a ruggedized 360-deg. pan-tilt positioner, Accuracii cameras are ideal for protecting borders and high-risk perimeters.
Surveillance experts say that you cannot separate lens function from camera function — they are complementary and interdependent. Does that make the integrator’s job harder?
Choosing a lens for a camera is not a new skill for integrators who have worked in the video space for any length of time. However, the parameters have changed. Some things have gotten simpler; others are more complicated.Choosing a lens for a camera is not a new skill for integrators who have worked in the video space for any length of time. However, the parameters have changed. Some things have gotten simpler; others are more complicated.
Panasonic unveiled the i-PRO full HD network cameras, which offer full 1080 p video with Mega Super Dynamic picture quality, 1080 p/360 p dual-streaming and smart features such as face detection, sequential cropping function and H.264 compression.