Canon VC-C50i Pan / Tilt / Zoom Communication Camera

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This PTZ camera has outstanding zoom capacity to capture every detail.  With a 26x Canon telephoto lens and 400K CCD sensor, the VC-50i produces extremely detailed images, making this camera ideal for high level surveillance monitoring where accuracy and precision are essential.  For ceiling installation, a reverse-mount model (VC-C50iR) is also available.

The camera delivers colour images even when operating in very dim light conditions – as low as 1 lux – thanks to a bright f/1.6 lens and a slow shutter speed.  A monochrome image can be produced in total darkness, using the IR Night Mode.  The integral LED illuminator provides a viewing range of up to 3 metres, and additional infrared lighting can be used to extend the viewing range still further. 

The VC-C50i includes a PTZ mechanism with a wide 200° pan and 120° tilt range, and the VC-C50iR provides an extended 340° pan and 100° tilt range, but is otherwise identical.  Both models have 9 preset positions, for install recall of camera angle and zoom settings.

A cascade facility allows up to 9 cameras to be connected together, via the RS-232C interface, and these cameras are fully compatible with Canon’s VB150 Camera Server.  An Infrared remote control handset is also available, allowing an operator to control the PTZ functions locally.
  • Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera with 9 pre-set positions
  • 26x Optical Zoom with powered telephoto lens
  • Superior performance in low-light conditions
  • Built-in Infrared illuminator
  • Easy set up and advanced connectivity
  • Cascade control facility for up to 9 cameras
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Technical Specification

Make Canon
Manufacturer Canon Europe Ltd
Category CCTV>CCTV cameras
Model code VC-C50i
Chip Inch Size " 1/4 inch
Colour Type Colour / Monochrome
Resolution TVL 460
Sensitivity lux 1.0
Electrical Specifications Voltage: 11.5 ~ 14
Power Consumption: 12.5 W
Focal Length mm 3.5 ~ 91
White Balance Yes
Electronic Shutter range 1/50 ~ 1/80000
S/ N (Signal/ Noise) Ratio dB 48
Signal Mode PAL / NTSC
Physical Specifications Dimension mm: 98 x 130 x 125
Weight g: 488
Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature oC: 0 ~ +40
Additional info This PTZ camera has outstanding zoom capacity to capture every detail. With a 26x Canon telephoto lens and 400K CCD sensor, the VC-50i produces extremely detailed images, making this camera ideal for high level surveillance monitoring where accuracy and precision are essential. For ceiling installation, a reverse-mount model (VC-C50iR) is also available.
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