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Arecont Vision enhances popular MegaDome 2 megapixel cameras with additional features
Arecont Vision enhances popular MegaDome 2 megapixel cameras with additional features

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, has added a number of significant enhancements to its popular all-in-one MegaDome® 2 Day/Night megapixel cameras. New features include Arecont Vision®’s groundbreaking STELLAR™ (SpatioTEmporal Low Light ARchitecture) Low Light Technology, optional on-board storage up to 32GB via an SDHC card slot; CorridorView™ capability that allows the camera’s image to be rotated 90 degrees for better coverage in hallways and corridors; and an extended ability to scale images to different resolutions to better meet system bandwidth and storage requirements. Additional performance features found in MegaDome® 2 Day/Night megapixel cameras include remote focus/zoom p-iris lenses, Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) up to 100dB, integrated infrared illuminators, and wide angle or telephoto options. MegaDome® 2 Day/Night megapixel cameras are available in a wide range of models with resolution up to 10MP. “Our MegaDome® 2 cameras have always offered the most advanced technologies, now with STELLAR™ and a host of other enhancements, they are even better than before,” said Raul Calderon, Senior Vice President, Arecont Vision®. “The new features in our MegaDome® 2 cameras further extend their industry-leading performance and capabilities to provide the highest levels of video security, even in the most challenging lighting conditions.” MegaDome® 2 (1.2 MP model) is the first Arecont Vision® camera to feature STELLAR™ Low Light Technology, which expands low-light performance by reducing motion blur and noise, enhancing contrast and enabling color imaging in near complete darkness. This industry-leading technology will be available on additional Arecont Vision® cameras in the near future. In addition to these new features, MegaDome® 2 cameras also offer Arecont Vision®’s WDR technology which provides a dynamic range of up to 100dB at full resolution without lowering frame rates. By combining long and short exposures in the same field of view, WDR maximizes the amount of detail in both bright and dark areas of a scene. The WDR performance of Arecont Vision® cameras represents up to 50dB improvement (300X) in dynamic range compared to conventional cameras. MegaDome® 2 cameras offer additional performance features including: H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10)/MJPEG dual encoders; privacy masking; extended motion detection with 1,024 distinct motion detection zones; pixel binning for increased low light sensitivity (3MP, 5MP and 10MP models); flexible cropping to adjust image sizes; IP66 environmentally rated and IK-10 impact resistant dome enclosures; and the ability to choose PoE (Power over Ethernet) or external power. MegaDome® 2 Telephoto cameras are available with long distance infrared illuminators in resolutions of 1080p, 3MP, 5MP and 10MP.

Arecont Vision SurroundVideo® G5 panoramic multi-sensor megapixel surveillance cameras
Arecont Vision SurroundVideo® G5 panoramic multi-sensor megapixel surveillance cameras

Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is presenting its new generation of all-in-one SurroundVideo® G5 panoramic multi-sensor megapixel cameras. New models include the 5MP SurroundVideo® G5 with STELLAR™ (Spatio Temporal Low Light Architecture) technology and remote focus P-iris lenses. Both standard and smaller form factor versions of 12MP and 20MP SurroundVideo® G5 cameras have also been added, each with double the frame rate of previous models. This is the company’s fifth generation of multi-sensor panoramic camera systems. The SurroundVideo® G5 camera series delivers superior 180° and 360° wide area coverage and strong financial benefits. “Panoramic multi-sensor megapixel cameras continue to gain traction as the go-to solution for wide area surveillance as a result of their unprecedented performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency,” said Brad Donaldson, Director of Product Management, Arecont Vision®. “With the addition of remote focus and p-iris lenses and delivering double the frame rate over previous models, Arecont Vision® continues to be the leader in multi-sensor surveillance technology.” The new 5MP SurroundVideo® G5 Panoramic Camera features STELLAR™ Low Light Technology for color imaging in extreme low light conditions. The camera features fast frame rates, while P-iris lenses optimize iris position for better imaging, and remote focus simplifies set-up and adjustments. SurroundVideo® G5 Panoramic Camera enhancements include standard form factor models with an option for Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) at 12MP resolution to capture useable video in scenes with highly contrasted lighting. The standard form factor model offers P-iris lenses and remote focus, plus double the frame rate of previous models. More resolution options are also available in Arecont Vision’s new small form factor SurroundVideo® G5 Mini cameras. 12MP models offer options for WDR, and both the 12MP and 20MP models double the frame rate of previous models. Additional highlighted features of SurroundVideo® G5 megapixel panoramic cameras include dual H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10) and MJPEG encoders, privacy masking, and extended motion detection with 1,024 zones per channel. 12MP and 20MP models offer pixel binning for increased sensitivity in low light applications. SurroundVideo® G5 cameras also feature an IP66-rated environmental housing and a polycarbonate bubble that is IK-10 rated impact-resistant. A new black gimbal offers enhanced aesthetics.

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