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Arecont Vision introduces world’s first H.264 10 megapixel camera
Arecont Vision introduces world’s first H.264 10 megapixel camera

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, today introduces the world's first H.264 Dual Mode 10MP/1080p camera here at the ISC West conference. The innovative Dual Mode camera combines the resolution of a 10 megapixel camera and a full HD 1080p at 30fps camera into one camera system. The AV10005 Series, available in colour, day/night and colour auto-iris versions, are the latest additions to the industry's broadest line of megapixel cameras from Arecont Vision. "As the leader in IP megapixel video, Arecont Vision continues to push the envelope and provide the market with cutting edge innovation, the best price performance ratio as well as convenience and ease of use for our customers. Our new AV10005 Series merges the functionality of two cameras into one providing the unique ability to operate in either 10 megapixel resolution or in Full HD1080p at 30fps," said Dr. Michael Kaplinsky, CEO, Arecont Vision. "This camera offers our customers the ability to use a single camera model to solve a multitude of challenging requirements that exist in complex installations." This H.264 Dual Mode Camera offers 33 times the compared to standard definition VGA cameras. It also provides the versatility to crop the field-of-view to any resolution (5 MP, 3 MP, etc.), select 4 x 3 or 16 x 9 (1080p HDTV) aspect ratio, and apply H.264 or MJPEG compression to best suit the application. The cameras also offer a binned mode that combines and averages pixels for better low-light performance, greater sensitivity and improved signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). In 10MP mode, the AV10005 Camera provides 3648 x 2752 pixel resolution at 6 frames-per-second (fps). In 1080 mode, it provides Full HD1920 x 1080 at 30 frames per second. Users can digitally pan, tilt and zoom live with multiple zoom windows while recording the full field-of-view in 10 megapixel or full HD 1080p. Post event forensic zooming is also possible from archives to extract recorded details. Other Features include on-camera real-time motion detection with 64 detection zones, a programmable shutter speed to control motion blur and MoonLight™ mode for extended exposure and noise cancellation. The AV10005 Series is the latest addition to Arecont Vision's full line of cameras ranging in image resolution from 1.3 to 10 megapixels, including camera models providing advanced capabilities such as dual sensor day/night and panoramic viewing. Using H.264 compression, Arecont Vision cameras provide outstanding compression efficiency to solve system issues related to bandwidth and storage. The Arecont Vision line also includes the MegaDomeTM Series of all-in-one dome cameras and a new compact JPEG series of cameras to address cost-sensitive applications.

Arecont Vision announces Contera multi-sensor megapixel camera series
Arecont Vision announces Contera multi-sensor megapixel camera series

Contera® Panoramic megapixel IP cameras provide an all-in-one solution for wide-area video surveillance.  Four sensors and lenses are housed in an outdoor-rated IP66 and IK-10 impact-resistant dome enclosure. The cameras are available in a 180° configuration and resolutions of 8- and 20-megapixel (MP). A single Contera Panoramic camera can replace multiple conventional cameras with the ability to zoom into multiple regions of interest.  Their return on investment is easily measured any way you view it.   Regardless of the time of day, the Contera Panoramic is prepared for any lighting condition. For applications with poor lighting conditions, Enhanced WDR™ (wide dynamic range) at 120dB provides the best visual balance to shaded and bright light conditions.   For clear colour images in low-light, NightView™ offers strong low-light sensitivity for capturing details in extremely poor-lit scenes, which is further enhanced by LED illumination built into each sensor gimbal. Arecont Vision was the first to bring H.264 to the mainstream market and recently-developed SNAPstream™ (Smart Noise Adaptation and Processing) technology for reducing bandwidth without impacting image quality. Today, we are proud to offer our next generation H.265 with SNAPstream+™ smart codec capable of delivering high quality video while saving over 50% of the data rate to reduce or prevent strain on the network. The camera’s power can be supplied via a Power over-Ethernet (PoE - IEEE 802.3af) compliant network cable connection.  The Contera Panoramic is ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) Profile S and G compliant, providing interoperability between network video products regardless of manufacturer.

MegaVideo Flex ultra-compact ultra-flexible megapixel indoor/outdoor camera
MegaVideo Flex ultra-compact ultra-flexible megapixel indoor/outdoor camera

The MegaVideo® Flex camera series from Arecont Vision offers a cost-effective security solution for installations that require a more flexible and compact design than other professional security cameras deliver. Due to the camera’s small footprint, the MegaVideo Flex easily fits into a wide range of areas and settings, such as in ATMs (automatic teller machines) and many other tight, compact, or discreet spaces while delivering megapixel (MP) quality high-definition (HD) video. Components MegaVideo Flex is composed of the camera sensor, metal mounting bracket, USB cable, and the main camera unit. Easy installation Installation is quite simple. The camera sensor can be surface mounted via the supplied mounting bracket or flush mounted into a ceiling or wall with the two (2) included fastening nuts. No additional mounting accessories are required. True day/night camera The stylish indoor/outdoor camera series features a choice of resolutions, including 1.2MP, 1080p, 3MP, and 5MP. MegaVideo Flex is a true day/night camera that is ideal for applications with variable lighting conditions, regardless of time of day. The NightView™ technology-equipped 1.2MP model covers areas where little light is present. All models can benefit when needed by adding one or two optional IR (infrared) illuminators to further increase video clarity in poor lighting conditions. Applications with bright or over-saturated lighting conditions at the other end of the scale can be addressed with models that include Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) technology. For added flexibility, the included USB cable allows the camera sensor to be up to 40 feet (12m) away from the main unit. The main unit itself features two USB ports that can be used to include one or two optional IR illuminators. Each includes six infrared 850nm LEDs to provide up to 49 feet (15m) of enhanced night vision capability. MegaVideo Flex cameras are further enhanced with the convenience of remote focus. This facilitates both the ease of initial setup and for future adjustments, reducing time required to be spent at the jobsite. The ability to change lenses brings additional flexibility in application needs. Options include 2.1, 2.8, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16mm lenses. MegaVideo Flex offers advanced streaming capabilities with the Arecont Vision highly efficient H.264 encoding platform to deliver HD video without straining the network. Arecont Vision cameras are customer proven in thousands of installations worldwide, integrated with the leading video network system and network video recorder, and ONVIF and PSIA compliant.

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