Panasonic Network cameras

Panasonic Ultra 360 Degree intelligent surveillance camera with 4k Engine (WV-SFV481)
Panasonic Ultra 360 Degree intelligent surveillance camera with 4k Engine (WV-SFV481)

The Panasonic Ultra 360° camera is aimed at applications such as banking, retail and logistics. The camera captures an increased level of detail over a much wider area than is achievable with traditional security cameras, meaning greater coverage with fewer cameras. The camera serves both marketing and security purposes, through heat mapping and people counting. The intelligent analytics feature gives organisations the power to gain more out of their surveillance cameras than just security. This inbuilt analytics tools allows the user to identify where people move and stay within a room, which in a retail context for instance, can help measure the effectiveness of sales promotions, while data privacy is protected through motion scrambling. This state of the art camera (WV-SFV481) features sharp and natural colour reproduction with strong low light performance – the 1/1.7” sensor operates down to 0.05lx in black and white mode enabling real day/night switching - providing an ideal 24/7 surveillance solution. This is accompanied by a high resolution 4K engine, providing clarity at the centre and the rim of the image. It’s the first 4K 360-degree day/night camera with Auto Back Focus (ABF) saving installation time, cost and maintenance, and delivering extremely high image quality. The camera is also water proof and vandal resistant, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The WV-SFV481 will be available from December 2014.

Panasonic introduces the WV-SP509 full HD network camera
Panasonic introduces the WV-SP509 full HD network camera

The WV-SP509 IP static camera provides high quality images and a wealth of features. Using a newly developed MOS sensor, the SP509 provides high quality full HD images across multiple H.264 and JPEG streams. Using MEGA Super Dynamic technology to deliver 128x dynamic range, the day/night image quality of the SP509 is ideal in all conditions. Packed with features, the SP509 is the most intelligent camera to date. Face detection allows the camera to adjust product focus to capture a person in shot and also use the XML data to trigger an alarm upon detection if using a compatible recorder. Auto back focus (ABF) allows easy installation, reducing installation time and ensuring perfect image. VIQS (variable image quality on specified area) is the latest innovation to the Smart HD range, allowing the camera to have higher resolution only on specified areas of the image, meaning lower bandwidth. The WV-SP509 provides all the latest Smart HD innovations, ensuring is fit for all in and outdoor needs*. Also, ONVIF compliant this camera is a must for a wide range of applications. Key features: Progressive scan 3.1 Megapixel MOS Sensor. Up to 30 fps at 1920 x 1080 image size Progressive scan 1.3 Megapixel MOS Sensor Wide Dynamic Range and ABS (Adaptive Black Stretch) technologies deliver wider dynamic range Face Wide Dynamic Range technology ensures clear face image High sensitivity: 0.5 lux (Colour), 0.06 lux(B/W) at F1.4 / 0.03 lux (Colour), 0.004 lux (B/W) at F1.4 with Sens Up 16x H.264 (High profile) and JPEG dual stream output Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af, SDXC memorycard

Panasonic WJ-NV300 Network Disk Recorder
Panasonic WJ-NV300 Network Disk Recorder

The WJ-NV300 is a stand-alone recorder which provides full feature IP video surveillance, including viewing, recording, alarming, searching, networking and management.  The device has the ability to function without a PC and offers high reliability and easy operation even for non-expert users. The automatic camera detection function allows for a quick and easy setup of surveillance systems.  The NV300 automatically allows 9 channels to be recorded but can be scaled and upgraded to 32 channels through additional license pack purchases. Business Intelligence Video Solutions software can also be purchased for the NV300 which allows for face matching and age/gender judgement. The number of detected human faces can be displayed on a statistical chart separated by age & gender for a single day or a specified time period.  It’s Ideal for banking, retail and education, the 64TB memory is large enough to keep Full HD videos for over 50 days, with RAID 5 data security initiated.  The recorder also features a quick search function; face matching, email alarm notification, sound recording and has the ability to copy surveillance footage locally on to a USB or SD card.  Flexible playback controls allow the user to jump to a specific time and date; with search functions including time and date, event type, camera number and more. Up to 8 clients can monitor images and control the WJ-NV300 simultaneously.  The WJ-NV300 is compatible with Panasonics extensive range of IP Network Cameras including the newly released 3 and 6 series cameras. They are capable of capturing images in HD and Full HD, with double the images of real time (60fps) able to catch every detail in every type of light.

Panasonic introduces two highly cost effective, i-Pro SmartHD security cameras - the WV-SP105 and WV-SP102
Panasonic introduces two highly cost effective, i-Pro SmartHD security cameras - the WV-SP105 and WV-SP102

Panasonic System Networks Europe (PSNE) announced the introduction of two highly cost effective i-Pro SmartHD security network cameras - the WV-SP105 & WV-SP102. The new cameras record 720p HD images at up to 30 frames-per-second (FPS) with multiple H.264 (High profile) and JPEG video streams. Both cameras employ Panasonic's UniPhier® LSI (Large-Scale Integrated circuit) chip and H.264 High Profile format to deliver real-time video streaming at a lower data size. These affordable cameras are packed with Panasonic features such as Adaptive Black Stretch (ABS) technology for wide dynamic range, Digital Noise Reduction (3D-DNR), and Video Motion Detection (VMD) with four programmable detection areas, 15-step sensitivity levels and 10-step detection sizes. Metadata for the VMD works with Panasonic's Model WJ-ND400 playback VMD function. Privacy Zone can mask up to two private areas, such as house windows and entrances/exits. "We need to offer options for our customers looking for greater cost-efficiencies," said Stephen Gerrard, Head of Marketing for PSNE UK. "Our new cost-effective cameras provide superior image quality and ensure we have solutions for every application." The flagship i-Pro SmartHD model WV-SP105 incorporates a newly developed 1.3-megapixel high sensitivity MOS sensor for full-frame 1,280x960-pixel image size. In VGA resolution mode, the camera offers a 2x extra zoom in addition to the 4x digital zoom controlled by the browser. The camera provides automatic electronic sensitivity enhancement (up to 16x) with light sensitivity levels of 0.8 lux (colour) and 0.4 lux (B&W) at F2.2. The new i-Pro SmartHD model WV-SP102 is equipped with a 0.32 megapixel high sensitivity MOS sensor that offers full frame (640x480-pixel) transmission at 30 fps. Automatic electronic sensitivity enhancement is 8x, with light sensitivity levels of 2.0 lux (colour) and 1.3 lux (B&W) at F2.0. For both network cameras, progressive scan ensures clear images with less motion blur and no tearing, even when a subject is moving. A primary (RGB) colour filter provides superior colour reproduction. For organisations that need to secure both personnel and property but also face the challenge of economic constraint, WV-SP105 & WV-SP102 provide a highly specified security solution at a cost efficient price.

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