Basler Debuts New Indoor and Outdoor HD IP Dome Cameras

Basler, a specialist company in digital camera technology, has just debuted two new IP dome camera models. The two new cameras are the BIP2-D1920c-dn outdoor and BIP2-D1920c-dn indoor with the former being an outdoor AF camera and the latter being an indoor AF camera. Both devices provide auto focus features as well as full 1080p video performance at frame rates up to 30fps. In addition to that, the cameras' integrated auto focus functionality makes the installation of these cameras easier as the lens can be easily focused through the cameras' web application.

Both the BIP2-D1920c-dn outdoor and BIP2-D1920c-dn indoor cameras come with built-in micro SDHC card slots for local storage of up to 32GB of data. What's more is that this functionality has been improved and optimized in order for live streams to be recorded to an SD card. It is also possible to store single camera images in configurable time intervals on an SD card loaded into the cameras.

The housing of the outdoor model is IP66-certified aluminium and the camera also has an operating temperature range from -40 °F to +122°F (-40 °C to +50°C) and is vandal-resistant. This makes the BIP2-1920c-dn perfect for outdoor surveillance and applications, especially in tough weather conditions or dangerous areas. The indoor model comes with a lightweight plastic housing and is also suited for indoor network video projects.

According to Basler Product Manager Bjorn Weber, "With the new auto focus functionality, manual focusing is a thing of the past. Our customers can continue to benefit from the enhanced ease-of-use of our IP dome cameras."

Source: SourceSecurity.com - Basler introduces full HD IP dome cameras into the market

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American Dynamics Unveils Illustra 600 Series

American Dynamics has just unveiled its newest product, the Illustra 600 Series. This camera series is a good choice for security directors who need high HD video quality in all types of lighting conditions. These mini dome cameras are also the choice of security integrators thanks to the free auto-configuration software and the hands-free remote auto-focus and zoom capabilities.

Other places these cameras are being integrated include banking and retail with security professionals in these fields interested in the Illustra 600 IP cameras for their unique facial detection capabilities. In places like banks and retail, where theft is one of the main hazards, facial recognition is key to discovering who robbed you and how to find them.

According to Senior Product Manager for IP Cameras at American Dynamics Steve Carney, "Capturing quality facial images is important, particularly in businesses that are monitoring places like cash registers, entrances and teller lines. Unlike other cameras on the market, the Illustra 600 has the ability to detect a face and increase the bit rate around it, without cropping out important background images. This unique handling of 'regions of interest' allows the camera to save on bandwidth and storage costs."

In addition to that, the auto-focus feature allows you to control the image and automatically focus on the area required without ever having to go to the physical camera to do so. This saves you a lot of time and money on every installation and can be easily completed with a simple mouse click. Also, the outdoor cameras in the series have a Theia wide angle lens option that provides ultra-clear views and avoids "barrel-distortion", especially at long ranges.

The Illustra 600 Series cameras are compatible with American Dynamics' VideoEdge NVR v4.01, HDVR and are also compliant with ONVIF standards, providing you with a greater flexibility in your choice of recording platforms. These cameras are available now in black and white, indoor mini-dome and IP 67 rated outdoor vandal resistant mini-dome form factors and are all available via American Dynamics' worldwide distribution channels.

Source: Security Info Watch - American Dynamics introduces Illustra 600 IP cameras

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U.S. Finally Lands Y-cam Security Cameras

Y-cam solutions out of the U.K. is now offering its user-friendly products in the United States. Y-cam's security cameras are designed to provide both residential and small business customers with an extremely simple way to maintain control of everything that happens on their property, whenever and wherever they want, regardless of whether they are at home or in another country.

According to Co-Founder of Y-cam Devin Chawda, "With the developments in mobile technology and the increase of internet speeds, it is now possible to safeguard your home and business with security cameras at an affordable price. Designed from the start with non-technical users in mind, Y-cam internet cameras allow you to watch your house, car, pets or businesses whenever you want and from wherever you are."

Y-cam cameras are your standard IP cameras that connect to the internet and allow you to view and hear whatever your camera is recording from anywhere in the world in real time. Each individual camera is capable of operating without the need of a computer and of producing vivid images as well as precise control and advanced options like motion detection. Y-cam cameras can detect motion, trigger alarms and even alert you directly when motion occurs.

The design of Y-cam cameras also make them easier to install and use. The installation process is very user-friendly and requires absolutely no technical background to complete correctly. The web-based interface is also very intuitive and easy to use and the internet/computer software allows you to view your cameras remotely via the internet.

In addition to that, Y-cam offers apps for mobile platforms like the iPhone, BlackBerry and Android and Y-cam MultiLive gives you a fast and easy way to view your Y-cam video stream directly from your mobile device. MultiLive applications are supported by all current Y-cam products and allow up to eight camera feeds to be saved to the phone for instant viewing.

Source: PR Newswire - Y-cam Security Cameras Arrive in the U.S.

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Things to Consider Before Buying an IP Camera

Security systems are great and one of the most popular types of cameras to get is an IP camera. The main market for small security camera systems is typically small businesses and homes. The problem is that many people just jump right into getting a security camera system or an IP camera and do not fully consider all the options. Before you run off and buy an IP camera for your small business or home, there are a few things you need to consider.

Ask yourself if you want a complete picture or more detail. The purpose of why you want a surveillance system will determine what field of view you need. With overview images, you will have a view of a complete area such as an office, a parking lot or a driveway. You will also be able to monitor the general activities in the specific area. A highly detailed image is valuable where you have the need to identify specific details of any products, objects or people.

Another thing to consider is what area are you going to be monitoring and how wide is that area. When you take the specific area into consideration, try and determine the strategic points of your area and how far away they are from each other. Knowing this will determine what type of IP camera you need and just exactly how many you should get.

Another question to ask is when will you need your camera?Will you need to monitor only in the day time? Only at night time? Or in both day and night? Day and night IP cameras are intended for indoor and outdoor use in which there are poor lighting conditions. One thing to note is that when lighting levels drop to a certain point, the IP camera will automatically switch to night recording, using infrared technology to keep quality in black and white mode.

Ask yourself what type of housing your camera will need. You need to know that in areas of humidity, dust, snow, rain, high winds and other elements, adequate housing is necessary. You need to ensure that your device is protected from all elements, even from human vandalism.

Do you need the installation of your camera to be discreet? Do you want to install a camera and not let anyone else know that it is there? This is another important factor to take into consideration. It also helps in determining the type of camera, the camera mounts and the housing you will need.

Quality of image is important to everybody, but what you need to do is determine how important it is to you. The best way to find the best camera for you is to look at various screenshots and images from different IP cameras and determine which one looks good enough for you. IP cameras with progressive scan technology are ideal for people who plan on recording moving objects.

How about audio? Do you want to just see your camera feed or do you want to hear what is going on as well? If you do want audio, then you need to determine whether or not you want one way or two way audio. A majority of IP cameras out there that have audio functionality have a built-in microphone as well as input for connecting additional microphones and speakers.

So there you have it, pretty much everything you need to know about picking the right IP security camera for your small business or home. If you take all of these things into consideration, then you will have no problem getting the absolute best camera to suit your needs.

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