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Arecont Vision has expanded their full line of H.264 cameras with the addition of the MegaDome™ series, integrating the camera, lens and housing into an all-in-one solution
Arecont Vision has expanded their full line of H.264 cameras with the addition of the MegaDome™ series, integrating the camera, lens and housing into an all-in-one solution

Arecont Vision has expanded their full line of H.264 cameras with the addition of the MegaDome™ series, integrating the camera, lens and housing into an all-in-one solution. Available in color or day/night versions and with 1.3M to 5 megapixel sensors, the dome cameras incorporate Arecont Vision's fully compliant implementation of H.264 (MPEG 4, Part 10) compression that uses up to 10 times on average less bandwidth and storage compared to megapixel counterparts using MJPEG compression.Arecont Vision is the leading manufacturer of high-performance megapixel IP cameras (8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 2MP and 1.3MP) and associated software. The products are made in the USA and feature patented low-cost massively parallel image processing architectures MegaVideo® and SurroundVideo® that represent a drastic departure from traditional analogue and network camera designs. Arecont Vision's cameras feature a proprietary implementation of a fully compliant H.264 codec, which provides full resolution megapixel video at full frame rates for the entire range of Arecont cameras from 1.3 to 8 megapixels. Additionally, bandwidth and storage efficiencies of up to 10X on average are achieved over MJPEG implementations. Arecont Vision systems deliver unparalleled clarity at an unbeatable price providing vastly superior alternative to analogue CCTV.ViDiCore KG is the authorised exclusive representative for Arecont Vision, Pivot 3, Mirasys and Veracity in Europe.

Arecont Vision MicroBullet IP cameras now shipping
Arecont Vision MicroBullet IP cameras now shipping

The MicroBullet® multi-megapixel camera series delivers 1080p or 3-megapixel resolutions in an extremely compact design. These true day/night cameras are available with a 2.8-8mm motorised lens, day/night mechanical IR cut filter, and integrated IR LEDs. MicroBullet is ideal for applications with normal to challenging lighting conditions regardless of the time of day.  Saving time and money with professional surveillance MicroBullet megapixel IP cameras deliver professional surveillance, with ease of installation and set-up for a wide variety of requirements. The remote focus and zoom motorised lens allows users to simply click “Short-range. Focus” or “Full-range Focus”, saving installers time and end users money. For applications with strong backlighting, reflections from wet flooring or puddles, or contrast due to fog, mist, or glare, wide dynamic range 1080p and 3MP models are available. MicroBullet features CorridorView™ for better coverage of hallways and corridors, and SNAPstream™ (Smart Noise Adaptation and Processing) to reduce bandwidth without impacting image quality.  MicroBullet megapixel IP additional features MicroBullet megapixel IP cameras are IP66 rated for both indoor and outdoor applications. All models feature an impact resistant cast-aluminium housing capable of withstanding the equivalent of 55 kg (120 lbs) of force.  The MicroBullet is ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) Series S and PSIA (Physical Security Interoperability Alliance) compliant, providing interoperability between network video products regardless of manufacturer.

Arecont Vision® MegaView® 2 IP Megapixel Bullet Cameras  with new features and functions
Arecont Vision® MegaView® 2 IP Megapixel Bullet Cameras with new features and functions

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, has added a number of significant features to the company’s popular MegaView® 2 true day/night bullet style megapixel cameras. New features of the MegaView® 2 IP bullet camera debuted at Intersec 2015 include Arecont Vision’s groundbreaking STELLAR™ (Spatio TEmporal Low Light ARchitecture) Low Light Technology, optional on-board storage; CorridorView™; and non-integer scaling.The MegaView® 2 IP bullet camera delivers STELLAR™ Low Light Technology to reduce motion blur, noise and storage requirements. The technology enhances contrast and produces color imaging in near complete darkness on 1.2MP models. Due to its outstanding ability to capture object details in extreme lighting conditions, this camera is ideal for many low light applications.To reduce the risk of losing important data from short network outages or to help reduce network strain from high storage costs, the MegaView® 2 IP bullet camera includes local storage supporting up to a 32 SD/SDHC card. The CorridorView™ feature allows the camera’s image to be rotated 90 degrees to reduce capturing unnecessary data. This works great for narrow hallways where pixels are often wasted due to capturing the surrounding walls. Reducing bandwidth and storage costs whenever possible is added value for any network. The MegaView® 2 IP bullet camera features non-integer scaling which provides the ability to scale images to different resolutions down to 128x96. This flexibility allows users to tailor their system for their specific need; reducing system bandwidth and storage costs. MegaView® 2 IP bullet cameras feature Arecont Vision’s true wide dynamic range (WDR) technology which provides a dynamic range of up to 100dB at full resolution without lowering frame rates (1080p and 3MP models). 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 megapixel cameras. “Arecont Vision® continues to establish new benchmarks in megapixel performance to address the evolving needs of our customers,” said Raul Calderon, Senior Vice President, Arecont Vision®. “As we continue to innovate new megapixel imaging products, we will also continue to improve upon existing market leading products such as our MegaView® 2 Day/Night megapixel cameras by adding enhanced features such as STELLAR™ that further improve their performance and coverage capabilities.” Additional performance features found in MegaView® 2 bullet cameras include: remote focus/zoom p-iris lenses, integrated infrared illuminators, wide angle or telephoto options; 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 light sensitivity (3MP, 5MP and 10MP models); IP66 environmentally rated housings for use in harsh environments; flexible cropping to adjust image sizes; and the ability to choose PoE (Power over Ethernet) or external power. MegaView® 2 Telephoto cameras are available with integrated long distance infrared illuminators in resolutions of 1080p, 3MP, 5MP and 10MP.The new cameras seamlessly integrate with a wide range of third-party providers, since they are PSIA and ONVIF conformant.