Hikvision reveals TandemVu PTZ cameras with PTZ and bullet-camera capabilities in a single unit

Hikvision has launched its new TandemVu PTZ camera range, which integrates PTZ and bullet camera capabilities into a single unit.

This means that TandemVu PTZ cameras can monitor large areas and zoom in on specific security incidents while maintaining focus on both ‘viewpoints’ simultaneously. These cameras eliminate the need to deploy separate PTZ and bullet cameras in pairs.

Features and benefits

The TandemVu technology features Hikvision’s next-generation camera design, integrating multiple lenses in one unit to provide the big picture and small details in tandem.

The new TandemVu PTZ cameras offer a range of benefits vs. deploying stand-alone PTZ cameras, or pairs of PTZ and bullet cameras mounted together. These include:

1) 100% security coverage with no ‘blind spots

There is never security blind spots related to PTZ zooming, tilting, or panning

TandemVu PTZ cameras allow security teams to continue monitoring large areas with no interruptions, while simultaneously zooming in to monitor specific security incidents that occur. 

This ensures that there are never security blind spots related to PTZ zooming, tilting, or panning.

2) Extraordinary image performance

The cameras provide high-definition imaging with 2 x 4MP lenses and a super-wide view of 180°, with no image distortion (i.e., no curving of the image at the edges).

Specifically, its bullet unit features Hikvision’s signature ColorVu technology, which provides crystal-clear, full-colour imaging 24/7; while its PTZ unit employs Hikvision DarkFighter technology that enables excellent HD colour images down to 0.0005 Lux – ensuring that every security incident is recorded in fine detail.

3) Optimised security based on smart automation

The AI-based cameras can differentiate between real security threats and innocent moving objects

Engineered with intelligent AI, the cameras can differentiate between real security threats and innocent moving objects such as falling leaves, heavy rain, or animals moving. They can also differentiate vehicles and people and use smart linkages to check on trespassers as they move within the PTZ coverage, which is extremely useful for perimeter protection applications.

Customers can also rely on TandemVu PTZ cameras for more advanced security, due to its AI chipset that facilitates massive computing power. This allows more advanced deep learning algorithms available for complex scenarios, including automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), facial recognition, multi-target-type detection, and others.

4) Highly effective sound and light alarms

TandemVu PTZ cameras incorporate a Live-Guard solution using sound and light alarms that warn would-be trespassers before they enter a site or building.

This can help to prevent security incidents, helping organizations to protect their people and assets. 

5) PTZ and bullet capabilities in one unit for more efficiency and cost savings

TandemVu PTZ cameras significantly reduce installation, configuration, and maintenance costs vs. separate PTZ and bullet cameras.

Procurement costs compared to deploying PTZ and bullet cameras side-by-side are also reduced dramatically. As a result, Hikvision customers can achieve major cost savings with TandemVu.

The new Hikvision TandemVu PTZ cameras

The new offerings are now grouped into two product families that are suitable for different applications and scenarios.

1) SF8C series

SF8C series provides two bullet lenses for maximum coverage with a 180° panoramic view

The top-of-the-range SF8C series provides two bullet lenses for maximum coverage with 180° panoramic view and imaging quality powered by Hikvision ColorVu technology.

They further incorporate top-notch AI algorithms for advanced intelligence. The cameras offer 42x optical zoom capabilities to focus on security incidents close-up. SF8C cameras are suitable for highways, airports, railway stations, city squares, scenic places, and important infrastructure facilities such as power plants.

2) SE7C series

There are also SE7C series featuring one bullet lens that offers the extraordinary image performance and intelligent functions available with Hikvision ColorVu and AcuSense technologies.

The cameras support up to 32x optical zoom, they are ideal for streets, industrial parks, farmland, and parking lots.