Panasonic Security 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 new WV-SC385 i-Pro SmartHD megapixel dome camera
Panasonic introduces the new WV-SC385 i-Pro SmartHD megapixel dome camera

Panasonic System Networks Europe is excited to announce the release of i-Pro SmartHD WV-SC385 network dome camera, an entirely new feature rich Super Dynamic HD model with advanced control functions. The new dome camera provides multiple H.264 (High profile) and JPEG video streams for simultaneous real-time monitoring and high-resolution recording. PTZ control features include a 360-degree map shot that provides the full 360-degree field of view, separated into eight thumbnail images taken at 45-degree intervals - clicking on any thumbnail easily directs the PTZ camera. "Putting customers first compels Panasonic not only to develop new and advanced technologies, but also to design for market needs," said Stephen Gerrard, Country Marketing Manager, Panasonic System Networks Europe "Bringing together high definition and PTZ functionality lets the user capture the essential details, which is at the core of video surveillance and security." The new i-Pro SmartHD WV-SC385 dome camera uses Panasonic UniPhier® LSI chip (H.264 high-profile format) to combine HD video and real-time video streaming at a lower data size. A new 1.3-megapixel MOS image sensor enables high sensitivity and lower power consumption. To increase user system options, the camera is Open Network Video Interface (ONVIF) compliant, while system migration is more easily facilitated with the H.264 or MPEG-4 selectable format. Super Dynamic and Adaptive Black Stretch (ABS) technologies combine to deliver 128x wider dynamic range than conventional cameras. Face Super Dynamic ensures clear images of faces, and a face-detection function detects the position of human faces and sends the information by XML or video. The dome model's industrial grade PTZ mechanism features up to 64 preset positions. Auto-tracking enables automatic pan and tilt to follow a moving subject and keep it in the centre of the image. An auto-flip function enables panning from 0 to 360 degrees. A new "Drag and Zoom" operation and 16-speed user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) provide enhanced PTZ control. There are 256 speeds available when using the camera with Panasonic's WV-CU950 Universal System Controller (with video management software WV-ASM100). Video Motion Detector (VMD) has four programmable detection areas, 15 steps of sensitivity and 10 steps of detection size. Privacy zone can mask up to eight private areas. Full duplex bi-directional audio allows interactive communication between the camera and monitoring site. An 18x optical zoom combines with a 12x digital zoom to enable 216x zoom (in VGA resolution, 36x extra optical zoom combines with 12x digital zoom for 432x zoom.) Day/night function provides low-light sensitivity of 0.5 lux in colour and 0.06 lux (B/W) at f1.6 (wide). Adaptive Digital Noise Reduction (2D-DNR and 3D-DNR integration) ensures reduced noise and motion blur in various conditions. Progressive scan delivers clear images without motion blur or tearing, and H.264 full-frame-rate video can be recorded using an SD/SDH Memory Card. Panasonic's addition to the i-Pro SmartHD line-up, the WV-SC385 dome camera, covers your back with 360-degree field of view ensuring organisations an unhindered security solution.

Panasonic provides advanced 24-hour outdoor surveillance technology
Panasonic provides advanced 24-hour outdoor surveillance technology

Featuring Panasonic's pioneering Super Dynamic III technology, the WV-CW960 integrates weatherproof housing, a 360-degree high-speed pan and tilt base and a 30x optical zoom lens, to bring surveillance footage to life. With high-performance features including pixel-based 160x dynamic range, the WV-CW960 achieves unprecedented image quality. Furthermore, featuring functions such as auto image stabiliser, scene change detection and auto tracking, the intelligence of the camera ensures outstanding reliability for outdoor surveillance applications. Super Dynamic III technology provides the WV-CW960 with enhanced image processing, delivering natural colour in its full range. Also, with the addition of the new digital colour circuitry in the DSP, colour is processed in fine detail, enabling accurate reproduction of pale or dimly lit colours. There are 540 TV lines of horizontal resolution in colour and 570 TV lines in B/W. Rain resistant, the WV-CW960 can be installed outside under eaves, external walls and rooftops, and in other outdoor locations. A built-in sun shield is also featured to ensure it can cope equally well in sunny conditions, permitting camera locations which are in direct sunlight. Also equipped for temperature changes, the housing's built-in fan and heater allow an operating temperature range of -40c to +50c. Alongside the host of reliable, practical features, the WV-CW960 also guarantees continuous 24-hour surveillance. When darkness falls, the camera automatically switches to B/W mode for greater sensitivity. In daylight, it automatically switches to colour mode.

Panasonic’s new true day/night surveillance camera: the WV-CP290 provides superb image quality for a versatile environment
Panasonic’s new true day/night surveillance camera: the WV-CP290 provides superb image quality for a versatile environment

Introducing the new WV-CP290 Day/Night surveillance camera by Panasonic System Networks Europe. Panasonic has incorporated ABS (Adaptive Black Stretch) technology which enhances visibility of dark areas without degrading image quality in bright areas, allowing a wider range of visibility for different environments. To utilise the Adaptive Black Stretch technology fully the WV-CP290 applies newly-developed DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology. The DSP automatically detects the dark areas inside an image, applying the most suitable correction curve based on brightness data of areas surrounding the dark area. This image processing algorithm transforms shadows and dark areas into natural crisp images produced in real-time. These changes take place without degrading the original image quality in the bright areas. The 1/3 inch CCD pick-up element with 752 (H) x 582 (V) pixels offers excellent quality paired with high resolution of 540 TV lines. The camera supports an impressive 0.8 lux in colour and 0.05 lux for B/W, resulting in a high sensitivity with the Day/Night function. Switchable infra-red night mode filters enhance the detail in night mode and a more usable and vivid picture in day mode. In addition to this, to enhance the image quality, the following adjustment features are included; BLC (Back Light Compensation), ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance and ALC (Automatic Light Control). With 2 white balance modes which are selectable with a dip switch, options of ATW (Auto Tracking White Balance) and AWC (Auto White Balance Control) automatically adjust the neutral white colour in a differing light environment. The WV-CP290 also comes with Internal/Line-lock /Multiplexed Vertical Drive (VD2 synchronisation). Supports CS-mount lenses and DC-servo ALC lenses with 1/3 inch 2x Varifocal Lens and a 1/3 inch 8x Varifocal Lens available as optional extras.