Sony IP video surveillance

New Sony megapixel cameras deliver outstanding results for security professionals
New Sony megapixel cameras deliver outstanding results for security professionals

At Security Essen 2008, Sony will exhibit a wide range of products including their new Megapixel range of Mini-dome and fixed network security cameras, which combine outstanding resolution with advanced Sony image processing, delivering exceptional solutions for security professionals.  From surveillance and wide area monitoring to identification and response, Sony Megapixel cameras give your security team confidence in even the most difficult conditions.Help when you need it mostThe Megapixel range of cameras incorporate the latest image processing technologies from Sony that work together to provide clear images and enhanced sensitivity in low or harsh lighting conditions.1.3 Megapixel resolution - providing the detail and image quality you need for identification of faces, clothing, vehicles, and analysis of events, without creating prohibitive file sizes.Unique ExwavePRO progressive scan CCD with colour filters - gives you images with all detail you need to identify suspicious people or objects without visible artifacts and motion blur.  Combined with the new CMYK colour filters, higher sensitivity can be achieved even when monitoring moving objects.Light Funnel function - enhances camera sensitivity in low-light conditions.  When applied, Light Funnel function combines two pixels horizontally and two pixels vertically to create up to 4x enhanced sensitivity.  Alternative technologies often use slow shutter speeds to achieve higher sensitivity, which leads to blurring; Light Funnel function retains crisp images even when used at night.The right information for your securityThe Megapixel range uses Sony Intelligent Motion Detection to cut out false alarms and to alert your security staff to security threats.Each organisation is different and your team can create a system that is designed to meet the security needs of your business.  Sony Intelligent Motion Detection can be configured by your security team to quickly identify risks and threats and respond faster ensuring you provide protection for people, property and products.Intelligent Motion Detection can differentiate between natural motion such as leaves moving in a car park, and an intruder entering the camera's field of view.  This analysis of the video image reduces the number of false alarms your security team responds to. A choice of indoor or outdoor Mini-dome and fixed camerasThe Megapixel range includes indoor and outdoor cameras to meet virtually any application.  This range includes:The SNC-DM160 ruggedised Mini-dome day-night camera.  A 3.6x zoom lens and viewing angle of over 100 degrees is protected by IP66 rated vandal-resistant housing and can automatically switch from day to night mode depending on ambient light conditions.The SNC-DM110 Mini-dome indoor camera, with 3.4x zoom lens and Sony patented Ball-Joint Lens Mount mechanism is suitable for corporate, retail, education, airports, stadiums and public applications.The SNC-CM120 C-Mount boxed camera gives you excellent coverage indoor and outside and is ideal for entrance, lobby, concourse and external surveillance applications.Visit Sony at Security Essen 2008 from 7-10 October - Hall 2, Booth 334

Sony SNC-RZ50P - Intelligent all-in-one IP network camera with integrated PTZ
Sony SNC-RZ50P - Intelligent all-in-one IP network camera with integrated PTZ

The SNC-RZ50P is an intelligent Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera. Building on the performance and versatility of the best-selling SNC-RZ30P, Sony's SNC-RZ50P offers increased functionality that allows users to benefit from intelligent monitoring in a wide range of surveillance applications. The intelligent motion detection and intelligent object detection improve workflow and are the largest single differentiator in the new platform of network cameras. In addition, this product can be to upgraded to support Sony Intelligent Video Analysis using a free firmware upgrade.Additional improvements include dynamic frame integration, which captures moving and static objects in a precise way, while retaining superior sensitivity. The inclusion of a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) chip and dual video codecs open new possibilities and allow Sony products to bring even more to monitoring systems.Pan, tilt and 26x optical zoomThe SNC-RZ50 incorporates pan, tilt and 26x optical zoom capability to provide large field of view and a combination of overview and detail. With a pan and tilt speed of 300 degree per second, you can move to a desired area instantaneously. Up to 16 preset positions can be set with return accuracy of ±0.064 degree.Day/night functionWith the use of day/night function, the SNC-RZ50 offers high sensitivity (minimum illumination 0.3 lux) and excellent visibility in poor and varying light conditions.Multiple compression formats (JPEG, MPEG4, H.264)Depending on application and available bandwidth on a network, you can select your optimum codec from above three codecs. Typically, the compression ratio of MPEG-4 is approximately four times higher than JPEG, while H.264's compression ratio is approximately twice that of the MPEG-4.MPEG-4 and JPEG dual encoding capabilityThe SNC-RZ50P can generate MPEG-4 and JPEG images simultaneously. While JPEG stream can be recorded and monitored locally, where available bandwidth is sufficient, MPEG-4 can be transmitted over the Internet even under limited bandwidth.

Sony Professional unveils the world's first high-definition intelligent PTZ network security cameras
Sony Professional unveils the world's first high-definition intelligent PTZ network security cameras

Sony Professional introduced the industry's first HD pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) IP network security cameras. The cameras are part of the new SNC-RH series camera line-up and have the ability to pan 360 degrees, while capturing and streaming HD video at up to 30 frames per second. The SNC-RH series is the most advanced range of Sony's IP-based network security cameras. The new models - the SNC-RH124P for indoor use and SNC-RH164P for outdoor use - are the first in their class capable of transmitting HD images using H.264 video compression technology. This allows the transmission and storage of digital video using less bandwidth than previous video compression solutions. As a result images from the cameras can be easily connected to a network server, such as Sony's NSR-1000 Series, and displayed in high definition, offering the highest quality image representation. "High-definition imaging and intelligent video analysis are two key features in the new cameras that are driving the market transition from analogue to IP video security technology," said Yu Kitamura, EMEA Product Manager, Video Security, Sony Professional. "When combined with the ability to transmit high-definition video using advanced video compression signals, Sony provides a complete HD security system from camera to recorder to display. This gives users added flexibility to deploy HD cameras in a growing number of industries and applications." The new cameras feature advanced DEPA™ (Distributed Enhanced Processing Architecture), which supports intelligent operation. DEPA technology has moved on significantly since it was first deployed  2006, Sony's embedded intelligent video analysis technology in the HD PTZ cameras is DEPA Advanced providing the highest quality image detection and, critically, recognising if the camera has been tampered with. Moreover, the cameras are capable of dual streaming images in HD using H.264 or MPEG4 compression technology and feature an easy-to-use speed-dome design that can be rapidly assembled and deployed. Usability is further enhanced in the SNC-RH124P security camera by IEEE p802.3 compliant High Power over Ethernet (hPoE) operation. One of the first cameras to support this standard, the cameras can be operated using a single Ethernet cable without requiring additional power supply. While, for users that need to capture moving images in low-light conditions, the new cameras are equipped with XDNR(TM) (dynamic noise reduction) technology that virtually eliminates image blur during low-light video capture, and visibility enhancing technology. Developed to improve performance in challenging lighting conditions, surveillance in high-contrast situations is improved significantly. The European launch of the cameras was held at IFSEC 2009 in the UK at the NEC. Also on show were Sony's new SNC-RS series of standard-definition PTZ cameras and a new encoder range.