Around 40 security distributors, installers and end users joined Panasonic for the UK launch of the new 360 degree 4K resolution camera, on Thursday, January 22.
The event, at the Panasonic Solutions Centre in Bracknell, was the first chance to see the Ultra 360 degree cameras (WV-SFV481 and WV-SFN480) in the UK. Aimed at applications such as banking, retail and logistics, it can capture an increased level of detail over a much wider area than is achievable with traditional security cameras, meaning greater coverage with fewer cameras, the makers claim.
The event featured three of the new cameras installed in the building, along with a control room setup. The live camera footage was displayed on a 2×4 video wall configuration using Panasonic’s 55-inch LFV50 professional displays.
The live demonstration included the camera’s intelligent analytics features, including heat mapping and people counting. The Moving Object Remover (MOR) feature was also demonstrated, which makes moving objects, like people, appear as a translucent silhouette so the area behind them is still visible, ideal for data capture while protecting privacy.
Panasonic Product Marketing Manager Gerard Figols, said: “The outdoor model is 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 even with temperature shifts. The camera is also water proof and vandal resistant, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It is highly versatile surveillance camera which can offer excellent performance to many businesses. What’s more, the intelligent analytics feature gives organisations the power to gain more out of their surveillance cameras than just security.”
The camera features colour reproduction with low light performance – the 1/1.7-inch sensor operates down to 0.05lx in black and white mode enabling real day/night switching – for 24/7 use according to the makers. This is accompanied by a high resolution 4K engine, providing clarity at the centre and the rim of the image, the company adds. Visit http://business.panasonic.co.uk/professional-camera/products-and-accessories/security-solutions.
