Genie CCTV Ltd has introduced a new series of CCTV cameras using Pixim Seawolf chip technology; and with more models to follow.
The Genie “Seawolf Powered” range includes bodied cameras, internal mini domes, externally rated vandal resistant domes and IR night vision cameras. Genie now offers its customers cameras with a 690 HTV lines resolution and wide dynamic range. The Seawolf cameras require just 0.1 lux of illumination to produce usable, colour images.
Consultants, integrators, distributors and end users are able to compare the actual, useable resolution of cameras using different image sensor technologies; whether they are progressive scan or interlaced. Secondly, the specification takes into consideration the total captured resolution; both horizontal and vertical TV Lines. Previously the critical contribution of vertical TV Lines to high resolution CCTV video has been ignored, the companies say, despite video monitors and DVRs commonly used in millions of CCTV installations fully supporting enhanced Vertical TV Line resolutions. Binit Shah, Genie’s Marketing Manager says: "The new range featuring Pixim’s Seawolf Digital Pixel System allows our customers to get the highest quality wide dynamic range and the best images, in low and extreme lighting conditions, from the same camera. These latest Genie cameras are packed with innovative new features to assist the installer.”
David Beech, Channel Development Director for EMEA at Pixim, says: "Genie has previously brought many Pixim-powered cameras to market with great success. We’re excited to be able to offer this technology leader the industry’s first single-chip video camera solution. Seawolf’s capabilities will make it the right choice for Genie as the company continues to aggressively expand its CCTV and IP camera offerings, with the best possible blend of crisp clear true colour images, and with our 690 HTVL effective resolution superb high quality recordings."
