Forward Vision, a member of the Bosch Group, announces that the latest addition to the MIC1, or “Metal Mickey”, series of fully functional PTZ cameras – the MIC1-500 – is making its first public appearance at IFSEC 2008.
Featuring an all new design with integrated sunshield, the MIC1-500 incorporated a "twist-lock" canting function allowing the camera can be canted at 45 degrees while on-site, On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for remote camera set-up and a choice of 540TVL 18x or 36x Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) camera modules.
The products carries the same features as all in the MIC1 series: IP68 rating, optically perfect flat viewing window, multi-protocol operation, brushless motor technology and vandal resistant design.
Darren Gaffey, product manager for the MIC1 series, says that even though the feature list is impressive, the cost of the unit has been considered too. "By taking advantage of the latest manufacturing techniques and working with the latest technology we have been able to offer the MIC1-500 with an extremely high specification, but at a price point that gives unbeatable value. This means that a wider base of applications can now enjoy all the benefits that the MIC1 series has to offer."
Also making their first appearance at the show are new infrared illuminators for the MIC1 series that offer over 55 meter range and feature Black Diamond(tm) technology from lighting specialist Derwent to give even illumination across the entire scene and it is claimed negate "hot-spots".
Visitors will also have the opportunity to try a number of other cameras from the company’s MIC1-400 aluminium, MIC1-400S stainless steel, MIC1-412 thermal and MIC1-440 ATEX certified ranges. Forward Vision will be alongside Extreme and Derwent on stand 16045.
About Forward Vision
Hampshire based Forward Vision, a member of the Bosch Group, is the Pan Tilt & Zoom (PTZ) camera manufacturer that developed the MIC1, or "Metal Mickey" series of cameras. Available in a variety of versions including aluminium, stainless steel, underwater, ATEX certified (explosion proof), static, infrared, public address and thermal. See the Forward Vision product range at http://www.fvcctv.co.uk/products
