Avigilon announced what it claims is the world’s smallest HD dome camera. The Canadian firm says that the 1 and 2 megapixel (MP) HD Micro Dome cameras open up HD surveillance to budget-conscious installations requiring discreet cameras.
Rick Ramsay, senior product manager at Avigilon, said: “Stores, hotels, office buildings and restaurants want discreet cameras that provide exceptional image detail. Traditionally, you could get one or the other. Now with our HD Micro Dome, you get both. With this introduction, small and medium-sized businesses can easily transition from analogue to HD surveillance.”
A patent-pending smart cable design enables the camera’s discreet size. By designing the camera’s intelligence into the smart cable, Avigilon claims the smallest HD dome camera in the industry. Slightly larger than a golf ball, the HD Micro Dome and the smart cable weigh a combined 70 grams. The dome provides a horizontal angle view of 86 degrees at 30 images per second.
With an IP66 rating, the HD Micro Dome camera can be used indoors and outdoors. The ONVIF compliant camera is the latest addition to Avigilon’s H.264 platform and can be coupled with Avigilon Control Center or other video management software suites. The dome will begin shipping in August 2013. For more information on product availability contact a local sales representative at avigilon.com/sales.
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