Canon Europe has launched two new low light network security cameras. Both the indoor pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) VB-M50B, pictured; and indoor fixed dome VB-H651V, include new features that help to ensure high quality images, even in challenging low light the makers say. These new cameras are suited it is claimed for a range of scenarios requiring round-the-clock surveillance, including critical infrastructure facilities, retail and commercial buildings.
Both models include a new graphical user interface (GUI) and dedicated embedded Mobile Viewer to support multiple browsers and mobile devices.
The new VB-M50B high-sensitivity 1.3MP PTZ network camera demonstrates low light performance, even at 5x optical zoom. The large aperture, which lets increased amounts of light enter the camera, ensures bright images even at high magnification, according to the firm.
With a high-sensitivity sensor and high-performance image processor, the VB-M50B can produce images of a subject’s face with recognisable colour from 90m away in ambient light levels equivalent to moonlight (0.08 lux). This makes the camera suitable the company says for situations requiring 24-hour surveillance, including covert intelligence and evidence gathering.
The VB-M50B also includes Canon’s new Clear IR Mode, allowing the camera to be used by day or night to produce high definition monochrome images. This creates clearer images with greater definition and detail than in colour, particularly at distance, and also allows the camera to reduce distortion from heat shimmer, suitable for applications requiring longer range surveillance in difficult conditions.
The VB-H651V offers Full HD resolution and wide angle of view up of to 122.1 degrees. As a result, the camera is capable of creating defined images of a large coverage area, suitable the firm says for functions such as facial recognition or analytics such as in retail, education and banking.
Both models also feature Motion Adaptive Noise Reduction, a new Canon technology which senses moving objects and decreases noise reduction to improve performance in low light conditions. The products dynamically adjust noise reduction in real time depending on the scenario and requirements.
Julian Rutland, European NVS Marketing Director, Canon Europe, says: “There is a growing need for high-performance video surveillance systems capable of recording quality images both at night and during the day, making low light technology more important than ever. Our new cameras are a fantastic addition to our existing range and offer integrators and installers the performance, durability and quality expected from the Canon brand.”
Both new cameras are compatible with ONVIF Profiles S and G. These devices will be available from May 16, 2016. Customers, VMS partners and system integrators can find out more about Canon’s network camera product range: http://www.canon-europe.com/for_work/business-products/network-cameras/.
