Arecont Vision Introduces New Panoramic Day/Night Cameras

ESSEN, Germany - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, introduces their next generation of Day/Night 8 megapixel panoramic cameras, AV8185DN and AV8365DN, at ESSEN 2010. Each new camera incorporates surface-mount and in-ceiling mounting options and an IP66-rated environmental chassis needing no external housing. Model AV8185DN provides a 180-degree panoramic view, using four 2-megapixel sensors which can be switched between day and night manually or automatically. The AV8365DN panoramic camera provides a 360-degree day/night panoramic view, using four 2-megapixel sensors for a total image of 6400x1200 pixels.

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Combining surface-mount and in-ceiling configurations into a single model simplifies installation and reduces the requirement for multiple models. Both the AV8185DN and the AV8365DN have a two-axis gimbal, providing X-Y (pan-tilt) adjustment as well as 180 degree tilt and 360 degree pan rotation for easy alignment. An integrated heater and blower are provided with the AV8185DN-HB and AV8365DN-HB models.

"Our newest 8-megapixel panoramic cameras are a cost-effective solution for many applications where PTZs are normally used or where multiple cameras are used to view expansive areas. These camera solutions have electronic zoom windows that allow a user to view and record the entire panoramic field of view while simultaneously digitally zooming in to multiple regions of interest ... something a PTZ cannot do," said Dr. Michael Kaplinsky, CEO, Arecont Vision. "These new cameras are a much more cost effective solution eliminating the requirement for an external housing and consequently resulting in a reduction of between 16% and 30% depending on the configuration. Our panoramic cameras have been very popular, and the latest versions enhance our existing panoramic series by adding Day/Night functionality, sensor adjustment as well as a host of installer friendly attributes."