Hikvision, the Chinese video products company, has released its 720 TV lines analogue camera series. This series features a new technical concept called PICADIS: a “Perfect Imagery Capturing – Advanced Digital Image System”. This new analogue cameras are designed the makers say to offer the highest level of image quality in the analogue world.
Keen Yao, International Marketing Director of Hikvision said: “Hikvision is committed to staying at the forefront of the video surveillance industry, and the devotion of our company to R&D is proof of this ideal. The introduction of our 720TVL camera series will drive picture imaging to new heights in analog surveillance solution and keep in step with this goal of innovation.”
The new 720TVL cameras consist of the DS-2CE55C2P Dome Camera, DS-2CE55C2P-IR Dome Camera, DS-2CE55C2P-IRP Dome Camera, and the DS-2CE15C2P-IR Bullet Camera. All feature 720TV lines high resolution by employing a 1.3MP (1280×960) image sensor; the effective pixels are more than twice than that of a 960H (976×582) camera. This helps to better capture detailed images for identification use.
HDR (High Dynamic Range) helps to capture critical detail, including highlights, shadows, and mixed lighting – all the while without compromising on image quality or colour the makers say. An Adaptive Local Tone Mapping (ALTM) algorithm is also incorporated to maximise imaging.
The shutter speed of all four cameras can reach up to 40ms – even in poor lighting the makers say. This is twice that of conventional analogue cameras, it is claimed. All of these improvements ultimately result in significantly improved camera light sensitivity. Coupled with Digital Noise Reduction, users are able to better discern shapes, sizes, and of course movement in near-complete darkness. The DS-2CE55C2P(N)-IR Dome Camera, DS-2CE55C2P(N)-IRP Dome Camera and the DS-2CE15C2P(N)-IR Bullet Camera even support smart IR to address overexposure issues, while still providing clearer and sharper images.
The 720TVL cameras operate in a range of weather, including a temperature range of minus 40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F), as well as a humidity level of up-to 90 per cent. The models DS-2CE55C2P-IR and DS-2CE15C2P-IR even support an IP66-rated housing for outdoor use.
“These cameras’ features bring unsurpassed image quality. The Hikvision 720TVL analogue series can meet the security needs of nearly every business and organization, including hotels, office buildings, industrial parks, and other like-minded applicable scenarios,” Keen added.
Hikvision also provides the DS-2CE16C2P-IT3/IT5 720TVL IR Bullet Camera and the DS-2CE56C2P-IT3 720TVL IR Dome Camera. Both feature Hikvision’s EXIR infrared array technology and provide illuminators and low-light performance for any zero-dark environment, indoors or out.
