The US-based megapixel camera manufacturer Arecont Vision is introducing a two-sensor, adjustable view (up to 360 degrees and anywhere in between) camera that offers no-touch remote setup for rapid setup and future view changes with the push of a button.
Arecont Vision’s SurroundVideo panoramic 180 and 360 degree cameras are now in their fifth generation, performance increases, and smaller sizes. In 2014 the company introduced the first omni-directional or completely adjustable view cameras, the SurroundVideo Omni series. Arecont Vision’s third generation of Omni is now the G3.
According to the makers, SurroundVideo Omni (G1) will appeal to those looking for a less expensive option that still brings the 360 degree coverage and ability to be set to 270, 180, or any other view with all four sensors positioned by the installer around the patented 360 degree omni track. Omni G2 adds remote focus/zoom, so that users can install the camera, generally position the sensors, then get off the ladder or lift to finish set-up on the ground.
With the Omni G3, the installer only has to install the camera to a pole, emergency call box, wall, corner, or other structure indoors or out, and plug in the single IP cable. The camera can then be set up from the ground, using the integrated web browser over the local camera network. All four sensors can be positioned hands free. Each can be moved by the installer using the browser window, or they can select 180, 270, or 360 preset views and then fine tune the tilt, focus, position, and zoom.
Two extra pre-sets can be saved by the user. So for a venue that holds a concert on Wednesday and a sports event on Saturday, the user can choose any of the five available views, including custom selections. And Arecont Vision’s SNAPstream reduces camera bandwidth use, the company adds.
