New from Hikvision is the DS-2CD2942F fisheye network camera. This is aimed at convenience stores, hotels, restaurants, offices and other small-to-medium sites. The camera has a lens and 4-megapixel detector in a discreet and compact design, small enough to be inconspicuous on any ceiling yet provides complete situational awareness for entire rooms, the Chinese makers say.
The DS-2CD2942F is the latest addition to the company’s ‘Easy IP’ range of cameras, NVRs and VMS software, which are designed the firm says to bring the benefits of simple installation and operation to small- to medium-sized business or homes. The panoramic view with multi-view de-warping and digital PTZ, plus on-board storage of up to 64 GB and choice of Ethernet or 802.11n Wi-Fi connectivity means a single DS-2CD2942F can usually replace the traditional CCTV cameras installed in most public areas, it is claimed.
Field of view
The new camera features a 4-megapixel, one-third inch progressive scan CMOS image sensor allied with a 1.6mm F1.6 lens boasting a 186 degrees field of view. With the digital PTZ control and multi-view de-warping of the dual image streams, the new camera will provide coverage across a wider area than other camera types, it is claimed. Instead of fitting multiple narrow-angle box or bullet cameras, ‘Easy IP’ users can now reply on a single ceiling-mounted DS-2CD2942F to capture all their images without blind spots, Hikvision says. Its 3D DNR and digital WDR (wide dynamic range) also secures image quality at a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. The product comes with electronic day and night cycling, and is capable of operating in low-light down to 0.01 lux in colour and 0.001 in black and white. The new camera can also operate down to zero lux over a range of up to eight metres if the IR option is specified.
The camera offers a range of alarm triggers and a customisable day-night switch, allowing automatic or scheduled triggering. Alarm triggers include Line crossing, Intrusion detection, Motion detection, Dynamic analysis, Tampering alarm, Network disconnect, IP address conflict, and Storage exception.
The ‘Easy IP’ range brings together cameras, NVRs (network video recorders) and VMS (video management software), to allow users to monitor their home or business on their PC, tablet or smartphone through an interface. Wi-Fi camera connection is without IP address forwarding; and Automatic Network Reconnection (ANR) enables on-board storage supported cameras – like the DS-2CD2942F – to create temporary recordings automatically and upload the stored video when the connection recovers. Users can choose from indoor and outdoor bullets and domes, mini-domes, cube cameras, a Mini IR Pan and Tilt camera and the new DS-2CD2942F. Visit www.Hikvision.com.
