IP Products

Miniature-sized cameras

by Mark Rowe

New from Hikvision: its series of miniature-sized IP cameras, the DS-2CD64 series. The Chinese manufacturers say this new mini series is for installation in areas of limited space, and for discreet surveillance applications such as ATMs, access control, and upscale retail.

Adler Wu, Product Marketing Manager at Hikvision, said: “This series is comprised of a palm-sized main unit and thumb-sized lens unit. This small size allows the camera to easily blend into a variety of environments where space may be an issue, or where an intrusive-looking conventional camera adversely affects the desired environment of the location. Furthermore, beside its small size, this camera packs a bevy of additional features.”

Features

Hikvision says its DS-2CD64 series is the first of its type to incorporate true 120dB WDR, as well as other image processing functionalities like 3D DNR and BLC. Features such as these allow the DS-2CD64 to capture crystal-clear HD (1280×960) images under any lighting it is claimed.

When in a corridor or hallway, this camera adjusts to “rotate mode” to deliver better vertically-oriented images. This further maximises image quality while eliminating bandwidth and storage waste. Besides, the RoI (Region of Interest) codec is also included to save more on bandwidth and storage.

The products support on-board storage of up-to 64GB, which serves as a backup in case of network disconnection. With Alarm I/O and Audio I/O interfaces, these cameras allow users to connect to a variety of external audible and visual alarm devices. Triple streaming is supported to perform live monitoring with up to three independent streams.

Choice of lens, mounting

For flexibility, the DS-2CD64 series supports various lens types for different applications. For example, a pinhole lens (DS-2CD6412FWD-10) with covert mounting is suitable for ATM coverage. For stores, hotels, and offices, an L-shaped lens (DS-2CD6412FWD-20) with wall mountings, or a tube lens (DS-2CD6412FWD-30) with brackets, offer discreet surveillance.

Coming soon from Hikvision: a camera supporting dual lens units. With the purchase of only one main unit, customers can then benefit from two cameras.

Hikvision suggests coupling the DS-2CD64 series with the company’s DS-7608/16NI-VP plug and play embedded NVR makes for ATM and any other covert surveillance in vertical markets. The DS-7608/16NI-VP NVR is small in size (130× 236× 180mm), which is suitable for use in limited space, the makers add.

This DS-2CD64 series will be on display at the upcoming Secutech Taipei, ISC West, and ISC Brazil exhibitions. Visit www.hikvision.com.

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