Network cameras from Sony
Sony has added to its range of intelligent, IP-based cameras with the launch of its first megapixel designs – the SNC-DM110 and SNC-DM160, which are said to be suitable for semi-protected outdoor environments, and the SNC-CM120, which is Sony’s first fixed-position CS-Mount security box camera with megapixel resolution.
Designed to meet the needs of today’s security industry, each of these 1,3 megapixel cameras is said to use Sony’s complementary colour progressive scan CCDs with Sony ExwavePRO Technology and Light Funnel Function (binning technology).
Unlike conventional progressive scan CCD imagers, this complementary colour filter technology is designed to provide the increased levels of light sensitivity needed to achieve optimal performance from the camera optics of today’s fixed-type megapixel systems. Light Funnel technology can be activated automatically in response to surrounding light conditions or on a pre-specified time schedule, the company says.
"ExwavePRO and Light Funnel technologies give Sony’s fixed-type megapixel cameras the capability to output extremely clear and detailed images that deliver bright high resolution in even the most challenging lighting environments," explains Will Klopper, manager: professional products at Sony SA.
"Light Funnel Function combines 4 pixels into 1 pixel, making the cameras four times more sensitive, so they can deliver focused images without distortion in both day and night-time environments. As such they are ideally placed for building entrances and car parks, where detailed images such as faces and car registration plates are required," he adds.
The SNC-DM160 and SNC-DM110 aim to provide high resolution images of 1280 x 960 even at wide viewing angles of over 100 degrees. This feature is expected to lend itself particularly to Sony’s outdoor venue customers, and wide-area sites, such as stadiums, public buildings, city centres and parks.
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