Arecont Vision Overview

Arecont Vision is a megapixel camera specialist, with an extremely poor reputation, having topped integrator surveys for Worst IP Camera 2011, Worst IP Camera 2014 and Worst Manufacturer Support. Their most standout product offering is their multi-imager SurroundVideo series, including the Omni. In 2014, Arecont raised $80 million in debt to cash out their executives and shareholders.
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  • Arecont's Magical Marketing Exposed on Oct 14, 2012
    Megapixel cameras are magical and if you don't believe it, let the fine folks at Arecont show you how. Some people say, "Megapixel cameras are great but how much more benefit do they...
  • Arecont Tests Firmware on Oct 09, 2012
    The tech gods must be smiling at the recent Arecont Vision 'news'. The brave journalists at Security Products traveled all the way to Germany to get...
  • Axis Declares Megapixel Race Over! on Sep 29, 2012
    ... Multi imager megapixel is dominated by Arecont Vision with few rivals and Axis not even in the mix. Putting multiple imagers in a single camera...
  • Winners and Losers Fall 2012 on Sep 25, 2012
    ... Finally, we will review the progress (or lack thereof) of the following companies: Axis 3VR Arecont Vision Avigilon Bosch Cisco Genetec March Microsoft Milestone...
  • Sentry360 FullSight 180 Cameras Examined on Sep 20, 2012
    ...we overview these cameras, Sentry360's novel approach to 180º imaging, and compare to options such as Arecont's SurroundVision, low-cost panoramics, and wide angle lenses. Overview The FullSight 180...
  • Best and Worst of ASIS 2012 on Sep 18, 2012
    ... Megaballs from Arecont Arecont's new camera line, the awkwardly named "Megaballs", is a brand new form factor that is...
  • ASIS 2012 Bad Traffic, Good Products on Sep 09, 2012
    ... Megaballs from Arecont Arecont is showing a small form factor, awkwardly named MegaBall that looks like a circular...
  • Samsung's Budgetline Megapixels on Sep 05, 2012
    ...included Samsung SNB-5000: ~$530 online, no lens included ACTi TCM-5111: ~$240 online, no lens included Arecont AV1115DN: ~$340 online, no lens included Axis M1114: ~$540 online, 2.8-8mm CS-mount lens...
  • Average Number of Camera Lines Integrators Carry on Jun 27, 2012
    ..." "No one manufacturer fits all scenarios, but two (Sony and Arecont) seem to fit 99% of all aspects including price, type, and quality of pictures. Where one comes...
  • Dealing with PoE Only Cameras on Jun 06, 2012
    ... Arecont: Arecont's support for low-voltage power varies from among their lines. Much of the line...
  • Vivotek's 5 MP Camera Line Reviewed on May 21, 2012
    ...264, remote focus, 13 FPS @ 5MP) Arecont AV5255AM: Street price of $875 (H.264, remote focus, 14 FPS @ 5MP) Axis P3367 [link no longer...
  • Hikvision IP Camera 2012 Test Results on May 15, 2012
    ...superior in many ways to low-cost offerings from Taiwanese vendors like ACTi, Vivotek as well as the US's Arecont. Configuration / Usability Testing The video below overviews key settings and functionality as...
  • Reducing Bandwidth Through Privacy Masks? on Apr 23, 2012
    ... [UPDATED 4/26/12: Based on user requests, we've added in test results for Arecont] Key Findings Some manufacturers, but not all, can significantly reduce bandwidth by using...
  • Winners Losers Spring 2012 on Apr 22, 2012
    ...2012?</a> Winners and Losers Inside, we break down the moves of the following notable manufacturers: Arecont Vision Avigilon Axis D-Link Dedicated Micros DVTel Envysion Exacq IndigoVision Ingram...
  • Panasonic New Integrated IR Camera Reviewed on Apr 10, 2012
    ... Other major manufacturers, such as Sony, Arecont, and most recently, Axis, have each released a range of models with built-in IR illuminators, in...
  • StarDot 10MP Cameras Examined on Apr 08, 2012
    ...In this update, we overview Stardot's 10MP models, and compare to low-cost megapixel camera provider Arecont.OverviewStardot is offering two models of 10-megapixel camera: the SDH1000VN vandal-resistant...
  • Beautiful - the New Surveillance 'Standard' on Apr 04, 2012
    ... Arecont cameras are a great example of this. Outstanding when lighting conditions are perfect but they...
  • Arecont WDR Cameras Examined on Mar 31, 2012
    Arecont Vision has once again set new low price levels, this time with the announcement of wide dynamic...
  • ISC West 2012 Show Best / Worst on Mar 30, 2012
    ...Floor Traffic Ingram Micro Samsung Interlogix Mobotix Vicon Milestone OnSSI Pelco Tyco Bosch Arecont Vision CSST Overall The show floor looked filled with vendor boothes, with no empty boothes...
  • ISC West Show Floor Review Day 1 2012 on Mar 27, 2012
    ...topics/companies covered: Show Floor Traffic Interlogix Mobotix Vicon Milestone OnSSI Pelco Tyco Bosch Arecont Vision CSST Overall The show floor looked filled with vendor boothes, with no empty boothes...
  • New Products Reviewed ISC West 2012 on Mar 26, 2012
    ...True Witness Louroe IP Camera Microphone Disaster at the Ingram Micro Pavilion OnSSI Ocularis X  Arecont WDR Cameras Axis New Generation P33 Domes D-Link Cloud Surveillance Bosch Open Edge...
  • Avigilon H3 Series Reviewed on Mar 26, 2012
    ... In this note, we examine the key feature and pricing of this release compared to Axis, Sony and Arecont multi-megapixel offerings. Overview of H3 Here are key features and claims of the H3...
  • Arecont Vision's Growth Slows Significantly on Mar 25, 2012
    One of the world's fastest growing surveillance companies, Arecont Vision's growth rate slowed significantly in 2011. Over the past few years, Arecont Vision's...
  • Milestone's Unprecedented Support Charges on Mar 11, 2012
    ... For instance, we recently had a call with Milestone support about integrating an Arecont camera. It turns out that while Arecont defaults to no username and password, Milestone will not...
  • Sentry360's 14MP Camera on Feb 16, 2012
    ... This is rare in the industry, with Arecont and Avigilon being the most notable products currently in this space. In this note, we look at...
  • ACTi New Low Cost HD Cameras (TCM) on Feb 06, 2012
    ...update, we will look at this series, how they compare to existing models and to low cost options from Arecont and Vivotek.OverviewThis new release represents a shift in ACTi's strategy, creating a basic...
  • Top 5 Disruptive Surveillance Companies 2012 on Dec 15, 2011
    ...Megapixel Cameras Professional HD Cameras and Encoders VMS Software Wireless Video Surveillance Transport Arecont Vision Avigilon Axis Milestone Ubiquiti Obviously, given that Arecont is listed first, this list...
  • MP Camera Low Light Shootout 2011 on Dec 05, 2011
    ... We've tested Arecont, ACTi, Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Pelco, Panasonic, Sony, Vivotek, etc. UPDATE: We've taken the top...
  • Testing Arecont's 20MP SurroundVideo Camera on Nov 29, 2011
    ... This year, Arecont Vision announced a 20MP camera [link no longer available]. That camera is now shipping so we...
  • Surveillance Manufacturer Revenue Directory 2011 on Nov 27, 2011
    ...below go to our most recent analysis of their company's financial performance: 3VR ACTi Anixter Arecont Avigilon Axis Axxon CSST Dedicated...
  • Ubiquiti Aircam Bullet Test on Nov 19, 2011
    ... From an American company perspective, there are some similarities to Arecont Vision but we do not see Ubiquiti having much of an impact on Arecont as Arecont overwhelmingly...
  • Arecont: You're Uninformed, We're Innovative on Nov 16, 2011
    In the international integrator survey, Arecont Vision delivered the worst experiences of any IP camera manufacturer. Over and over, integrators...
  • Worst IP Camera Manufacturers 2011 on Nov 15, 2011
    ... Arecont Vision - The Worst By a Massive Margin While 18 manufacturers received a vote, only 2 of them...
  • Low Cost Professional IP Cameras Comparison on Oct 23, 2011
    ...IncludedHere are the dozen manufacturers included with a link to our detailed review of each one: ACTi Arecont Brickcom CNB Compro D-Link Edimax Foscam Grandstream Hikvision Pixord Vivotek Pixord [link no...
  • Brickcom IP Camera Overview on Oct 11, 2011
    ...how well they live up to this goal, in this update we will overview their line and how they compare to Arecont, Axis, Vivotek, etc.Product Line OverviewThe Brickcom line covers all the usual form factors:...
  • D-Link's Professional IP Camera Releases Examined on Oct 06, 2011
    ... In this update we examine how these changes stack up against competitors such as Vivotek, Axis, Arecont, Sony, etc.IP Camera OverviewThe D-Link line has essentially been overhauled, with some products...
  • IP Camera Buyer's Guide 2011 on Oct 05, 2011
    ... Arecont Vision Risk: Poor reputation for reliability and support, company known for bad attitude,...
  • Samsung's IP Camera Line Overview on Oct 04, 2011
    ...SNB-5000 prices out against competitors as follows: Samsung SNB-5000: ~$530 online, no lens included Arecont AV1115DN: ~$380 online, no lens included Axis P1344: ~$650, including a 3-8mm CS-mount...
  • Winners and Losers Fall 2011 on Sep 25, 2011
    ...Buyers like big numbers and manufacturers are responding with quite a number of new 10MP+ cameras such as Arecont's 20MP SurroundView, Avigilon's 29MP HD Pro camera, Dallmeier's 51MP Panomera and ipConfigure's...
  • Lessons Learned from the 1st IPVM Seminar on Sep 22, 2011
    On Wednesday, September 21st, we successfully held our 1st ever IPVM Seminar with over 80 Pro...
  • New Surveillance Products Directory Fall 2011 on Sep 21, 2011
    ...Changes IPVM Review Briefcam Enterprise Analytics Announcement [link no longer available] / IPVM Review Arecont Vision DS40 domes IPVM Review Arecont Vision Megadome 2 IPVM Review Milestone Enterprise...
  • Avigilon 29MP Camera Examined on Sep 19, 2011
    ...launch comes on the heels of a number of related announcements in the "super megapixel" space - including Arecont's 20MP dome, Dallmeier's up to 51 MP Panomera camera and ipConfigure's Gigapixel solution. In...
  • Arecont's New D4SO Outdoor Dome Cameras on Sep 14, 2011
    In September 2011, Arecont revealed two new additions to their product line, the D4SO outdoor dome camera and the MegaDome...
  • Arecont's MegaDome Version 2 on Sep 14, 2011
    The second release revealed by Arecont for ASIS 2011 is a new version of their MegaDome [link no longer available] series of 1.3MP,...
  • IQinVision Management Shakeup Examined on Sep 12, 2011
    ...range, roughly the same level the company has achived in the past 2 years and a fraction of what rival Arecont Vision is reporting for 2010. While IQinVision reports doubling revenue from 2007 to today, we...
  • Hikvision IP Camera Competitiveness Examined on Sep 08, 2011
    ...this note, we analyze the competitive potential of Hikvision versus major IP camera providers such as Arecont, Axis, Sony and Panasonic.Box Camera ComparisonThere are multiple models of megapixel cameras in...
  • Motion Detection Performance Tested on Sep 05, 2011
    ...Three IP cameras were used with their motion detection enabled to see differences in performance: Arecont AV1315DN Axis P1344 Panasonic WV-SP306  With these tests, we answered the following...
  • Vivotek SUPREME Series Competitive Analysis on Sep 04, 2011
    ... Arecont AV1115DN: ~$380 online, no lens included Axis P1344: ~$650, including a 3-8mm CS-mount...
  • ACTi's 4MP Price/Performance Analysis on Aug 30, 2011
    ...lens included, other lenses available, P-Iris capable ACTi KCM-5211: ~$700, 18x motorized zoom lens Arecont AV3115DN: ~$455, no lens included Arecont AV5115DN: ~$550, no lens included Axis P1347: ~$1,100,...
  • Arecont Vision Revenue and Growth Examined on Aug 23, 2011
    In this note, we examine the revenue and growth of US megapixel manufacturer Arecont Vision - a company whose growth has clearly been impressive, even relative to the fast overall...
  • The Truth About IR Lighting and Bandwidth on Aug 13, 2011
    ... Raytec picked Arecont cameras for its tests. Unfortunately, Arecont is one of the worst low light bandwidth performers...
  • WDR Megapixel Camera Shootout on Jul 30, 2011
    ... To do so, we tested 6 Megapixel cameras from Arecont Vision (AV1315), Axis (P1344), Panasonic (WV-SP306 and WV-NP502), Sony (CH140) and Vivotek...
  • Axis vs. Sony HD Shootout on Jul 02, 2011
    ..., Arecont) in similar conditions. Note that the Sony shutter times were the same as in the 'default' case,...
  • Directory of HD / MP Camera Tests on Jun 30, 2011
    ... Arecont Vision 3105 Arecont 10MP Avigilon's 2MP and 5MP JPEG200 Cameras Avigilon's H.264 HD...
  • Top 10 Surveillance Myths Debunked on Jun 25, 2011
    ... We examined this myth in detail in our debunking of an Arecont Rep's megapixel 'calculator'. Myth: Pixels Per Foot is a Reliable metric The goal of pixels...
  • Debunking Arecont's PTZ Elimination Claim on Jun 23, 2011
    Arecont Vision, manufacturer of only megapixel cameras, is contending that megapixel cameras 'virtually...
  • Arecont's New Compact Offerings Examined on Jun 21, 2011
    This spring, Arecont Vision expanded their 'compact' product line offerings with 5 new H.264 models. This follows...
  • New Surveillance Products Review June 2011 on Jun 14, 2011
    ...by mounting a few megapixel cameras on a pole (or using an existing multi-imager camera such as the Arecont or Avigilon units). At some level, it appears that this is basically want Dallmeier has done -...
  • Optimized Camera Shootout on Jun 05, 2011
    ... We contacted all the manufacturers of the cameras used in our parking garage shootout (Axis, Arecont, Bosch, IQinVision, and Sony). They each provided recommendations to optimize their particular...
  • The Indoor 7 Camera Shootout on May 28, 2011
    ... In our kit we included cameras ranging from SD through 5MP from Arecont Vision, Avigilon, Axis, Bosch and Sony to see if more resolution helps, if D/N versus color only...
  • License Plate Capture Tested 2011 on May 21, 2011
    ...public parking facility with a kit of 5 IP cameras (including SD, 720p, 3MP and 5MP cameras from Axis, Arecont Vision, Bosch, Sony and StarDot) to better understand the tradeoffs ourselves. As the image...
  • Parking Garage Shootout on May 14, 2011
    ...garage: In the test, we used a kit of 7 different cameras (including SD, 720p, 2MP, 3MP and 5MP from Arecont Vision, Axis, Bosch, IQinVision and Sony) to better understand the tradeoffs for ourselves. The...
  • Debunking Arecont Rep's Megapixel vs Analog Calculator on May 09, 2011
    ... CV Reps, an Arecont rep firm, has taken this to a dangerous level by emedding this fallacy into a spreadsheet [link...
  • Intersection Shootout on May 07, 2011
    ...went out to a busy intersection with a kit of 7 IP cameras (including SD, 720p, 2MP, 3MP and 5MP from Arecont Vision, Axis, Bosch, IQinVision and Sony) to better understand the tradeoffs for ourselves. As...
  • New Surveillance Products Spring 2011 Final on Apr 06, 2011
    ...available] / IPVM Review Aimetis NVR : Announcement / IPVM Review Aimetis LPR : Announcement / IPVM Review Arecont 20MP camera: IPVM Review Axis 5 New Low Cost Series: IPVM Review Axis M50 Low Cost HD PTZs :...
  • Arecont 20MP Camera Examined on Apr 05, 2011
    Arecont Vision has announced a 20MP camera. This would be the highest resolution production surveillance...
  • Texas Instrument's DM81xx Examined on Mar 21, 2011
    ... Currently, Arecont's 10MP is the only CMOS 10MP surveillance camera on the market (note: Arecont does not use TI)....
  • Axis's IR Add-On (T90C) Examined on Jan 17, 2011
    ...since then, a number of larger brands have expanded IR offerings including the aforementioned Sony, Arecont, Avigilon and now Axis. We are seeing a new outlook on using IR that we expect will continue as...
  • Investments & Acquisitions Directory 2011 on Dec 26, 2010
    ... Arecont Vision Arecont Vision reports never having received VC funding. Avaak In March 2010, Avaak...
  • IP Camera Statistics 2011 on Dec 11, 2010
    ... [Note this does not include the soon to be released IR series from Arecont].Day/Night Support (Percentage)A clear majority of IP cameras support 'true' day/night. We...
  • Basler's New CMOS MP Box Cameras (BIP2) Examined on Dec 06, 2010
    ...Basler's previous megapixel CCD cameras were not cost competitive with offerings, such as those from Arecont, ACTi, Sony and Vivotek. For example the day/night BIP-1600c-dn (2MP) sells online for roughly...
  • 2010 IP Camera Sales Surge, 2011 Even Stronger on Nov 28, 2010
    ... Two good examples are Avigilon whose growth is skyrocketing and Arecont Vision who claimed in a recent comment on our site of 50%+ growth (and over 100,000 annual unit...
  • City Wide Surveillance RFP Examined on Nov 14, 2010
    ... Old OEM'ed 8MP Camera: The City is specifying an OEM of a legacy Arecont Vision 8MP multi-imager camera. This camera is MJPEG only, is likely to consume 30+ Mb/s...
  • IP Cameras Standards - ONVIF Won on Nov 13, 2010
    ... The 3 most well known companies supporting PSIA are HikVision, Arecont Vision and IQinVision. HikVision is already supporting ONVIF as well and is listed on the ONVIF...
  • Arecont's QA and Reliability Examined on Nov 09, 2010
    ...determining accurate failure rates for cameras is difficult, a number of signs point to ongoing issues with Arecont's cameras.The difficultly in determining failure rates is driven by (a) only the manufacturer...
  • Testing Arecont's 10MP Camera 2010 on Nov 09, 2010
    ... Earlier this year, Arecont introduced a 10MP box camera that has an online price under $1,000 (without a lens). For the...
  • Surveillance Manufacturer Trends 2010 on Oct 24, 2010
    ...commentary on each of the following manufacturers who made notable moves this Fall: ACTi American Dynamics Arecont...
  • New Products Reviewed Fall 2010 on Oct 12, 2010
    ...ACTi 4MP Cameras - (see IPVM Pro Review)  American Dynamics Victor Client - (see IPVM Pro Review) Arecont Vision Compact H.264 Box Cameras - (see IPVM Pro Review) Arecont Vision D/N 8MP H.264...
  • Arecont's Compact H.264 Cameras (AV1315 & AV2815) Examined on Oct 10, 2010
    ... Earlier in 2010, Arecont Vision introduced Compact MJPEG cameras. This new product line will be the H.264 counterpart....
  • Arecont's New 8MP D/N Panoramic Cameras Examined on Oct 10, 2010
    Arecont Vision has announced new multi-imager dome cameras that offer significant enhancements...
  • Arecont's Bullet Cameras with IR LED Examined on Oct 10, 2010
    Arecont Vision announced H.264 megapixel cameras in bullet style, outdoor rated IP66 form factors....
  • Examining IR Illuminator Bandwidth Savings and Raytec's Test Results on Oct 09, 2010
    ... The tests demonstrating 95% bandwidth reduction were done indoors in a blackbox using an Arecont Vision megapixel cameras (VBR mode). Raytec also performed outdoor testing where bandwidth from...
  • Surveillance Camera Statistics - Megapixel on Sep 25, 2010
    ... The lowest across the board is Arecont Vision with 1 year for all cameras. Many manufacturers offer 3 year warranty. Some manufacturers...
  • Surveillance Manufacturer New Web Pages Roundup on Sep 14, 2010
    ...Integrated with Milestone Systems XProtectâ„¢ Video Management Software [link no longer available] Arecont Vision: Arecont Vision Senior Embedded Firmware Development Engineer [link no longer...
  • Weekly Video Surveillance Link Roundup on Aug 27, 2010
    ...The links below are posted in chronological order:Arecont Vision: All Seeing Eyes 0810pdf [link no longer available] Proximex: Adds International...
  • What Products are Ready for PSIA / ONVIF IP Camera 'Standards'? on Apr 27, 2010
    ... For instance, this week we checked with technical support from Arecont Vision who reports that PSIA is not available in production release yet. Moreover, certain...
  • 2010 Spring Surveillance Trends on Apr 01, 2010
    ...264 megapixel camera product releases shifts camera purchases Lenel/OnSSI, Arecont's Price Cuts and Avigilon's open IP support impact competitive positioning of camera / video...
  • 10MP H.264 CMOS Camera (AV10005) Examined on Mar 23, 2010
    ... It has the same form factor as Arecont Vision's existing fixed 'box' cameras. Compared to the 5105, Arecont's previous highest...
  • New Video Surveillance Products Spring 2010 on Mar 23, 2010
    ...264 HD chip American Dynamics Hybrid DVR Arecont Vision 10MP / 1080P camera Arecont Vision compact MJPEG camera Axis HD domes, cube camera and...
  • 5MP Camera Examined on Mar 23, 2010
    ...264, only a few companies offer 5MP, with Arecont Vision being the most notable provider. The maximum frame rate of the P1247 will be 12fps -...
  • Megapixel Camera Comparison 2010 on Feb 22, 2010
    ... Arecont Vision 3105 Standout: H.264 VBR support (low bandwidth with little motion and well lite...
  • Compact MJPEG Camera Release Examined on Jan 06, 2010
    The most important element in Arecont Vision's announcement of a new line of Compact MJPEG cameras is the reduction of price for...
  • Testing Pelco's Sarix Megapixel Cameras (IXE20DN) on Dec 05, 2009
    ...party systems should be considered Compare to our other megapixel camera tests including: Axis Q1755, Arecont Vision 3105, Basler's 1.3/2MP cameras, Sanyo VCC-HD4000, Stardot SD500BN, and...
  • Panoramic Surveillance Camera Comparative Study Examined on Dec 02, 2009
    ... This test compares and evaluates Oncam Halocam, the Mobotix Q24, the Arecont 8365 and the Immervision IMV-1. The report was conducted by WatchPoint Video and funded by...
  • Testing Sanyo's HD Surveillance Camera (VCC-HD4000) on Dec 01, 2009
    Sanyo is making an aggressive push into the IP video surveillance market introducing a broad line...
  • Testing Basler's Megapixel Cameras (BIP-1300/1600) on Nov 29, 2009
    ...blur (with camera defaults)   Compare to our other megapixel camera tests including: Axis Q1755, Arecont Vision 3105, Stardot SD500BN, and Vivotek IP7161.  Product Overview For surveillance, Basler...
  • Forecast: 200% Growth IP Video Surveillance 2010-2012 on Nov 19, 2009
    ...manufacturers offer panoramic cameras are still limited -- perhaps 5 - 10 vendors globally with Mobotix and Arecont Vision being the most notable vendors. However, reports both from manufacturers and integrators...
  • 8MP Panoramic Cameras Released on Nov 18, 2009
    ..." The closest comparison is Arecont Vision's 81xx and 83xx series - specifically the H.264 AV8185 and AV8365 as well as MJPEG...
  • Examining New H.264 1080p Product Line on Sep 10, 2009
    ... The Arecont H.264 cameras provide a maximum of 24 fps at 2MP and 15fps at 3MP (necessary for 1080p...
  • Examining Arecont Vision's Performance Claims on Aug 15, 2009
    SecuritySquared has an interview with Arecont's VP of Sales NA [link no longer available]. Arecont provides a straightforward sales pitch on...