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  • First US City Bans Hikvision on Aug 20, 2018
    ...), the city of Suffolk Virginia has already decided to ban them, explaining: Panasonic OEM of Hikvision Interestingly, this city's ban was driven by their usage of Panasonic OEMing...
  • Panasonic 9MP Panoramic Fisheye Tested (WV-X4571L) on Aug 02, 2018
    Panasonic has released their latest fisheye camera, the WV-X4571L, with 12MP sensor and 9MP resolution,...
  • Eagle Eye Networks Cloud VMS Tested on Jul 26, 2018
    ...industry in the past few years: Eagle Eye's Owner Acquired Brivo Eagle Eye Acquired CameraManager From Panasonic Hired Ex-ADT Exec As Eagle Eye President Eagle Eye Boasts Big Growth On Mountain Of...
  • Free 100+ Manufacturer-Customized Camera Calculator Released on Jul 19, 2018
    ...Camera Calculator: 4 cameras Oncam Camera Calculator: 36 cameras OpenEye Camera Calculator: 23 cameras Panasonic Camera Calculator: 190 cameras Pelco Camera Calculator: 398 cameras Pixelab Camera Calculator:...
  • 2018 Mid-Year Surveillance Industry Guide on Jun 28, 2018
    ...Identiv Why 3VR Failed ADT / ASG 'Merger' Acquisition Hanwha Techwin Spins Out Security Business Panasonic Selling Off Security Camera Factory JCI / Tyco Security Acquires Smartvue Anixter Acquires...
  • Hikvision 12MP Fisheye Camera Tested (DS-2CD63C2F-IV) on Jun 14, 2018
    Hikvision's DS-2CD63C2F-IV is their flagship panoramic camera, with a 12MP imager, 15m integrated...
  • H.265 / HEVC Codec Tutorial on Jun 07, 2018
    ... Others such as Axis, Bosch, and Panasonic have announced and released a few models, but the majority still use H.264. Others such as...
  • Princeton Identity Access 200 Iris Scanners Examined on Jun 05, 2018
    Iris recently registered a big jump as a preferred biometric in our Favorite Biometrics...
  • Panasonic Sells Security Camera Patents To Troll on Jun 04, 2018
    In a highly atypical move, Panasonic has sold off nearly 100 security camera patents to one of the most well-known patent trolls....
  • What 4K Cameras Should We Include In A Shootout? on May 21, 2018
    ...new models which we should include? We have already done testing of Avigilon H4, Bosch, Hanwha, and Panasonic and will be retesting for comparison, but want to make sure we aren't missing newer...
  • Best and Worst ISC West 2018 on Apr 16, 2018
    ...disclosure, has evidently transformed itself from selling cheap insecure cameras to being a leader in AI:  Panasonic, in addition to OEMing Chinese cameras, has joined the deep learning / AI movement, as well,...
  • Axis Launches First Stereographic Panoramic Camera on Apr 05, 2018
    ...as many manufacturers have released integrated IR fisheye models, including Dahua, Hanwha, Hikvision, Panasonic, Vivotek, and more. However, true multi-exposure WDR remains uncommon in fisheye cameras, with...
  • Dahua 4K Micro 4/3 Camera Tested (IPC-HF8835F) on Apr 03, 2018
    ...support states that the camera does not support other lenses, and we were unable to focus a third party (Panasonic/Leica) model in our tests. By contrast, Axis offers eight different lens options and supported...
  • Panasonic Release Youtube Demonstration Video Of Their Latest Camera... on Mar 28, 2018
    I came across this video on youtube that was just posted, and noticed the hum bars. Yes, this...
  • Destructive Facial Recognition / Video Analytics Hype Returns on Mar 27, 2018
    ... [Update, evidently embarassed, Panasonic has now removed it.] The video is absurd. First of all, there are very few people in this...
  • 12MP Fisheye Shootout: Who Should We Test? on Mar 16, 2018
    ...Dahua NK8BR4 Hanwha PNF-9080RV Hikvision DS-2CD63C2F-IV We're also considering: Bosch Oncam Panasonic  Uniview Vivotek What do you think? Any opinions on these models or others we are missing?...
  • Panasonic Selling Off Security Camera Factory on Mar 14, 2018
    Panasonic is OEMing cameras from Dahua, as IPVM testing confirmed in 2017. Now, Panasonic is selling...
  • Panasonic Advidia Cameras Experience? on Mar 13, 2018
    Are there any tests, comments, or integrator/user experience with Advidia cameras?
  • Favorite Camera Manufacturers 2018 on Mar 12, 2018
    ... Sony fell from third to a second tier favorite group with Bosch and Panasonic. Given Sony's 'collaboration' / divestiture of their video surveillance business to Bosch, it is...
  • IPVM Camera Calculator User Manual / Guide on Mar 09, 2018
    ...Camera Calculator: 4 cameras Oncam Camera Calculator: 36 cameras OpenEye Camera Calculator: 23 cameras Panasonic Camera Calculator: 190 cameras Pelco Camera Calculator: 398 cameras Pixelab Camera Calculator:...
  • Cellular (4G / LTE / 5G) For Video Surveillance Guide on Mar 06, 2018
    In this report, we explain using cellular for video surveillance including: 4G vs LTE vs...
  • Hanwha Techwin Spins Out Security Business on Mar 06, 2018
    ...turned over its video surveillance business to Bosch, while Bosch has more focused on solutions, likewise Panasonic is more focused on solutions, the Taiwanese and smaller Korean manufacturers have generally...
  • Worst Camera Manufacturers 2018 on Feb 26, 2018
    ... Axis, Hanwha, Panasonic, and Bosch have all treated us great." "We stick to Axis, Panasonic and Samsung cameras. We...
  • Directory of 50+ LPR / ANPR Providers on Feb 21, 2018
    ...Labs, Spain Netcamara, Argentina OpenALPR, US (See our report: SaaS LPR Startup OpenALPR Examined) Panasonic, Japan Pegasus, Brazil PIPS, UK PlateScan, US  PlateSmart, US Q Free,...
  • IP Cameras Default Passwords Directory on Feb 09, 2018
    ...0 and up requires unique password creation; previously admin/12345 Oncam: admin/admin Panasonic: Firmware 2.40 and up requires username/password creation; previously admin/12345 Pelco: New...
  • Top ISC West 2018 Booth Moves on Jan 23, 2018
    ... Most exhibitors kept the same location and booth size this year, though Panasonic and Hikvision stand out among the larger manufacturers for increasing the size of their exhibits...
  • IP Camera Manufacturer Compression Comparison on Nov 27, 2017
    ... Arecont cameras defaulted to the lowest quantization of all cameras tested at Q20, with Panasonic and Uniview close at 21. The highest default quantization was Bosch, approximately 30Q by...
  • CBR vs VBR vs MBR - Surveillance Streaming on Nov 21, 2017
    ...choice and setup for 12 manufacturers including as Arecont, Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Dahua, Hikvision, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and more. Recommendation - Use MBR IPVM recommends you use MBR (sometimes...
  • Panasonic Unified Surveillance Strategy Analyzed on Nov 17, 2017
    Panasonic is now a "Unified Surveillance" offering, as their ASIS 2017 booth proclaimed: Looking to...
  • Exacq M Series Low Cost NVR Tested on Oct 12, 2017
    ...automatically discovered and added to the M series NVR without any configuration, including Axis, Hanwha, Panasonic, and more. Typical low cost recorders only automatically add the same brand of...
  • Panasonic WV-SW175 VMS Software on Oct 04, 2017
    Does anyone recommend some software for a Panasonic WV-SW175 camera? One of our customers has these at his house and doesn't want to replace but...
  • Looking For Information On Panasonic WV-CW974 on Oct 04, 2017
    Wanted to compare camera to other ones currently in production. https://security.panasonic.com/products/wv-cw974
  • ASIS Show 2017 Final Report on Sep 27, 2017
    ...Hikvision demonstrations Genetec Gift Taunts Hikvision Genetec Revamping Hardware No booth babes Unified Panasonic Cyber Security Awareness Vivotek Centers On Cyberecurity Vivotek Dual Imager Camera Salient...
  • Resetting IP Cameras - 30 Manufacturer Directory on Sep 22, 2017
    ...Canary Cisco Dahua Digital Watchdog EZVIZ FLIR GeoVision Hanwha Hikvision IQEye Mobotix Nest Panasonic Pelco Samsung (Consumer) Sony Uniview Vivotek Manufacturer Reset Methods Below, we list...
  • Small System - Blue Iris Or Hikvision NVR on Sep 19, 2017
    ... I've done a lot of work with Panasonic Cameras/NVR's on a enterprise level where money wasn't an issue - now I'm trying to figure out...
  • Axis vs Sony Super Size Shootout (Q1659 vs SNC-VB770) on Sep 11, 2017
    Super low light, super sized sensor cameras are a growing trend. In the past year, 2 of the most...
  • Avigilon CEO Attacks Asian Companies Cyber Insecurity on Aug 18, 2017
    Avigilon CEO is taking aim at their Asian competitors. And he is going directly after these...
  • Sony Next Gen HD Dome Camera Tested (SNC-EM642R) on Aug 18, 2017
    ...others, including: Axis P3225-LVE Hanwha Wisenet X XNV-6080R Hikvision Darkfighter DS-2CD4526FWD-I Panasonic WV-S2531L Testing multiple features and scenes, including: Daytime image quality Low...
  • Toshiba Shutting Down Security Division on Aug 03, 2017
    ... This is also seen from larger brands like Bosch and Panasonic OEMing some products from Dahua, whereas these companies would have only considered selling...
  • Best Manufacturer Perks on Jul 07, 2017
    ...  Bosch, Panasonic and SenecaData were also mentioned as offering paid trips: "Most memorable so far from a...
  • Manufacturers Shipping Unlicensed H.265 Products on Jun 22, 2017
    ...status for 15 video surveillance manufacturers including Dahua, Genetec, Hanwha, Hikvision, Milestone, Panasonic, etc. and potential issues.  [premium_content] H.264 Patent Licensing Simpler Licensing...
  • Directory of 40 IP Camera Manufacturer Discovery Tools on Jun 19, 2017
    ...Milesight: Milesight Smart Tools Oncam: Camera Configuration Tool OpenEye: Network Camera Manager Panasonic: Easy IP Setup Tool Pelco: Pelco Device Utility Siqura: Siqura Device Manager SnapAV: Luma...
  • Panasonic Sells VSaaS Company To Eagle Eye (Cameramanager) on Jun 15, 2017
    ... First they were acquired by Panasonic, and now Panasonic has sold Cameramanager to Eagle Eye. IPVM spoke with executives from Eagle...
  • Hanwha XNP-6370R Vs Panasonic WV-SW598 Gen1 on May 31, 2017
    ...5 years ago to watch a statue that vandalized one too many times, they were a Panasonic WV-SFV631LT and a WV-SW598 (gen1). while the SFV-631LT preformed above and beyond expectations,...
  • "Hikvision Always Prevails" on May 15, 2017
    ...anyone up against Hikvision? In the last few months, IPVM tests include: Hikvision vs Hanwha and Panasonic fisheye cameras Hikvision vs Axis and Hanwha low cost cameras Hikvision vs Axis, Hanwha, Pelco...
  • Hanwha 9MP Fisheye Camera Tested (PNF-9010R) on May 09, 2017
    ... We have tested Hikvision's DS-2CD63C2F as well as Panasonic's SFV481 4K panoramic. Now, we bought and tested the Hanwha / Samsung PNF-9010R fisheye...
  • Add Panasonic Models To IPVM Database on May 07, 2017
    ... Like Panasonic Model WV-V6430L,wv-x6531n.   For your kind action 
  • Panasonic OEM Dahua Camera Tested on May 03, 2017
    Panasonic is now OEMing a series of cameras from Dahua, known for their backdoor, various other problems...
  • Pelco Surevision 3 Tested on Apr 12, 2017
    ...bought and tested the 1080p Pelco IME229 against competitive models from Axis, Hikvision, Hanwha, and Panasonic, as well as Pelco's previous generation to see how it stacks...
  • Dahua OEM Directory on Apr 11, 2017
    ...Dahua OEMs for dozens of companies, including some of the biggest names in security, including Tyco, Panasonic, and Honeywell. The following directory includes 50+ companies that OEM some products from...
  • Best and Worst - ISC West 2017 Show Report on Apr 10, 2017
    ... their location for ISC West 2017     Dahua Takes Panasonic's Old Space Somewhat true to form, Dahua mimic's Hikvision's moves in an opposite way, going...
  • Panasonic Consolidates Video Insight on Apr 04, 2017
    Panasonic has consolidated VideoInsight, the VMS provider it acquired in 2015. In this note, we examine...
  • Hanwha Wisenet X Tested on Mar 27, 2017
    ...vandal dome and tested against: Samsung Wisenet III SNB-6004 Axis P3225-LVE Hikvision DS-2CD4256 Panasonic S2531L We tested daytime and nighttime imaging, wide dynamic performance, smart codec...
  • Broken Browser Support for Video Surveillance on Mar 22, 2017
    ...released plugin-free web UIs, covering: Arecont Avigilon Axis Bosch Dahua Hanwha Hikvision Panasonic Pelco [premium_content] Browser Support Most major browsers no longer support NPAPI (or...
  • Woshida IP Camera Tester Problem With Speco And Panasonic Cameras on Mar 02, 2017
    ...1080P HDMI IP Camera Testers with the 4G TF Card IPC-8600 and they will not connect to new versions of Panasonic or Speco IP cameras. Has any anyone else purchased and used this unit?  Have you experienced...
  • Who Oems Dahua? on Mar 02, 2017
    ...Dotix eLine FLIR / Lorex GSS Honeywell IC Realtime Impath Networks Inaxsys IntelBras Legrand Panasonic Q-See Riva SavvyTech Speco Techpro ToughDog Tyco Holis Tyco Illustra...
  • 20 Manufacturer Favorability Ranked on Feb 28, 2017
    ...Companies Japanese companies were the clear stand-outs among Asian companies ranked, however although Panasonic and Sony scored high, integrators felt their products were overpriced and not particularly...
  • Panasonic Favorability Results on Feb 16, 2017
    Panasonic is one of the largest brands in the world and a long term provider of both video surveillance...
  • Integrator's Top Selling Cameras 2017 on Feb 13, 2017
    ...multiple good quality brands IMO beyond these, but, need to focus on good all round performers)" "Axis and Panasonic, we sell on quality more then cost. For more cost conscious customers I use Interlogix or...
  • Panasonic Extreme H.265 Cameras Tested on Jan 26, 2017
    Panasonic has released their latest generation, the i-Pro Extreme series, with enhanced compression (smart...
  • Goodbye Samsung, Hello Wisenet X on Jan 23, 2017
    Samsung is gone but Hanwha is back. Their latest generation Wisenet X, touts a slew of new high...
  • Top ISC West 2017 Booth Moves on Jan 16, 2017
    ... Dahua Takes Panasonic's Old Space Somewhat true to form, Dahua mimic's Hikvision's moves in an opposite way, going...
  • How Axis Can Beat Hikvision on Jan 09, 2017
    ... That is at least one thing you can count on from Sony, Panasonic, Hanwah, etc. I have registered $100k+ jobs with Axis, that I drove, sold the customer on Axis,...
  • Panasonic "Easy Kitting Package": Would You Use This? on Jan 04, 2017
    In its new i-Pro Extreme line, Panasonic is touting what they call the "Easy Kitting Package", essentially a flap in the camera's...
  • Avigilon Pro 4K Camera Tested on Jan 03, 2017
    ... Integrated IR models are closer in price, such as the Panasonic WV-SFV781L (~$2,100 online) and Sony SNC-VM770R (~$2,400 online). Compared to the Sony...
  • Lux Rating / Minimum Illumination Guide on Dec 23, 2016
    ...minidomes (such as the Axis M30 and Bosch microdomes) and panoramic models such as the Samsung SNF-7010 and Panasonic WV-SF438/458.  IR illumination and Lux Levels - BIG Impact Most cameras being sold / deployed...
  • Video Surveillance Bandwidth Guide on Dec 16, 2016
    ...well, such as dynamic framerates (used by Axis/Avigilon), increased/improved digital noise reduction (Panasonic Smart Coding), and others. Exact methods used by each smart CODEC and their effectiveness vary....
  • 2017 Video Surveillance Predictions on Dec 15, 2016
    ...Because i seed its a trend, as Axis buying video analytics companies and other manufactures such as Panasonic giving good options of analytics embedded in cameras." "Analytics will become more mainstream....
  • 10 Manufacturer Cyber Security Compared on Dec 13, 2016
    ... The manufacturers in this test are: Arecont Vision  Avigilon  Axis Bosch Dahua  Hikvision  Panasonic Pelco  Samsung / Hanwha Vivotek  Inside we take a look at how each...
  • Smart Codec Guide on Nov 29, 2016
    ...264+ Panasonic Smart Coding Uniview U-Code Vivotek Smart Stream II Tested (as part of H.265 vs....
  • Panasonic Finally Selling Out? Or Secret Team Up? on Nov 24, 2016
    ... Panasonic Has released some info for a "value series" for a next year release. Oddly other than the...
  • Hanwha Wisenet P 4K Bullet Tested on Nov 21, 2016
    ...  Low Light Comparisons At near range, with PPF high (~160), the Wisenet P and Panasonic 781 perform similarly, with facial details of the subject and clear chart legibility to line...
  • Sony 35mm Super Low Light Camera Tested on Oct 31, 2016
    ...similarly or higher than thermal cameras instead of visible light cameras, even $2000+ models such as Panasonic's WV-SFV781L or Sony's own SNC-VM772R 4K cameras or the Hikvision Darkfighter tested (which is...
  • Axis TCO Study Examined on Oct 31, 2016
    ...failure rate from a low-end brand such as Longse, but their primary rivals (Avigilon, Hanwha, Hikvision, Panasonic, Sony, etc.), were all noted in our 2016 favorite camera manufacturers survey as being reliable,...
  • Hanwha / Samsung Wisestream H.265 Test on Oct 26, 2016
    ...We tested P and Q series cameras against smart codec equipped competitors from Axis, Hikvision, and Panasonic, both 1080p and 4K resolutions, to see how this new smart codec performed with...
  • How And When ONVIF Will Support H.265 on Oct 07, 2016
    ...265 cameras and recorders in North America, including Hanwha Techwin, Panasonic, and Vivotek.
  • Axis Zipstream 2 Tested on Oct 03, 2016
    ...264+, Panasonic Smart Coding, Dahua Smart H.264+, and more. Now, Axis released their second generation of...
  • Totally Wireless IP Camera (IPVideo Corp NomadHD) on Sep 21, 2016
    ... Available Alternatives At a glance, the NomadHD is similar to Panasonic's Nubo, an outdoor cube style camera with built in cellular, wifi, and IR. However, Nubo does...
  • Panasonic Launches H.265 i-Pro Extreme Camera Series on Sep 19, 2016
    Panasonic is releasing new cameras with H.265, improved night vision, and secure communications, in its...
  • ASIS 2016 Review on Sep 13, 2016
    ...Out / Mobotix Opening Up Headshot Lounge A Hit Job Hopping  Hikvision Thermal Camera, IP Intercoms Panasonic Announces "i-PRO Extreme Cameras" Dahua Goldrush Robots Roving VR Security Demo Day 2 Hopes,...
  • Hikvision 4K Camera Tested on Sep 09, 2016
    ...growing 4K segment, testing the Hikvision DS-2CD4585F-IZH against 4K models from Axis, Avigilon, and Panasonic, to see how well they compete in full light: And low light performance: Plus we analyze...
  • Fisheye Panoramic Camera Guide on Aug 31, 2016
    ... For example, neither the Panasonic WV-SFV781 nor Hikvision DS-2CD63C2 are properly integrated with multi streams in Exacq or...
  • Integrators Vs Manufacturers Direct To End Users on Aug 31, 2016
    ..." "RBH (access control manufacturer), Panasonic,. Had one ridiculous scenario where I had a condo building camera system upgrade to IP closed...
  • ONVIF Profile G Video Storage Test on Aug 26, 2016
    ... But does it work? We tested 16 cameras from 6 manufacturers (Axis, Dahua, Hikvision, Panasonic, Pelco and Samsung) to see how well it did. [premium_content] Summary In our tests, Profile G...
  • Dahua Smart H.264+ Tested on Aug 17, 2016
    ...264+, Panasonic Smart Coding [premium_content] Summary Smart H.264+ reduced bitrates by as much as 90% in...
  • Directory Of 95 Video Management Software (VMS) Suppliers on Aug 15, 2016
    ... (Owned by Panasonic) IPVM Video Insight VMS Test Wavestore (i), VMS, UK Xtralis (i), ADPRO, Ireland ZoneMinder...
  • VMS Developer Lensec Acquired on Aug 10, 2016
    ...targets in the security industry the past few years (with Tyco acquiring Exacq, Canon acquiring Milestone, Panasonic acquiring Video Insight, OnSSi acquring Seetec, etc., etc.) Now, Houston-based Lensec announced...
  • Pelco Optera 180° Camera Tested on Aug 02, 2016
    ...Pelco Optera 180° multi-imager 12MP camera, testing it against Arecont's 12MP SurroundVideo as well as a Panasonic 12MP fisheye panoramic (WV-SFV481) in order to measure performance in low light, full light...
  • Hikvision 12MP IR 360 Camera Tested 2016 on Jul 28, 2016
    ...  To find out, we bought one of these new models and tested against Panasonic's 12MP entry, the WV-SFV481, one of the best performing panoramic cameras we have tested. We...
  • Panasonic Embraces Advidia OEMing of ACTi, Dahua and Hikvision on Jul 26, 2016
    Clever move or surrender? When Panasonic bought Video Insight in 2015, the focus clearly was their VMS. But Video Insight also offered...
  • Is Panasonic Now Marketing Hik? on Jul 15, 2016
    This came from Panasonic newsletter. I thought they would kill Advidia by now not promote...unless they have switched the...
  • Selling Super High Resolution Cameras on Jul 11, 2016
    Is bigger better? In the past decade, the surveillance industry has moved from 0.3MP to 1MP to...
  • Gizmodo Declares This Panasonic Camera 'Indestructable' on Jul 06, 2016
    Gizmodo: This Indestructible Camera Will Be the Only Thing Left to Record the Apocalypse It's...
  • Axis Launches Next Gen Zipstream on Jun 21, 2016
    ...264+, Panasonic Smart Coding and more every month. Now, Axis is pushing forward with its next generation smart...
  • Selling 4K Cameras on Jun 21, 2016
    ...performance is a concern, some manufacturers offer models with built-in IR, such as Avigilon, Dahua and Panasonic.  Even with IR on and within range, 4K will likely only be comparable to 1080p at best, despite...
  • Exacqvision And Panasonic Cameras on Jun 16, 2016
    Has anyone else seen all their Panasonic cameras drop offline with recent Exacqvision updates? (Not sure if 7.6 or 7.8).
  • Hikvision Bets Against H.265 on Jun 07, 2016
    ... Our tests of various smart codecs from Axis, Hikvision and Panasonic showed bandwidth reductions of 50-90%, with still scenes experiencing the highest reductions but...
  • Facial Recognition Software on May 04, 2016
    ... I will use Panasonic IP cameras. Can anyone recommend a good software solution and that is integrated with panasonic...
  • FLIR Latitude VMS Test on May 02, 2016
    ...Direct Camera Support and ONVIF Profile S DVTel supports a limited number of manufacturers (Axis, Sony, Panasonic, FLIR, DVTel, etc.) via direct drivers, with others supported via ONVIF, as shown in their...
  • Avigilon H4 5MP and 4K Cameras Tested on Apr 25, 2016
    ...However, neither offers the absolute best performance of 4K/5MP cameras we have tested, with others such as Panasonic's 4K and the Bosch 5MP starlight performing better in some scenes. Additionally, the 4K H4...