Examining VideoIQ's 1080p Fixed Dome Camera (iCVR-HD)

•Published Oct 08, 2010 00:00 AM

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VideoIQ [link no longer available] released new models in their iCVR dome camera line- The iCVR-HD [link no longer available]. This offering bumps up the resolution options from D1 to 1080p.

The iCVR-HD's analytics functionality is discussed in detail on VideoIQ's blog. The site claims the iCVR-HD analytics processes is run using the full megapixel image on-board the camera. Contrast to ioimage's ioicam mmp100dn. This camera has a 3MP sensor, but it is only used to implement picture-in-picture functionality. The analytics processes is run at 4CIF.

Another claim is that the iCVR-HD provides 3X greater horizontal coverage than an SD camera. Our test of the VideoIQ iCVR-SD analytics detected people up to a 170 ft wide field of view. If their claim of increased horizontal coverage holds true, then the HD camera should be able to cover 450 - 500 ft wide field of views.

Unlike the iCVR-D1, the HD line does not have multiple lens options, so the camera will be limited to a small range of wide angle views. Also, the HD release is limited to dome cameras only, where the D1 line features box and dome form factors. Further key points of differentiation between the iCVR-HD and iCVR-SD include:

	iCVR-HD Fixed Dome	iCVR D1 Fixed Dome
Resolution	1920x1080	Indoor Model(CID series): 640x480 Outdoor Model(CRD series): 704x480
Environmental	1 option: IP66, vandal proof	Multiple options: 1 indoor, 4 outdoor, and 1 low temp outdoor
Lens	Models only have 1 option: 3-8mm lens	Indoor/Outdoor/Low temp outdoor: 3-10mm lens Outdoor: 18-50mm lens
MSRP	250GB: $1,945 USD Industry insights delivered to your inbox weekly. Sign up to get notified of new reports, investigations, research and more. Email This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 500GB: $2,225 USD	Indoor, 160GB, 3-10mm: $1,119 USD Indoor, 500GB, 3-10mm: $1,399 USD Outdoor, 160GB, 3-10mm: $1,805 USD Outdoor, 160GB, 18-50mm: $1,875 USD Outdoor, 500GB, 3-10mm: $2,085 USD Outdoor, 500GB, 18-50mm: $2,155

VideoIQ also has a model with no hard disk drive, but shares the same HD specifications. This model is in the iCST line, and the MSRP is $1,763 USD.

The iCVR-HD and iCST-HD are both available now for commercial shipping.