A lot of integrators like corridor mode.
This functionality is sometimes called 'hallway mode' or 9:16 or portrait or 90° rotation, etc.
The most common practical example is in hallways, where such a mode better fits that layout of what is being monitored, as shown in the comparison below:
Inside, we break down the results, including 7 manufacturers that do not support, 4 that do, and 2 that claim it is upcoming. Plus, we show how you can now search for corridor mode inside our Camera Finder.
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Comments (27)
John Honovich
If you know other camera manufacturers or VMSes that support this, feel free to respond in the comments.
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Undisclosed Integrator #1
On the Avigilon (& other) indoor cameras we install them with the sensor twisted 90 degrees and then in the software adjust the view by 90 degrees and it is the same effect. We do it a lot for halls / corridors and in some swim lanes & other areas that are taller/longer than they are wide.
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Undisclosed Manufacturer #3
Hi John,
Lilin camera L series (1080P @15fps) and Pro series (1080P@30fps latest firmware version) are supporting Corridor Mode.
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Undisclosed Integrator #4
I think I've run across a Sony or two that could do it by accident but definitely not supported on the majority of the line.
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Ian Johnston
This is one great application of why having the camera knowing it's orientation is important. With ISD and DW Spectrum and Network Otpix, you can simply hang the camera sideways and it will automatically rotate the image to show the image right side up.
Great for cameras that accidentally get mounted upside down as well.
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Phil Coppola
Sony Firmware verison 2.4 which has been officially released will now support "corridor mode". The file has not yet been posted to our firmware download site, but should be up within a week. In the mean time, if you need this feature please contact your local Sony Security Account Manager or Local Area Rep. They can get you the file.
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Derek Ward
Sony has recently released firmware version 2.4.0 on their G6 camera lines, and we now have 32 Sony cameras that have corridor mode capability.
Check out and compare them in our IPVM Camera Finder!
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Matt Ion
I found this feature really useful on the 2MP Dahua mini-domes we were using (despite the strange fact that it would only work when the camera was set to 720p or lower)... was disappointed to find the newer 3MP replacements removed the 90-degree rotation feature altogether. Doing a lot of restaurants, I've found it's a great function for places like walk-in food coolers.
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James Talmage
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Chris Dearing
Which VMSes don't support rotation?
Is there a valid reason that any VMS/DVR/NVR software wouldn't include such a trivial transformation?
Of course if the camera can perform the transform without impacting its performance, then great. But otherwise, CPU cycles are cheaper at the server, no?
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Tasneem AbuQutaish
IPVMU Certified | 09/02/17 03:14pm
Regarding ACTI Cameras, you sure it supports Corridor format feature ?
Thanks
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Tasneem AbuQutaish
IPVMU Certified | 09/04/17 02:21pm
Thanks, because the term "corridor" is not mentioned, and also on IPVM searching for ACTI models nothing shows up, so just to make things clear : is the flipping feature (even in other models) same concept as corridor format ?
Many thanks!
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Rafael Oneda
It would be great if this report should updated.
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Raymond Shadman
Uniview is another manufacturer that supports Corridor Mode. It should be stated, however, that Corridor Mode does not offer the same pixels as mounting the camera on its side. The pixels are still in a 16*9 orientation with Corridor Mode. It only changes the view of the camera. To get the most pixel density in a hallway or along a perimeter, mount the camera on its side, and rotate the image 90 degrees with the camera or the VMS.
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