Panoramic camera usage (including fisheye and multi-imagers) continue to rise rapidly. However, the race to the bottom is hindering even stronger panoramic uptake. In this note, we compare to 2014 panoramic camera usage, sharing 140+ integrator r...
By John Honovich - over 2 years ago
Purpose-built wall mount panoramics have become an attractive niche to cover entranceways. In 2013, we bought and tested Vivotek's 1MP version. Now, Vivotek has released a 3MP version, the CC8370-HV with IP66 and IK10 ratings, and "anti-ligature"...
By Ethan Ace - over 2 years ago
Axis continues to expand in the multi imager market, adding to a segment started with the 33MP Q3709. We bought the Q3708-PVE and tested it against: Hikvision PanoVu DS-2CD6986F-H (Separate test report to be released later this week) Pelco O...
By Ethan Ace - over 2 years ago
Lux ratings are one of the poorest specifications to use in selecting cameras. Now, with the rise of integrated IR, they are increasingly useless. You need to be able to understand why lux rating (aka minimum illumination specifications) are so p...
By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago
Pixels per foot / Pixels per meter is the most fundamental and valuable, though imperfect, metric for specifying video surveillance image quality. In a single number, this metric (e.g., 10ppf, 40ppf, 100ppf) conveys important information about wh...
By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago
Multi-imager cameras are typically 180° or 360°. Pelco has released a fixed 270° versions of their Optera intended to cover exterior building corners, such as this typical view: In this report, we test this new model, compared to a repositiona...
By Ethan Ace - about 3 years ago
Fisheye panoramics have become widespread, with most manufacturers offering fisheyes. However, with many options, it can be confusing to understand the tradeoffs. In this guide, we explain: Why Panoramic Camers Fisheye Panoramic Basics 'Warp...
By Ethan Ace - about 3 years ago
In our initial testing of Pelco's Optera multi-imager, the main issue was their ONVIF 'bowtie' video streaming which undermined third party integration. Now, Pelco has released new firmware that they say fixes this problem with what they call 't...
By Ethan Ace - about 3 years ago
Hikvision has released their latest IR panoramic camera, the DS-2CD63C2F-IV, with a 12MP sensor. 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 camera...
By Ethan Ace - about 3 years ago
Looking for an Avigilon alternative? Logipix, based in Hungary, has created their own super high resolution end-to-end solution, featuring 20MP - 200MP cameras, video analytics, and claims to offer advanced solutions for critical customers. We s...
By Brian Karas - about 3 years ago
Panoramic cameras are almost always ceiling mounted, looking down for a general overview of the scene, but is this really the best location, or can wall mounting provide similar or better details and overview? To find out, we shot out panoramic c...
By Ethan Ace - about 3 years ago
The Axton Nano is designed to illuminate large areas from above, aiming to cover much wider areas, up to 4,600 square feet, unlike typical illuminators or integrated IR cameras that provide spot illumination. We bought one of these compact ceilin...
By IPVM Team - over 3 years ago
In 2012, Axis declared the megapixel race over. Now, Axis has released a 33MP camera, the Q3709-PVE, one of the highest resolution cameras in the entire industry. This release also is a major marker in the new race for multi-imager cameras, a hi...
By Ethan Ace - almost 4 years ago
Last year, Axis entered the multi-imager camera market but, unfortunately, the only way to get it was to mount it on top of an Axis PTZ. Now, 6 months after announcing a 180-degree 33MP multi-imager, Axis has rectified their initial multi-imager ...
By Ethan Ace - almost 4 years ago
Typically, a camera's sensor resolution and stream resolution are the same. So a camera with a 3MP imager supports a 3MP stream max. However, sometimes the actual stream resolution supported is significantly less than the imager resolution. Worse...
By Ethan Ace - about 4 years ago
This 13-page guide explains the key uses, design factors, and players in the small-medium business surveillance market. A global group of 90 integrators responded, each offering insights in selling, implementing, and maintaining video surveilla...
By Brian Rhodes - about 4 years ago
Pelco is rolling out their new multi-imager line and they are taking aim at Arecont. In their new promotion, here is the comparison they offer:
By John Honovich - about 4 years ago
Warehouses can contain many high-value items yet often do not have people inside them watching for issues. Expanding on our Camera Selection Guide, we tested a warehouse with different camera types, shown below: Inside, we show the results of ...
By Ethan Ace - over 4 years ago
This company, according to the company, "wowed the industry-at-large, created a hunger amongst resellers." Best known as another Dahua OEM, IC Realtime (also now calling themselves IC Real Tech) is working hard to transform itself as a pioneer of...
By Ethan Ace - over 4 years ago
IPVM visited dozens of booths at ISC West. Inside is a roundup of many, but not all, of our visits. We have already written numerous new product write ups. In addition, inside is a roundup of many, but not all, of our visits. Here are the highli...
By IPVM Team - over 4 years ago
Resolution and options are going up. DW is announcing a 48MP 180° panoramic camera. In this note, we examine the features, pricing and positioning of this camera compared to other offerings, most notably Arecont.
By John Honovich - over 4 years ago
Panasonic has released their first 4K cameras, and surprisingly, they are panoramic, which they tout include high sensitivity 1/2" image sensors, true WDR, auto back focus, and other features not common in competitive cameras. But will the combin...
By Ethan Ace - over 4 years ago
For years, Arecont Vision's SurroundVideo line has been practically the only multi-imager option, but with their poor reputation, multi-imager cameras are still not widely used. Scallop Imaging aimed to change that with their D7 line, a 5-imager,...
By Ethan Ace - almost 5 years ago
Mobotix was one of the first manufacturers with panoramic cameras. Since then, everyone has gone 360, and panoramic cameras have become commonplace. Now, Mobotix has a new wedge style panoramic camera that is being offered at a steep discount to...
By Brian Rhodes - almost 5 years ago
The key challenge in designing and using 180 and 360 cameras is to determine how far can they deliver meaningful details. Their upside is that they can see 'everywhere' or, at least, an incredibly wide area. But the downside is that, spread out s...
By John Honovich - almost 5 years ago
