"As with all new technology there are always some sceptics who
don’t accept pioneering technology.
I heard about the new HD cameras, but with good IP
cameras available at the time, I was not really interested, as proven
cameras (like the Sony SNC RX570) had a brilliant zoom and were already
outperforming the Coax cameras which currently saturate the market.
As a company, Heston Apex Europe LTD, was chosen to carry out
a trial installation of a number of RH-124 Cameras on a stadium.
From the commencement of the installation, it was glaringly clear
that this is the new technology for the future of the industry.
On the opening day, with a crowded stadium, it was possible
to zoom in and identify people on the opposite side of the field. This enabled
the security controllers to monitor any disturbances with ease and be sure that
proper identification of the people involved was available.
So why choose the next generation of Sony HD cameras?
1.
Fewer
Cameras. With full HD cameras better
coverage is provided, with the advantage that identification of individual
suspects is still possible. With previous generations of cameras you would need
both a static camera and a PTZ camera to zoom in to the specific point of
interest to get identifiable images or as alternative a multitude of static
cameras zoomed in, which would therefore cover a lot less.
2.
Fewer
Monitoring personnel. Fewer cameras
also means fewer people are needed to monitor the same area and in tandem with the
implementation of DEPA technology found on Sony cameras, intelligent
functionality can be utilised on a PC
3. H264 encoding. With H264 encoding it gives the best use of the bandwidth possible.
4.
High frame
rates. With up to 30FPS, a smooth
picture is ensured, therefore assuring the consistent capture of movement. This
will increase with the newer generation cameras as demonstrated by Sony at
IFSEC.
5.
Monitoring
in all conditions. The Sony camera ranges
have some of the best low light performance around. This includes PTZ cameras
and the ER550, as well as the static cameras with additional IR as the DH280
and CH280. Even in incredibly low levels
of light in a server room, I observed a DH140 displaying a clear picture.
Even the best cameras is useless if not correctly set up.
The SNC-Toolbox ensures ease of
setup with all the cameras and settings available in one place. The cameras now
have an easy setup and focus feature that enable the installer to tweak the
focus and zoom without the need to sit on ladders with a spot monitor to adjust
it."
