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Sony 1.3 Megapixel Dome IP Cameras SNC-EM600 and SNC-VM600

Posted on August 7, 2014June 1, 2020 by Virginia Fair

These two IP camera systems belong to Sony’s line of high performance 1.3 megapixel dome cameras. Both of them offer a sophisticated set of tools that make them ideal for surveillance in low-light conditions. They also come with zoom and focus lenses that can be adjusted manually or remotely, from a computer. These systems work best in indoor locations that do not require a wide field of vision, like offices or hallways.

The SNC-EM600 represents a more economical camera system, offering a basic but sophisticated surveillance option to fit a budget. The SNC-VM600 costs more, but gives you a wider range of features.

Intelligent Surveillance Software

DEPA Advanced Intelligent Video Analytics allows you to trigger alarms based on your own preset rules. These analytics include face detection, to recognize when a human face has entered the field of vision, line crossing, to detect when a set boundary is breached, object removal, to detect when something has been taken from the field of vision, or object left behind, to detect when something new has been left in the field of vision.

Video Quality

Both of these cameras offer a 1.3 megapixel image, with a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024. The EM600 offers a frame rate of 30fps, while the VM600 gives you a sharper image with 60fps. The true day/night function allows it to adapt to lower or higher levels of light, delivering the best image throughout the day.

XNDR noise reduction technology helps to clear up images with little motion blur under low illumination. Image stabilizers serve to minimize the effect of camera shaking upon the captured image.

Extras and Peripherals

Either camera can be paired with indoor wall mount brackets, pole mounts, and gooseneck wall mounts to accommodate various needs.

The SNC-VM600 gives you extra functionality, including two-way audio, IO connections, alarm output, and an SD card slot to allow for video storage within the camera itself for when the network is down.

Protective Features

Each camera system is available in alternative outdoor or vandal-resistant versions, with optional features for defending against the elements and against tampering.

IP Cameras and Smartphones Provide Remote Door Access Control

Posted on July 14, 2014June 1, 2020 by Virginia Fair

Network-attached IP cameras and intercoms combine with your smartphone to create the latest technology for door access control.
By: Virginia Fair

BYOD and Convergence are two of the buzziest words around. BYOD stands for Bring Your Own Device and refers to the policy many schools and businesses have adopted of allowing workers and students to work on their own laptops, smartphones, or tablets.

Convergence is defined as the merging of two or more existing technologies to produce a new application or media. For example, the collaboration of broadcast media and online services has brought the internet to TV and TV to the internet. What has made convergence a priority for so many sectors are those BYOD devices.

Understanding IP Camera Resolution Specifications

Posted on July 14, 2014June 1, 2020 by Bob Mesnik

Resolution is a critical metric for selecting the right IP camera for your surveillance system. After all, if we want to be able to read the license plate on a car in the parking lot, we need to have enough resolution. But how is resolution measured? Can we rely on the manufacturer’s specification and what other factors affect the image that you finally see?

In the old days of B/W analog cameras, we used a test chart to determine the resolution of the camera. Today’s megapixel color IP cameras require more complex measurement techniques. This article will help you understand the resolution specification so you can select the best camera for your application.