Interior Analog Camera Review

Interior domes are definitely the most commonly used camera in video surveillance. The latest technologies offer the installer a vast array of features over a wide range of price points.

The following cameras represent a good representation of innovative product offerings we’ve encountered in our travels.

Digital ID View IV-V252-4VD

This interior dome camera offers a full set of features, excellent 600 TV line resolution and a price that wins bids and allows us to make more profit on every camera we sell.

With a service monitor output, joy stick and dual voltage power input, we found this camera easy to install.

A client called and requested we come over and replace a legacy camera viewing a sensitive area within the facility. I used this camera and the image quality was amazingly crisp and vivid, especially compared to adjacent camera views on the same matrix. The client started noticing how poor the other camera images were when compared to my newly installed camera.

Features include:

1/3” SONY Super HAD CCD II

Ultra High Resolution 600 TV Lines (BW 650TV lines)

Built-in DC iris Vari-Focal lens (f 2.8-10.5mm)

Minimum illumination 0.03Lux (B/W)

OSD

Auto-White Balance

AGC

SBLC

Flickerless

Mirror Function

Motion Detection

Privacy Zone

3-Axis Movement for free lens rotation

100m Dome size

Vandal-resistant Dome Housing

Surface or flush mount

Optional RS-485(Pelco D, CNB) Interface

24VAC/12VDC Dual Voltage input

For information, visit Web Site: www.idview.com

USAG Midnight Anti-Vandal Dome

Besides a full set of handy features, the USAG US-AVC4-2-MDNT-SV1/3” offers night vision without Infrared illumination. USAG claims that the image produced by their Midnight technology surpasses that of IR cameras.

If you’ve had issues with other IR based night vision cameras due to IR reflection and hot spots in the field of view, check this unit out as a possible solution.

USAG’s extended line of video surveillance products and three-year warranty provides a strong sense of quality assurance.

The USAG website, www.usaginc.com, is full of resources and their 24/7 live telephone support can provide product demos, tech support and take your order for their U.S.A. assembled and tested products.

Features include:

Installers Video

216x Digital Zoom

3-Axis Gimbal Bracket

2nd Generation 3D Digital 1 Noise Reduction

256X Auto Light Amplification

3-Axis Bracket

Lens 1/3”

Midnight Sensor

580 TV Lines Resolution

Min. Illumination .001 Lux

S/N Ratio More than 50dB

Electronic Shutter 1/60 ~ 1/100,000

Flickerless Mode

Auto-Iris Vari-focal 2.8-12mm Lens

Iris Control Auto - Selectable

OSD with Multiple Menus

Configurable Auto Exposure

Auto/Configurable White Balance

Auto – Configurable Gain Control

Auto/Configurable Back Light Comp. BLC & HLC

Internal Sync System Internal

Video Output 2 * Vp-p / 75 Ohms

Waterproofing Criterion IP 66

Input Power : 250 mA 12 Volt DC

Power Consumption 4 Watts

Operating Temp. -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70C)

Weight 930g

Networking IP Version Available

NUVICO ZOOM-MATIC

The Zoom-Matic series from NUVICO brings refined technology and the somewhat unique programmable zoom to a fixed camera. There are two camera body styles – the integrated zoom camera and the zoom dome. Between these two cameras are an extensive list of options and features to facilitate a variety of deployments.

These cameras are sturdily constructed, offer easy mounting and aiming, and also include those installer-friendly fine points which streamline installation and setup.

The Zoom feature can be manually adjusted by means of the supplied IR remote, or RS-485 joystick controller or DVR with P/T/Z control. The IR remote is useful for installation setup.

Both NUVICO models offer a video output jack which is accessible with the camera mounted (for performing on-the-ladder fine tuning). The Zoom feature can also be automatically controlled.

Presets can be generated by a DVR or with the remote control the same way as with most P/T/Z cameras. The NUVICO presets can also be triggered by motion or alarm.