Sony Electronics W Series Rapid Dome IP Full HD/HD security cameras

Sony Electronics has launched four Rapid Dome IP full HD/HD* security cameras that feature 30x optical zoom and what is said to be the fastest pan speed, highest frame rate and widest dynamic range available.

The W series is said to be the first full HD security camera to feature 130 dB of wide dynamic range, giving operators the ability to accurately describe and assess a security incident.

The cameras are also equipped to perform in severe conditions with the latest IPELA Engine Pro technology.

Features include: gyroscopic image stabilisation to reduce the effect of vibrations during strong winds or when installed near roads; image defogging to increase image visibility under poor weather conditions; focal plane distortion correction to correct image distortion caused by panning; continuous 360° pan movement at the speed of 700°/s.

Designed for wide area surveillance areas such as airports, stadiums, casinos and border control, the series allows operators to quickly pan to areas of interest in a single quick motion, and identify the situation.

The series shoots at twice the number of frames as conventional IP cameras. The 60 fps gives the operator more details to analyse when stepping frame by frame through the video, making a difference in identifying a person or an object in question.

The SNC-WR630 and SNC-WR600 are rated for indoor use with full HD and HD resolution respectively, while the SNC-WR632 and SNC-WR602 unitised models are IP66 rated for outdoor use with full HD and HD resolution respectively.