product news Avigilon launches 7K camera in London Vancouver, Canada Avigilon has introduced, what is believed to be, the security industry’s first single-sensor 7K camera: the 7K HD Pro. In June, at the Ifsec security exhibition in London, Avigilon hosted an event to explain the philosophy behind the 7K concept. 7K means 7,000 horizontal pixels with 30 million total pixels or 30 MP aimed at offering bestin-class image quality. “The idea is to get all the evidence and detail you need in one image,” said Avigilon’s Director of Global Product Marketing Willem Ryan. “This enables our end users to make quick decisions and capture footage that is immediately actionable.” Dr. Mahesh Saptharishi, Avigilon’s Chief Technology Officer, added that the 7K HD Pro cameras are designed with the 35mm full-frame sensor that is often found in professional DSLR cameras. “You get amazing low light performance at 30 MP with amazing forensic detail. You won’t be able to tell the difference between images taken with the 7K and those taken by a professional DSLR camera.” Ahead of Ifsec 2015, the Avigilon team captured images of some of London’s most iconic landmarks. For example, when you view the image of Trafalgar Square, captured by the 7K HD Pro camera, with the Avigilon Control Center software, you are able to digitally zoom in to get details such as street names or the destination on the bus. The 7K HD Pro provides wide area coverage yet still maintains situational awareness. At the presentation Avigilon provided a live demonstration of the 7K HD Pro camera, demonstrating one of the company’s newest models set-up outside the London Excel Centre and proving that the camera could show quality The Avigilon team captured images of some of London’s most iconic landmarks. images even when zoomed-in and all with great clarity. “That’s the power of high definition; it offers complete coverage of vast areas along wth the high detail that can be used as evidence. That is the 7K HD Pro,” explained Ryan the presenter. Hikvision expands 6MP Ultra HD Smart series Hangzhou, China Hikvision’s Smart IP camera range has been boosted with the addition of four new 6 megapixel Ultra HD cameras that provide a total resolution of 3072 x 2048 at full frame rate, designed to delilver spectacular images. This immense field of view also means that one 6MP camera covers an area usually requiring several conventional cameras. Like the DS-2CD4065F-(A) Smart IP box camera launched last year, all four of the new models feature industry-leading specifications and are powered by Hikvision’s signature Smart technologies. These include Smart Codec, Smart Focus, Smart IR, Smart Face Detection, Smart Line Crossing Detection, Smart Voice Recognition and Smart License Plate recognition, which helps to deliver a unique smart experience of unparalleled image quality and customer convenience. Unlike the majority of full HD cameras that can only transmit a 2 megapixel image (1920 x 1080) at their full frame rate, all the Hikvision 6MP Smart IP cameras are capable of transmitting a full 3072 x 2048 6 megapixel image, even at full frame rate. This capability will be especially suited to applications requiring highly detailed surveillance, capturing the fine detail of license plates, clothing and faces to help law enforcement or monitoring cash handling areas, for instance. The 6MP resolution combined with user-defined ROIs and Smart detection technologies also means a single camera from this new family could monitor an entire area that would previously have required a raft of low resolution units. At the same time, the ultra-low light capability and Smart IR built into the new range adjusts IR strength to maximize image quality in less than ideal lighting conditions. Finally, all four cameras are capable of streaming three simultaneous and independent HD video streams. The 6MP IP cameras deliver a complete Smart Solution when combined with Hikvision Smart NVR and comprehensive video management software. With frontend cameras providing Smart All the Hikvision 6MP Smart IP cameras are capable of transmitting a full 3072 x 2048 6 megapixel image. Detection, backend device for Smart playback/backup and video management software for Smart management, Hikvision Smart range well combines intelligence, efficiency, and ease-of-use into modern video surveillance, and provides maximum security efficiency for operation and post-event investigation etc. Flir releases thermal mini bullet camera Wilsonville, Or (USA) Flir Systems, Inc has launched the new Flir TCX thermal mini bullet camera, a security camera combining 24/7 high-contrast thermal video and high-performance built-in video motion detection with a level of affordability that the industry has yet to encounter. The Flir TCX is powered by the company’s revo- lutionary Lepton camera core. The Flir TCX mini bullet is marketed as the first class of security cameras to combine high-contrast thermal video, intrusion detection, and accurate video alarm verification in one affordable device. Not affected by changes in lighting or inclement weather, the TCX mini bullet, according to Flir, outperforms comparably priced visual cameras at night and in challenging lighting conditions, helping eliminate false alarms. Providing safety, and thermal monitoring of halls and areas surrounding buildings, the TCX mini bullet has the flexibility to integrate anywhere it is required, indoors or outdoors – even in cold climates. It is an ideal solution for public buildings, industrial facilities, commercial businesses, and high-end residential. The TCX mini bullet camera enables a whole new range of applications for thermal imaging in one affordable device. For more info about the products, contact the suppliers directly by looking in the Security Buyers Guide on page 46 The suppliers web site is linked to the global security web portal, www.securityworldhotel.com Security News Every Day – www. securityworldhotel.com d ete k to r i n ter n ati o nal • 31