The high-resolution Exmor CMOS sensor captures crisp, detail-packed Full HD video images (maximum resolution 1920 x 1080), even in low light.

W Series security cameras introduce Sony’s IPELA ENGINE PRO platform that builds on powerful IPELA ENGINE signal processing. This provides a 130dB dynamic range at Full HD resolution while maintaining full frame rate (up to 30 fps), or 90dB at up to 60fps and delivering a unique range of camera features. XDNR (Excellent Dynamic Noise Reduction) assures clear low-light images without motion blur, while Visibility Enhancer (VE) dynamically optimises brightness and colour reproduction on a pixel-by-pixel basis. Video analytics technologies are provided with DEPA Advanced analytics, tampering detection and face detection – each of which can trigger alarms based on user-determined rules.

Video images can be captured at a high frame rate of 60fps, allowing precise analysis when stepping through recorded footage frame by frame. It’s ideal for applications like casinos or banking where it’s essential to see what’s happening with split-second accuracy.

An industry-leading pan speed of 700°/s enables the camera to pan quickly to areas of interest in a single, seamless motion. Powerful 30x optical zoom range allows smooth, rapid transition from wide-area coverage to high-magnification close-ups of distant subjects without sacrificing clarity.

Defog Image Processing feature uses powerful image processing to enhance pictures in fog, smog and haze conditions for clearer video images.

True D/N (Day/Night) function automatically switches the camera to Day or Night mode, depending on ambient light levels.

The on-board gyroscopic image stabiliser keeps video images steady and blur-free, even if the camera is subjected to buffeting from wind or traffic vibration on a pole, fence or road bridge.

A choice of selectable picture modes optimises camera settings for best picture quality in a wide range of applications and lighting environments.

Compensates for image distortion generated in a scene by the CMOS sensor focal plane phenomenon.

Select CBR (constant bitrate), VBR (variable bitrate) or VBR-with-cap compression modes for optimised recording quality depending on IP network conditions.

Edge Storage allows automatic recording of video and audio directly to an optional SD/SDHC card for later analysis. Recording can be triggered in response to an alarm event, if there’s an attempt to tamper with the camera or in the event of network connection being temporarily lost.

Securely access the camera using a smartphone or tablet (Android or iOS) to view images remotely and adjust settings.

Easy installation and maintenance is assisted by a quick-release mechanism that allows the camera to be removed instantly from its mounting bracket at the press of a button. Set-up is further simplified with the supplied SNC Easy IP Setup application for configuration of network settings.

Support for ONVIF Profile-S simplifies integration with a wide range of VMS platforms and hardware, providing video streaming and camera control. ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) defines a common protocol for the exchange of information between network video devices, including automatic device discovery and video streaming.