Sony Strengthens the Line of "Intelligent" Multi-Codec Network Security Cameras

DEPA-enabled SNC-RX570 & RX-530 offer greater efficiency and higher sensitivity

Sony is expanding its line of third generation network security cameras with the new powerful high-end, SNC-RX570 and SNC-RX530, that support "Intelligent Video Analytics" and multi-codec capabilities. With the built-in intelligence and well-off features, the new network cameras are designed to address specific user requirements on various monitoring applications.

The SNC-RX570 and SNC-RX530 have a high-speed 360? endless panning or rotation capability, which allow users to precisely capture almost any object surrounding the camera. In addition, by employing a 1/4-type Exwave HAD CCD with the minimum illumination level of 1.4 lux at F1.6 for SNC-RX570 and 0.7 lux at F1.4 for SNC-RX530, the camera delivers exceptional picture quality for any monitoring application, even in low-light conditions.

The SNC-RX570 model features a 36x optical zoom lens, allowing for a zoom capability of up to 432x when used with its 12x digital zoom; while SNC-RX530 equips an 18x optical zoom lens. With its superb zoom capability, SNC-RX570 installed with outdoor housing is ideal for use in outdoor wide area monitoring applications. The versatile zoom alternatives allow users to choose the camera that has the appropriate zoom ratio for their specific application.

Equipped with the DynaView Technology, the SNC-RX570 can improve camera dynamic range by 128 times when compared to conventional cameras. It provides high quality image reproduction even in extreme high-contrast environments. The camera captures the same image twice, first with a normal shutter speed and then with a high shutter speed. The dark area captured at normal shutter speed and the bright areas captured at high shutter speed are then combined into one image. This advanced technology can reproduce high-contrast images with proper color.

Operated under the Distributed Enhanced Processing Architecture (DEPA) platform, the latest series employs the robust video analytics functions, aims to maximize the efficiency of the monitoring system. By creating object tags and other position data with the cameras, this metadata can be streamed independently or along with video over an IP network and works with the rules and filters defined in the application software to perform actions such as initiating alarms or recording. These intelligence features of distributed processing not only effectively enhance the security level, but also greatly minimize the server workload, network bandwidth and storage of data.

"The new DEPA-enabled cameras SNC-RX570 and SNC-RX530 incorporate the ‘intelligent’ video features that can proactively alert users to potential threats, this capability is invaluable in today’s environment," said Wendy Wong, Senior Manager, Business and Communication Product Marketing Division, Broadcast and Professional Pacific Asia Company, a division of Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Limited. "With increased sensitivity and wider dynamic range, the new models are designed to address specific end-user requirements in different kinds of security applications."

The SNC-RX570 and SNC-RX530 also possess the mechanical "Auto-Flip" function, to help tracking subjects passing beneath it. First, the camera tilts down 90? until the subject is directly beneath it. Then it rotates 180?, and tilts back up to track the subject as it moves away.

Both multi-codec cameras supported the advanced compression technologies to transmit image data in three different formats: JPEG, MPEG-4 and H.264. Users can choose any of these formats to match their system’s network environment and application requirements. With the dual encoding capability, the cameras can generate both MPEG-4 and JPEG images simultaneously.

The SNC-RX570 and SNC-RX530 are now available.