JVC has announced four new analog high-res CCTV cameras that can produce accurate colors under extremely low light conditions. The new surveillance cams feature the company’s Super LoLux technology for sensitivity as low as 0.05 lux in color mode and 0.006 lux in black-and-white mode. These new models use 40% less power making them more eco-friendly and cheaper to operate.
In addition to better low-light sensitivity, the new JVC cams also provide high resolution with 580 TV lines and feature a new 14-bit digital signal processor. JVC’s 3D noise reduction helps reduce picture noise in dark environments by comparing continuous video frames to noise data. The noise can then be reduced by blending it with other frames over time. A new “area white balance” feature automatically applies white balance to a specific zone of the video image, which the manufacturer claims helps to reduce areas of strong color for more accurate color reproduction. The units also feature automatic gain control, an automatic electronic shutter, and a 1.4x/2.0x digital zoom.
The four new models include two dome cameras and two box-type cameras. The TK-C2201E and TK-C2201WPE are compact, fixed dome cameras that feature a variable focus lens with a trick fine-focus adjustment mechanism. And to help ease installation, the dome cameras offer an RCA jack for an external monitor to verify camera angle and focus on location. The TK-C2201E is vandal-resistant for use in schools and commercial locations, while the TK-C2201WPE ups the ruggedness factor with a weather-proof vandal- and tamper-resistant aluminum chassis and polycarbonate dome cover. The unit can even withstand a shock of more than 50 J.
The TK-C9200E and TK-C9300E) are arm-mounted box-style cameras. The TK-C9200E is the basic model, while the TK-C9300E) offers an extended dynamic range capability called ExDR Plus which helps to clearly display people and objects in the foreground, even if the background is extremely bright.
As a leading professional electronics manufacturer JVC undertakes a serious responsibility for nature conservation and minimal ecological impact. All the cameras in the Super LoLux series have up to 40% lower consumption comparing to mainstream competitor products, which translates in power economy and reduces the negative impact on nature. The models also confirm the well established JVC quality and reliability with an estimated MTBF of over 90 000 hours.