Panasonic's IP based network cameras make possible for business owners to monitor their premises from a PC or cell phone. A very good move from Panasonic and a very good protection for your expensive home or office.
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The cameras boast Panasonic's UniPhier advanced video processing chipset for crisp, natural colors and more efficient video streaming. The new network cameras also feature H.264 video compression, which enables the reduction of data volume by more than 30% compared to MPEG-4. Less bandwidth is used, resulting in quicker transfer of images without compromising picture quality.
Other highlights of the new models include a slim, discreet design, improved image quality and zoom performance, recording software that supports up to 16 cameras and Light Pixel Sensing - a high-sensitivity mode that produces brighter images in low-light settings. The vandalism-resistant cameras boast an advanced Multi Sensor which detects motion, sound and shock and triggers an alert, sends an e-mail or snaps and saves an image to the built-in memory or an optional up to 32GB SD card. Users can even pan and tilt the camera angles remotely, providing the ultimate Zero Distance Management tool.
Other key features include low-distortion wide-angle, built-in microphone, SDHC memory-card slot for up to 32-GB of portable storage, SSL support for secure Internet communication, and power over Ethernet (PoE) – Power is supplied through the Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for a dedicated electrical line. All of the models are wall or ceiling mountable.
Panasonic’s new BB-HCM735 splash-resistant outdoor camera is joined by three new indoor models: the BB-HCM701, BB-HCM705 and BB-HCM715. Maximum resolution is SXVGA (1280 x 960) except for the HCM701, which is VGA (640 x 480). Models HCM701 and HCM705 feature a compact dome and tough polycarbonate body while the HCM715 and HCM735 offer 10 preset camera positions and an audio input/output for two-way communication.
"Our new cameras are ideal for business owners who want peace of mind when they are away from the premises, whether it’s a retail store, restaurant, warehouse/factory or construction site, to name just a few of the possibilities," said Bill Taylor, President of Panasonic Communications Company of North America. ■