High-quality Images, Features | Sony SNC-DM110, SNC-DM160, SNC-DS10

FEATURES

High-quality Images

✜Progressive Scan CCD With ExwavePRO Technology

The SNC-DM Series and SNC-DS Series of cameras incorporate advanced progressive scan CCDs with ExwavePRO technology. They inherit the technical advantages of Sony ExwaveHADTM technology, while incorporating progressive scanning and complementary color filters to provide extremely high sensitivity levels and clear, crisp images in both daytime and nighttime environments. Complementary color filters are well suited in cameras used for security applications because the luminance signal-to-noise ratio is higher than when using primary color filters. These cameras, with ExwavePRO technology, provide bright images in low light conditions even when the camera has a resolution greater than 1,000,000 pixels. The minimum illumination of the SNC-DM Series is 0.8 lx in color at F1.3, and the SNC-DS Series is 0.3 lx in color at F1.3. (Fig. 1)

✜Megapixel — High Resolution

SNC-DM160 SNC-DM110

The SNC-DM Series of cameras have a resolution of 1.3 megapixels, which can reproduce clear and detailed images even at wide viewing angles. These cameras are ideal for use at building entrances and parking lots, where detailed images, such as those of people’s faces and car license plates, are required. (Fig. 2)

✜Light Funnel Function for High Sensitivity*1

SNC-DM160 SNC-DM110

Unlike systems that use slow shutter speeds to provide bright images, the 'Light Funnel' mechanism is such that image data for every two pixels are combined vertically and horizontally providing extremely bright images even when monitoring moving objects at dusk. This function can be activated automatically in response to surrounding light conditions or on a pre-specified time schedule. (Fig. 3)

*1 When the light funnel function is activated, the image resolution is 640 x 480 (VGA).

✜JPEG Picture Quality Settings With Constant Bitrate Algorithm

Users can preset the JPEG picture quality for these cameras from a choice of ten levels. In addition, because the cameras incorporate a constant bitrate algorithm, they can limit the data bitrate while still maintaining high-quality images. This is useful for calculating the required storage capacity and bandwidth during installation.

✜Variable Gamma Settings

Users can choose from six preset gamma curves. By selecting a gamma curve that is appropriate for a given scene, captured images can be reproduced clearly and sharply.

ExwavePRO Image

Conventional Camera Image

Fig. 1 (actual images)

Image Comparison Between the SNC-DS10 (ExwavePRO) and a Conventional Camera (Progressive scan CCD w/a primary color filter) in 0.7 lx lighting conditions

1.3 Megapixel Resolution

VGA Resolution

Fig. 2 (actual images)

Image Comparison Between the SNC-DM110

(1.3 Megapixel resolution) and a Conventional Camera (VGA Resolution)

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Fig. 3 (actual images)

Light Funnel Function in 0.3 lx lighting conditions

*When the light funnel function is activated, the image resolution is 640 x 480 (VGA).