The ACTi KCM-5311 which we blogged about last week boasts 35x optical zoom and MegaPixel resolution, but even more impressive than these features on paper are the short captures, which ACTi have posted on their website, of the new model in action:
Unfortunately for us, the ACTi KCM-5311 IP Box Camera will not be available in the UK until mid-August, but be sure to keep an eye on our blog and product pages for availability.
Taiwanese IP Camera manufacturer ACTi have recently announced the release of an app for iPhone, iPad and iPod which allows for remote viewing of live feed from ACTi cameras which are being run through the free ACTi NVR software. The app is free to download from the app store and has several interesting and useful features including:
Real-time viewing.
PTZ control: Pan, Tilt and Zoom control available for ACTi PTZ cameras, including preset points.
Search and Playback video with both time based and event based search functions.
Auto screen rotation.
For ACTi product pages, datasheets and product images please use the links below:
QNAP Security have just announced the availability of their two new Network Video Recorders the QNAP VS-2004L and the QNAP VS-2008L. The two models share the same list of features some of which are mentioned below with a full list available at our product pages. The only difference between the two models is the number of channels; 4 channels for the 2004L and 8 channels for the 2008L.
Some of the features provided include:
Real-time monitoring and recording (video/audio) from multiple IP cameras (up to 4/8 channels)
High quality H.264, MPEG-4, and M-JPEG recording
Dual display mode
Video search by date and time, timeline, and event
Multi-view playback from multiple NVR servers
Trouble-free installation
Linux-embedded, highly reliable standalone NVR
Advanced RAID management
Online RAID capacity expansion and online RAID level migration
Taiwanese Network Video Recorder specialists QNAP Security have released their latest Firmware update V3.5.0 for their VioStor NVR series for free. Their press release describes the key improvements of this version and new features such as:
Dynamic E-map: allows users to pinpoint the position of each IP camera on a multi-layered digital map.
Video Segment Backup to External USB Device: users can now back up specific video segments of the camera channels from the VioStor NVR to an external USB storage device.
Real-time Digital Watermarking: real-time digital watermarks are embedded to the videos of the IP cameras as soon as they are recorded to the VioStor NVR.
16-channel Simultaneous Video Playback: the new V3.5.0 firmware has largely increased the maximum number of channels for simultaneous remote playback from 4 to 16 to enhance the efficiency of video investigation.
New IP Cameras Support: in addition to more than 1,000 models of IP camera and video server, QNAP Security has added the support for Samsung, Yokogawa, and ONVIF-compliant Bosch, EverFocus and Hunt IP cameras to its compatibility list for the VioStor NVR series.
For more information, the QNAP press release, the firmware download and our product pages for QNAP VioStor NVRs please use the links below:
Network camera manufacturer Axis have recently released the Axis M50 series which comprises of two models the Axis M5013 and the Axis M5014. The most notable feature of the new Axis M50 series is the size of the camera unit itself. At 13cm in diameter and 5.6cm in depth these IP cameras provide a discreet surveillance solution. What’s more, the casing of both models is rated at IP51 ensuring protection against ingress of dust and dripping water, providing an extra level of reliability in indoor applications.
Axis M5013
Axis M5014
SVGA Resolution up to 800×600
Horizontal viewing angle of 45°
Coverage of 300 sq. M.
HDTV 720p resolution up to 1280×720
Horizontal viewing angle of 60°
Coverage of 400 sq. M.
The features above are the only differences between the two models, but both share a list of features including:
1/4″ Progressive scan CMOS image sensor
3.6mm lens
Minimum illumination of 1.4lux
H.264 and Motion JPEG compression
Frame rate of 30fps in all resolutions
Built-in microphone for one-way audio
Video motion detection and audio detection
MicroSD/SDHC Card slot
For full specifications and manufacturer’s datasheets, use the links below to visit our product pages:
