Panasonic Aero-PTZ rugged pan-tilt-zoom security camera

Panasonic Australia has unveiled the rugged Aero-PTZ security camera, which is designed for applications at height, at sea and on ports, piers and bridges under severe weather conditions, from rain and snow to extreme temperatures and gale-force winds.

The camera’s 360° aerodynamic spherical design minimises interference drag for visual stability in winds of up to 217 km/h, while the bodyline helps deter snow and dirt build-up.

The camera features hybrid image stabilisation technology and gyro sensors to minimise the impact of external vibrations. It is equipped with ‘active sense’ technology, responding to external conditions to initiate built-in wipers to keep the lens clear in rain and snow; a heater, to ensure internal electronics are operating at the optimal temperature; and a defroster, to keep the viewing lens clear. The lightweight, fibreglass body delivers high strength and is resistant to corrosion from exposure to wet conditions such as sea sprays.

The camera incorporates a video stability augment system (SAS) for image stabilisation, virtually eliminating camera shake. It has a high-wind load durability of 60 m/s and can yield clear imagery with its optional long-range IR LED capability for good performance in low- to no-light conditions of up to around 150 m.

The product has Full HD resolution at 60 fps with a 30x optical zoom lens. The camera is IP67 rated, which means it is both waterproof and dustproof, and is vandal-proof to IK10 standards. It operates in extreme hot and cold conditions from -50°C to +55°C. The sphere pan-tilt mechanism allows endless 360° panning and a ±90° tilt range. In addition, the super dynamic function ensures a wider dynamic range compared to conventional cameras.