AXIS P3384, first IP cameras incorporating Lightfinder and WDR technology with dynamic capture

The provider of IP video solutions for professional installations, Axis Communications, has two new fixed dome network cameras, AXIS P3384-V and AXIS P3384-VE, featuring wide dynamic range WDR and Lightfinder technology, offering great video quality in scenarios with very low lighting conditions.

Axis Communications has launched its new AXIS P3384 fixed domes on the market, that take advantage of two of the latest image quality enhancement technologies available, allowing them to deliver optimal performance in demanding lighting conditions. Sweet potil, Marketing Manager of Axis Communications Iberia, has pointed out that “these first fixed domes that incorporate WDR (Wide Dynamic Range, wide dynamic range) with dynamic capture deliver clear, sharp images in demanding lighting conditions, when applying dynamic capture in scenes with large lighting variations, and also include Lightfinder technology, allowing them to offer color images even in scenarios with extremely low lighting conditions”.

Any video surveillance camera can be configured to produce high quality video in perfect lighting conditions. in the real world, nevertheless, the intensity, The quality and direction of natural and artificial light often vary throughout the day, challenging the camera to produce quality video in a wide variety of difficult lighting conditions such as low light, direct light, shadows and reflections. The cameras, that are ideal for one lighting situation often offer poor performance in another.

Indoor and outdoor options

The new AXIS P3384 network cameras, Available in vandal-resistant indoor and outdoor models, they allow the user to choose between two image enhancement modes during installation to adapt to specific lighting conditions.. These cameras can be configured to use both WDR with dynamic capture, to compensate for the effect of strong backlighting or varying lighting conditions, such as Lightfinder to overcome low light conditions and capture details in color when typical day/night cameras would switch to black and white. This flexibility makes AXIS P3384 ideal for all types of surveillance applications., including airports, train stations, hospitals, government buildings, banks, commercial establishments and urban video surveillance.

“When facing difficult lighting scenarios in video surveillance, some cameras are great for low light, while others adapt perfectly to conditions where the sun shines directly on the lens. Unfortunately this means users have to choose between good low light performance or wide dynamic range., and select the one that best adapts to the lighting scenario that they consider most important. This changes with the introduction of the AXIS P3384.”, added Weijl.

Quick and easy installation

The new AXIS P3384 V-VE network cameras offer images in HDTV 720p/1.3MP resolution thanks to their high-quality image sensor of 1/3 inch and its P-type iris lens (P-iris). All AXIS P33 Series cameras offer a modular design with features for quick and easy installation including remote zoom adjustment and pixel counter, which serve to ensure that the camera's viewing angle is optimized for the area that needs to be monitored and for the required pixel resolution. They also include remote focus to eliminate the need for manual focus on the camera.

They also support the Power over Ethernet standard, requiring only one cable for power supply and data transport.. This is true even for waterproof models that can operate in an extreme temperature range from -40 ºC up to 55 ºC. The option to use the H.264 compression format (Main Profile) reduces bandwidth and storage requirements by up to 20% (compared to other H.264 profiles). Both indoor models, AXIS P3384-V, like those prepared for outdoors, AXIS P3384-VE, They incorporate an anti-vandal casing with IK10 impact resistance.

AXIS P3384-V and AXIS P3384-VE are supported by the industry's largest base of video management software through the Axis Application Development Partner Program, y a Axis Camera Station. These cameras also include support for the Axis Camera Application Platform, to Axis Video Hosting System and ONVIF for easy camera integration, for application developers, and to provide cameras with smart capabilities. These cameras offer greater processing capacity, achieving improved performance in video analytics applications.