Panoramic cameras provide an expansive view of a scene from a single position compared to other types of surveillance cameras. The value and flexibility of panoramic cameras is usually underestimated based on that characteristic. Panoramic cameras are a great solution for environments that require complete coverage with no blind spots. Installing a single camera with phenomenal image quality in a setting that may require numerous static cameras. This is a cost-efficient decision.
A Panoramic Camera For Every Requirement
Panoramic cameras have a variety of different characteristics depending on the models. This means that not every panoramic camera will provide the same result for every setting. Various different types of panoramic cameras have been designed and developed. This results in always having a perfect model for specific uses.
Single-Sensor Panoramic Cameras
Single-sensor panoramic cameras are best suited for small scale indoor areas such as lobbies or shops. A single-sensor panoramic camera’s field of view is determined by the placement of the camera. These cameras mounted on a ceiling provides a 360° perspective of the area being monitored. This is achieved by implementing fisheye lens paired with excellent technology to offer undistorted images.
High-quality images combined with a broad overview enables you to determine and proactively react to suspicious behavior such as violence or potential shoplifting. These cameras can also be wall mounted, offering a 180° face level view, supporting identification of suspects in the event of an incident.
Multi-Sensor Panoramic Cameras
Multi-sensor panoramic cameras comprise of between three or four sensors, delivering a 180° horizontal view and up to 90° vertical view. This creates a wide-angle detailed image at longer distances with minimal distortion and no blind spots. These cameras are best suited for environments such as parking lots, busy town squares, and stadiums where there is excessive movement within a wide area which can lead to safety and security challenges.
Multi-sensor panoramic cameras serve as a useful tool in situations that occur at a distance considering the high image quality at further distances. Multiple sensors also provide the convenience of combined functionalities within one camera, eliminating the requirement for many cameras covering different angles. Another cost-efficient characteristic of the panoramic camera is that it requires a single license, IP address, and cable which further reduces costs. A true panoramic multi-sensor experience consists of pan/tilt/roll motors, camera performance, an improved installation process, and effortless panoramic images.
Multidirectional Panoramic Cameras
Multidirectional panoramic cameras consist of multiple camera heads which can be configured to face different directions. This gaining maximum coverage of an area. Every sensor provides a separate stream with an individual viewing angle. When these sensors are evenly spaced, it can cover up to 360° view. These sensors can also overlap one another, allowing one sensor to provide a higher zoom level on a particular level.
Multidirectional cameras are also available with pan, tilt, and zoom functionality, offering the benefits of a consistent 360° overview, along with the ability to zoom in on any area with the aid of video management software.
Multidirectional cameras are suitable for indoors and outdoors, as well as wide areas, and can be installed to mount on ceilings or walls. They are best suited for mounted installations on the corners of buildings, at hallway or road intersections, providing maximum coverage, and allowing easy identification and response to potential safety and security issues.
Extensive Uses For Panoramic Cameras
Various environments and industries utilize panoramic cameras; however, a few stand out as having much in common.
Business, education, and retail are typical examples of indoor applications. Multidirectional and fisheye panoramic cameras are primarily used in such areas. Surveillance of aisles, corridors, and larger areas like shopping mall food courts can be successfully and cost efficiently achieved. By installing of multidirectional cameras. Single-sensor fisheye cameras are perfectly suited for confined spaces such as smaller shops, entrances, and lobbies which can be covered without blind spots.
Moving to exterior areas of retail, transportation, and warehouses – these areas are commonly surrounded by a perimeter. When installed directly onto the building, the space between the perimeter and building can be easily monitored in high detail by multi-sensor cameras.
City surveillance is also a great application for panoramic cameras, as well as parks, parking lots, or city squares that can be conveniently monitored in great detail from an individual installation point. The versatility of panoramic cameras offers the advantage of capturing high forensic detailed footage for situational awareness or post-event investigations.
The Benefits Of Both Worlds
Generally, a decision needed to be made in terms of prioritizing camera coverage in specific areas of interest. This resulted in blind spots and ran the risk of potential loss of crucial forensic information out of those areas. An alternative would be to increase the amount of cameras installed. This will lead to increased costs and an extent of complexity.
Panoramic cameras provide the benefits of both worlds. Reduced complexity and costs of your surveillance system by using fewer cameras. Related equipment, and cable drops, along with high quality combined resolution comprising of forensic details.
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