detektor international award • The CCTV Product Category Best CCTV Product The SNC-VB770 from Sony (Japan) The new SNC-VB770 4K camera achieves ultra-high resolution and sensitivity, in addition to low noise due to its image processing and full-frame 35mm Exmor sensor – all developed by Sony. The sensor captures significantly more light with low noise than conventional camera sensors resulting in low light performance in nearly pitch-black environments beyond the capabilities of human eyes. E-mount lenses are optimised to maximize the performance of the 35 mm full-frame sensor, keeping resolution high across the entire image area from the centre to the lens periphery. With this product Sony’s image sensor strengths can be applied to new applications in the commercial video capture realm for example in museums, zoos and any number of municipal and commercial areas where low light conditions exist 24/7. The panel of DIA judges considered this Sony camera to be the winner: “This 4K camera opens up a new world of opportunities as it works extremely well in almost complete darkness and enjoys the luxury of seamless clarity across the whole image. With this technological triumph Sony has created an undisputed winner of the Detektor International Awards 2016.” SNC-VB770. Highly Commended Product Award The Axis Q6155-E PTZ from Axis Communications (Sweden) The Axis Q6155-E PTZ Dome Network Camera is the first ever dome network camera to feature a built-in laser that measures the distance between the camera and the object of interest. This allows the camera to focus much faster and to greater accuracy, capturing clear images at all times. Conventional PTZ cameras may take longer to autofocus when lighting conditions are challenging such as at dusk or dawn. The new Axis laser focus technology allows the camera to measure the distance to objects no matter what the lighting conditions are. This measurement is also much more exact and is taken in an instant, meaning that the camera always achieves optimum focus, thus providing clear images at all times. The Axis Q6155-E is ideal for city and perimeter surveillance, critical infrastructure, transportation, education, industrial and government installations. The motivation expressed by the panel of DIA judges: “With the first ever IP surveillance network camera incorporating innovative pin-point laser focus technology, Axis has launched an absolute game-changer in the network video surveillance market.” Axis Q6155-E PTZ Dome Network Camera. Innovative Achievement Award The GV-PPTZ7300 H.264 WDR network camera from Geovision (Taiwan) Appearance Search technology from Avigilon (Canada) Avigilon Appearance Search is the latest video analytics technology that automatically analyses video data from multiple sources to quickly locate persons, vehicles and objects of interest. Appearance Search Technology is able to dramatically improve incident response time and enhance forensic investigations by allowing operators to build robust video evidence and create a powerful narrative of events. Quick search capabilities enable operators to scan vast amounts of recorded footage, efficiently grouping video data to help track a person or vehicle’s route, identify a previous and last-known location and assist investigations. Avigilon has filed for the first in a series of international patent applications covering Avigilon Appearance Search. The motivation expressed by the panel of DIA judges: “With a highly-sophisticated search engine that automatically analyses video data to quickly locate people, Avigilon has achieved an outstanding development in video analytics technology, which will dramatically improve incident response time.” GV-PPTZ7300. Geovision’s GVPPTZ7300 H.264 WDR, is a unique, U.S. patented 360° anti-blindspot network camera that combines the panorama feature of a fisheye camera with the tracking and zoom agility of a speed dome. It provides a solution to the emerging needs within the industry, which recognises the versatility and cost efficiencies of a fisheye camera but demands an associated, speedy and accurate PTZ facility. This revolutionary model, which integrates the utility of a 5MP fisheye lens with a 10x zoom module, allows users to achieve 360° panoramic view while simultaneously being able to perform pan/tilt/zoom on specific points of interest with a simple click of the mouse. The DIA judges conveyed the following comments as motivation: ”The world’s first panoramic IP network speed dome that uniquely combines 360° anti-blindspot fisheye camera technology with the tracking and zoom agility of a speed dome. An excellent innovation.” Appearance Search. Security News Every Day – www. securityworldhotel.com 32 • d etektor internati onal