September 15, 2008 – SANYO Security Systems, a division of SANYO Fisher Company, is introducing the VCC-W8774 and VCC-WD8874 cameras at ASSIS 2008. With a newly developed CMOS sensor from Texas Instruments and a processor incorporating Iridix technology from Apical Limited, these cameras have a dynamic range that far surpasses current wide dynamic cameras and set a new standard for the security industry. By adopting a radically new linear output method, SANYO has created a security-optimized camera that delivers performance under varying light conditions and one which utilizes a new image processing algorithm for capabilities approaching the human eye.
SANYO developed the VCC-W8774 and VCC-WD8874 after extensive research and collaboration with recognized leaders in CMOS development and retina replication algorithm development, to provide the security industry with a wide dynamic camera of higher performance in all lighting conditions.
Using the best-in-breed 1/3-inch CMOS sensor developed by Texas Instruments that is engineered to deliver more electronic signals per unit area for an extremely wide dynamic range, SANYO’s new Vcc-W8774 and VCC-WD8874 cameras have 550 lines of horizontal resolution with 480,000 pixel-resolution to capture the smallest details. A new and advanced linear output method increases visibility under varying conditions of light, weather and time. The progressive exposure technology simultaneously outputs image signals in both low light and highly lit areas with no lag. Subjects are accurately reproduced with natural gradation including backlit subjects as well as images with an incorrect white balance background that previously could not be conventionally reproduced. The SANYO VCC-W8774 and VCC-WD8874 capture quick motion with exceptional stability compared to conventional time lag exposure composition methods.
Both the SANYO VCC-W8774 and VCC-WD8874 utilize iridix retina-morphic processing technology, produced by Apical Limited, for effective real-time dynamic range correcting between source and output. The processing algorithm was developed following extensive research into the human optic system, for corrective effects that set a new reference standard. With dynamic adjustment of each individual pixel’s luminance, images can be reproduced more realistically under every type of lighting condition. In addition, the camera incorporates a Bayer Mosaic RGB filter to deliver highly realistic and vivid colors with extremely accurate reproduction.
Additional features of the SANYO VCC-W8774 (color) and VCC-WD8874 (color, day/night) cameras include an automatic tracing white balancing system, minimum illumination of 0.8 lux, digital noise reduction, non-smear function, electronic shutter and iris and a high S/N ratio. The camera is compatible with commercially available CS mount lenses for maximum flexibility.
For more information contact SANYO Security Systems by calling toll free 1.888.893.7403, or visit www.sanyocctv.com.
*EDITORS’ NOTES: Electronic files and photos are available upon request by emailing David Berkus at dberkus@sfc.sanyo.com.