ArecontVision

To the surprise of many, our new line of cameras have virtually identical image quality to our MJPEG cameras. Also, CPU utilization is equal to, if not a bit less than, our MJPEG cameras. Here are some of the Arecont-specific H.264 advantages... •World’s only full line of H.264 megapixel cameras ranging from 1.3 to 5 megapixel, all with 1/2 CMOS sensors - not 1/3" sensors •H.264 (MPEG4 Part 10) compression standard •An average of 8x reduction in bandwidth & storage compared to MJPEG •Multi-streaming: up to 8 non-identical (frame rate, resolution, quality) concurrent streams •Bit rate control to maintain desired bandwidth and storage size •Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) allows for compatibility with players such as Apple Quicktime, VLC and others •Dual standard supports simultaneous streaming of H.264 and MJPEG •Implementation of H.264 allows Arecont Vision to maintain full speed frame rates •Precision motion detection capabilities •Simultaneous streaming of full FOV and ROI for forensic zooming And, we're still providing unparalleled quality at an unbeatable price, on a product line that is made in America, right here in Southern California Mike Hodor Director of Sales - North America

Acti uses a 1/3" sensor. Our cameras use a 1/2 CMOS sensor. The result is dramatically better image quality in low light environments when compared to Axis, ACTi, or IQI.

Hello Dino, I posed your question regarding the subnet to my engineers and I hope to have an answer for you shortly. With respect to your support of our products, let me say thank you! If you are going to be at ISC West in Las Vegas, please make a point of coming by our booth #6095. We will be showing our full line of H.264 megapixel IP cameras. Arecont is the first and only company in the world to offer a full line of H.264 cameras. No other manufacturer has anything above 2 megapixel, and this is because they all use off the shelf MPEG10 compression. There is nothing available above 2 megapixel. What sets us apart is that we developed our own proprietary algorithm, and did so for our entire line of megapixel cameras. The result: 8-10 times reduction in bandwidth and storage demands when compared to JPEG! 1. 8-10 x reduction in bandwidth & storage on average 2. Adjustable GOP 50 to allow for better bandwidth savings 3. World’s only full line of H.264 megapixel cameras ranging from 1.3 to 5 megapixel 4. Up to 8 concurrent streams from each camera 5. Bit rate control to allow for precise bandwidth and storage calculations 6. Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) for compatibility with Apple Quicktime or Windows Media Player 7. Dual stream capability for simultaneous streaming of H.264 and MJPEG compression 8. Proprietary H.264 algorithm allowing Arecont Vision to maintain the worlds fastest megapixel camera

I'm sorry to see the frustrations expressed on this website. I'm making my email address available to anyone for whom I can provide assistance. In response to this thread, I'd like to say the following: We provide technical support, RMA numbers, etc. to a limited number of direct customers. This allows us to maintain a small number of people on our support staff, and offer the industry two distinct benefits: arguably the worlds finest high definition surveillance camera ever made, at the most agressive price point. It has consistently been my experience that when I demonstrate Arecont Vision’s PoE cameras to prospective clients, they are amazed by what they see, and they want to begin testing our cameras on their projects immediately. Why are we better? Pick your point of comparison: • Significantly lower prices than other mega-pixel cameras on the market, and competitive with inferior quality standard IP cameras • Revolutionary new offerings as follows: • SurroundVideo 360 degree and 180 degree panoramic PoE cameras, each using four 2 mega-pixel sensors and four lenses all working on one Ethernet connection • An all new line of Day/Night cameras featuring corrective focus-shift technology, and 0.0 Lux rating • An all new line of H.264 cameras that reduced bandwidth and storage requirements by as much as 20x that of MJPEG compression • Made in the USA, here in Southern California • Fastest megapixel camera on the market, attaining full resolution imaging at 30+ ips • Multi-sensor DayNight camera with 0.01 Lux sensitivity • Superior low light performance when compared to other IP cameras, and megapixel cameras that typically use inferior 1/3â€