rory 0 Posted November 19, 2005 Please posts your pros and cons for these, and any links .. thanks Rory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper 0 Posted November 19, 2005 I don’t know if you have seen this yet, but here is a link showing a car being captured by a standard CCTV camera then one with progressive scan technology. Much better Identification with moving objects. http://www.axis.com/products/video/camera/progressive_scan.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted November 19, 2005 they claim 2cif for DVRs while we are using 4CIF now. Axis is on a sales pitch, thats all. They are going to use the worst CCTV camera they can find. An Example of what Im taking about would be Covi. Ive also seen some Progressive Scan Zoom Camera Modules also. They have Composite outputs for analogue CCTV. As for catching a person in a moving car, thats what shutter speeds and deinterlace is for thanks Rory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas 0 Posted November 21, 2005 The Covi cameras are intresting to play with. The image quaility is simply amazing and the zoom is entry level CSI tech. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted November 21, 2005 ill take one please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
surf1div1 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Hi Rory and Thomas, I haven't seen anything on your post since then, and was wondering what else you might of heard since this last post or if anyone else has any experience with these. I ask because I'm the process of looking at local installers in my area (Simi Valley, CA) and one of them suggested one of these for my vandalism issue (see my post). One of the things that was pointed out was the ability to use the zoom feature that is shown with three different shots below the general one. Almost , if I understand correctly like 'zoning' in the same way you would with motion detection, but in this case, the system allows you to show these zoomed in parts of the whole picture below the main picture. The way I understood this installer's presentation was that it was like having four different cameras in one housing. The Covi site references the application more for commercial use then residential but was wondering if this would be applicable to my application. In summary, has anyone had any experience with them (Axis , Covi, etc) and what have been the results with a residential use. Surf1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas 0 Posted January 20, 2006 The down side to Covi is that it's going to be expensive. If you can get one for less then four figures I would be suprised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted January 20, 2006 My question will be how is it going to work properly with anything other than their own DVR/IP system .... since DVR resolutions are still tops 720x480 .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas 0 Posted January 20, 2006 You just get a 720 by 480 image. I've seen one running with one of our systems. The image quality is just amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted January 20, 2006 so that would mean though, if you are using its multi view, then the smaller ones will be less than 720x480, more like 200x ...? Also, how do you control the views if using a DVR (IO's?)... i was looking but just didnt see anything about that .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Securitymaster 0 Posted January 21, 2006 The down side to Covi is that it's going to be expensive. If you can get one for less then four figures I would be suprised. Actually, I have already seen them for around 700 end user price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
surf1div1 0 Posted January 24, 2006 My question is if as Rory as pointed out with the DVR issue, does it really make sense to invest in this equipment given the limitations of equipment? I'm sorry that I can't say yes/no since you've raised this limitation, but since the manufacture doesn't even promote this for residential use (primarily it appears commercial- banking and education) what do those of you that install these in residential use see as an advantage to it? Also,possibly over time the price as dropped- in the dome configuration, I found this available for less then $600. Surf1 The down side to Covi is that it's going to be expensive. If you can get one for less then four figures I would be suprised. Actually, I have already seen them for around 700 end user price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas 0 Posted January 24, 2006 I'll dig up the model number for that Covi but it's not one of thier domes. It's one of the box types with four outputs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Securitymaster 0 Posted January 24, 2006 Look at the COVI EQ-1000, it's going to set you back around $600 for the camera, and another 100+ for the 1/2" megapixell lens that is required. www.covitechnoligies.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
