DVR Security System Review

Here we have the Sony EVIHD1 security camera, arguably the most revered feature of the device is its high definition image capabilities. The Sony EVIHD1 has a 2 mega pixel range (16:9), the camera has an HD-SDI video output making it compatible with High definition televisions and standard NTSC and PAL TV’s. Inside the camera is a 1/3 inch CMOS image sensor and the devices shutter speed range falls between ½ to 1/10,000 of a second.

The Sony security camera has pan tilt and zoom functionality, you can select from one of six preset camera positions when monitoring the camera, it has the capability of retaining its position settings after it has been turned off. You can see objects from great distances with the camera as it has a 40x zoom ratio, specifically it has a 10x optical zoom and a 4x digital zoom.

The camera also has a wide viewing angle of 70 degrees so it can capture a high degree of objects through its image sensor without you having to adjust its position. As the camera has an RS-232C interface you can control its functions from a remote locations, you can control the camera remotely with use of the Sony Visca protocol. The cameras Visca protocol consists of a variety of commands that allow you to control features such as its shutter speed, zoom, zoom speed and more.

A neat remote control is included with the Sony security camera so you make adjustments to its position and image settings, this is very handy as a user does not have to be at a dedicated monitoring station to control it. The Sony EVIHD1 is not one of Sony’s cheapest camera but if image quality is paramount it will serve its purpose. The camera can be used both as a surveillance device or as a key tool for setting up a video conferencing system.

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