Sony unveils first HD IP network cameras with ‘Exmor’CMOS image sensors and  view-DR technology

Sony has unveiled two new additions to its HD network camera lineup, the SNC-CH140 Fixed camera and SNC-DH140 Mini dome camera, which are the first to incorporate the company’s new Exmor™ CMOS image sensor technology.

Exmor CMOS image sensors and view-DR technology
View-DR is Sony’s latest technology to allow the camera to capture high quality images in harsh lighting conditions. The new HD network cameras – SNC-CH140 and SNC-DH140, combines Sony’s wide dynamic capabilities and visibility enhancing settings to optimize the camera’s ability in image capturing. With View-DR, the camera captures multiple images to reproduce each frame. One image is taken using a standard exposure time and either one or three images are taken using very short exposure times depending on the camera type.

                “With various segments of the security industry adopting high definition video solutions, we incorporated the Exmor CMOS imager in our new cameras for its ability to capture high resolution images in the most challenging environments, including high contrast lighting situations,” said Mr. Yoshikazu Hirano, General Manager, Business & Professional Products Asia Pacific. “In contrast to many other sensor technologies in the industry that discard approximately half of the data collected during image capture, the newly developed View-DR algorithm makes it possible for the camera’s high-speed sensor to convert all of the electrons from the light captured by the imager. As a result, View-DR nearly doubles the sensitivity of the new cameras making the capture of highquality HD images possible in almost any lighting environment.”

                Improved Noise Reduction Capabilities Capturing images in low-light settings is critical to the security industry. The new cameras also offer users improved noise reduction performance, using Sony’s latest XDNR technology. Under low-light conditions, XDNR selectively uses 2D and 3D noise reduction methods to provide clear images for both moving objects and still sections of an image. The result is clear images while minimizing unwanted motion-blur.

High definition and encoding capabilities
To provide end-users with a wide number of options, the new cameras support dual-streaming in H.264, MPEG-4, or JPEG compression formats. The cameras deliver superb picture quality in HD (1280 x 720p) resolution at 30 fps in 16:9 aspect radio.

Additional features
The new cameras also come equipped with many additional advanced features such as DEPA Advanced architecture, which allows users to employ intelligent video and audio analytics features, intelligent motion detection, and more; Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability for all-in-one operation; CF slots for on-board recording and streaming using RTP/RTCP protocol; and ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) compliance that supports open interoperability among many different manufacturer’s products. The Sony SNC-CH140 Fixed camera and SNC-DH140 Mini dome camera will be available in Asia Pacific from February 2010. For more information about Sony’s entire line up of security products,

About business & professional products Asia pacific company
Sony manufactures audio, video, communications and information technology products for the global consumer and professional markets. Business & Professional Products Asia Pacific Company (BPPA) is established as a division company in Singapore under Sony Electronics Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. BPPA is the Asia Pacific headquarters for the B2B Solutions Business group of Sony Corporation. It markets Sony’s leading broadcast systems, professional video and audio products, as well as videoconferencing and surveillance systems in Asia other than Japan. It also provides customized business solutions, comprehensive technical support and after-sales service to help Sony’s customers stay at the forefront of their business.

For more information.
Esther Chew
Business and Professional Products Asia Pacific Company
(A division of Sony Electronics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd)
Tel.: +65 6544 8131, Fax: +65 6544 8111
E-mail: esther.chew@ap.sony.com
http://pro.sony-asia.com