Latin America. Axis Communications launched AXIS Q1659, the first to combine Canon's professional-grade photographic imagery with advanced video surveillance requirements. The fixed camera introduces a new pattern of ultra-high image quality by using EF lens technology with a state-of-the-art image sensor.
With a resolution of up to 20 megapixels, the camera combines all the ease of use of Axis cameras with Canon DSLR imaging technology in seven lens options. The result of this combination is an image that allows objects to be observed at a long distance in wide areas, with an unprecedented level of detail.
That ability to capture distant details in wide spaces makes it the ideal camera to visualize fans in the stands of a stadium, the license plate of vehicles that are far away on the public road or to visualize suspects at the opposite end of the airport lounge. In these scenarios, the aperture of the lens can reach 200 millimeters, for a digital zoom with much greater range, without loss of quality.
Due to the wide aperture angle and depth of view, the camera is particularly suitable for post-event video analysis, capturing all movements continuously to support subsequent investigations into recorded images. By zooming in to look for extremely small details, the camera maintains exceptional quality.
Another important aspect of the camera is its impact on the network. AXIS Q1659 features Axis Zipstream technology, which offers additional bandwidth and storage savings, without compromising important image details. In addition, the camera is axis' first with SFP input for direct fiber optic connectivity, avoiding the use of a media converter and reducing infrastructure cost.
"Beyond the extremely high level of quality in image detail, AXIS Q1659 can be easily integrated into existing video surveillance environments, due to the support of a wide range of software used by the market," observes Sergio Fukushima, technical manager of Axis.
Support for the ONVIF interoperability standard allows for easy integration with other video monitoring systems.
