Axis Communications’ P55- 34, a top video quality pan/tilt/zoom camera, got a serious look-in at the Intersec show in Dubai in January.

It was among several new models the company displayed at the event including the company’s high-

performance one-, four- and six-channel video encoders, the Axis Q7401, Q7404 and Q7406.

“The introduction of HDTV in network cameras means excellent image in compliance with the SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) standards in resolution, colour representation and frame rate,” an Axis spokesman said. The Axis P3344 and P1346 were also showcased during Intersec 2010.

The Axis P5534 PTZ dome network camera offers HDTV-quality video and 18x zoom for indoor surveillance applications. With an IP51-rated protection against dust and dripping water, it is ideal for use at airports, train stations, warehouses, shops and schools. Day and night functionality ensures high image quality in low light conditions.
 
Compliance with SMPTE Axis P5534 offers HDTV 720p in compliance with the SMPTE 296M standard of 1280 x 720 pixel resolution, full frame rate, high colour fidelity and a 16:9 format. The camera can deliver multiple, individually configurable H.264 and Motion JPEG video streams simultaneously. H.264 greatly optimises bandwidth and storage use without compromising image quality, while Motion JPEG is supported for increased flexibility. 

The PTZ camera provides 18x optical and 12x digital zoom with autofocus. It can pan 360° due to the unique auto-flip functionality, which allows the camera to simulate a continuous pan beyond the mechanical stop, thereby enabling an operator to continuously follow an object. Axis P5534 incorporates the Advanced Gatekeeper functionality, which enables the camera to automatically pan, tilt and zoom in when there is activity in the scene and zoom out after a preset time.

It can be powered through High Power over Ethernet, which simplifies installation since only one cable is required for power, video and PTZ controls. A High PoE midspan is supplied with the camera. The camera complies with the new High PoE standard IEEE 802.3at.