Speco Technologies Weather-Proof Color Bullet Camera

by CSI

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 10.5 x 3.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009UH8T
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 14, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Review

For a high-performance video camera in a foul-weather situation, you should definitely consider the CSI/SPECO CVC-6800EX H.E.A.T. Color Bullet Camera with Advanced Technology and Built-in 6mm Lens. Designed to be completely weatherproof, this sleek bullet camera is encased in a dark-gray aluminum housing that is durable enough to withstand the toughest weather conditions. This camera not only provides high-quality images at high-resolutions, but is also designed with its cable running through its mount, preventing someone from tampering with the feed. With features to further enhance picture quality, the easy-to-install CVC-6800EX is designed for outdoor use, and is perfect for surveillance where extreme weather conditions may be an issue.

This camera utilizes a high-end Sony 0.33-inch super-HAD color CCD (charge-coupled device) sensor, with an ultra-high resolution of 470 TVL (TV lines). The CVC-6800EX includes a 3.6mm fixed-focus lens that has a 0.03 Lux low-light sensitivity, and has a better-than 50 dB S/N (signal to noise) ratio. The unit's electronic shutter with an exposure time ranging from 1/60 to 1/100,000 of a second helps ensure a high picture quality. Additional features such as a low smear level to prevent glare, pre-set auto exposure, and a turbo AGC (automatic gain control) further enhance picture quality. Powered via a 12-volt external DC power supply (included), the CVC-6800EX can operate in temperatures from -20 to 122-degrees Fahrenheit.

Technical Features:

• Sensitivity: minimum illumination of 0.03 Lux
• S/N ratio: more than 50 dB
• Resolution: ultra-high 470 TVL
• Operating temperature: -20 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit
• Dimensions: approximately 1.3 x 5.3 x 2.5 inches (W x D x H)

For extreme-weather surveillance, the CSI/SPECO CVC-6800EX provides you with a reliable, easy-to-use and high-quality camera that should fit your needs. This weatherproof bullet-style color camera comes completely assembled and ready to use, an includes a 12-volt external DC power supply. Users should note that even with the camera housing, the CCD sensor may become permanently damaged if exposed to long hours of direct sunlight or halogen light.

About Surveillance Camera Technical Features
Lux rating is the measurement used to indicate how sensitive a camera is to light, and stands for the level of light reflected off a piece of paper by a candle from one meter away. Thus a sensitivity of three Lux would mean a camera could generate an acceptable picture of a piece-of-paper-sized object that was illuminated by the equivalent of three candles from one meter away. The lower the Lux level, the better the camera's ability to work in low-light conditions. The camera's resolution should be greater than or equal to the resolution supported by the system's recorder or monitor. The S/N, or signal to noise ratio, is an important measure of a camera's quality. A poor camera, low-light conditions or poor wiring causes "noise" which consumes processing power and disk space. A camera with a wide dynamic range is ideal, especially for recording areas in which both indoor and outdoor light are present. CCD (charge-coupled device) sensors provide high-quality images that are less susceptible to noise. CMOS (complimentary metal-oxide semiconductor) sensors offer less image quality, but are usually more cost-effective and energy efficient.

Product Description

Weather-Proof Color Bullet Camera