Illustra Essentials Adds Varifocal Mini-Dome And Bullet Cameras

New, affordable IP cameras with a wider field of view for improved video surveillance

Tyco Security Products introduces the new Illustra Essentials mini-dome and bullet IP cameras. These low-cost cameras provide a high definition video solution.

Available in 1 and 2 megapixel outdoor mini-dome and bullet varifocal models, the new Illustra Essentials IP cameras offer users a wider field of view. These cameras utilize a 2.8-12mm varifocal lens. Beyond the field of view, the Illustra Essentials varifocal cameras have true day/night IR illumination to capture high quality video in low light situations. While producing exceptional low light color video, Illustra Essentials also features noise reduction and reduced storage costs with highly efficient bandwidth usage

The Illustra Essentials varifocals provide high performance wide dynamic range to simultaneously view high contrast areas. Ideal for changing lighting conditions, the Illustra Essentials cameras are ideal for outdoor regions with very bright and dark areas. Additionally, these cameras feature H.264 and MJPEG dual-stream encoding and a maximum 30 images per second at 1080p or 720p for crisp, clear images.

The mini-dome cameras come with durable enclosures with an IK10 rating to protect against vandalism.

“We are pleased to continue to add to the Illustra Essentials IP camera portfolio giving our customers more options for high quality, yet truly affordable cameras,” said Steve Carney, Senior Director, Product Marketing, Video and Integration Platforms, Tyco Security Products. “With the addition of the new varifocals cameras, Illustra cameras offer an ideal solution with the goal of optimal performance and easy installation in mind.”

Compatible with American Dynamics VideoEdge and exacqVision video management system (VMS) software and recorders, as well as the Holis recording platform, the Illustra Essentials varifocals cameras can be easily configured into a video security system.

For more information, visit www.illustracameras.com.

About Illustra
Illustra develops some of the industry's most technologically advanced IP cameras. These technologies help retailers stop crimes that affect their bottom lines, and schools provide peace of mind to parents and students. Security systems built with Illustra IP cameras assist governments in securing ports and borders, and hospitals ensure the safety and privacy of their patients.

About Tyco Security Products
Tyco Security Products and its leading brands conducts business in over 177 countries around the world, in multiple languages and employs over 2,800 employees globally, including research and development, marketing, manufacturing, sales, service and logistics teams in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Our products, built by developers from all product disciplines, consistently allow customers to see more, do more, and save more across multiple industries and segments including healthcare, government, transportation, finance, retail, commercial and residential. Worldwide, Tyco Security Products helps protect 42% of Fortune 500 companies, transportation systems on five continents, 37% of the world’s top 100 retailers, over two million commercial enterprises, thousands of students in more than 900 educational facilities, and over five million private residences.