Thursday, March 4, 2010

Canon VB-C50Fi Low Light, Low Cost Security Camera and Server in One

The sophisticated Canon VB-C50Fi camera and server combination brings together the best in Canon optics, digital video and network technology in one compact package, suitable for even the most style-conscious environment.

With a range of handy mounting options, the VB-C50Fi is a great, low cost remote video monitoring option for places like warehouses, construction sites, parking lots and office buildings that don't require pan and tilt control.

  • 26x optical zoom
  • 12x digital zoom
  • 768 x 576 pixel image quality
  • 740K effective pixel CCD for high-quality video
  • Superior low-light colour capture
  • Zoom presets & preset tour
  • Multi-streaming capability
  • Motion detection and sensor triggered alarms (using VB-EX50)
  • Advanced scheduling functions
  • All-in-one Camera and Server Solution, Two-Way Audio Capable
    The VB-C50Fi is the fast, simple, affordable network video solution you've been looking for. With a Web server and FTP server built right in, the VB-C50Fi can transmit video images directly to your PC. You simply connect your camera to your computer through the Web or your LAN and, in minutes, you're viewing still or full motion video. There's also the built-in network server that provides viewing for up to 50 clients simultaneously. With such performance, the VB-C50Fi is a versatile and affordable solution for your security video needs.

    Unmatched Zoom Range Gives Unmatched Coverage
    The VB-C50Fi works in virtually all your locations because of its impressive zoom range. The camera's 26X optical zoom lens boasts the industry's widest focal length range. Combine that with a 12X digital zoom, and you've got a camera that gives wide coverage and can also zoom in to show you important detail.

    Performance Under the Most Demanding Lighting Conditions
    If you need a camera for an extreme, low light situation, the VB-C50Fi is for you. At a shutter speed of 1/30th second, the VB-C50Fi performs with as little as 1 Lux of illumination. And, when there's even less light or no light at all, the camera's Infrared Night Mode with built-in Infrared light feature lets you see what's going on -- up to 9.8' away.

    Resolution Flexibility
    The VB-C50Fi broadcasts three different resolutions simultaneously and lets you choose the one that suits your needs. For example, if you have a slower connection or wish to view images through your video-enabled cell phone, you can select a lower resolution image. If your network can accommodate larger file sizes, you can select higher resolution images. The range of resolutions include: 160 x 120, 320 x 240, and 640 x 480.


    Detect Your Subject Automatically
    With the VB-C50Fi, you can enable motion detection in four areas (within the camera's field of view) and set the level of sensitivity, area ratio, and duration of detected movement in each of the four areas.

    Image Quality You'd Expect
    With the VB-C50Fi, you don't have to compromise on image quality. As with every Canon camera, you know you'll be getting the performance of Genuine Canon Optics. But, the VB-C50Fi also comes equipped with a 1/4" CCD with 340K effective pixels, giving you an extraordinary level of detail. On top of that, you get features like the backlight controls that let you adjust your exposure. And, the Shade Correction feature which brightens shadows without affecting brighter areas. The result is image quality that meets your critical security requirements.