Arecont Vision megapixel Surroundvideo panoramic cameras were chosen as the retail surveillance solution for a Shell Petrol Service Station in Kensington, South Africa. The CCTV cameras provide real-time video surveillance and allow for forensic investigations. The CCTV system uses three Arecont Vision 180-degree panoramic cameras to provide detailed 6,400 x 1,200 pixel images of the service station's forecourt. An Arecont Vision 360-degree panoramic camera keeps watch inside the adjoining convenience store. Another 2 megapixel Arecont Vision cameras provide 1,600 x 1,200 pixel images at 24 frames per second to help operators recognise faces.

Middle East and Africa Regional Sales Manager of Arecont Vision Ethan Maxon said: “The ability of our cameras to provide unparalleled image quality and resolution in a small retail environment illustrates the flexibility of our solutions and their cost-effectiveness for a wide range of uses. The application at the Shell Petrol station near Johannesburg is an example of how panoramic cameras can keep a watchful eye on a business and provide superior image quality and functionality.”

Each panoramic megapixel camera can take the place of a dozen or more standard-resolution network cameras or analogue cameras, contributing to an overall lower system cost. The use of fewer cameras requires less labour and cabling making them ideal for retail surveillance.

Posted by Omar Raoof