How lighting affects surveillance

Controlled Ltd is proud to be part of this exciting new event launching at IFSEC 2012. As a systems integrator with a high profile client base spanning varying market sectors we work closely with end users and their consultants to design the systems that best suit their application.

Throughout our years of engineering experience Controlled Ltd have developed an understanding of the possible effects that varying environmental elements can have on system components, such as differing and extreme lighting conditions in CCTV applications .

When we were offered the opportunity to work closely with such a select and reputable group of sponsors and manufacturers in bringing this concept to life in real time display conditions we were only too happy to assist. For a prospective end user this is an excellent opportunity to view the effects on real time camera images under different simulated lighting conditions.

We are participating in the CCTV & Lighting Feature since its important to show IFSEC International visitors every day lighting issues faced by installers and how our products cope in each situation. Genie offers solutions for most lighting situations.

LILIN has a global branch network and solid reputation for quality. With over 30 years experience in the CCTV and IP industry, LILIN are focused on delivering products that help customers benefit from the latest IP network technology. LILIN was the first manufacturer in the world to release ONVIF conformant IP products as standard. The ONVIF standard ensures interoperability between network products regardless of the manufacturer. 

 “We are really excited about demonstrating our cameras at the CCTV and lighting feature area. This is a massive opportunity for visitors who are looking to see real-life comparisons, something that is extremely hard to gain within our industry.

Our speciality is low light HD cameras so the new feature gives us a chance to prove our performance. Our cameras adapt extremely well to all light conditions and will prove to be an effective solution for users. Our Sense Up Plus technology utilizes intelligent image signal processing with a highly sensitive CMOS sensor.

This delivers excellent low light images without the motion blur that is symptomatic with current frame integration cameras. The feature means visitors will get to see actual side-by-side comparisons on a level playing field… bring it on!”

LILIN are dedicated experts in low light technology offering cameras and recording systems that enhance the view in low light settings.
 

Milestone Systems is the world’s leading provider of open platform IP video surveillance software. For more than a decade, Milestone has led the way in providing easy-to-use, powerful video management software (VMS) in more than 100,000 installations worldwide.

Milestone XProtect® products are designed with open architecture and are compatible with more IP cameras, encoders and digital video recorders than any other manufacturer. Because Milestone provides a truly open platform, you have the ability to integrate with today’s best analytics and business solutions and to expand what is possible with future innovations.

Milestone is proud to be a sponsor of the feature area to help showcase the power of the open platform and XProtect’s wide integration with camera vendors.  Milestone sees the importance of these types of test scenarios to help educate our market and develop better solutions for our end customers.  

Raytec are delighted to be the sole lighting partner for the ‘How Lighting Affects Surveillance’ feature area at IFSEC International 2012.   The new feature area gives us an excellent opportunity to educate security professionals on the best lighting practices.

There is no substitute for real life field testing. The new feature area provides all security professionals with true technology comparisons and practical examples showing lighting for different camera requirements and different applications.

We aim to help users take control of their lighting, and will provide advice on how to use LED technology to achieve high performance night time CCTV whilst making significant energy and cost savings.

Although there will be no shortage of daylight hours over the coming months, it is a simple fact during every single night throughout the year it will get dark at some point. Low light image capture is therefore an important consideration when designing a video surveillance solution.

Low light cameras help to reduce costs as they do not require the capital and running costs of installing wide-area supplementary lighting to make CCTV effective in night time conditions.  

The  majority of Samsung cameras feature either true day/night capability, with a built-in IR cut filter, or software day/night functionality to give the desired level of low light video capture depending on the user requirement and budget. When this is coupled with specific low-light processing technology such as Samsung Super Noise Reduction (SSNR), which is designed specifically to reduce image noise in low light conditions without creating ghosting or image blur, the results are amazing.

In fact, we are able to reproduce excellent colour images at lighting levels where in the past cameras would have had to switch to monochrome mode as a result of this technology and also save up to 70% of hard disk space by not recording useless noise.