Going beyond H.264 and H.265, the embedded Illustra Intellizip technology monitors and then adjusts system streaming parameters, matching the camera’s field of view activity. The video quality is automatically adjusted when motion is detected to ensure detail quality is maintained. When activity ceases, the video adjusts and optimises the bitrate, helping to reduce network bandwidth usage and video storage requirements.

The new Illustra Flex cameras also feature Tricklestor, allowing the cameras to record video at the edge of the network, even if an outage takes place. The camera will detect an interruption or stoppage and begin to record video to its SD card. Once the connection between the camera and NVR resumes, Tricklestor will transfer the video from the SD card to the NVR, ensuring uninterrupted video.

The True Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function available across the Flex family line allows cameras viewing a scene with high-contrasting lighting to balance shadows and highlights to maintain crisp image detail.  “Providing a high-quality, seamless and economical video experience is at the heart of these latest Illustra Flex introductions. Whether it’s P-iris to ensure the clearest image, Tricklestor providing end-to-end recording failover, or Intellizip to maximise bandwidth, we’re focused on meeting the needs of our customers on every front,” said Stuart Bettle, Video Product Marketing Manager, EMEA, Security Products, Building Technologies & Solutions, Johnson Controls.

The small, aesthetically pleasing Flex 3MP Mini Domes are available in indoor and outdoor versions, which are IP67-rated for protection against dust and water damage and IR illumination for improved low-light viewing. The Bullet model also offers an IP67-rated enclosure that protects against dust and water damage. The Flex 3MP Box camera is a flexible solution adaptable for any installation or application requirements.