Presented at Ifsec International 2015 earlier this week, all six new Darkfighter models boast effective low-light specifications, including large 2 MP progressive scan CMOS image sensors, full HD 1080p video at up to 60 fps, triple video streams, 3D DNR and 120dB WDR. The result is crystal-clear colour images down to as low as 0.001 Lux and B/W to 0.0001 Lux for sharp colour images in conditions that might defeat most conventional low-light models. The eight-strong Darkfighter range now consists of two box cameras, two bullet cameras, two outdoor dome cameras and a pair of 23X network PTZ dome cameras, five of which come with vandal-proof housings.

The Dark-Eye SLA lens HV0733D-6MP is the latest technological advance from Hikvision and has been added to significantly enhance the Darkfighter performance to unrivalled levels. Featuring IR correction and up to 6 megapixel resolution, the Dark-Eye SLA lens is available on both Darkfighter box cameras and features a consistent aperture of f/0.95 across the entire 7-33 mm focal length range. It means that you can operate the camera at its large aperture at all times, and at any zoom setting, for maximum low-light performance.

All Darkfighter cameras feature a host of Hikvision’s Smart technologies, which combine intelligence, efficiency, and ease-of-use into modern video surveillance. Smart technologies include face detection, intrusion detection, line-crossing detection and object counting that enable the camera to detect any progressively moving object and follow it within the camera’s area of coverage without fault. In addition, the on-board ANPR analytics further help to detect and recognise a vehicle’s license plate and send ANPR info to a Smart NVR or video management software for access management. Smart defog and EIS (Electronic Image Stabilisation) are also offered in the Darkfighter range to improve image quality in challenging conditions.

Coupled with Hikvision Smart NVR and IVMS-5200 Professional video management software, the complete Smart solution aims to accelerate security demands in versatile vertical markets, including commercial /industrial sector, transportation, banking and much more.