These are the first cameras to incorporate the company's new Exmor CMOS image sensor technology. Sony's latest sensor technology is combined with the company's wide dynamic-video range (View-DR) technology - to provide visibility enhancement. Optimising the camera's ability to capture high quality images in harsh lighting conditions, View-DR enables the camera to capture multiple images when reproducing each frame.

"With large segments of the security industry now adopting HD, we chose the Exmor CMOS imager due to the sensor's ability to capture HD images using a very high-speed imager," said Simon Nash, senior marketing manager Video Security, Sony Professional Europe. "In contrast to many other sensor technologies in the industry that discard approximately half of the data collected during image capture, the newly developed View-DR algorithm nearly doubles the sensitivity of the new cameras making the capture of high-quality HD images possible in almost any lighting environment."

Moreover the cameras benefit from improved noise reduction capabilities. This is beneficial when capturing images effectively in low-light settings - a common challenge for the security industry. The cameras use Sony's latest XDNR technology to selectively employ 2D and 3D noise reduction methods providing clear images for both moving objects and still sections of an image in low light conditions. The result is clearer images while unwanted motion-blur is minimised.

Image quality is further enhanced through the integral encoding capabilities. To provide end-users with a wide number of options, the new cameras support dual-streaming in H.264, MPEG-4, or JPEG compression formats enabling them to deliver superb picture quality in HD (1280 x 720p) resolution at 30 fps in 16:9 aspect radio. While the inclusion of additional advanced features, such as DEPA advanced architecture, allows users to access features including intelligent video and audio analysis, and intelligent motion detection. Other features include Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability for all-in-one operation; CF slots for on-board recording and streaming using RTP/RTCP protocol; and ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) compliance that supports open interoperability among different manufacturer's products.