This camera utilises a high index low dispersion (HILD) optical zoom lens which supports both indoor and outdoor applications.The HILD lens ensures the images are captured with the minimum of chromatic distortion that tends to affect long focus lenses.

The camera provides a 20x optical zoom and can rapidly track subjects using Hitachi’s proprietary high speed auto-focus system. To enhance low light situations the camera incorporates frame noise reduction. This minimises after-frame images and random noise caused by movement. Also built in are a digital slow shutter and removable IR cut filter. Four selectable HD Video modes are available. Full HD progressive scan 1920x1080/30P/25P provides 30/25 frames per second of progressive images in full HD. When displaying still images as an IP network camera or printing frame, noise is not produced.

With the full HD 1920x 1080/30/PsF feature you can view progressive images even with an interlaced full HD display. The HD progressive mode 1280x720/60P/50P provides the user with 60/50 images/second providing excellent image definition and smoothness. This is further enhanced by the digital output of the camera system. Built in wide dynamic range ensures clear pictures even when the contrast between the subject and back ground is high.

Automatic or manual IR filter cut plus digital slow shutter enables the camera to see down to 0.04lux improving the image even in difficult viewing conditions. Motion detection triggers when any eight blocks see movement allowing warnings to be sent to the control room. Privacy zone masking masks windows, entrances and other areas subject to privacy concerns.

The Hitachi DI-SC220 provides an H264 encoded digital output without the need for an external encoder reducing problems of noise and time lag. Low power consumption, the PoE ready feature, built in motion detection, and privacy zone masking make this camera an ideal solution for many industrial and security applications.