Oncam releases Evolution 05 Mini Night Camera

Oncam, the leading provider of 360-degree camera technology, announced the latest addition to its Evolution 05 camera suite, the Evolution 05 Mini Night Camera.

Featuring the company’s patented 360-degree dewarping technology, Oncam’s highly successful “mini” range packs a high-quality 5MP sensor and fisheye lens into an ultra-small and robust form-factor with no moving parts. The newest night model extends the range to seeing where only infrared lighting is available, making the industry-leading tool for situational awareness even more versatile.

Designed for dark or low-light environments

With a steady increase in the use 360-degree cameras, end users and alarm receiving centres have consistently reported that after-hours and night-time visual alarm verification is critical to the efficiency and effectiveness of their business. Oncam has developed an IR-sensitive indoor model to help address this need, allowing optimum performance throughout the hours of darkness. The Evolution 05 Mini Night Camera is specifically designed to mount in dark or low-light environments, such as storerooms, dark corners, banks, dorms, 24-hour retail stores, and logistics or utilities centres, and is especially useful for after-hours monitoring. By adding IR illumination, the installer can maximise the detail in the captured images, without needing the lights left on.

“The addition of the Evolution 05 Mini Night Camera rounds out the Evolution 05 camera line, offering even more options for deploying high-quality, 360-degree camera technology in low-light conditions,” said Justin Wheatley, VP Product Management, Oncam. “Our full range of cameras seamlessly integrates with numerous NVR and VMS systems, allowing customers to deploy the cameras quickly and easily to cover hard-to-reach areas.”

Three-dimensional dewarping software

The Evolution 05 camera range incorporates Oncam’s patented three-dimensional dewarping software to enable live and retrospective analysis of an entire scene to quickly identify threats. The free mobile app, OnVu360, brings Oncam’s signature 360-degree dewarping experience to the palm of your hand so the benefits can extend beyond just the surveillance system.

The Evolution 05 camera range is ONVIF Profile S conformant, and integrates with third-party products that comply with ONVIF specifications. An extensive range of accessories is also available to deliver unmatched flexibility for any kind of installation, including ceiling, wall, table or pole-mounted applications.