The Oncam Grandeye Evolution range is the first major product release since Oncam acquired Grandeye in July this year.
Evolution “provides a more powerful platform” that “takes the company’s position as leader in 360-degree imaging to a new level”.
Over the next 12 months, Oncam Grandeye will be launching a further two 360-cameras in the Evolution range with better imaging and a capability of up to 12 megapixels with full analytics and onboard storage.
The first release in the Evolution range consists of a five megapixel camera and includes exciting enhancements, among them wide dynamic range, high frame rate, H.264, onboard SD card, POE support, digital input and output and audio capabilities.
As part of a multi-phased roll-out, more than 250 of the cameras have already been shipped and many trials are taking place with customers around the world.
Evolution will also come with a range of accessories including pole, pendant and wall mount. This is a new approach for 360-degree cameras: one that will greatly enhance the ease and speed of installation and not limit the 360 to wall or ceiling mounts.
Innovative modular design and mobile device app with de-warping at client-side
A differentiating strength of the new Evolution range is its innovative modular design. These cameras can be mounted on a range of available housings to allow for indoor, outdoor, surface mount and concealed applications.
Rich Pineau, CTO at Oncam Grandeye, said: “Our customers are the driving force behind this new camera range. We have gone to great lengths to design a camera that not only incorporates the world’s finest 360-degree technology, but also its design, simplicity and modular approach means that installation is simple while the cameras are useful in a variety of environments and applications.”
Pineau added: “The Evolution range will also be supported by the world’s first mobile device app with de-warping at the client-side, which really pushes the boundaries of remote viewing of 360.”
According to Pineau, reaction to the app from those customers who have used or seen it has been “incredible”, and he stated: “We see this as a very exciting development for Oncam Grandeye and the 360 market.”
Cameras in the Evolution range are both PSIA and ONVIF supported.
Evolution is already being backed by a number of Oncam’s NVR partners (including Honeywell, SeeTec, NICE and Milestone).
*The new cameras will be demonstrated at Security Essen, which runs from 25-28 September