Canon

Canon VB-C50i Pan Tilt Zoom Network Security Camera

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Advanced Surveillance with the Canon VB-C50i Network CameraThe Canon VB-C50i Network Camera delivers enhanced surveillance. With a built-in network server and 26x optical zoom, you can remotely monitor any location. With accuracy and flexibility. Zoom: 26x Optical, 12x Digital Sensor: 0.25-inc...

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Overview

Advanced Surveillance with the Canon VB-C50i Network Camera

The Canon VB-C50i Network Camera delivers enhanced surveillance. With a built-in network server and 26x optical zoom, you can remotely monitor any location. With accuracy and flexibility.

  • Zoom: 26x Optical, 12x Digital
  • Sensor: 0.25-inch 680,000-pixel CCD
  • Resolution: Up to 640 by 480 pixels
  • Protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP, BOOTP, FTP, NTP
  • Lens: Varifocal, 3.5-88.3mm
  • Low Light: 1 Lux, motorized IR-cut filter, IR illuminator (up to 10 feet)
  • Pan/Tilt: 200-degree pan, 120-degree tilt
  • Storage: 15MB internal storage for still images

Key Features

Complete security system with monitoring camera and built-in network server

Powerful 26x optical zoom and 12x digital zoom, allows a total of 312x zoom

Light sensitivity allows camera to receive acceptable picture down to one Lux

Infrared sensor and light captures high quality images even in low light conditions, or no-light up to 10-feet

Provides up to 30 fps and 640 by 480 pixels resolution

Specifications

Optical Zoom
26x
Digital Zoom
12x
Total Zoom
312x
Light Sensitivity
1 Lux
Night Vision Type
Infrared
Night Vision Range
10 feet
Maximum Frame Rate
30 fps
Resolution
640 x 480 pixels
System Components
Monitoring camera, Built-in network server

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Offers a powerful 26x optical zoom combined with 12x digital zoom for detailed surveillance imagery
  • Provides exceptional light sensitivity, capturing clear pictures even in environments with as little as one Lux
  • Equipped with an infrared sensor for high-quality image capture in low-light or no-light conditions up to 10 feet
  • Delivers smooth video recording with up to 30 frames per second at 640 by 480 pixels resolution
  • Functions as a complete security system, integrating a monitoring camera with a built-in network server

👎 Cons

  • The 640x480 pixel resolution may be considered lower compared to modern high-definition cameras available today
  • Infrared night vision is limited to a range of 10 feet, which might not be sufficient for larger areas
  • As a complete system, it may require specific technical knowledge for initial setup and network integration
  • The pan-tilt-zoom functionality implies mechanical parts that could eventually wear down over extended use
  • This model's capabilities might be considered dated when compared to newer security camera technologies on the market

Frequently Asked Questions

The camera features a pan-tilt-zoom function with a 26x optical zoom and 12x digital zoom, allowing you to cover various areas by adjusting its position and focus remotely.
The camera is designed with high light sensitivity, capable of capturing acceptable images in conditions down to one Lux, and also includes an infrared sensor for quality images in complete darkness up to 10 feet.
This model functions as a complete security system with a built-in network server, suggesting that while powerful, it might require some technical familiarity for initial setup and network configuration.
You can expect video resolution of up to 640 by 480 pixels, delivered at a smooth rate of up to 30 frames per second.
The product description focuses on its features as a security camera, but it does not specify if it is designed to be weather-resistant or suitable for outdoor installation.