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Panasonic WVCP300 Day/Night Surveillance Camera

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Enhance Your Security with a Reliable Surveillance CameraThe Panasonic WVCP300 is a high-performance analog box camera designed for round-the-clock surveillance. Featuring advanced image processing and robust construction, this camera delivers clear and reliable monitoring for your security needs...

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Overview

Enhance Your Security with a Reliable Surveillance Camera

The Panasonic WVCP300 is a high-performance analog box camera designed for round-the-clock surveillance. Featuring advanced image processing and robust construction, this camera delivers clear and reliable monitoring for your security needs.

  • Resolution: 650 TVL
  • Features: Day/Night Functionality
  • Features: ATW (Automatic Tracing White Balance)
  • Features: Focus Assist
  • Features: Electrical Sensitivity (32x)
  • Power: 120 VAC

Key Features

1/3" interline transfer CCD captures NTSC videos at a high resolution up to 650 TVL

Minimum illumination of 0.08 lux in color and 0.05 in B/W modes at F/1.4 for low-light surveillance

Motion detection feature triggers an alarm in case of any movement in a designated portion of the video display

Specifications

Brand
Panasonic
Model
WVCP300
Sensor
1/3" interline transfer CCD
Video Standard
NTSC
Resolution
Up to 650 TVL
Minimum Illumination (Color)
0.08 lux at F/1.4
Minimum Illumination (B/W)
0.05 lux at F/1.4
Features
Motion detection
Functionality
Day/Night Surveillance

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Captures NTSC videos at a high resolution up to 650 TVL, providing clear and detailed surveillance footage.
  • Offers excellent low-light performance with a minimum illumination of 0.08 lux in color and 0.05 in B/W modes at F/1.4.
  • Includes a motion detection feature that triggers an alarm, enhancing security by alerting to movement in designated areas.
  • Utilizes a 1/3" interline transfer CCD, a sensor type known for good image quality and reduced smear artifacts.
  • The day/night functionality allows for continuous monitoring in various lighting conditions, adapting as ambient light changes.

👎 Cons

  • The camera captures NTSC video, which is an older analog standard, potentially limiting compatibility with newer digital recording systems without a converter.
  • A resolution of 650 TVL, while good for analog, is significantly lower than modern IP cameras that offer megapixel or 4K resolutions.
  • The camera's low-light performance relies on B/W mode for very dark conditions, meaning color detail is lost when illumination drops below a certain threshold.
  • Specific details on advanced features like remote access, network connectivity, or intelligent video analytics beyond basic motion detection are not provided.
  • Requires integration with a separate recording device and power supply, as it is a camera unit only and not a complete standalone surveillance system.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Panasonic WVCP300 surveillance camera is capable of capturing NTSC videos at a high resolution of up to 650 TV lines (TVL), offering good detail for analog footage.
This camera is designed for low-light surveillance, with a minimum illumination of 0.08 lux in color mode and an even lower 0.05 lux in black and white mode at F/1.4.
Yes, the Panasonic WVCP300 includes a motion detection feature that can trigger an alarm when movement is detected within a user-defined area of the video display.
The camera employs a 1/3" interline transfer CCD sensor, which is known for its ability to produce clear images and effectively reduce vertical smear.
The Panasonic WVCP300 is a day/night surveillance camera, meaning it can capture video in color during adequate lighting and automatically switch to a more sensitive black and white mode in very low-light conditions.

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