Covert cameras aid in combating crime

November 2002 Surveillance

With CCTV becoming increasingly affordable, even to the smaller operator, more and more employers are turning to this means of protecting their goods and property. Furthermore, according to Sesco Security, the widespread use of covert cameras in retail stores, factories, warehouses, hotels, etc, is now commonplace, reducing both employee and customer theft. As a result, the company supplies a range of covert cameras to suit most of the needs within the industry.

8129Z
8129Z

Pinhole cameras

The 8129Z (Figure 1) and 8086Z (Figure 2) are 1/3" CCD pinhole cameras (colour and black and white respectively) which can be fitted into clocks, radios, ornaments, PIR detectors, etc. Fitted with high-quality image sensors, they feature back-light compensation, high image resolution, auto electronic shutter and a built-in f3.6 board lens.

8086Z
8086Z

Pinhole camera in working PIR detector

The 8137Z (Figure 3) is a 1/4" board camera fitted into a working PIR. It features a Panasonic image sensor, back-light compensation, auto electronic shutter, f3.6 board lens and an image resolution of 420 TV lines. Minimum illumination is 0,92 lux at f/1.4.

8137Z
8137Z

Miniature camera with audio facility

The 8089Z (Figure 4) is a CCD black and white camera with a built-in audio device. It features a high-quality image sensor, auto electronic shutter, f3.6 board lens and an image resolution of 410 TV lines. Minimum illumination is 0,2 lux at f/2.0. It includes a mounting bracket.

8089Z
8089Z

Cylinder camera for outdoor and covert surveillance

This 8149Z (Figure 5) black and white bullet camera is fitted with a 1/3" Sony CCD image sensor and features an auto electronic shutter, 2:1 interlace scanning, f3.7 board lens and an image resolution of 420 TV lines. Minimum illumination is 0,05 lux at f/2.0. It includes a mounting swivel.

8149Z
8149Z

For more information contact Sesco Security, 031 303 4022, [email protected]





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