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Panasonic WV-SC385 Super Dynamic HD Dome Network Camera
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- B&H # PAWVSC385
- Mfr# WV-SC385
Product Highlights
- 1.3 MP MOS Image Sensor
- UniPhier LSI Chip
- 18x Optical & 12x Digital Zoom
- Super Dynamic & Adaptive Black Stretch
- Face Super Dynamic / Face-detection
- Adaptive Digital Noise Reduction
- PTZ Control with 360° Map Shot
- VMD with 4 Programmable Detection Areas
- Full Duplex Bi-directional Audio
- Prioritized Stream Control
The Panasonic WV-SC385 Super Dynamic HD Dome Network Camera with a 1.3 MP MOS image sensor offers high-quality imagery with high sensitivity. With the UniPhier LSI chip, the network camera allows simultaneous streaming of real-time imagery in H.264 and JPEG formats at a resolution of 1280 x 960 at 30 fps. It allows you to change the JPEG image compression ratio during an alarm for high-quality images, while H.264/MPEG-4 maximum bit rate/client and total bit rate control enables flexible network traffic management.
The HD Dome Camera offers 18x optical zoom with 12x digital zoom, allowing you to view remote objects without compromising on image quality. In VGA resolution, the camera provides 36x optical zoom with 12x digital zoom for enhanced viewing. For effective viewing in various lighting conditions, the network camera uses Super Dynamic and Adaptive Black Stretch technologies that deliver 128x wide dynamic range. While the Face Super Dynamic provides clear face images, the face-detection function helps in detecting the position of human faces and sends the information via XML or video stream for evaluation. With a minimum illumination of 0.031 lux (color) and 0.004 lux (b&w), the camera offers clear images even in low light conditions. The dome network camera also features Adaptive Digital Noise Reduction (2D-DNR and 3D-DNR) to deliver clear images by removing signals that could result in video noise (grainy images). The dynamic HD network camera includes panning with auto flip function (0-360°), making it suitable for large area surveillance. Besides, the PTZ control feature with 360° map shot allows the camera to capture images at full 360° field-of-view at 45° intervals, divided into 8 thumbnails that easily direct the PTZ camera. VMD (Video Motion Detection), with 4 programmable detection areas, 15 sensitivity levels, and 10 levels of detection size, triggers an alarm when motion is detected in a designated portion of the video display. When motion is detected, you can receive email notifications or upload pre- and post-alarm snapshots via FTP. Zone blanking blanks out an entire area or zone (which is set by a system operator) to eliminate any unnecessary video information from being processed, thus decreasing video traffic over a network. Up to 8 zones can be programmed to output blank video for areas not requiring video surveillance. The auto-tracking feature allows the network dome camera to automatically pan/tilt to follow moving subjects, ensuring that no event is missed. The full duplex bi-directional communication allows you to talk to visitors or potential intruders from operator's base station. When multiple recorders or client PCs access the camera, you can prioritize 1 of the videos for maintaining the frame rate using the prioritize stream control function. The SD/SDHC card slot for on-board storage prevents data loss due to network connection and also makes efficient use of bandwidth by reducing the transmission of unnecessary data.- 1.3 MP MOS image sensor offers high sensitivity
- 720p HD images at up to 30 fps
- Uses Panasonic's UniPhier LSI chip (H.264 high-profile format) to combine HD video and real-time video streaming at a lower data size
- Supports H.264 and JPEG formats at a resolution of 1280 x 960 at 30 fps
- JPEG image compression ratio can be changed by alarm to deliver high-quality images
- H.264/MPEG-4 maximum bit rate/client and total bit rate control enables flexible network traffic management
- 18x optical zoom with 12x digital zoom, allowing you to view remote objects without compromising on image quality
- 36x optical zoom in VGA resolution with 12x digital zoom
- Super Dynamic and Adaptive Black Stretch technologies - deliver 128x wide dynamic range
- Face Super Dynamic provides clear face images
- Face-detection function helps in detecting the position of human faces and sends the information via XML or video stream for evaluation
- Adaptive Digital Noise Reduction (2D-DNR and 3D-DNR) delivers clear images by removing signals that could result in video noise (grainy images)
- Panning with auto flip function (0-360°), making it suitable for large area surveillance
- PTZ control feature with 360° map shot allows the camera to capture images at full 360° field-of-view at 45° intervals, divided into 8 thumbnails
- VMD (Video Motion Detector) with 4 programmable detection areas, 15 steps sensitivity level, and 10 steps detection size
- Privacy zone masks up to 8 private areas, such as house windows and entrances/exits
- Auto-tracking feature allows the network dome camera to automatically pan/tilt to follow moving subjects, ensuring that no event is missed
- Full duplex bi-directional communication allows you to talk to visitors or potential intruders from operator's base station
- Prioritize one of the videos for maintaining the frame rate using the prioritize stream control function
- SD/SDHC card slot for on-board storage prevents data loss due to network connection
- Analog monitor output for easier installation
- Still images (JPEG) can be viewed on mobile phones via Internet
- ONVIF-compliant
- Electronic sensitivity enhancement - Auto (up to 16x)
- Selectable light control modes - outdoor / indoor / fixed electronic shutter
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/3 type MOS Sensor |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 1.3MP |
| Scanning Mode | Progressive scan |
| Scanning Area | 4.8 x 3.6 mm (H x V) |
| Minimum Illumination | Color: 0.5 lx, B/W: 0.06 lx at F1.6 (Shutter: 1/30 s, AGC: High) Color: 0.031 lx, B/W: 0.004 lx at F1.6 (Shutter: 16/30 s, AGC: High) |
| White Balance | AWC (2,000 ~ 10,000 K), ATW1 (2,700 ~ 6,000 K), ATW2 (2,000 ~ 6,000 K) |
| Light Control | Outdoor : Automatic integration of ALC and ELC Indoor [50 Hz]: Automatic integration of ALC and ELC Indoor [60 Hz]: Automatic integration of ALC and ELC |
| Shutter Speed | Fix shutter: OFF (1/30), 3/100, 3/120, 2/100, 2/120, 1/100,1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1,000, 1/2,000, 1/4,000, 1/10,000 |
| Face Super Dynamic | ON / OFF (Only at Super Dynamic: ON) |
| Dynamic Range | 52 dB typical (Super Dynamic: ON, Light Control mode: Indoor) |
| Adaptive Black Strech | ON / OFF |
| Electronic Sensitivity UP | OFF, max. 2/30 s, max. 4/30 s, max. 6/30 s, max. 10/30 s, max. 16/30 s |
| Black and White Mode | Mode: AUTO1 / AUTO2 / AUTO3 / ON / OFF, Level: High / Low, with external control |
| Privacy Zone | Up to 8 zones, Gray / Mosaic |
| Video Motion Detection | 4 areas, Sensitivity: 15 steps, Detection size: 10 steps |
| Auto Image Stabilizer | ON / OFF |
| Camera Titles | Up to 20 alphanumeric characters (3 selectable character sizes) |
| Lens | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 4.7 - 84.6 mm |
| Zoom Ratio | 18x / 36x with extra optical zoom (under VGA) |
| Digital Zoom | 12x (Max. 432x combined with extra optical zoom under VGA) |
| Angular Field of View | H: 3.2° (Tele) - 55.2° (Wide) V: 2.4° (Tele) - 42.1° (Wide) |
| Maximum Aperture | 1 : 1.6 (Wide) - 2.8 (Tele) |
| Aperture Range | F/1.6 - 22, Close |
| Pan/Tilt | |
|---|---|
| Panning Range | 0° - 350° |
| Tilting Range | -30° ~ 90° (upward-level-downward) Tilting angle limit: 10° / 5° / 3° / 0° / -3° / -5° / -10° / -15° / -20° / -25° / -30° |
| Preset Positions | 64 |
| Self Return | 10 s / 20 s / 30 s / 1 min. / 2 min. / 3 min. / 5 min. / 10 min. / 20 min. / 30 min. / 60 min. |
| Map Shot | 360° map shot / preset map shot |
| Browser GUI | |
|---|---|
| Camera Control | Pan/Tilt (16 steps), Zoom, Focus, Click centering, Drag zoom, Iris,Preset position call and program, Auto mode |
| Display Mode | Spot, Quad: Image from 16 cameras can be displayed in 4 different Quad screens or 16 split screen (JPEG only). 20 characters camera title available |
| Clock Display | Time: 12H / 24H, Date: 5 formats on the browser, Summer time (Manual/AUTO) |
| System Log | Up to 100 (Internal), Up to 4,000 (SDHC/SD memory when the recording format is set to JPEG.) error logs |
| Supported OS | Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 bit/32 bit Microsoft Windows Vista Business SP1 32 bit Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 The language of the OS must be same as selected GUI language |
| Supported Web Browsers | Windows Internet Explorer 8.0 (Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 bit/32 bit) Windows Internet Explorer 7.0 (Microsoft Windows Vista Business SP1 32 bit) Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP3 (Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3) |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Network Interface | 10Base-T / 100Base-TX, RJ-45 connector |
| Aspect Ratio [4:3] | H.264: 1,280 × 960 / 800 × 600 / VGA (640 × 480) / QVGA (320 × 240), up to 30 fps MPEG-4: VGA (640 × 480) / QVGA (320 × 240), up to 30 fps JPEG (M-JPEG): 1,280 × 960 / 800 × 600 / VGA (640 × 480) QVGA (320 × 240), up to 30 fps |
| Aspect Ratio [16:9] | H.264: 1,280 × 720 / 640 × 360 / 320 × 180, up to 30 fps JPEG (M-JPEG): 1,280 × 720 / 640 × 360 / 320 × 180, up to 30 fps |
| Protocols Supported | IPv6: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, RTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, NTP, SNMP, DHCPv6 IPv4: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, RTSP, RTP, RTP/RTCP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SNMP, UPnP |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Source | 12 V DC: approx. 1,000 mA |
| Power Consumption | PoE: approx.12.0 W (IEEE802.3af compliant, Class 0 device) |
| Operating Temperature | 14 - 122° F (-10 - 50° C) |
| Temperature / Humidity | 90 % or less (without condensation) |
| Mass | 1.99 lb (900g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
83%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Zoom range/performance (5)
- Great picture quality (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 7 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-7
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
- Safety
Comments about Panasonic WV-SC385 Super Dynamic HD Dome Network Camera:
professional equipment highly appreciated by our govt.clients
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Image Quality
- Long range resolution
Cons
- Ease of set up
- No detaied instructions
Best Uses
- Security monitoring
Comments about Panasonic WV-SC385 Super Dynamic HD Dome Network Camera:
Great quality images but it does have a learning curve attached to it. This is the second one I bought. (Lighning destroyed the first one). A more comprehensive set of instructions would be nice and a more simplified software interface would be a plus. The pop up boxes that detail the various settings and options don't detail anything so it's a bit of trial and error to get stuff to work correctly.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic WV-SC385 Super Dynamic HD Dome Network Camera:
This camera is about the best you can buy at this price for a PTZ. I have installed this in a dome outside. The sharpness this camera provides is outstanding. Very fast Pan and Tilt. The 18x zoom is amazing! H.264 provides very clear images with high FPS. The next step up is the AXIS P5522-E which runs about a grand more (even after buying a dome for this camera for outdoor use). This camera also has a higher resolution sensor. I let a friend do a review of the camera. You can read it herehttp://ipcamnetwork.wordpress.com/2012/03/25/panasonic-i-pro-hd-wc-sc385-ptz-camera-review/#more-377
- Primary use:
- Personal
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Images shared by Ryan
This is a close up at 20x zoom/30 feet away
Images shared by Ryan
Check out the Bee at x36 zoom/ 20 feet away
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Pros
- Accurate
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Early Warning
- Recording
- Safety
Comments about Panasonic WV-SC385 Super Dynamic HD Dome Network Camera:
Awesome product and really good for a network camera and the price is affordable. Planning to buy 6 more!!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- Complicated To Operate
- Hates Firefox
- Poor Software
Best Uses
- surveillance
Comments about Panasonic WV-SC385 Super Dynamic HD Dome Network Camera:
This camera has wonderful optics, great options like motion detection and tracking, but the firmware is so awful I am not sure I will use it again. I love the camera, but the company software makes it so bad to use. Maybe they will improve it, but so far they have not. Some of the buttons aren't in the right places and some don't work no matter what you try. Again it is a great camera! BUT, the firmware is horrible. I use Milestone and Viewcommander to record which helps not to use their firmware, but not completely and it is a pain!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- Complicated To Operate
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic WV-SC385 Super Dynamic HD Dome Network Camera:
I would give this a 5 for the camera itself. The zoom is amazing & PTZ is quick and quiet. I downgraded it a notch because the software is quite difficult to configure even though I've setup other panasonic software. The problem is that they use a different line of software for the WV line than the consumer models. Therefore I can't use one piece of their software to monitor all my panasonic cameras.
I also give Panasonic credit for their cust support to resolve software questions. They were easy to reach on the phone.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic WV-SC385 Super Dynamic HD Dome Network Camera:
Good quality hardware but the software interface is a bit of a challenge getting the system set up. I'm still trying to figure some settings to email image capture.
This is used to monitor a vacation house. Very good images. Low light quality could be better but not a deal breaker.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Displaying reviews 1-7
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
83%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Zoom range/performance (5)
- Great picture quality (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 7 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-7
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
- Safety
Comments about Panasonic WV-SC385 Super Dynamic HD Dome Network Camera:
professional equipment highly appreciated by our govt.clients
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Image Quality
- Long range resolution
Cons
- Ease of set up
- No detaied instructions
Best Uses
- Security monitoring
Comments about Panasonic WV-SC385 Super Dynamic HD Dome Network Camera:
Great quality images but it does have a learning curve attached to it. This is the second one I bought. (Lighning destroyed the first one). A more comprehensive set of instructions would be nice and a more simplified software interface would be a plus. The pop up boxes that detail the various settings and options don't detail anything so it's a bit of trial and error to get stuff to work correctly.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic WV-SC385 Super Dynamic HD Dome Network Camera:
This camera is about the best you can buy at this price for a PTZ. I have installed this in a dome outside. The sharpness this camera provides is outstanding. Very fast Pan and Tilt. The 18x zoom is amazing! H.264 provides very clear images with high FPS. The next step up is the AXIS P5522-E which runs about a grand more (even after buying a dome for this camera for outdoor use). This camera also has a higher resolution sensor. I let a friend do a review of the camera. You can read it herehttp://ipcamnetwork.wordpress.com/2012/03/25/panasonic-i-pro-hd-wc-sc385-ptz-camera-review/#more-377
- Primary use:
- Personal
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Images shared by Ryan
This is a close up at 20x zoom/30 feet away
Images shared by Ryan
Check out the Bee at x36 zoom/ 20 feet away
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
- You may also flag this review
Pros
- Accurate
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Early Warning
- Recording
- Safety
Comments about Panasonic WV-SC385 Super Dynamic HD Dome Network Camera:
Awesome product and really good for a network camera and the price is affordable. Planning to buy 6 more!!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- Complicated To Operate
- Hates Firefox
- Poor Software
Best Uses
- surveillance
Comments about Panasonic WV-SC385 Super Dynamic HD Dome Network Camera:
This camera has wonderful optics, great options like motion detection and tracking, but the firmware is so awful I am not sure I will use it again. I love the camera, but the company software makes it so bad to use. Maybe they will improve it, but so far they have not. Some of the buttons aren't in the right places and some don't work no matter what you try. Again it is a great camera! BUT, the firmware is horrible. I use Milestone and Viewcommander to record which helps not to use their firmware, but not completely and it is a pain!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- Complicated To Operate
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic WV-SC385 Super Dynamic HD Dome Network Camera:
I would give this a 5 for the camera itself. The zoom is amazing & PTZ is quick and quiet. I downgraded it a notch because the software is quite difficult to configure even though I've setup other panasonic software. The problem is that they use a different line of software for the WV line than the consumer models. Therefore I can't use one piece of their software to monitor all my panasonic cameras.
I also give Panasonic credit for their cust support to resolve software questions. They were easy to reach on the phone.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic WV-SC385 Super Dynamic HD Dome Network Camera:
Good quality hardware but the software interface is a bit of a challenge getting the system set up. I'm still trying to figure some settings to email image capture.
This is used to monitor a vacation house. Very good images. Low light quality could be better but not a deal breaker.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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