Panasonic WV-SF438 3.1MP Fisheye Dome Camera

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Panasonic WV-SF438 3.1MP Fisheye Dome Camera
Key Features
  • 1920 x 1080 Resolution at 30 fps
  • Electronic Day/Night
  • Fisheye Lens
  • 360° Field of View
The WV-SF438 Fisheye Dome Camera from Panasonic captures high-quality images and video with its 3.1MP 1/3" MOS sensor. This camera has a fisheye lens capable of a 360° field of view, allowing it to be placed in the middle of a room for full-coverage.
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Panasonic WV-SF438 Overview

The WV-SF438 Fisheye Dome Camera from Panasonic captures high-quality images and video with its 3.1MP 1/3" MOS sensor. This camera has a fisheye lens capable of a 360° field of view, allowing it to be placed in the middle of a room for full-coverage.

This camera has the ability to multi-stream in H.264 and JPEG codecs. Super Dynamic and Adaptive Black Stretch (ABS) technologies deliver a 128x wider dynamic range compared to conventional cameras. Variable Image Quality on Specified Area (VIQS) allows the camera to have a higher resolution for specified areas of the image, thereby ensuring up to 50% lower bandwidth. This camera uses software to compensate in low light conditions to provide day/night functionality. This dome camera has an RJ45 Ethernet port with PoE technology to eliminate the need for extra cable runs.

360° monitoring with panorama, double panorama, quad PTZ, single PTZ, and quad-stream modes
H.264 and JPEG triple encoding
Variable Image Quality on Specified area (VIQS) provides up to specified areas with high-quality images without changing the overall size of the data
Super Dynamic and Adaptive Black Stretch (ABS) technologies deliver 128x wider dynamic range
RJ45 Ethernet port with PoE
Electronic day/night for capturing images in low light scenarios
Built-in distortion correction function
Smartphone monitoring
3D-DNR ensures noise reduction in various conditions
Intelligent Resolution technology automatically detects outlines, detailed textures, and soft gradation areas to perform optimum signal processes for each one for naturally clear and crisp suitable images
Progressive-scan ensures clear images with less motion blur and no tearing even when the subject is moving
Color reproduction by primary (RGB) color filter
Video Motion Detector (VMD) with four programmable detection areas, 15-step sensitivity level, and 10-step detection size
Privacy Zone can mask up to four private areas
Two-way audio
Supports microSD card up to 64GB

Panasonic WV-SF438 Specs

Camera
Image Sensor
1/3" MOS Sensor
Effective Pixels
3.1 MP
Scanning Mode
Progressive-scan
Scanning Area (H x V)
3.2 x 1.13" (4.51 x 3.38 mm)
Minimum Illumination
Color: 1.5 lux (f/2.4, Auto Slow Shutter: Off (1/30 s), Gain: On (High))
Color: 0.1 lux (f/2.4, Auto Slow Shutter: Maximum 16/30 s, Gain: On (High))
B&W: 1.2 lux (f/2.4, Auto Slow Shutter: Off (1/30 s), Gain: On (High))
B&W: 0.08 lux (f/2.4, Auto Slow Shutter: Off (16/30 s), Gain: On (High))
White Balance
AWC (2000-10000K), ATW1 (2700-6000K), ATW2 (2000-6000K)
Light Control Mode
Indoor scene (50/60 Hz), ELC
Shutter Speed
With Super Dynamic On: ELC (1/30 s)
With Super Dynamic Off: ELC (1/30 s), ELC (3/100 s), ELC (3/120 s), ELC (2/100 s), ELC (2/120 s), ELC (1/100 s), ELC (1/120 s), ELC (1/250 s), ELC (1/500 s), ELC (1/1,000 s), ELC (1/2,000 s), ELC (1/4,000 s), ELC (1/10,000 s)
Super Dynamic
On, Off
Dynamic Range
52 dB type (only at Super-Dynamic On)
Adaptive Black Stretch
On, Off (only at Super-Dynamic Off)
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
High, mid, low, off
Electronic Sensitivity UP
Off (1/30 s), maximum 2/30, 4/30, 6/30, 10/30, 16/30 s
Day & Night
Electrical: Off, Auto
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)
High, low
Video Motion Detection
On, off, 4 areas available
Video Analytics
Face Detection: Off, on
On with face frame display (not supported when fisheye or quad-stream is selected for the image type)
Auto Mode
Auto pan, preset sequence
Auto mode can only be used when the image type is quad PTZ or single PTZ
Self Return
10 s, 20 s, 30 s, 1 min, 2 min, 3 min, 5 min, 10 min, 20 min, 30 min, 60 min
Self return can only be used when the image type is quad PTZ or single PTZ
Privacy Zone
On, off (up to four zones available)
VIQS
On (up to two areas available)
However, the VIQS function is not supported when quad PTZ, single PTZ, or quad-stream is selected.
Camera Title (OSD)
Up to 20 characters (alphanumeric characters, marks), On, off
You can specify characters to be displayed on each of the four screens when quad-stream is selected.
Lens
Focal Length
0.837mm
Horizontal Angle of View
188°
Vertical Angle of View
181°
Maximum Aperture Ratio
f/2.4
Focusing Range
0.3 m to infinity
Browser GUI
Camera Control
Pan, tilt, digital zoom, preset, auto mode, self-return, fisheye control, brightness
Auxiliary: On, off
Display Mode
Spot, Quad: Image from 16 cameras can be displayed in 4 different quad-screen or 16 split-screen (JPEG only)
Digital Zoom
1x, 2x, 4x controlled by browser GUI (panorama, double panorama, and fisheye modes)
1x to 4x (quad PTZ or single PTZ mode)
Camera Title
Up to 20 alphanumeric characters
Clock Display
Time: 12, 24 hours
Date: 5 formats on the browser, summer time (manual)
Alarm Control
Reset
One Shot Capture
A still picture will be displayed on a newly opened window
Audio
Mic (Line) Input: On, off
Volume Adjustment: Low, middle, high
Audio Output: On, off
Volume Adjustment: Low, middle, high
SD Card
Up to 64 GB (available separately)
System Log
Up to 100 (internal) and up to 4000 (SD card when the recording format is set to JPEG) error logs
Supported OS
Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP (SP3)
Supported Web Browsers
Windows Internet Explorer 9.0 (32 bit), 8.0 (32 bit), 7.0 (32 bit), and 6.0 (SP3)
Network
Network IF
10 Base-T, 100 Base-TX, RJ45 female connector
Image Resolution
2M Panorama (16:9), 2M Double Panorama (16:9):
H.264 (1): 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360, 320 x 180, up to 30 fps
H.264 (2): 640 x 360, 320x 180, up to 30 fps
JPEG: 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360, 320 x 180, up to 30 fps

1 M Panorama (16:9), 1 M Double Panorama (16:9):
H.264 (1): 1280 x 720, 640 x 360, 320 x 180, up to 30 fps
H.264 (2): 640 x 360, 320 x 180, up to 30 fps
JPEG: 1280 x 720, 640 x 360, 320 x 180, up to 30 fps

Panorama and Quad PTZ, Panorama and Single PTZ, Double Panorama and Quad PTZ, Double Panorama and Single PTZ:
When using distribution of Panorama or Double Panorama
H.264(1): 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360, 320 x 180, up to 15 fps
JPEG: 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360, 320 x 180, up to 15 fps

When using distribution of quad PTZ or single PTZ
H.264(2): 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, up to 15 fps
JPEG: 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, up to 15 fps

VGA Quad-Stream:
Channel 1 to channel 4, 640 x 480 maximum 30 fps
Only for H.264 images
There are specification limitations such as the SD card function being unavailable

3 M Fisheye (4:3):
H.264 (1): 1280 x 960, up to 15 fps
JPEG: 2048 x 1536, up to 15 fps

1.3 M Fisheye (4:3):
H.264 (1): 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, up to 30 fps
H.264 (2): 640 x 480, 320 x 240, up to 30 fps
JPEG: 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, up to 30 fps
Image format (H.264)
Transmission mode
Constant bit rate, frame rate priority, best effort
Frame Rate
1, 3, 5, 7.5, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30 fps
Bit Rate/Client
64, 128, 256, 384, 512, 768, 1024, 1536, 2048, 3072, 4096, 8192, 10,240, 12,288, 14,336 kbps
Image Quality
Low, normal, fine
Refresh Interval
0.2, 0.25, 0.33, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 s
Transmission Types
Unicast, multicast
Image format (JPEG)
Image Quality
10 steps
Refresh Interval
0.1 to 30 fps
Transmission Types
Pull, push
Audio Compression
G.726 (ADPCM) 32 kbps, 16 kbps, G.711 64 kbps
Audio Mode
Off, mic (line) input, audio output, interactive (half duplex), interactive (full duplex)
Authentication for Audio
Level 1 only, level 2 higher, all users
Total Bit Rate
64, 128, 256, 384, 512, 768, 1024, 2048, 4096, 8192 kbps, unlimited
Supported Protocols
IPv6: TCP, IP, UDP, IP, HTTP, HTTPS, RTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, NTP, SNMP, DHCPv6, MLD, ICMP, ARP
IPv4: TCP, IP, UDP, IP, HTTP, HTTPS, RTSP, RTP, RTP, RTCP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SNMP, UPnP, IGMP, ICMP, ARP
FTP Client
Alarm image transmission, FTP periodic transmission (when the FTP transmission is fails, backup on an optional SD memory card is available)
Number of Simultaneous Users
Up to 14 users (depending on network conditions)
Memory Card
SD Card (Optional):
H.264 recording: Manual, alarm (pre/post), scheduled
JPEG recording: Manual, alarm, backup upon network failure compatible
SD card up to 64 GB
Face Detection
On, on with face frame display, off
3 M fisheye (4:3), 1.3 M fisheye (4:3), and VGA Quad streams modes cannot use the Face Detection function
Cellular Phone Compatibility
JPEG image, auxiliary control (by access level)
Mobile Terminal Compatibility
Apple iPad, iPhone, iPod touch (iOS 4.2.1 or later), Android devices
Alarm
Alarm Source
3 terminals input, VMD, command alarm
Alarm Actions
SD memory card recording, e-mail notification, indication on browser, FTP image transfer, Panasonic protocol output
Alarm Log
With SD Memory Card: 5000 logs
Without CD Memory Card: 1000 logs
Schedule
Alarm, VMD, access permission, H.264 recording
Input / Output
Microphone/Line Input
Internal microphone, 3.5 mm monaural mini jack
Input Impedance: Approximately 2 kOhms
Microphone Input
Applicable Microphone: Plug-in power type, supply voltage: 2.5 V ± 0.5 V
Line Input
Input Level: Approximately -10 VDB
Audio Output
3.5 mm stereo mini jack (monaural output),
Output Impedance: Approximately 600 Ohms, line level
External I/O Terminals
Alarm in 1, alarm in 2, alarm out, alarm in 3, auxiliary out (1 for each)
General
Mounting Method
Ceiling, wall, tripod
Power
Source/Consumption:
12 VDC, PoE (IEEE802.3af compliant)
12 VDC: 6.5 W @ 540 mA
PoE 48 V: 6 W @ 125 mA (class 2 devices)
For UL Listed Model(s), Only Connect 12 VDC Class 2 Power Supply
Ambient Operating Temperature
14 to 122°F (-10 to 50°C)
Ambient Operating Humidity
Less than 90% (no condensation)
Dimensions
5.9 x 1.7" (150 x 44 mm)
Weight
Main Body: 0.82 lb (370 g)
Camera Attachment: 0.20 lb (90 g)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.6 x 7.5 x 5"

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