Scientific Vision Systems Announces Availability of the Waterproof SUV-Cam -- Ultra Flexible & Tough Micro-Video MPEG 4 Camera

The lipstick size MPEG 4 compliant camera and miniature recorder connect via video cable. Applications include wearable camera applications, onboard use on various vehicles, surveillance applications, and inspections with borescopes in challenging environments limited by space, mis, dust or other impediments.

Carlsbad, CA (PRWEB) November 8, 2006 -- Scientific Vision Systems, one of the largest distributors of medical and security video equipment, announced the availability of the advanced Micro Elmo SUV-Cam. The lipstick size MPEG 4 compliant camera attaches by video cable to an extremely small compact recorder equipped with instant playback via a built-in 2.2 inch TFT QVGA LCD display. Diverse applications range from wearable camera applications, onboard use on various vehicles, surveillance applications, and for use with borescopes in challenging environments limited by space, mist, dust or other impediments.

The stainless steel camera unit measures 0.79 inches in diameter by 3.35 inches long and attaches by cable to the recording unit. Users can select from two cable lengths, either 31.5 inches or 59 inches. The miniature recording unit measures 2.2 inches wide by 3 inches high by 1.2 inches deep. The camera records successfully in low-light conditions down to 2 lux (1 lux is moonlight).

The recording unit includes a wide variety of features, which makes the SUV-Cam adaptable to a many challenging applications. Users can select recording settings from three variables; resolution, video quality, and recording speeds (see accompanying chart) to achieve a range of recording times from 33 minutes for the highest quality, resolution, and fastest recording speeds to over 54 hours for the slowest. Data in the accompanying chart is based on a 1 GB SD card, however, the SUV-Cam can support up to 2 GB SD card (SD card not included). Users can also utilize the intermittent recording capabilities for extended surveillance, scientific, or inspection applications. Recording times and size of data depend on the kind of SD card and the manufacturer.

The four user selectable resolutions include; 704 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, and 160 x 120. Users can also select three video quality settings; high, standard, and low. As well, five selectable recording speeds include (all in frames/second): 25, 15, 5, 3, and 1.

The recording unit allows users to immediately play back their recording at five different speeds; ½ x, 1x, 2x, 4x, and 8x. The recording unit also allows users to playback single frames in either forward or reverse mode. The unit uses MPEG 4 format for compressed images. The recording unit also includes a USB 2.0 terminal so users can upload firmware upgrades. Output is also user-selectable, either NTSC or PAL. An AV OUT jack also doubles as an earphone jack for audio monitoring. The unit operates on batteries and includes an AC adapter to recharge the lithium batteries. For more information, contact Scientific Vision Systems, Inc. at 760-929-8133.

About Scientific Vision Systems: Located in Carlsbad, CA, Scientific Vision Systems is one of the largest distributors of medical video equipment in the United States. The company supplies a wide variety of cameras, monitors, printers, and recorders from such leading manufacturers as Sony, Mitsubishi, Medicapture, Panasonic, Hitachi, JVC and Elmo.

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