Canon VB-C500D - Manual (Page 18)

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Features of VB-C500D
The VB-C500D is a compact network camera for indoor installation integrating camera and server
features.
Wide-angle Varifocal Lens
Equipped with a wide-angle varifocal lens with a wide angle of 82°, F1.1 and optical 2.4x
zoom (digital 4x), the VB-C500D achieves video monitoring in wide-ranging applications,
including stores and offices, as well as applications in small areas such as at ATM and in
elevator halls.
Compact Design Suitable for Various Installation Environments
The ultra-compact dome camera of 3.7 inches in size (dome diameter) can be installed
inconspicuously in locations where appearance is given priority, such as in condominiums
and hotel stores.
It can be installed in various ways, such as directly mounting on the ceiling, recessed into the
ceiling, and mounting on a wall.
Capturing Color Images at 0.2 Lux
With its high imaging quality, the camera can capture color images at a minimum subject
illumination of 0.2 lux while maintaining low noise and high color repeatability (when the 1/30-
second Smart Shade Control is turned on).
Digital Night Mode Function to Automatically Adjust to
Capturing at Low Illumination
When the illumination is low, such as during nighttime, the capture mode is automatically
switched from color to monochrome and Canon's unique low-noise, high-quality imaging
technology is used to increase the digital sensitivity. If the Digital Night Mode function is used,
images can be captured at a minimum subject illumination of 0.1 lux (when the 1/30-second
Smart Shade Control is turned on).
Smart Shade Control
When the background is bright and the subject is difficult to see, you can change the contrast
of dark areas to make the subject clearer. Unlike the backlight compensation, blown out of the
background can be prevented because bright areas are not controlled. These processes are
implemented by the dedicated hardware in the camera, so drops in image quality can be
reduced and system load can be decreased compared to when the conventional shade
control is used (
"Setting the Smart Shade Control in "Operation Guide").
PoE
The VB-C500D supports Power over Ethernet (PoE*) technology, which enables simultaneous
video/audio data transmission and power supply by simply connecting a PoE HUB and a
single LAN cable (
P. 2-6). When connecting to a PoE HUB, you need not connect a power
adapter to the camera or perform any power wiring.
* PoE stands for Power over Ethernet, which is compliant with the IEEE 802.3af standard by the Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineers.