Specifications

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ll of the tests on the IR-enabled dome
cameras were carried out
simultaneously, and all used the same
cable lengths and monitors.
The tests were conducted using both test
charts for colour and greyscale accuracy, and
real-world motion-heavy scenes to assess the
impact of diverse image content.
Samsung SIR-60
The SIR-60 from Samsung is a static dome
camera with integral IR illumination. The
camera is very much aimed at the cost-
effective end of the market-place, but it does
benefit from its heritage; the functionality on
offer is typical of a higher priced unit. There is
one small compromise, in that the unit has a
fixed 3.6mm lens. It can be forgiven when you
consider the other functionality on offer.
The SIR-60 utilises a 1/3 inch Super HAD
CCD to deliver a quoted resolution of 580 TVL
in colour and 700 TVL in monochrome mode.
Signal to noise ratio is 52dB, and sensitivity is
quoted as 0.15 lux in colour mode for a 50 IRE
image. Sadly, the manufacturer also quotes
the useless 0 lux figure with IR LEDs on for
monochrome mode.
The camera’s LEDs have a quoted range of 7
metres, which is sufficient for most internal
applications. In truth, because of the fixed
lens, any distance greater than this would not
suit the optics of the SIR-60.
The configurations for the SIR-60 are made
via the OSD, which is controlled by way of a
miniature joystick inside the camera housing.
The menu structure is straightforward, and
anyone who has had their hands on a
Samsung Techwin camera in recent times will
be familiar with the process.
The menus are for Lens Shade (a contrast
reduction tool), Exposure (shutter, AGC and
Sens-Up), White Balance, Backlight
Compensation (BLC and HLC), SSNR,
Day/Night (colour, mono, auto), Image Adjust
(mirroring, digital zoom, sharpness) and
Special. The latter menu includes camera ID,
sync, motion detection, privacy zones, digital
image stabilisation (overkill given the lens
configuration), IR mode (allows power
adjustment to compensate for foreground
objects) and language selection.
Installation is finished with final set-up, and
this is helped by the use of the now obligatory
three-axis gimble.
The SIR-60 might be an entry-level camera,
but it shares its chipset with the higher priced
cameras in the range, so the specification is
better than the price tag might imply.
For starters, the camera’s colour fidelity is
pretty much spot-on, and there is no bias
Around the clock
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