VB-M44 PTZ Network Camera
Canon's VB-M44 PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) Network Camera brings a high standard of image quality and capability to meet the demanding needs of the security marketplace. With a 1.3 Megapixel native resolution (1280x960) and a 20x optical zoom lens, the VB-M44 can capture detailed images even at a distance. This camera also features exceptional low light capability, boasting an impressive minimum subject illumination level of 0.05 lux in color at 1/30 shutter speed. Enhanced presets allow the user to save up to 64 presets that include pan, tilt and zoom positions as well as image exposure settings to ensure that the cleanest image can be attained even in the most challenging lighting situations.
The VB-M44 comes equipped with a wide variety of features to adapt to almost any need. The Mobile Viewer allows the user to control the positioning of the camera on their phone or tablet device with the tap of a finger. On-board Analytics, such as motion detection and line-crossing detection, are available for intelligent monitoring - even in the absence of security personnel. To top it all off, ONVIF Profile S compatibility ensures that this camera will be compatible with many different video management solutions and cross-browser support allows the user to continue working with their favorite browser of choice. The VB-M44 PTZ Network Camera is designed with the user in mind and built to exceed the many demands for image quality, network security, performance, usability and economy in use.
- 20x Optical Zoom with Fast and Precise Pan/Tilt Mechanism
- 1.3 Megapixel (Native 1280 x 960 Resolution)
- Updated 1/3 type CMOS Sensor with Superb Low Light Performance
- Enhanced Presets That Include PTZ Positioning and Video Settings
- Advanced DIGIC DV III Image Processor Helps Maximize Image Quality and Minimize Power Consumption
- Area Specific Data Size Reduction and Motion Adaptive Noise Reduction
- Smart Shade Control and Auto Gain Control Limit
- Powerful DIGIC NET II Processor Allows Simultaneous Streaming of M-JPEG and H.264 Codecs in Multiple Resolutions
- On-Board Video Analytics and Versatile Functions
- Multiple Networking Functions
- ONVIF Profile S and G Conformant
- Built-in SD Card Slot with Enhanced SD Card Functionality
- Various Power Options (12 V DC, 24 V AC and PoE IEEE 802.3af)
Camera Specifications | |
IMAGE SENSOR | 1/3" CMOS (RGB) |
NUMBER OF EFFECTIVE PIXELS | Approx. 1.3 million pixels |
SCANNING METHOD | Progressive Scan |
LENS | 20x optical zoom lens with auto focus |
FOCAL LENGTH | 4.7 (Wide) – 94mm (Tele) |
F-NUMBER | F1.6 (Wide) – F3.5 (Tele) |
DIGITAL ZOOM | 20x |
HORIZONTAL VIEWING ANGLE (16:9) | 60.4° (Wide) – 3.2° (Tele) |
VERTICAL VIEWING ANGLE (16:9) | 35.1° (Wide) – 1.8° (Tele) |
DAY / NIGHT MODE | Yes |
I/R CUT FILTER | Automatically removable infrared-cut filter |
MIN. SUBJECT ILLUMINATION - DAY (COLOR) | 0.05 lux (F1.6, shutter speed 1/30 sec.) |
MIN. SUBJECT ILLUMINATION - NIGHT (MONOCHROME) | 0.003 lux (F1.6, shutter speed 1/30 sec.) |
FOCUS MODES | Auto/One-shot AF/Manual/Fixed at infinity |
SHOOTING DISTANCE |
Day Mode: 0.3m (12 in.) – infinity (Wide), 1.0m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (Tele) Night Mode: 1.0m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (Wide), 1.5m (4.9 ft.) – infinity (Tele) |
SHUTTER SPEED | 1 - 1/16000 sec. |
EXPOSURE MODES |
Auto/Auto (Flickerless)/Auto (Shutter-priority AE)/Auto (Aperture-priority AE)/ Manual (Shutter Speed, Aperture, Gain) |
WHITE BALANCE | Auto/Light Source (Daylight Fluorescent/White Fluorescent/WarmFluorescent/Mercury Lamp/Sodium Lamp/Halogen Lamp)/Manual(One-shot WB/R Gain/B Gain) |
METERING MODES | Center-Weighted/Average/Spot |
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION | 9 levels |
SMART SHADE CONTROL |
Auto / Manual / Disable Auto: 3 Levels Manual: 7 Levels |
HAZE COMPENSATION |
Auto/Manual/Disable Auto: 3 levels Manual: 7 levels |
AGC LIMIT | 6 levels |
IMAGE STABILIZER | Digital (2 Levels) |
MOTION ADAPTIVE NOISE REDUCTION | Available |
PAN RANGE | 340° (±170°) |
TILT RANGE | 100° (ceiling-mounted position: -90° – +10°) |
PAN / TILT SPEED |
Pan: Max. 150°/sec. Tilt: Max. 150°/sec. |
Server Specifications | |
VIDEO COMPRESSION METHOD | MJPEG, H.264 |
RESOLUTION |
16:9 - 1280 x 720, 640 x 360, 320 x 180 4:3 - 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
VIDEO QUALITY | MJPEG, H.264: 10 levels |
FRAME RATE |
MJPEG: 0.1 – 30 fps H.264: 1/2/3/5/6/10/15/30 fps |
ADSR: AREA-SPECIFIC DATA SIZE REDUCTION | Number of Specified Areas: Max. 8 windows |
I-FRAME INTERVAL | 0.5/1/1.5/2/3/4/5 sec. |
SIMULTANIOUS CLIENT ACCESS |
Max. 30 Clients + 1 Admin Client – H.264: Max. 10 Clients |
USER ACCOUNTS | Administrator, Authorized user, Guest user |
ACCESS CONTROL | User authentication (user name and password), Host Access Restrictions (IPv4, IPv6) |
ENCRYPTED COMMUNICATIONS | SSL/TLS, IPsec (Auto Key Exchange/Manual) |
IEEE 802.1X | EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP |
ONVIF | ONVIF Profile S |
IPv4 PROTOCOL | TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3 (MIB2), DHCP, DNS, AutoIP, mDNS, ARP, ICMP, POP3, NTP, SMTP, RTP/RTCP, RTSP, SSL/TLS, IPsec, ONVIF, WV-HTTP (Canon proprietary) |
IPv6 PROTOCOL | TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3 (MIB2), DHCP, DNS, AutoIP, mDNS, ARP, ICMP, POP3, NTP, SMTP, RTP/RTCP, RTSP, SSL/TLS, IPsec, ONVIF, WV-HTTP (Canon proprietary) |
AUTO IP (LINK-LOCAL) | Yes |
AUDIO COMPRESSION METHOD | G.711 μ-law (64 kbps) |
AUDIO COMMUNICATION METHOD | Full-duplex (two-way)/half-duplex (One-way communication) RTP, Sound Transfer Protocol by Canon |
AUDIO FILE PLAYBACK | Available |
PRIVACY MASK |
Number of registration: Max. 8 places, Number of mask colors: 1 (select from 9 colors) |
VIEW RESTRICTION | Available |
PRESETS | Max. 64 positions |
INTELLIGENT FUNCTION - VIDEO | Moving object detection, abandoned object detection, removed object detection, camera tampering detection, passing detection and intrusion detection |
INTELLIGENT FUNCTION - AUDIO | Volume Detection & Scream Detection |
INTELLIGENT FUNCTION - DETECTION ZONES | Max. 15 |
EVENT TRIGGER TYPE | External Device Input, Timer, Intelligent Function (Video), Intelligent Function (Audio), Day/Night Switch |
IMAGE UPLOAD | FTP/HTTP/SMTP (e-mail) |
EVENT NOTIFICATION | HTTP/SMTP (e-mail) |
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY | Available |
IMAGE CROPPING FUNCTION | Digital PTZ Cropping sizes: 640 x 360/512 x 288/384 x 216/256 x 144/128 x 72 640 x 480/512 x 384/384 x 288/256 x 192/128 x 96 |
ENHANCED DIGITAL ZOOM | Available |
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME | Available |
CUSTOM SETTINGS | Available |
Interface Specifications | |
NETWORK TERMINAL | LAN x 1 (RJ45, 100Base-TX (auto/full-duplex/half-duplex)) |
AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL | Φ3.5mm (Φ0.14 in.) mini-jack connector (monaural) Switch LINE IN/MIC IN in the setting page. |
AUDIO OUTPUT TERMINAL | Φ3.5mm (Φ0.14 in.) mini-jack connector (monaural) LINE OUT x 1 (connect to an amplifier speaker) |
EXTERNAL DEVICE I/O TERMINAL | Input x 2, Output x 2 |
ANALOG VIDEO OUT | N/A |
MEMORY CARD TYPE | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card Compatible |
MEMORY CARD RECORDED CONTENT | Log, Video (Event, Manual, ONVIF, Timer, Upload) |
Operating Environment Specifications | |
TEMPERATURE | Temperature: -10°C – +50°C (+14°F – +122°F) |
HUMIDITY | Humidity: 5% – 90% RH (without condensation) |
Power Supply Specifications | |
PoE | PoE power supply via LAN connector (IEEE802.3af compliant) |
AC ADAPTER | PA-V18(100 - 240 V AC) (sold separately) |
EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE | 24 V AC/12 V DC |
Maximum Power Consumption | |
WITH PoE | Max. approx. 9.2 W |
WITH AC ADAPTER |
PA-V18 Max. approx. 9.9W (100 VAC) PA-V18: Max. approx. 9.4W (240 VAC) |
WITH 12VDC | Max. approx. 8.6 W |
WITH 24VAC | Max. approx. 8.8 W |
Other Specifications | |
DIMENSIONS | (φ x H) φ132 x 155mm (φ5.20 x 6.10 in.) |
MOUNTING POSITION | Ceiling mount |
HEATER | N/A |
WEIGHT | Approx. 1140 g (2.52 lb.) |
OUTDOOR READY | No |
IP RATING | N/A |
VANDAL RESISTANT | No |
IMPACT RESISTANCE | N/A |