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CCTV Forum Index » Security Cameras Varifocal Lens Question Jump to: Select a forum Welcome----------------IntroductionsCCTV FAQs-- DVR Cards-- DVR - Dedicated Systems-- Computers/Networking-- InstallationAnnoucements-- Contests Digital Video Systems----------------General Digital DiscussionDVR Cards and Software - PC Based Systems-- Geovision-- AverMediaComputers/NetworkingDigital Video Recorders Video Security Systems----------------System DesignSecurity CamerasInstallation Help and AccessoriesVideo Transmission/Control DevicesIP Cameras and Software Solutions Analog Video Systems----------------General Analog CCTV Discussion Access Control Systems----------------General Access Control Discussion Private - Professional Forums----------------Running a security businessDealers Only Other Forums----------------Test BenchCCTV ForumTrade Shows & ConferencesClassifieds  dmor Posts: 43 Joined: 04 Aug 2008 Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 11:10 am     Post subject: Varifocal Lens Question Are there any bullet type VF lenses out there that can be zoomed via card/pc? thanks for any input on this. CollinR Moderator Posts: 1697 Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Location: Oklahoma, US Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 11:41 am     Post subject: No not really, there are bullets with digital zoom but I wouldn't pay extra for it. _________________ Low Voltage Solutions Design services, remote support. OK License # 1473 If you desire advertising we offer advertising at competitive rates. Click Here to see how you can advertise with CCTVForum.com Smit9352 Posts: 251 Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Location: Louisiana Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:04 pm     Post subject: CollinR wrote: No not really, there are bullets with digital zoom but I wouldn't pay extra for it. Me and you BOTH!!! Digital zoom is a very bad thing that was made to haunt CCTV security installers in their sleep! As far as bullets with it the smallest I know I can get my hands on is about the size of a box camera and has the RS-485 to where you can adjust it via remote software/dvr... basically a ptz. But more of a Zoom camera only. A still module if you would.... Thanks, John _________________ www.cctvimports.com Come see us sometime!!! InNorthernWeTrust Posts: 80 Joined: 25 Jul 2007 Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:24 am     Post subject: Nuvico CI-Z10N-L: http://www.nuvico.com/product_detail.htm?id=40 Hawk-I HAWK-701ZXIRCB: http://www.hawkisecurity.net/files/hawk-701zxircb1.pdf Here are two IR bullets with RS485 controlled Zoom Lenses. Let me know if this helps! Thomas Moderator Posts: 2102 Joined: 17 May 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:34 pm     Post subject: Smit9352 wrote: CollinR wrote: No not really, there are bullets with digital zoom but I wouldn't pay extra for it. Me and you BOTH!!! Digital zoom is a very bad thing that was made to haunt CCTV security installers in their sleep! As far as bullets with it the smallest I know I can get my hands on is about the size of a box camera and has the RS-485 to where you can adjust it via remote software/dvr... basically a ptz. But more of a Zoom camera only. A still module if you would.... Thanks, John Digital Zoom has a use. When I'm streaming multiple megapixel cameras to a client, and the resolution is reduced, then digital zoom is actually pretty cool. But the rest of the time...yeah it's bad. _________________ Thomas Sales Support Video Insight Smit9352 Posts: 251 Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Location: Louisiana Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:14 pm     Post subject: Thomas wrote: Digital Zoom has a use. When I'm streaming multiple megapixel cameras to a client, and the resolution is reduced, then digital zoom is actually pretty cool. But the rest of the time...yeah it's bad. As far as digital zoom goes not concerning megapixel cameras I apologize. I was thinking of with PTZ's and other items like a Zoom camera that has a 18x zoom (optical) and then a 10X digital, I typically show the customer that the optical zoom is far superior to the digital zoom. With Megapixel cameras this train of thought may or may not always stand true tho, so I apologize for not making myself clear in the first post. Thanks, John _________________ www.cctvimports.com Come see us sometime!!! Thomas Moderator Posts: 2102 Joined: 17 May 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:35 pm     Post subject: Smit9352 wrote: Thomas wrote: Digital Zoom has a use. When I'm streaming multiple megapixel cameras to a client, and the resolution is reduced, then digital zoom is actually pretty cool. But the rest of the time...yeah it's bad. As far as digital zoom goes not concerning megapixel cameras I apologize. I was thinking of with PTZ's and other items like a Zoom camera that has a 18x zoom (optical) and then a 10X digital, I typically show the customer that the optical zoom is far superior to the digital zoom. With Megapixel cameras this train of thought may or may not always stand true tho, so I apologize for not making myself clear in the first post. Thanks, John Oh no, you were right, I was pointing out the tiny exception to the rule. _________________ Thomas Sales Support Video Insight Options and Permissions Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum You cannot attach files in this forum You cannot download files in this forum Page 1 of 1 .:.

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