Canon VB-C300 Indoor PTZ IP camera with 2.4x optical zoom, true day/night, two-way audio and Power over Ethernet

This product is discontinued, an alternative model is the Axis M5525-E

The Canon VB-C300 is an indoor Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) network camera. With a Canon wide angle 2.4x optical zoom lens the camera delivers clear high quality images with vibrant colour reproduction. Together with progressive scanning and full frame rate video the Canon VB-C300 can clearly and accurately capture fast moving people and objects without missing important details between frames.

With true day/night ability the Canon VB-C300 can deliver clear surveillance images in all lighting conditions. With accurate vibrant colour images in daylight hours and a monochrome night vision images in the dark from infrared light, clear surveillance footage can be achieved in even pitch black conditions (additional IR light source required).

With Power over Ethernet compatibility the Canon VB-C300 allows for simple and easy installation by only requiring one network cable for both power and data transfer. Like all IP cameras available from Network Webcams, the Canon VB-C300 IP security camera has a built-in web server and can be viewed over a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN) or via the Internet as a streaming IP webcam.

Important: This camera does not include a power supply unless you have selected one from the options above.

Canon VB-C300 - Key benefits:

• Canon’s advanced optic lens technology delivers superior picture quality
• Smooth TV-like motion with 25fps progressive scan video allows for fast moving people and objects to be clearly captured without missing details between frames
• Detailed images in all lighting conditions with a monochrome night vision image available in low light conditions (additional IR light source required)
• Installation is simple and cost effective with Power over Ethernet only requiring one network cable to carry both power and data

Canon VB-C300 - Key features:

• Canon 70° wide angle auto focus lens
• Ultra wide coverage with 340° pan, 115° tilt and 2.4x optical zoom
• Progressive scan CCD sensor delivering up to 25fps
• True day/night ability with a power-driven infrared cut-filter
• Full duplex, two-way audio for communication between camera location and monitoring point
• 20 programmable Pan/Tilt/Zoom positions
• 2 input / 1 output external connections for incorporating external sensors and alarms
• Power over Ethernet compatible
• Can be mounted upright, inverted or in optional recessed ceiling mount dome

Canon VB-C300 - Typical applications:

• The Canon VB-C300 PTZ network camera is suitable for indoor surveillance applications like retail environments, schools and universities, public buildings, manufacturing facilities and webcam applications

Canon VB-C300 - Key technical indicators:

• Sensor: 1/4" CCD with primary colour filter, 310000 effective pixels, progressive scan
• Lens: 2.4x optical zoom, 3.0mm – 7.2mm, f/2.0 – f/3.4, horizontal field of view; 70.8° - 29.6°
• Minimum illumination: Day mode; 1 lux (colour at 1/30 sec shutter speed), night mode; 0.25 lux (mono at 1/30 sec shutter speed)
• Movement range: Pan; 340° (-170° - +170°), tilt; 115° (-25° - +90°)
• Rotation speed: Pan; 90° per sec, tilt; 70° per sec
• Video compression: Motion-JPEG
• Resolution: 640x480 / 320x240 / 160x120 pixels
• Frame rate: 0.1fps – 25fps (max)
• Simultaneous distribution: 5 clients at 25fps / 15 clients (max) at 10fps
• Audio compression: G.711 (64kbps), full duplex
• Supported protocols: HTTP, DHCP, WV-HTTP (Canon)
• Power: Power over Ethernet (48v DC, conforms to IEEE 802.3af), 240V AC 50Hz (via optional AC adapter), 12V DC or 24V AC (via supplied two-pin connector)
• Power consumption: 10W max (on PoE) / 13W max (on AC adapter)
• Operating temperature: -10°C to +45°C
• Dimensions: 132mm (W) x 122mm (H) x 130mm (D)
• Weight: 780g (975g with ceiling mount hardware)

Canon VB-C300 - Connections:

• Molex 2-pin connector 12V – 13V DC / 24V AC
• Network interface RJ-45, 100Base-TX Auto-Negotiation
• Composite video output 3.5mm mini-jack
• Audio input 3.5mm mini-jack (line level)
• Audio output 3.5mm mini-jack (line level)
• 6-way bare-wire terminal: 2 x sensor inputs , 1 x alarm outputs

Canon VB-C300 - Accessories included:

• Setup CD-ROM
• Instruction manual
• Quick guide
• Molex 2-pin Power connector
• Mounting template
• Ceiling mounting plate
• Camera skirt for ceiling installation
• Screws x 4
• Anti-fall safety wire
• Rubber feet

Canon VB-C300 - Additional items you may want to order with this camera:

• AC Mains power adapter
• Recessed ceiling mount dome kit (clear or smoked)
• Canon camera management software (16 or 64 channel)