Security cameras are a vital part of keeping your company and employees safe. With 180-degree and 360-degree views, panoramic and fisheye cameras are versatile, reliable options. Optiview’s 25 years in the surveillance industry equip us with the experience and knowledge to provide solutions for countless businesses, CCTV distributors, and integrators.
About Our Fisheye and Panoramic Security Cameras
These 180-degree and 360-degree dome cameras come equipped with IR, are IP67 weatherproof, and some are IK10 vandal-proof. No matter where you install them, they provide comprehensive coverage for your surveillance needs. Additional benefits of these types of cameras include:
- Cost-effectiveness: One camera can cover a large area, eliminating the need to install multiple separate cameras to cover the same space.
- Easy installation: With simple installation and setup, you can start using these cameras quickly. Optiview also carries brackets and junction boxes to aid with installation.
- Durability: These weatherproof cameras can be used inside or outside. Some camera models can also withstand direct blows without operational interference.
Types of Fisheye and Panoramic Security Cameras
Our surveillance cameras come in two main types with different features to suit your needs.
180° Technology
180-Degree Panoramic Cameras
Single and Multi-Sensor Panoramic
Optiview’s 180-degree panoramic cameras cover more area than a typical security camera. With single- and multi-sensor options, they provide an ultra-wide view of your space. Available in 8MP or 5MP, these cameras deliver high-quality footage. Some also have a built-in mic to capture audio.
Other features may include active deterrence, distortion correction, and durability for outdoor use and vandal deterrence.
360° Technology
360-Degree Fisheye Cameras
Single Sensor Fisheye
Eliminating blind spots, Optiview’s 360-degree fisheye cameras provide expansive surveillance coverage and allow you to monitor large areas in real time and in playback. With Single-Sensor Fisheye and dewarping technology, these cameras can provide wide coverage without compromising image quality.
Some models also have the ability to display heat maps to show where people are moving the most.
Why Choose Optiview for Fisheye and Panoramic Security Cameras
Optiview’s team of experts is here to ensure that your experience is as seamless as possible. We stand out for a few reasons:
Unparalleled Support
At Optiview, our seasoned professionals are here to assist you. With free tech and installation support, our team will work with you through every step of the process, ensuring that your products are shipped and installed as quickly and efficiently as possible. Warranty support is also available.
Product Quality and Testing
Long before you place your first order, our research and development team has tested each camera to ensure it meets our high reliability standards. Additionally, we offer a protected dealer network that provides personalized service and high-quality parts.
Customizable Solutions
With access to our free jobsite design and planning, we are here to help you design a solution that fits your layout, size, and security requirements. Our innovative solutions allow for customization, providing you with the firmware that suits your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Panoramic and Fisheye Cameras
We understand you may still have some questions about 360-view cameras, so we put together this helpful, frequently asked questions section.
What is a Panoramic Camera?
A Specialty Camera captures an extreme wide angle field of view which is not possible through regular cameras which typically have a horizontal field of view between 90 degrees and 120 degrees. The panoramic image can be produced through both single and multiple sensor cameras.
What is a Fisheye Camera?
A Specialty Camera that captures an ultra-wide 360-degree field of view. The wide perspective can create a distinct distortion effect, resulting in a curved or spherical image, but with Dewarping technology, it is possible to counteract that distortion.
Why Use a Panoramic Camera?
Panoramic cameras can be a cost effective solution to needing the ability to monitor areas with fewer cameras due to a broader field of view. With the extended coverage of a 180° camera, installations can be simplified all while reducing blind spots which is helpful when monitoring large areas.
Why Use a Fisheye Camera?
360° fisheye cameras offer comprehensive coverage and eliminate blind spots. Because it is able to install fisheye security cameras in multiple configurations, it offers the same benefits as 180-degree cameras, such as simple installation, cost-effectiveness, and reduced number of cameras needed for complete coverage. The wide angle of a fisheye surveillance camera provides additional visual information, which enhances situational awareness.
Where to Use Panoramic Cameras?
Hallways, doorways and entrances are great locations to utilize the wide-angle lens of a panoramic camera because it can provide coverage of foot traffic entering, exiting or moving throughout buildings.
By taking advantage of the panoramic camera’s wide-angle field of view in retail stores, you can monitor areas such as sales floors and aisles, which can assist in asset protection and loss prevention.
180-degree panoramic cameras can be strategically placed in ATM areas to assist in deterring criminal activities and provide evidence for instances in which incidents occur.
When placed in smaller to medium sized rooms such as offices, 180 degree view cameras can reduce the amount of cameras needed and cover the entire space.
180-degree Panoramic cameras are also well suited for outdoor use.
Where to Use Fisheye Cameras?
Large open spaces are ideal areas to utilize the extensive viewing angle of a 360-degree fisheye, such as stadiums, arenas, and public squares. Areas of heavy foot traffic, like tourist attractions and theme parks
A 360 degree camera could be utilized near POS in retail spaces as well as restaurants to monitor employee and customer interactions, for example being able to monitor cashiers as well as the lobby of fast food restaurants simultaneously.
Locations where comprehensive coverage and situational awareness are crucial, such as borders, military installations and high security facilities are exemplary ways to take advantage of the all-encompassing views of 360 fisheye security cameras. Warehouses, power plants and transportation hubs such as train stations and airports are ideal for 360 surveillance.
Where to Mount Panoramic Cameras?
Panoramic cameras are suited to be mounted on walls and ceilings.
Where to Mount Fisheye Cameras?
Fisheye cameras can be mounted on ceilings, walls, pendants and countertops.
See Them In Action
Explore Optiview Fisheye and Panoramic Security Cameras
Optiview’s 180-degree and 360-degree surveillance cameras work to provide your business with the best protection possible.
Browse our fisheye and panoramic security camera options. Call us at 904-805-1581 or contact us online for more information about pricing and availability.