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Q26 Camera Manual: Product Overview
Extraordinary Picture Quality
Image quality is the one key criterion of a security camera. Due to their internal video analysis
and data storage capabilities, the decentralized MOBOTIX systems are independent of the
available network bandwidth. As a result, the system provides for efficiently storing and
managing the video streams of a virtually unlimited number of cameras with the highest
resolution at a reasonable cost.
Six-Megapixel Image Sensors (6MP)
MOBOTIX cameras possess high-resolution image sensors with 6 megapixel resolution and
excellent light sensitivity, which translates into more details when zooming and more clear-cut
advantages for every user. By using the 6MP technology in their color and black&white image
sensors, MOBOTIX cameras deliver convincing image quality and details even in bad weather
and under lowlight conditions. Another important plus: thanks to its internal pre-processing
of the image data, the camera can generate video streams with up to 30 frames per second.
6MP Image Format: 3 Times More Detail Than Full HD
The 6MP sensor has a resolution of 3072x2048 pixels on both day and night sensors. This
means that the full image information is available in the live image and in the recordings.
Low Light Conditions – No Problem
The maximum resolution of the color and black&white image sensors is 6 megapixels. The
higher light sensitivity of the new color image sensors now allow using MOBOTIX color cam-
eras around the clock even when the illumination is low.
MxLEO: Exposure Optimization and Reduced Image Noise
MxLEO – the MOBOTIX Lowlight Exposure Optimization – is an innovative technology that
provides an entirely new experience in digital image optimization in all cameras running
firmware 4.1.9 and higher. On the one hand, the improved light sensitivity of the MOBOTIX
6MP sensors drastically reduces exposure times. MxLEO, the exposure and image optimi-
zation program especially developed for these conditions, on the other hand, generates
perceptibly better and more detailed images especially under low-light conditions below
25 Lux. Such conditions are typical at a parking lot at night that is illuminated by regular
lights (approx. 10 to 25 Lux). Or in a building after hours, in which the emergency lights
are burning (approx. 5 Lux). This significantly reduces motion blur that is typical of longer
exposure times with little light and thus provides much more image detail (faces, license
plates, etc.) for proper identification.
Virtual PTZ (vPTZ) – No Motor Required
The Q26 can zoom in on detail as well. These vPTZ functions are a standard feature
in the integrated Q26 camera software. The image from the hemispheric camera
can be enlarged using e.g. the mouse wheel, a joystick or a software-controlled
PTZ panel, and you can “move” the view to any section of the image. This provides
the features of a mechanical PTZ camera without the disadvantages of mainte-
nance and wear.
The vPTZ functionality works differently depending on the camera operation platform ( web
browser, MxManagementCenter ). Virtual zoom, pan and tilt using MxManagementCenter is
very simple thanks to special software tools and the use of an optional joystick. However, a
joystick may also be used even with pure browser-based operation from Internet Explorer
(together with an ActiveX plug-in).
Quick and easy navigation
with a USB joystick
vPTZ vPTZ