How to choose a motion measurement camera

Check the recording requirements, file format and parameters that facilitate correct analysis in AITracker.

📹 Technical parameters of the recording

  • Minimum resolution: 640x480 px and recommended HD 1280x720 (1MPix) or higher

  • Minimum frame rate: 15 FPS
    🔸 The more frames per second, the smoother the object tracking becomes

  • Recording format: avi, mp4, dav, flv, wmv, tc, h265 (or other standard video formats)

  • Encoding: Basic AVI, MPEG, MP$ encoding and H264/H265 encoding also with variable frame rate,

  • Minimum video length: 90 seconds

We support a large number of video formats and encodings and are constantly expanding our capabilities.

Attention AITracker! For videos with variable frame rate, the seek() function of the video jump in the AITracker GUI program does not work properly!

Attention! We do not support interlaced videos, which store alternating even/odd image lines. Wikipedia

📁Video file naming

For the AITracker system to automatically recognize the recording date and time, the video file name must contain this information. This information is necessary to correctly assign measurements to a specific time period.

🔎 How does it work?

The system does not read the time from the recording image (e.g. the clock displayed in the corner of the video). The only source of time information is the file name and frame number. This means that proper file naming is crucial.

📅 What should the file name contain?

  • The recording start date and time 

✅ Supported filename formats

We support many popular formats found in industrial cameras and monitoring systems. Here are some examples:

12/05/00-12/10/00[R][0@0][0]

02-OMAZ_2021-05-06_2355_0000

R51_ch1_Main_20210408100000_20210408110000(1)

063732_100_044419723_0300.h264

SCPR_12002_BOCHNIA_cam2_20231213001158_20231213001751_97842

Attention! The system defines the time in the recording only by the name and frame number! We do not have the option to read the clock image saved inside the video frame!

✅ Supported filename formats

Selected camera models

We know or encounter the following models in practice. The list helps narrow down the choice, but the camera's suitability is always determined by the frame, mounting height, lighting and the expected type of measurement.

Models known or used in practice

Ozikam-C12-Z5X

Image
5 Mpix (2560 × 1920)
Lens and frame
3.6 mm, viewing angle 90°
Connectivity and recording
WiFi, Ethernet, PoE, microSD up to 128 GB, H.265/H.264
Night and audio
9 IR LEDs, two-way audio

Dahua ITC237-PW6M-IRLZF1050-B

Image
1080p (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps, 1/1.8″ Sony GS-CMOS sensor
Lens
Motorized 10–50 mm
Measuring tables
LPR up to 80 km/h
Field work
6 IR diodes, IP67 housing

Axis P1448-LE

Image
4K Ultra HD (3840 × 2160) at 25/30 fps, 1/2.5″ CMOS sensor
Lens
2.8–9.8 mm with P-Iris
Image quality
Forensic WDR, Lightfinder, Zipstream, OptimizedIR, 0.18 lux color
Immunity
IP66/IP67 and IK10

Hanwha Techwin XNV-8082R

Image
6 Mpix (3328 × 1872) at 30 fps
Lens
Motorized 2.8–8.4 mm (3×)
Night and contrast
IR up to 40 m, extremeWDR 120 dB, ICR day/night
Video analysis
Motion, tamper and face detection

Bosch NIN-50022-A3 FLEXIDOME IP Indoor 5000 HD

Image
2 Mpix (1952 × 1092)
Lens
Auto-varifocal 3–10 mm
Image quality
WDR 76 dB, IR 0 lux
Power and compression
PoE IEEE 802.3af, H.264/M-JPEG

Archival models

The models remain listed as reference material but are no longer available for current sale.

DS-2CD4A26FWD-IZHS/P

Withdrawn from sale
Image
2 Mpix ALPR Ultra-Low Light, 1/1.8″ Progressive Scan CMOS matrix
Lens
Motorized 8–32 mm, auto-iris
Processing
WDR 120 dB, defog, 3D DNR, IR
Power supply
PoE

DS-2CD2T47G2-L

Withdrawn from sale
Image
4 Mpix ColorVu, 1/1.8″ Progressive Scan CMOS matrix
Recording
Continuous color 24/7, H.265+ compression
Contrast
WDR 130 dB
Immunity
IP67

BCS-TIP5201IR-Ai

Withdrawn from sale
Image
2 Mpix (1920 × 1080), 1/2.8″ Sony STARVIS CMOS matrix
Lens and night
3.6 mm, WDR 120 dB, IR up to 80 m
Features
Motion and face detection, privacy masks, accounting, audio I/O and alarm I/O
Resistance and save
IP67, IK10, microSD up to 256 GB

BCS-TIP4501IR-E-Ai

Withdrawn from sale
Image
5 Mpix (2592 × 1944), 1/2.7″ CMOS matrix
Lens and night
2.8 mm, WDR 120 dB, IR up to 50 m
Interfaces and recording
Audio I/O, alarm I/O, microSD up to 256 GB
Immunity
IP67

For more details on camera installation, see the documentation https://wiki.aisp.pl/aitrackergui/pl/hardware/ 

Need help with your own material?

Download AITracker or go to the technical documentation to prepare your recording and measurement configuration.