New York, NY – Panasonic Security Systems, a division of the recently re-structured Panasonic System Solutions Company (PSSA), showcased the company’s new line of Super Dynamic III (SDIII) cameras at an event staged in New York City to introduce the revolutionary camera technology. The two new models include the WV-CS954 Color Dome Camera and the WV-CP480 Series Color Fixed Cameras.

“You will not find security cameras with more performance and feature versatility than Panasonic’s new line of SDIII cameras,” said Steve Surfaro, Director of the Enterprise Project Group, Panasonic Security Systems. “Aside from the breakthrough levels of performance afforded by Panasonic’s exclusive SDIII technology, these new cameras incorporate the most extensive array of features available to deliver exceptional image definition and balance even in the most challenging security applications.”

SDIII offers numerous performance attributes including: 128x dynamic range; pixel-based digital contrast correction; Auto Image Stabilizer; Scene Change Detection; 30X optical zoom (300X electronically); Adaptive Digital Noise Reduction to minimize image streaking when viewing moving images; 540 lines of color resolution; and extreme low light sensitivity in color (0.5 lux) and BW (0.06 lux).

Panasonic’s new WV-CS954 Color Dome Camera sports a sleek new design that Panasonic is implementing across its wide range of security systems products. The new all-in-one color dome camera features Auto Focus to maintain image detail and clarity across its extensive zoom range; Auto Tracking to follow an individual’s movements within the camera’s field of view; Day/Night operation; privacy zone masking; built-in digital motion detection; digital-flip for automatic 180º turning; 360º endless fine panning at a max speed of 400º/second; RS-485 communications; alarm inputs/outputs; VD2 internal synchronization; and 256 presets. It is the most feature-rich dome camera available.

The WV-CP480 Series Color Fixed Cameras feature Panasonic’s exclusive Auto Back Focus technology to assure sharp focus when the cameras switch from color to B/W operation and back to color again. A unique mechanism physically moves the CCD within the camera to achieve the optimal focus in the prevailing light. Additional performance features include: Day/Night operation; built-in motion detection; electronic shutter from 1/60 to 1/10,000 sec; electronic sensitivity enhancement; 2H vertical enhancement; and VD2 synchronization.

For more information contact Panasonic Security Systems by calling toll free 1-866-PAN-CCTV (1-866-726-2288) or visiting our web site at www.panasonic.com/security.

About Panasonic Panasonic Security Systems is a world leader in Intelligent Technology for the professional security industry. The company's comprehensive line of security and surveillance systems products features Super Dynamic III DSP cameras and dome systems, comprehensive analog/digital Hybrid networking solutions, digital video recorders, matrix and sequential switching systems, control software, plasma displays, LCD monitors, lenses, peripheral devices, and iris reader access control andentity management systems.

Panasonic System Solutions Company is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America. Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Corporation of North America markets a broad line of digital and other electronics products for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE:MC) of Japan, and the hub of Panasonic’s U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Information about Panasonic products is available at www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.