JVC just announced the VN-H557U network HD-resolution indoor PTZ dome camera — an entry-level ONVIF Profile S-compliant unit equipped with a wide angle zoom lens (6.3-63.3mm).

Using a 2 megapixel CMOS imager, the VN-H557U is 1920×1080 resolution and is integrated with JVC’s so-called Super LoLux HD technology for very low-light color reproduction. The built-in lens includes 10x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom with automatic or manual iris control. The security camera also offers 350-degree, non-endless pan/tilt, along with 100 preset positions, auto return, auto flip, and auto pan.

A built-in SDHC card slot allows local recording options and other features include privacy mask for up to eight areas, motion detection, 3D digital noise reduction, alarm in/out, and two-way audio communication. Multi-codec support includes M-JPEG, H.264 Baseline Profile and H.264 High Profile, and the camera is compatible with third-party VMS products such as Exacq Technologies and Video Insight. Power options include power over Ethernet (PoE), plus 24V AC or 12V DC.

The VN-H557U lists for $1,475 and full specs are here: http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=PRO5.2