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White PTZ dome camera with integrated 3.4-122.4mm lens housing

Sony

Sony UNIONEP520C7 PTZ 720 TVL 36x 3.4-122.4mm surveillance security system

SKU CH-ZP9F-SQK3C MPN UNIONEP520C7

A PTZ camera with 720 TVL resolution, 36x optical zoom and a 3.4-122.4mm lens for detailed surveillance

  • 720 TVL resolution delivers detailed surveillance footage
  • 36x optical zoom covers wide areas with a 3.4-122.4mm lens
  • EXview HAD CCD sensor enhances low-light image clarity
  • H.264, MPEG4, JPEG compression enables efficient video storage
  • AC 24 V and High PoE provide flexible power options

Sony PTZ Camera with 36x Optical Zoom

The Sony UNIONEP520C7 is a unitised PTZ camera built for surveillance systems that need wide-area coverage and remote positioning. It delivers 720 TVL horizontal resolution through an EXview HAD CCD sensor and a 3.4 to 122.4 mm lens. The 36x optical zoom lets operators close in on detail without digital degradation. Suited for installations that require pan, tilt and zoom control over Ethernet.

Thermals, Noise and Power Draw

The camera operates on AC 24 V or High Power over Ethernet, drawing power through the same cable that carries data. With no moving cooling fans, acoustic output is negligible in normal indoor or sheltered outdoor use. Power consumption scales with PTZ motor activity and IR illumination when active. The 10/100 Ethernet link adds minimal network load during streaming.

Bundled Compression and Network Features

Onboard H.264, MPEG4 and JPEG compression reduce bandwidth and storage needs without external transcoding hardware. The 10Base-T/100Base-TX interface integrates directly into existing IP infrastructure. No separate recorder software licence is required for basic viewing and control. The unitised housing simplifies mounting and cable management for installers.

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Price $1,450.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How is the camera mounted and powered, and what step do installers often miss?

The unit mounts as a single PTZ housing and accepts AC 24 V or High PoE via the Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX port; the step often missed is confirming the switch or injector actually delivers High PoE, not standard PoE.

Which components will need replacement first during long-term operation?

The EXview HAD CCD sensor and the 36x optical zoom mechanism (3.4~122.4mm lens) are the primary wear items; the motorised pan-tilt gears and IR-cut filter assembly also degrade after extended duty cycles.

What limit appears first when the camera runs continuously at full zoom and compression?

Sustained 36x zoom with H.264 or MPEG4 encoding pushes the 100Base-TX link to its throughput ceiling, causing frame-rate drops or increased latency before the sensor or optics reach thermal limits.

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