Hytera SC580 Smart 4G Body Camera

Hytera Communications has released the SC580 Smart 4G Body Camera and further expanded its body-worn camera series. Weighing only 177 g, the body camera packs advanced video features into a slim and rugged body. It streams videos, audio and photos from the field to the command centre over private LTE networks, cellular networks or WLAN.

Public safety authorities rely on body cameras to capture evidence and maintain law enforcement transparency, while body cameras play an increasingly important role in deterring violence and protecting the officers on duty. The product captures clear videos in challenging scenarios, eg, in low-light and poor visibility conditions. Its low-light sensitivity is made possible by a starlight sensor, which is able to capture HD colourful images with more details such as human faces or car plate numbers at night. With the 6-axis image stabilisation technology, the body camera captures stable and clear videos even when the user is on the move.

The device works with optimised power consumption and lasts beyond a 12-hour shift. A built-in backup battery capable of supporting recording for 3–5 min enables the camera to keep recording even when the officer is replacing the detachable main battery.

With Hytera’s push-to-talk over cellular (PTToC or PoC) application, the camera works multi-purposely as a PoC radio. A dedicated push-to-talk (PTT) key supports intuitive voice calls, while the ergonomically arranged video recording key means that users can quickly start the recording amid the hustle of onsite activities.