Small Camera for more safety: Braun presents the new Bodycam BCX2 with face detection and motion sensor

+ + + data protection by encrypting recorded files + + + Full HD quality 1920x1080p with 30fps + + + 170 ° Wide Angle + + + IR Night vision + + + 32GB Storage capacity + + + 2.5 "TFT colour display in 4:3 format + + + water- and dust-protected at IP54 + + +

Eutingen near Stuttgart/Cologne, 25 September 2018 – The use of Bodycams in Germany by police or other security personnel such as the railway is steadily increasing. Bodycams serve to document critical situations and also have a de-escalating effect that can even deter potential attackers in dangerous situations.

The photo specialist Braun Phototechnik GmbH presents its new Bodycam BCX2 at the Photokina 2018, which is strictly oriented to the everyday use and the needs of the police and security services – namely the recording of video and audio signals.

Recording with the BCX2 is activated by means of a well-accessible and sufficiently large switch, also enabling easy handling with gloves.

The Braun BCX2 is a of a very high quality and offers, in addition to excellent image quality and night mode, also encryption of recorded files, which is indispensable for data protection and further police work. This assures that only authorized persons can access it. In addition, the new Braun Bodycam BXC2 has face detection up to eight meters and a motion sensor for capturing moving objects. The new BCX2 records full HD video with a resolution of 1920x1080p at 30 frames per second (fps) or 1280x720 pix with 60 fps in MP4 format. The maximum resolution for single photos is 21.0 MP in JPEG format. The camera lens allows an enormous shooting angle of 170 °. The integrated TFT colour display on the back has a size of 2.5" in a 4:3 format, and allows the control of recordings if required. An additional software function can also be used to encrypt the playback of recordings. As a result, data protection is underlined yet again by excluding filming by unauthorized persons.

An integrated high-power infrared light enables the IR night vision, whereby the night mode is manually switched on. The battery life is 4-5 hours, depending on the video resolution set, thanks to the 2600mAh ion battery. The integrated data storage with a rich 32GB is also large enough for up to 8 hours of recording. Data is exchanged via USB 2.0.

The specially developed housing concept is water- and dust-protected according to IP54, and makes the Braun Bodycam BXC2 suitable for use in almost situation. The very lightweight camera with only 100 grams is supplied with a charger, power plug, USB cable and manual.

The Bodycam BCX2 from Braun is now available for sale. The recommended retail price is 229.00 Euro incl. VAT.