How can I control IQSIGHT camera autofocus directly from Milestone XProtect?

Question

How can I control IQSIGHT camera autofocus directly from Milestone XProtect?

Answer

As of SmartSuite for Milestone XProtect version 2.0, operators can control advanced IQSIGHT camera autofocus capabilities directly from the XProtect Smart Client.

This allows image focus to be adjusted without accessing separate camera management tools, helping operators maintain optimal image quality from within their familiar XProtect environment.

Key Capabilities

Fixed Cameras

The following autofocus options are available:

• Full-range autofocus: Automatically adjusts focus across the entire lens range using image contrast evaluation.

• Local-range autofocus: Performs fast focus correction within a limited focal range around the current focus position.

Moving Cameras

The following focus modes are available:

• Autofocus mode: Continuously adjusts focus while the camera is moving.

• One-push focus mode: Performs a single autofocus adjustment when triggered by the operator.

• Manual mode: Disables autofocus and provides full operator control.

Benefits

• Maintain optimal image sharpness directly from XProtect Smart Client.

• Eliminate the need to switch to separate camera configuration tools.

• Improve operator efficiency.

• Quickly adapt focus behavior to changing surveillance conditions.