Honeywell HCCM674M High Resolution Miniature Camera

The Honeywell HCCM674M is a miniature analog camera built around a 1/3" CCD sensor delivering 650 TVL horizontal resolution — the pick for covert or space-constrained installations where a full-size dome or bullet housing won't fit: elevator cabs, ATM enclosures, teller stations, cash drawers, or any mounting point under 3 inches deep. At 2.8" x 1.6" x 1.6" (72 x 41 x 41 mm) and 0.35 lb, the HCCM674M drops into tight ceiling voids, cabinetry, and equipment racks without the bulk of a conventional camera body.

Overview

Behind the compact aluminum housing, the HCCM674M pairs a 976 x 494 pixel CCD with a C/CS adjustable lens mount, so you select the focal length the scene demands rather than living with a fixed lens. Minimum illumination is rated at 0.1 lux at F1.2, 50 IRE, with Auto/Color/BW day-night switching — usable in dim stockrooms, back offices, and after-hours retail floors where a color-only sensor would go dark. Output is standard NTSC composite video at 1.0 Vp-p into 75 ohms, so the HCCM674M integrates directly into existing analog DVR infrastructure without a media converter.

Key Features

• 1/3" CCD, 976 x 494 pixels, 650 TVL: resolution sufficient for identifying activity at close range — appropriate for point-of-sale, cash-handling, and access-point monitoring rather than long-throw perimeter coverage.
• 0.1 lux @ F1.2, 50 IRE minimum illumination: holds a usable image well below typical retail or office lighting, so the HCCM674M keeps working after hours without supplemental IR.
• Electronic shutter 1/60–1/100,000 sec: the fast end freezes motion under bright light (loading docks, sunlit entries) while the slow end preserves exposure indoors — one camera covers both conditions.
• 50 dB signal-to-noise ratio: a cleaner base image before compression, which matters more on analog runs where there's no digital noise filtering downstream.
• ATW/Push/User 1/User 2/Anti CR/Manual/Push Lock white balance: seven modes cover mixed lighting scenes (fluorescent plus daylight through a storefront window) that fixed-white-balance cameras render with a color cast.
• Motion detection and privacy masking (Off/On): onboard motion flags cut down on reviewing dead recording time, and masking blocks out a defined zone — useful when the field of view catches a neighboring tenant's space or a keypad.
• 24-character alphanumeric camera ID: on-screen labeling keeps footage traceable to a specific unit across a multi-camera analog install, which speeds up incident review when you're pulling from a dozen feeds.
• 3.5W max power draw at 12 VDC/24 VAC, 10–14 VDC or 20–28 VAC input range: runs on either supply type common in existing analog CCTV panels, so retrofits don't require rewiring the power plant.
• 1.5 kW transient surge suppression: built-in protection against line spikes on the power input — relevant for cameras fed from shared or exterior-adjacent circuits.
• Operating range −10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F), 0–85% RH: covers unconditioned mechanical rooms and storage areas, though this is an indoor-rated enclosure, not an outdoor housing.
• FCC Part 15 Class A and CE EN 55022 emissions compliance: cleared for commercial electromagnetic environments, so it won't interfere with adjacent equipment on the same panel.

Integration & Compatibility

The HCCM674M outputs standard NTSC analog video, which means it pairs with any analog DVR or hybrid recorder accepting composite input — no encoder required. The C/CS adjustable lens mount means the lens is sourced and matched separately to the required field of view, giving more flexibility than a fixed-lens miniature camera when the mounting distance to the subject varies by location. Internal or line-lock sync keeps multiple HCCM674M units switching cleanly on a shared analog multiplexer or matrix switch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What's the low-light performance on the HCCM674M?

A: The HCCM674M is rated at 0.1 lux at F1.2, 50 IRE, with Auto/Color/BW day-night switching for use in dim or after-hours conditions.

Q: What video format does the HCCM674M output?

A: It outputs NTSC composite video at 1.0 Vp-p into 75 ohms for direct connection to analog DVRs or matrix switchers.

Q: Does the HCCM674M include a lens?

A: The HCCM674M uses a C/CS adjustable mounting ring, so the lens is selected and installed separately based on the required field of view.

Q: How small is the HCCM674M camera body?

A: The camera body measures 2.8" x 1.6" x 1.6" (72 x 41 x 41 mm) and weighs 0.35 lb, making it suitable for covert or space-limited mounting.

Q: What power does the HCCM674M require?

A: It runs on 12 VDC/24 VAC, with an accepted input range of 10–14 VDC or 20–28 VAC, drawing 3.5W maximum.

Q: Is the HCCM674M rated for outdoor use?

A: Operating range is −10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F) with 0–85% relative humidity — evidence does not list an outdoor IP-rated enclosure for this model.

Jerry Tildsen

I get asked a lot about miniature cameras for cash drawers and teller lines, and the HCCM674M is one I've specified for exactly that. The 2.8" x 1.6" x 1.6" body is small enough to tuck into a drawer surround or ceiling void where a standard dome housing just won't clear.

Technical Highlights:

• 0.1 lux @ F1.2, 50 IRE: holds an image in dim back-of-house areas without adding supplemental lighting — this isn't an IR camera, so it's relying on that low-lux CCD sensitivity alone.
• 650 TVL on a 1/3" CCD (976 x 494 pixels): enough detail for identifying a face or hand motion at close range at a register or drawer, not a substitute for a megapixel camera watching a wide area.
• 1/60–1/100,000 sec electronic shutter: the fast end handles a sunlit entryway without blowout, while the slow end keeps interior scenes exposed correctly — I've used that range to cover both a storefront window and a dim stockroom with the same camera model.

Deployment Considerations:

• The C/CS adjustable lens mount means you're sourcing the lens separately — plan the focal length against your mounting distance before ordering, since nothing is bundled.
• This is an indoor-rated enclosure (0-85% RH, -10°C to 50°C operating) with no listed IP rating, so it's not a fit for an unprotected outdoor mount — pair it with a weatherproof housing if the location demands it.

I'd spec the HCCM674M for a bank teller line or retail cash office retrofit onto an existing analog DVR, where the mounting footprint is the constraint and NTSC composite output means no new head-end hardware.