Dallmeier
Family-owned Regensburg manufacturer of multifocal Panomera cameras and SeMSy video software for airports, stadiums and cities
Quick Overview
| Company | Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG |
|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance Software |
| Headquarters | Regensburg, Germany |
| Founded | 1984 |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | Customer-side recording systems |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Yes |
| Main Features | Panomera multifocal cameras, Domera dome and PTZ cameras, SeMSy VMS, free mobile client, Hemisphere PSIM platform, video analytics, privacy features |
| Pricing | See website; sold through project partners |
| Best For | Large open areas such as airports, stadiums and city centres |
| Replaces | Verkada, large-area camera deployments |
Detailed Review
Dallmeier approaches the problem from the camera lens. Its patented Panomera design combines several sensors in one housing to cover a wide area at consistent detail, and the Panomera V8 Area page quotes 180 degree coverage of up to 10,000 square metres.
The company says it has worked on CCTV and IP video since 1984 and develops cameras, recording systems and the major software components at its Regensburg headquarters. It describes itself as a family-run business.
A Ladder From Phone App to PSIM
The software page frames the range as steps. The smallest system is one Dallmeier camera with edge recording plus the free SeMSy Mobile Client for Android and iOS. Above it sit SeMSy Compact (a VMS with Smart Finder, auto tracking and AI pixelation), the SeMSy Event Manager, a Device Manager for large estates, and the Hemisphere platform for alarm management and PSIM work.
Privacy and Security Documents Built In
A dedicated privacy page links a GDPR brochure, a quick guide and the European Data Protection Board guidelines on video devices. The corporate page lists ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certification and calls the systems GDPR and NDAA compliant, which are the vendor's own statements.
For operators who answer to a data protection officer, having manufacturer-written material on pixelation and retention is a practical head start.
Works Beside Other Video Systems
The Panomera page notes that its cameras can be integrated into video management systems from other manufacturers, so a stadium can add the optics without discarding an existing control room platform.
Limitations to Consider
There are no public prices, and a Panomera project is planned with the vendor (the service menu lists consulting, planning and factory acceptance). Cloud storage is not part of the offer on the pages checked. The range suits large sites more than a two-camera shop, where Videoloft is the lighter fit.
Who Should Use Dallmeier
Airports, casinos, logistics yards, stadiums and city operators who need wide-area coverage from few mounting points and want a German manufacturer for both optics and software.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Patented multifocal Panomera sensor design
- Free SeMSy Mobile Client for small setups
- Cameras and software developed in-house in Regensburg
- ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 listed
- Panomera integrates into third-party VMS
Cons
- No public price list
- Planned as a project, not self-service
- No hosted cloud service on the pages checked
- Overkill for very small sites
Alternatives to Dallmeier
Other European video surveillance software worth comparing before you decide:
Videoloft
United Kingdom · Cloud storage and AI search for the CCTV cameras you already own
Geutebrück
Germany · G-Core VMS with tamper-resistant recording for critical sites
MOBOTIX
Germany · Edge cameras plus the MOBOTIX HUB platform in four levels
Cloudview
United Kingdom · Managed cloud video for mixed analogue and IP cameras
See all European video surveillance software or compare them directly against Verkada on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dallmeier's multifocal camera, which uses several sensors in one housing to cover wide areas with consistent depth of field. The V8 Area model is listed for 180 degree coverage of up to 10,000 m².
Yes. The Panomera page states they can be integrated into video management systems from other manufacturers.
The SeMSy Mobile Client for Android and iOS is described as free, and the smallest system is that app plus a camera with edge recording.