As the Olympic torch burned and the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad tested the athletic courage of participants from around the world, a Herculean effort was underway to provide security to the tens of thousands who would descend upon Athens, Greece. A record-setting $1.5 billion was spent to ensure the safety of athletes, coaches, organizers, and fans in addition to the sporting venues, hotels and city infrastructure. A combination of systems was used during the games, depending on what the environment called for. For the Olympic venues themselves, Spectra III Color/Black-White cameras were chosen. These integrated dome and camera systems feature LowLight technology, Wide Dynamic Range and a whole host of features making it an ideal choice for this high-profile application.
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