Toshiba to Display New HD POV Cameras including IK-HR1S with HDSDI at NAB Show

Toshiba Imaging’s suite of high definition POV cameras will be prominently on display at the upcoming NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 20-23, 2009.

More than just broadcasting, the NAB Show™ is attended by leading media, entertainment and communications professionals who share a passion for delivering the next generation of audio, video, and filmed content across multiple platforms – from televisions, radios and computers to phones, the big screen and beyond.

Toshiba’s camera display will include their new, highly anticipated 1/3-inch CMOS IK-HR1S one-piece HDSDI camera with 2.1 mega pixels offering optional 720p or 1080i scanning operation, both with HD-SDI output.

The single-chip, high speed High Definition camera is extremely small (1 ¾ in. x 1 ¾ in. by 3 in), features an RS-232 serial interface, a C-mount lens interface, produces little to no motion artifacts and delivers very large bandwidth, hence a better signal, over longer distances.

Toshiba Ultra-Compact HD-SDI 1080i/720p HD Camera

Offering clear, crisp HD imagery and superior color resolution, this camera has already started capturing the interest of professional and specialty broadcasters in addition to industry professionals looking to ingtegrate a small HD camera into industrial imaging applications where the option to switch from progressive to interlace scanning operation is essential.

Ideal applications for this one-piece HD cameras include;

• Broadcasting
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Wildlife Observations
  • Reality Television
  • Head-Cams
  • News Cameras in Helicopters
• Scientific Imaging
  • Microscopy
  • Diagnostics
  • Teaching Hospitals
• Security/Surveillance

Toshiba will be located at booth number is C5119 located in the central hall.

Gary Pitre, Regional Eastern manager, Ian Tobi, Marketing support engineer and Vince Giovinco, National Sales Manager will be in attendance to answer any questions and to offer demonstrations for those who are planning to attend the show.

Products expected to be showcased

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Toshiba’s New One-Piece True 1080p HD Camera (IK-HR1S) available in March 2009

Toshiba America has just announced the impending mid March 2009 arrival of a limited amount of their highly anticipated new one piece IK-HR1S HD camera.  This new addition to Toshiba’s highly successful IKHR1 series incorporates HDSDI outputs switchable between 720p (60 fps) and 1080i (30fps) video and video outputs that operate at both 50 and 60 Hz for those export sales requiring it.

Since there will be limited quantity, the camera will surely go on allocation almost immediately.  Both manufacturers and distributors are encouraging those interested in the new camera to get your orders in immediately as it takes time to bring in more cameras from Japan.

True 1080p One-Piece CMOS HD Camera from Toshiba Imaging

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More posts on Toshiba’s IK-HR1 series here

A Compact 1/2 IT CCD Color Camera Solution for demanding machine vision, remote monitoring and microscopy applications

An ideal camera for remote monitoring, broadcasting and military operations applications, the Sony XC-555 (XC555), is a 1/2 type IT CCD, light-weight (60g) and slim single-piece color camera that operates without a Camera Control Unit (CCU). The lack of a CCU coupled with a slim, single-piece design (22h x 22w x 75d mm) allows for camera installation in small, restricted areas. Available in both NTSC (XC-555) and PAL (XC-555P) versions, the XC-555 only needs a 12 V DC power supply to acquire video output signals and uses a one of a kind compacted NF mount lens system which can be transformed into a flexible C mount lens using a c-mount adapter.

Sony XC-555 1/2 typs IT CCD Color Camera

The Sony XC-555 can be used as a RocketCam on NASA flights for visualizing key events in real time from launch through the outer limits of the atmosphere and into space. The RocketCam is built to withstand extreme conditions including vibrations, hot and cold temperatures, vacuum and lighting environments and has successfully sent back high quality color video. Used not only for viewing audience purposes the XC-555, (XC555), sends back useful coverage of certain launch events from angles NASA engineers could not see before.

NASA Space Shuttle Image of Camera

As a color broadcast camera, the XC-555 is used in a variety of applications including motocross, hockey and reality shows. It is securely fitted on either side of most full-faced or open-faced helmets for road or moto-x to allow for optimal positioning while riding. Hockey has also used it to change views for the viewers. Earlier hockey helmet cams that were mounted to the outside of the helmet caused safety issues, now the XC-555 is built into the goalie’s facemask to get full coverage of all on ice action. Real life Ghost Busters, the crew of the reality television show Ghost Hunters, use a magnitude of different cameras. Although most filming is done at night, the Sony XC-555 is used in special situations and aids in filming lighted areas.

Goalie Helmet Cam

The Sony XC-555 is also used in military applications including but not limited to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). An example would be the Aerosonde Robotic Aircraft. This uses the XC-555 to relay real time video imagery into high-resolution digital static images. It has been used to obtain information in many different significant flights. In 2007 the Aerosonde entered the eye and boundary layer of Hurricane Noel. Its petite size also allows for it to fly secrecy missions making it a wonderful surveillance and monitoring tool for the military.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle by Aerosonde

Replacing the Sony XC-999 and XC-777A, the more precise XC-555 is ultimately an ideal camera solution for those looking to integrate it into not only machine vision, multimedia and remote monitoring applications, but also a variety of other applications including research, entertainment, security and more. If you are looking for an ultra-compact, durable camera this one is for you.

Stadler, Kristi (2009, Feb 5). The XC-555, a compact, color camera solution.  Aegis Electronic Group, Inc.

New Mini HD 1/3″ CMOS Camera with HD-SDI output unveiled from Toshiba Imaging – IK-HR1S

For those in need of a mini, single-chip HD industrial camera that switches from progressive to interlace scanning operation while delivering very large bandwidth over longer distances, Toshiba’s new IK-HR1S is an ideal solution for professional and specialized broadcasting and/or industrial imaging applications.

Third in Toshiba Imaging’s family of high-definition cameras, the very small form factor camera (only 1.75in x 1.75in x 3in) features 2.1 MP, a 1/3 ” CMOS sensor, an RS-232 serial interface,  optional 720p or 1,080i scanning operation, both with HD-SDI output, and a C-mount lens interface, offering clear, crisp HD imagery and superior color resolution.

The new mini HD camera is not yet available for sale, more information to follow.

New HD CMOS Camera with HD-SDI from Toshiba ideal for High Resolution Imaging Applications

For those looking for an HD industrial camera that offers clear images and high resolutions with HD-SDI output, Toshiba’s new IK-HR1S HD 1/3″ CMOS camera may be the solution for your imaging application.

Almost identical to its predecessor, the IK-HR1S boasts an increased sensitivity and HD-SDI output versus the DVI-I output found on the already popular IK-HR1D.

Toshiba America is unveiling their new IK-HR1S this month at the Photonics West Show in San Jose, January 27-29.

Key Features**:

• 1/3″ CMOS sensor
• HD-SDI Output
  • 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) Interlace
  • 1280 (H) x 720 (V) Progressive Switchable
• C-Mount
• Small, all in one body style
• Auto Electric Shutter
• Auto/Manual White Balance
• Gain function in great detail
• Serial Command Setting via RS-232C

No release date is available at this time.

**Specifications are preliminary and subject to change without notice.

New HD Switchable (1080i/1080p) One-Piece, Single Chip, Compact, 1/3″ CMOS Industrial Camera – Toshiba IK-HR1DI

The new IK-HR1DI camera is the perfect answer to those users who have been asking for a one-piece 1080i/1080p HD camera from Toshiba Imaging for scientific, broadcast, and industrial users.

This one-piece single-chip CMOS camera is in an ULTRA COMPACT sized housing measuring just 1 ¾” x 1 ¾” x 4 1/16″ and weighs but 4.3 ounces.

The IK-HR1Dl accepts C-mount lenses and a standard power supply.

This camera outputs a full 1920 x 1080 resolution (12-bit) switchable between 1080i and 1080p at 60 fps via DVI-I.

**ANTICIPATED RELEASE OF CAMERA IS LATE SEPTEMBER 2008.**

FEATURES:

• Economically priced!!
• 1/3″ 2 Million pixels C-MOS sensor
• C mount
• DVI-I output (Digital and Analog)
• HDTV Format Output 1920 x 1080 in both Progressive & Interlace Switchable
• Ultra compact one-piece camera body
• Digital Noise Reduction
• Auto electrical shutter
• Auto / manual white balance
• Gain function in great detail
• Serial command setting via RS-232C

APPLICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Point of view camera (POV) for specialty broadcast .
• Scientific
• Mobile
• Sports
• Homeland security
• Helicopter