Objects in motion call for camera offering clear imagery with no motion artifacts – Toshiba’s IK-HR1D Camera with 1080i/1080p @ 60fps

Ideal for applications where the objects or subjects are in motion, the ultra-compact, 1080i/1080p, single-body, single-chip, 1/3 inch HD CMOS IK-HR1D camera from Toshiba America outputs a full 1920 x 1080 resolution (12-bit) switchable between 1080i and 1080p at 60 fps via DVI-I.

Toshiba’s progressive scan technology offers clear imagery with no motion artifacts while the DVI-I output gives users the flexibility of interfacing this camera with less expensive High Definition monitors and recorders. It can also be converted to HDMI via an adaptor.

FEATURES:

• Economically priced
• 1/3″ 2 Million pixels CMOS sensor
• C mount
• DVI-I output (Digital and Analog RGBs)
• HDTV Format Output 1920 x 1080 in both Progressive & Interlace Switchable
• Ultra compact one-piece camera body (measuring just 1 ¾” x 1 ¾” x 4 1/16″ and weighing 4.3 ounces)
• Digital Noise Reduction
• Auto electrical shutter
• Auto / manual white balance
• Gain function in great detail
• Standard Power Supply
• Serial command setting via RS-232C

Toshiba’s progressive scan technology makes this camera ideal for applications where the objects or subjects are in motion including:

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

Sony’s 1st Generation of Smart Cameras (XCI-SX1/XCI-V3) discontinued as of April 1, 2009 – 2nd Generation Smart Cameras (XCI-V100/XCI-SX100) are recommended replacement

Sony Visual Imaging has announced the impending discontinuation of their first generation of Smart Cameras as of April 1, 2009:

• XCI-SX1 – 1/2 type Progressive Scan B/W SXGA Camera
• XCI-SX1/XPE – 1/2 type Progressive Scan B/W SXGA Camera
• XCI-V3 – 1/3 type Progressive Scan B/W VGA Camera
• XCI-V3/XPE – 1/3 type Progressive Scan Color VGA Camera

Orders for these cameras are being accepted through April 1, 2009 with a last delivery date of June 15, 2009.

In their place,  Sony recommends their 2nd generation of Smart Cameras:

• XCI-V100/XP – 1/3 type Progressive Scan B/W VGA Camera
• XCI-V100C/XP – 1/3 type Progressive Scan Color VGA Camera
• XCI-SX100/XP – 1/3 type Progressive Scan B/W SXGA Camera
• XCI-SX100C/XP – 1/3 type Progressive Scan Color SXGA Camera

Toshiba-Teli releases new Progressive Scan, FireWire B, 1/1.8CCD, UXGA Color Machine Vision Camera – CCSFU15CC18

Toshiba-Teli announced today a new addition to their already popular FireDragon series of FireWire-B machine vision cameras, the FireDragon CCSFU15CC18.  The new high speed, high resolution industrial camera offers:

• Progressive Scan
• UXGA resolution (1600 x 1200)
• 1.1.8″ type CCD sensor
• 15 FPS (frames per second)
• Full Frame Shutter
• Built in color process that procides RAW color
• RGB, YUV 4:2:2, YUV 4:1:1 output modes
• Backwards compatibility with FireWire A (IEEE1394.a)
• Measurement of only 44mm x 29mm x 44mm
• Tetragonal Lattice Layout of 4.40 x 4.40 micrometers CCD pixels for faster imaging processing

Toshiba-Teli GiantDragon CCD GigE Cameras ideal for high speed OEM/Integration applications

Toshiba-Teli’s new GiantDragon(TM) Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) machine vision cameras are gaining in popularity because each camera in the series is geared to meet the many different needs found among system integrators and OEMs in the machine vision industry.

High performance, high speed machine vision applications including inspection and factory automation require cameras that are flexible and easily integratable which is where the strength of this camera lies.

Ranging from VGA to UXGA resolution, the GiantDragon cameras series come in nine color and monochrome models, uses C-mount lenses (allowing for easy integration and interchanges) and features:

• Progressive scan,
• Region of Interest readout (partial scan),
• Shock/vibration resistance,
• Random shutter mode, and
• RoHS compliance
• Transfer rate of 1 Gbps, 10bit and noncompressed image data at speeds up to 90 frames per second
• Gigabit Ethernet interface
• 100 meter max distance (using CAT-5e or CAT 6 cables)
• One flexible, compact housing that fits any of the camerasin the series (44mm x 29mm x 70mm (W X H x D)

TOSHIBA-TELI GIANTDRAGON MODELS:

• MONOCHROME / B&W
  • CSGV90BC3 – 1/3″, VGA @ 90FPS
  • CSGX36BC3 – 1/3″, XGA @ 36 FPS
  • CSGS20BC2 – 1/2″, SXGA @ 20FPS
  • CSGU15BC18 – 1/1.18, UXGA @ 15 FPS
  • CSGS30BC23 – 2/3″, SXGA @ 30 FPS
• COLOR
  • CSGV90CC3 – 1/3″, VGA @ 90FPS
  • CSGX36CC3 – 1/3″, XGA @ 36 FPS
  • CSGS20CC2 – 1/2″, SXGA @ 20FPS
  • CSGU15CC18 – 1/1.18, UXGA @ 15 FPS

For More Information or to request a copy of the free color data sheet

Sony Progressive Scan CCD Cameras

There are two common methods for “painting” a video image on an electronic display screen by scanning or displaying each line or row of pixels, the first is Interlace Scan and the second is Progressive Scan.

Progressive scan video cameras are used in a variety of applications in industrial vision, such as machine vision, robotics and military. A progressive scan video camera is used specifically for moving applications using a non-interlaced technology, which allows for a clear picture.

SONY PROGRESSIVE SCAN CAMERAS

• XC-56
  • 1/3-inch progressive scan IT CCD with 659×494 pixels @ 30FPS, B/W
    
• XC-HR50
  • 1/3-inch progressive scan IT CCD with 659×494 pixels @ 60FPS, B/W
    
• XC-HR57
  • 1/2-inch progressive scan IT CCD with 640×480 pixels @ 60FPS, B/W
• XC-HR58
  • 1/2-inch progressive scan IT CCD with 767×580 pixels @ 50FPS
• XC-HR70
  • 1/3-inch progressive scan IT CCD with 1024×768 pixels @ 29FPS
• XC-HR90
  • 1/3-inch progressive scan CCD with 1280×960 pixels @ 15/30FPS
• XCD-V60/XCD-V60CR
  • 1/3-inch progressive scan CCD with 640×480 pixels, 90FPS, B/W or Raw Color (FireWire B)
• XCD-SX90/XCD-SX90CR
  • Unique 1/3-inch progressive scan CCD with 1280×960 pixels, 30FPS, B/W or Raw Color (FireWire B)
• XCD-U100/XCD-U100CR
  • 1/1.8-inch progressive scan CCD with 1600×1200 pixels, 15FPS, B/W or Raw Color (FireWire B)
• XCL-V500
  • 1/3-inch progressive scan IT CCD with 659×494 pixels, 60FPS, B/W (CameraLink)
• XCL-X700
  • 1/3-inch progressive scan IT CCD with 1024×768 pixels, 30FPS, B/W (CameraLink)
• XCL-U1000/XCL-U1000C
  • 1/1.8-inch progressive scan IT CCD with 1600×1200 pixels, 15FPS, B/W or Color (CameraLink)

New GigE Vision line of Industrial Cameras from Hitachi Kokusai

Hitachi Kokusai Electric’s new line of Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) cameras includes 7 camera models of monochrome, color and 3CCD color cameras, all with a GigE Vision interface for ease of use.  The new lineup consists of 7 models; a 1.45M pixel 3CCD color camera, 3 single CCD color models and 3 monochrome models with resolutions of VGA, XGA, and SXGA, designed to meet the varied imaging requirements.

The GigE Vision interface allows a direct connection from the camera to the PC using high speed LAN cables that can be up to 100 meters in length. The use of standard LAN cables allows a reduction in system costs while the standardized GigE Vision interface speeds system installation and setup.

COLOR GIGE CAMERAS

• KP-FD140GV -
  • SXGA, 1/2″ PROGRESSIVE SCAN IT CCD (with on-chip microlenses) @ 30FPS
• KP-FD83GV -
  • XGA, 1/3″ PROGRESSIVE SCAN IT CCD (with on-chip microlenses) @ 36FPS
• KP-FD33GV -
  • VGA, 1/3″ PROGRESSIVE SCAN IT CCD (with on-chip microlenses) @ 90FPS

• HV-F22GV -
  • SXGA, 1/2″ PROGRESSIVE SCAN IT 3CCD @ 90FPS

MONOCHROME (BLACK/WHITE) GIGE CAMERAS

• KP-F140GV -
  • SXGA, 1/2″ PROGRESSIVE SCAN IT CCD (with on-chip microlenses) @ 30FPS
• KP-F83GV -
  • XGA, 1/3″ PROGRESSIVE SCAN IT CCD (with on-chip microlenses) @ 36FPS
• KP-F33GV -
  • VGA, 1/3″ PROGRESSIVE SCAN IT CCD (with on-chip microlenses) @ 90FPS

Industrial applications such as FA (factory automation), medical, biotechnology, material handling, and ITS require high resolution and high frame rate cameras with a simplified interface to reduce cost and installation time.