Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions Division has announced a series of IEEE 1394.b digital cameras today. The XCD line-up ranges from the XCD-V60, black and white (B&W) VGA resolution at 90 frames per second (fps) to the XCD-U100CR, a colour UXGA, 15 fps unit. A total of six new models have been introduced, each fitted with high quality Sony Semiconductor CCD sensors utilising 10-bit, EXview HAD or simple (Hole-Accumulation-Diode) HAD technol...

Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions Division has announced two additions to its XCL-5000 family of high-resolution industry-standard Camera Link equipped camera modules, the XCL-5005 and XCL-5005CR. The XCL-5005CR adds 5Mpixel colour capability to the product family. Designed for machine vision applications, they now feature selectable Power on Camera Link (PoCL) capability. PoCL provides power to the camera over the Camera Link interface cab...

The new FCB-H10 colour camera module from Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions Division addresses demanding picture quality requirements in (HD) security, videoconferencing and broadcast applications by combining 10x optical zoom with true high definition at 1080i or 720p. This first HD camera in the Sony FCB Series is an ultra-compact (47.2 x 43.1 x 72.2mm) unit and is expected to open up new areas for HD integration, including those with li...

Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions Division has announced its entry into the CMOS camera module market with the introduction of the MCB-882P 3.15 MPixel CMOS camera module for industrial and related applications. The ultra-compact, feature-rich unit is targeted at OEM’s and integrators of equipment where a small camera module is required. Typical application areas will include industrial, security, ATM and medical.

At this year’s VISION show in Stuttgart, Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions Division will be unveiling a number of new digital machine vision cameras, including three IEEE1394.b modules, a high-end Camera Link model and a new generation of its successful Smart Camera range.

Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions Division has announced that the Sony Vision Network, a partnership programme intended to deliver proven combinations of Sony hardware and third-party software backed with expert consultancy, advice and supply chain support, has added four new members: MVD Ltd, Silicon Systems, Shafi and Compar AG. They bring distribution and support, data storage, manufacturing software and system integration expertise to ...

Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions Division today announced that its EVI-D100P camera has been selected by ZYDACRON for use in its pioneering Carestation 140 home healthcare system for home-based patients. Carestation 140 uses the camera’s fast, precise autofocus, 40-times zoom and automated pan and tilt features as part of an easy-to-use telemedicine system which provides interactive remote care to patients.

Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions Division has extended its range of camera modules based on the industry-standard Camera Link interface, with the launch of a 5Mpixel, 15frame/s monochrome device designed for precision inspection and machine vision applications. The XCL-5000 features a 2/3 type monochrome super HAD CCD with progressive scanning, and supports up to 12-bit processing to allow data to be output quickly and efficiently.

Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions Division has announced the introduction of a new analogue progressive scan (PS) camera that combines SXGA resolution with a high frame rate of up to 30fps. The compact XC-HR90 device confers an unrivalled combination of precision and speed for inspection applications in industries such as electronics and robotics, packaging, automotive and food and drink.

Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions Division has announced that it has extended its relationship with Polecam Ltd, by collaborating in the realisation of Medcam, a system for capturing high-quality close-up images of medical theatre work. Medcam uses the Sony FCB S3000P colour block camera, which incorporates 3-CCD technology and an integrated 12x optical zoom to produce broadcast-quality results.