20x Optical Zoom Cameras

The Imaging Source introduces the first in a new family of GigE zoom cameras featuring 20x optical zoom, autofocus and autoiris with Power over Ethernet (PoE). The cameras are available as color and monochrome variants and feature the Sony Pregius 3.1 MP IMX265 sensor. This sensor’s global shutter ensures distortion-free imaging for even fast-moving objects and delivers high frame rates as well as high dynamic range and brilliant color reproduction. The cameras’ precise stepper motors quickly adjust zoom and focus with complete zoom transition (i.e., from fully zoomed-out to fully zoomed-in) in under 6 seconds. Furthermore, the cameras feature autoiris as well as a mechanical IR cut filter switch with all functionalities being conveniently controlled via the supplied software. The zoom cameras are ideally suited for a range of machine vision tasks where objects vary in size or distance such as automation, quality assurance, logistics, ITS (intelligent traffic systems) and CCTV. GigE Vision compliance supports efficient integration into systems using the standard.