Sony DXC-390 1/3" 3CCD NTSC Camera, Exwave HAD

Sony DXC-390 1/3" 3CCD NTSC Camera, Exwave HAD
Sony's DXC-390 1/3" type DSP 3-CCD color video camera is ideal for point of view, machine vision and industrial microscopy applications, the DXC-390 incorporates Exwave HAD technology that greatly improves camera sensitivity while reducing smear compared to previous CCD technologies. With the addition of the C-mount lens, resolution of 800 TVL, and a high signal-to-noise ratio of 62 dB; this camera is also well-suited for portrait proofing, amusement rides, sports shooting, board rooms, and scientific image capture applications.

Key Features

• Powerful Picture Contrast Controls
• Compact and lightweight
• C Mount and Flange Back Adjustment
• Offers choice of many available lenses
• Allows for synchronization of eye piece focus to camera image
• Color Shading Compensation: Allows for verification of color on monitor, useful in microscopy.
• Extended Genlock (VBS Genlock and HD/VD in/out)
• Allows for synchronization of signals with Frame Grabber Boards
• DynaLatitude: for managing contrast of each pixel according to a histogram of video signal level distribution
• Black Stretch: Emphasizes contrast in dark area while black compression enhances or deepens darkness.

The bottom line is whether you’re looking for a high resolution camera for industrial machining applications, medical micro-imaging solutions, or helping your customers come home with a memory they’ll always cherish, the Sony DXC-390 offers the technology needed to capture it in a camera that can get the job done.

From the Manufacturer

When high resolution and maximum camera sensitivity is a must, Sony's DXC-390 1/3" type DSP 3-CCD color video camera delivers the goods. Ideal for point of view, machine vision and industrial microscopy applications, the DXC-390 incorporates Exwave HAD technology - the Sony technology that greatly improves camera sensitivity (F8 at 2000 lx) while reducing smear compared to previous CCD technologies. Using a C mount lens and providing resolution of 800 TVL and a high S/N ration of 62 dB, this camera is also well-suited for portrait proofing, amusement rides, sports shooting, board rooms, and scientific image capture applications. (Also available in PAL -- model DXC-390P.)

Key Features:
• High Resolution - 800 TVL
• Color Reproduction - 3CCD with new 10 Bit DSP Technology
• Compact Size - 56x50x128mm
• Lightweight - 370g or approximately 13 oz.
• C Mount

The Sony DXC-390 is a 1/3" type DSP 3-CCD color video camera which incorporates Exwave HAD ® technology a new Sony technology that greatly improves camera sensitivity (F8 at 2000 lx) while reducing smear. Using a C-mount lens and providing a resolution of 800 TV lines and high S/N ratio, the DXC-390/390P is ideal for applications such as microscopy, industrial inspection, machine vision and remote camera systems, where picture accuracy and detail are important. Incorporating new 10-bit DSP technology, a user friendly on-screen menu allows for simple control of various features including DynaLatitude , Partial Enhance, and a wide selection of Automatic Exposure (AE) modes. Moreover, the DXC-390/390P is very compact [56(W) x 50(H) x 128(D)] and lightweight (370 g), making it easy to install.

HIGH PICTURE QUALITY
Incorporating three 1/3" type IT CCDs, the DXC-390/P produces a high resolution of 800 TV lines (768 x 494 pixels) and a high S/N ratio of 62 dB (NTSC), 61 dB (PAL). Featuring Sony's new Exwave HAD, the DXC-390/P provides excellent sensitivity and low smear levels. Moreover, the DXC- 390/P incorporates DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology, resulting in images with higher picture quality and color accuracy. The DXC-390/P incorporates new Sony 10-bit DSP technology. DSP enables a variety of enhancement features and increases picture reliability. The DXC-390/P has several DSP functions for powerful picture controls. DCC+ (Dynamic Contrast Control Plus) avoids hue factor distortion that can occur when subjects are very bright. DCC+ also automatically adjusts the knee point according to the contrast of the image. Black stretch/compress enhances the gradation of dark areas by stretching or compressing the range of the brightness signal in these areas. It automatically adjusts contrast corresponding to the brightness signal level of the entire image. Clear images can be captured if both bright and dark areas exist within the image.

PICTURE ENHANCE CONTROLS
Digital Detail Adjusts the sharpness of the object outline with minimal noise. This feature also enables horizontal detail frequency control. Linear Matrix enhances color reproduction by adjusting the color saturation and hue. Partial Enhance enhances or softens a specific color by altering its hue, saturation and detail.

AE (AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE)
automatically controls the level of brightness by varying the exposure times. This is done by combining the CCD IRIS function, AGC (Automatic Gain Control), and Auto Iris function of the lens. The DXC-390/P is equipped with a number of convenient AE modes. AE Level adjusts the standard brightness level by up to +/- one F-stop in a lens iris. AE Speed Selectable (Auto Exposure) conversion speed to suit applications under varying lighting conditions. AE Area is a light metering system that includes six different modes.

ELECTRONIC SHUTTER FUNCTIONS
A variable speed electronic shutter is built into the CCD imager, making it possible to capture blur-free, clear images of high speed moving objects. The DXC-390/P features 10 different shutter speeds (OFF to 1/100,000), including flickerless mode. The shutter speed can be manually selected from 1 to 255 frames (field mode) or 2 to 256 frames (frame mode) in one frame steps or from 0.1 to 8.0 seconds.The Clear Scan feature eliminates the horizontal bands that appear across the screen when shooting a computer display. This is achieved by matching the camera shutter speed with the display scanning frequency. When the level of incoming light exceeds the auto iris adjustment range, the CCD IRIS function automatically reduces the exposure in a range equivalent to 10 F-stops