Sony Unveils All-In-One Three-CCD Color Video Camera
March 24, 2004
Las Vegas, NV - Sony Electronics has introduced an all-in-one color robotic video camera that combines three 1/4.7-type mega pixel CCDs with Advanced HAD technology, along with a high-accuracy, wide-range Pan/Tilt/Zoom capability - all in a compact and stylish design for capturing high-quality and high-resolution images.
The new BRC-300 camera can be easily installed on a desktop or ceiling mounted using the supplied ceiling mount kit, the manufacturer reports, and is equipped with a number of convenient, powerful features that are packed in a compact design, including:
Superb Picture and Color Quality with a total of 1.07 Mega Pixels produced by the three high-sensitivity 1/4.7-type Advanced HAD CCD sensors, which contribute to low noise even in low light shooting environments;
High-Performance, Highly Accurate Pan/Tilt/Zoom Mechanism, which enables a wide range of coverage for both slow and fast moving objects without vibration. The BRC-300 camera has a pan range of 340 degrees that can be covered in eight seconds and a tilt range of 120 degrees that can be covered in 4.5 seconds. It also incorporates a powerful built-in 48X auto focus zoom lens (12X optical, 4X digital). Various camera settings including pan, tilt, zoom, focus and white balance can be programmed in up to six presets per camera;
Precision Technology that captures high-resolution images in both 4 x 3 and 16 x 9 aspect ratios. In addition, the 3-CCD sensors enable an even wider-angle view in the 16:9 mode;
Multi-Interface Card Slot enables analog and digital system configurations with an optional interface card [model BRBK-301 for Analog RGB/Component, model BRBK-302 for SDI, model BRBK-303 for Fiber Optic] and an i.LINK DVCAM card (planned to be available in September), that allows the BRC-300 to function as an all-in-one robotic camera;
Optional RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit in an easy-to-use, ergonomic design that uses Sony's own VISCA protocol to enable all local control, including Pan/Tilt/Zoom settings and up to six highly accurate programmed presets. Using the VISCA protocol, up to seven cameras can be daisy-chained and remotely controlled from the RM-BR300; and
Optional BRU-300 Multiplex Unit that receives and converts uncompressed digital raw data from the camera using the optional multiplex interface card into any video output. The unit has two built-in interface card slots and can be connected to the camera with a single fiber cable that extends up to 1,500 feet for easy installation. The BRU-300 also converts control data from the RM-BR300 to optical, and transmits this data to the camera.
Pricing and Availability
The new BRC-300 camera is planned to be available this May for a suggested list price of $5,499. All accessories will be sold separately.
For more information, visit
www.sony.com/videocameras
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