佳能推出新的XU-80高清PTZ机器人相机

随着全球向高清成像的过渡继续加速, a diverse range of video users - including TV and Inter网 broadcasters, 有线电视网络, 礼拜场所, 企业, 教育和政府设施——都在寻求成本效益, remotely controllable pan-倾斜-zoom HD camera systems to provide convenient high-quality widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) image capture from practically any visual perspective.

为了满足这些需求，佳能U.S.A.公司., 数字成像解决方案的领导者, 介绍XU-80遥控平移-倾斜-变焦(PTZ)高清摄像机. 这个紧凑的, 集成高清PTZ摄像机系统提供卓越的图像质量, 快速平移和倾斜动作, and a waterproof and dustproof design that makes it well-suited for either outdoor or indoor use.

结合CMOS高清2.100万像素成像传感器, a Genuine Canon 20x HD zoom lens (with additional 12x digital zoom) for superb telephoto performance, and broadcast-grade features such as genlock input and HD-SDI output in a small design, the versatile new XU-80 HD PTZ camera is ideal for use in outdoor sports and event broadcasting, 安装天气和交通摄像机, 礼拜场所, 室内赛事摄像, 场地I-mag(图像放大), 教育, 国土安全, 医疗, 还有很多其他的应用.

"Today's professional HD video users demand serious price-performance value, which is why Canon leveraged the success and economies of scale earned by its well-received BU-51H (indoor) and BU-46H (outdoor) HD PTZ camera systems to develop the cost-effective new XU-80,拉里·索普说, 高级研究员, 专业工程 & 解决方案部，佳能美国.S.A. "The XU-80 incorporates the same open control protocol for flexible systemization options as its sibling products, 以及宽屏高清成像, 出色的弱光性能, 安静的操作, 还有一些新特性. We anticipate major interest in the XU-80 from the many professional sectors needing a versatile and cost-effective remote-controlled HD PTZ camera."

有利的特性

XU-80高清PTZ摄像机具有快速拍摄的能力, 光滑的, and highly precise movements even while simultaneously panning and 倾斜ing at a maximum rate of 60°/sec. The camera features a pan range of ±180° and a 倾斜 range of +220°/-40°. As quick and nimble as the XU-80 is, it is also extremely quiet while in motion. 最大噪音等级为NC30, it is well-suited for use in quiet environments where noise distractions are not permitted, 包括视频, 广播, 表演工作室, 医院手术室, 会议室, 还有演讲厅.

The housing of the XU-80 meets the IP-55 enclosure rating for waterproof and dustproof integrity, enabling the camera to be installed in environmentally challenging outdoor or indoor locations. 和标准的XU-80一起, the XU-80W is a model optimized for permanent outdoor installation and comes equipped with a wiper unit to maintain lens port clarity and a servo neutral density (ND) filter unit to optimize picture quality. Both models are also equipped with an integral waterproof microphone that allows for the capture of sound at the camera location.

Further adding to the versatility of the new XU-80 PTZ HD camera is its advanced low-light capability and Night Mode. 在弱光条件下拍摄时, the XU-80 can acquire extra brightness by using a slow-shutter (frame accumulation) function. 摄像机是黑色的 & white mode, without the Infrared cut filter, will also support shooting in near-darkness. Dynamic Range Compensation allows for shooting in environments with a high contrast of light and shade (such as an office building lobby on a sunny day) by automatically correcting the contrast of the video according to the range of scene illumination.

除了提供清晰，清晰的高清视频，2.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor in the XU-80 PTZ HD camera also delivers native imaging performance. A locally switchable output/control feature enables users to select either 1080i or 720p HD output (via a convenient HD-SDI connection) with simultaneous SD analog composite (NTSC or PAL) for monitoring. A genlock input on the XU-80 provides it with the synchronization signal necessary for TV station use and other broadcast applications.

远程控制XU-80 PTZ高清摄像机的平移, 倾斜, and zoom movements employs a non-proprietary control protocol that enables users and system integrators to interface the camera with their own control system or that of a range of third-party providers. 控制可以在RS-232和RS-422之间切换, making the XU-80 extremely adaptable to new and existing multi-camera environments.

紧凑轻便，只有14磅.5磅., the XU-80 PTZ HD camera includes a built-in handle for convenient portability. XU-80可以直立安装或在一个倒置的天花板安装. In either position, the picture image will automatically flip when the 倾斜 angle reaches 90°.

The XU-80 PTZ HD camera is scheduled to be available at the end of March, 2012.

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