Point Grey launches new Firefly MV USB 2.0 camera model with 1.3 megapixel Sony CMOS sensor
Point Grey Research Inc of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, has added a new 1.3-megapixel USB 2.0 model to its Firefly MV line of FireWire and USB digital camera products.
The company, which specialises in digital camera systems, says that the FMVU-13S2C model is designed around the colour version of the 1/3-inch (8.5-mm) Sony IMX035 complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor, which features a 1328 x 1048 square pixel array, high signal-to-noise ratio, superior colour fidelity, rolling shutter and produces no smear effects. Its easy-to-use USB 2.0 digital interface, small size and low price further make this model an ideal choice for microscopy, bio-science, medical and visualisation applications, says the firm.
"The colour quality, sensitivity and performance of the Sony IMX035 make this a truly exceptional sensor," commented Vladimir Tucakov, Director of Sales and Marketing, Point Grey.
"Integrating it into our Firefly MV allows us to bring a unique product with unbeatable value to the market, and nicely complements existing models that use the wide-VGA Micron MT9V022 CMOS sensor. By offering it with a USB 2.0 interface, we also address the needs of customers who want to simply plug the camera into a computer without having to connect a separate interface card."
The camera's high-speed USB 2.0 (480 Mb/s) digital interface transfers both data and power, and allows full 1328 x 1048 raw Bayer images to be acquired at 23 fps, or VGA at 60 fps using either of the sensor's 2 x 2 pixel binning or region-of-interest modes.
The FMVU-13S2C is housed in a small and lightweight, plastic case measuring 44 mm x 24 mm x 34 mm, and is equipped with a CS-mount lens holder, removable IR cut filter, and a seven-pin general purpose I/O connector that can be used to synchronise the camera with external devices, such as a trigger or light source. A board-level option, which measures 40 mm x 25 mm, is available for use by qualified OEMs.
Like all Point Grey cameras, the Firefly MV complies with the IIDC v1.31 specification. The firm says that its existing camera users will benefit from the seamless software integration that is possible when using the FlyCapture software development kit (SDK). The SDK is compatible with both FireWire and USB 2.0 cameras using the same application programming interface (API), and includes support for ActiveX, TWAIN and DirectShow.
Contact:
Point Grey Research Inc
12051 Riverside Way
Richmond, British Columbia
Canada, V6W 1K7
Phone: +1-604-242-9937
Fax: +1-604-242-9938
Email: sales@ptgrey.com
Web: http://www.ptgrey.com
Point Grey Research GmbH
Schwieberdinger Str. 60
71636 Ludwigsburg
Germany
Phone: +49-7141-4888-170
Fax: +49-7141-4888-1799
Email: eu-sales@ptgrey.com
The company, which specialises in digital camera systems, says that the FMVU-13S2C model is designed around the colour version of the 1/3-inch (8.5-mm) Sony IMX035 complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor, which features a 1328 x 1048 square pixel array, high signal-to-noise ratio, superior colour fidelity, rolling shutter and produces no smear effects. Its easy-to-use USB 2.0 digital interface, small size and low price further make this model an ideal choice for microscopy, bio-science, medical and visualisation applications, says the firm.
"The colour quality, sensitivity and performance of the Sony IMX035 make this a truly exceptional sensor," commented Vladimir Tucakov, Director of Sales and Marketing, Point Grey.
"Integrating it into our Firefly MV allows us to bring a unique product with unbeatable value to the market, and nicely complements existing models that use the wide-VGA Micron MT9V022 CMOS sensor. By offering it with a USB 2.0 interface, we also address the needs of customers who want to simply plug the camera into a computer without having to connect a separate interface card."
The camera's high-speed USB 2.0 (480 Mb/s) digital interface transfers both data and power, and allows full 1328 x 1048 raw Bayer images to be acquired at 23 fps, or VGA at 60 fps using either of the sensor's 2 x 2 pixel binning or region-of-interest modes.
The FMVU-13S2C is housed in a small and lightweight, plastic case measuring 44 mm x 24 mm x 34 mm, and is equipped with a CS-mount lens holder, removable IR cut filter, and a seven-pin general purpose I/O connector that can be used to synchronise the camera with external devices, such as a trigger or light source. A board-level option, which measures 40 mm x 25 mm, is available for use by qualified OEMs.
Like all Point Grey cameras, the Firefly MV complies with the IIDC v1.31 specification. The firm says that its existing camera users will benefit from the seamless software integration that is possible when using the FlyCapture software development kit (SDK). The SDK is compatible with both FireWire and USB 2.0 cameras using the same application programming interface (API), and includes support for ActiveX, TWAIN and DirectShow.
Contact:
Point Grey Research Inc
12051 Riverside Way
Richmond, British Columbia
Canada, V6W 1K7
Phone: +1-604-242-9937
Fax: +1-604-242-9938
Email: sales@ptgrey.com
Web: http://www.ptgrey.com
Point Grey Research GmbH
Schwieberdinger Str. 60
71636 Ludwigsburg
Germany
Phone: +49-7141-4888-170
Fax: +49-7141-4888-1799
Email: eu-sales@ptgrey.com
