Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions division have designed, developed and manufactured an in-depth range of component cameras and image sensing products that you can depend upon, even in the most demanding applications. Industry leading products include High Definition cameras; intelligent ‘smart camera’ products; standard definition colour and monochrome CCD video cameras for analogue and digital (IEEE 1394, GigE & CameraLink) vision systems, all of which satisfy numerous market sectors and applications. From manufacturing (industrial vision solutions), inspection, security/monitoring, webcasting, videoconferencing, scientific and medical markets we thoroughly understand your requirements and the specialised environments in which our products need to operate.

Sony, the world’s leading robotic camera manufacturer, is expanding its HD Pan/Tilt/Zoom (P/T/Z) camera lineup with two new HD robotic cameras ideally suited for videoconferencing, distance learning, corporate training, and courtrooms.

The BRC Series offer wide and smooth pan/tilt/zoom capabilities together with exceptional picture quality from SD to full HD images. You can remotely control these cameras using the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit or the BRS-200 Remote Camera Operating Switcher. The BRC Series is perfect for a variety of remote video shooting applications, and each camera integrates easily into a wide range of indoor and outdoor locations. These qualities enable more and more users to enjoy the benefits of BRC Series cameras, particularly in education, broadcast, bridal, and corporate applications.

Sony’s FCB Series of colour block cameras offers excellent picture quality, superb flexibility, and easy operation in a variety of applications ranging from surveillance to traffic monitoring, and in many other visual communication environments.

The Next-Generation Smart Cameras for Machine Vision and Surveillance Applications from Sony – Now in Colour!
Sony is enhancing its intelligent camera line up with the introduction of four new cameras to its XCI Series – offering users a choice of VGA or SXGA resolution in either monochrome or colour.

Sony continues to expand its popular XCD IEEE1394b camera series with the latest introduction of its ultra-compact and lightweight, monochrome XCD-MV6.
This new progressive scan camera incorporates a 1/3 type wide VGA global shutter CMOS sensor and is one of the smallest IEEE1394b cameras on the market.
The XCD-MV6 measures just 19mm (3/4 inch) in depth and weighs only 37 grams. Combining high-quality images with miniaturized body, the XCD-MV6 is ideally suited for space-restricted machine vision and robotic applications.

The new Sony XCD Series – with the IEEE1394b Interface and a number of resolutions and frame rates to choose from – selecting the right camera for your machine vision application has never been easier. Sony, a renowned leader in digital camera technology, is introducing six new models to its XCD Series: the XCD-U100/U100CR, the XCD-SX90/SX90CR, and the XCD-V60/V60CR.  Featuring outstanding picture quality, high-speed image capturing, and the digital 1394b interface, this new XCD Series is perfect for high-quality industrial and manufacturing solutions.

Sony is expanding its popular XCG GigE camera series with the introduction of a new high-quality, high-sensitivity monochrome camera. The new XCG-H280E incorporates a 2/3-type EXview HAD CCD II™ sensor which provides greater sensitivity in the visible and near-infrared wavelengths than previous models. In addition to inheriting some of the unique features of Sony’s XCD Series such as Bulk Trigger and Sequential Trigger modes, the XCG-H280E features a full-HD high frame rate image-transfer capability with 8-, 10-, or 12-bit video data output.
The XCG-H280E incorporates the GigE Vision® interface standard, based on Gigabit Ethernet technology. In response to the growing demand for large-scale systems, this interface enables the camera to transfer a large amount of data over long distances. The use of an Ethernet cable and the availability of a wide variety of peripheral devices contribute to significant cost-cutting benefits when designing a complete vision system. By utilizing the features and benefits of the GigE Vision, the
XCG-H280E camera is ideally suited to the demanding requirements of ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) and machine-vision applications.

The XCL High Resolution Series from Sony is the perfect fit for a variety of industrial inspection applications such as microscopy, semiconductors, electronic parts, and display panels. All the cameras in this series conform to the Camera Link standard. Joining the popular XCL High Resolution Series is the extremely compact XCL-U100. This new camera boasts high-resolution images of UXGA resolution, similar to the existing XCL-U1000/U1000C cameras. However, the XCL-U100 camera is PoCL*-capable, providing users with single-cable operation. The XCL Series delivers outstanding functionality and excellent picture quality, bringing a new level of power and effectiveness to industrial applications.

Sony proudly introduces two new raw color GigE cameras to its popular XCG Series: the high-quality, high-performance XCG-5005CR and XCG-U100CR.
These cameras incorporate the GigE Vision® interface, which is specifically standardized for machine-vision applications based on Gigabit Ethernet technology. In accordance with the growing demand for large-scale systems, this interface enables the cameras to transfer a large amount of data over long distances. The use of an Ethernet cable and the availability of a wide variety of peripheral devices contribute to significant cost-cutting benefits when designing a complete vision system. The new XCG cameras use a CCD with a color mask (commonly called a “Bayer filter”) and output the “raw color” pixel values in 8, 10 or 12 bit to be converted to a color image on a computer. The color conversion that takes place in the computer is supported by Sony’s XCG-Software and a variety of commercially available third-party software programs. In addition, the XCG-5005CR and the XCG-U100CR cameras offer unique benefits that are inherited from the Sony’s XCD Series such as Bulk Trigger mode and Sequential Trigger mode. By utilizing the features and benefits of the GigE Vision interface, the XCG-5005CR and the XCG-U100CR cameras expand the possibilities for intelligent traffic, factory automation, food and beverage inspection, and pharmaceutical applications.

For Demanding Applications That Require High Frame Rates and High Resolution, Choose the Sony XC-HR Series of Progressive Scan Cameras.
All of these cameras feature the same compact body enabling them to be easily interchanged to meet your various application requirements and are ideal for space restricted areas.

The XC-505 and XC-505P are ultra-compact and lightweight colour video cameras incorporating a high-sensitivity, high-performance 1/3-type Super HAD II CCD.

Compared to Sony’s popular XC-555 camera, the XC-505 and XC-505P are equipped with several new features including one-push white balance, noise reduction (2D/3D), a built-in colour bar, DTL function, and RS-232C support. These cameras use an NF lens system which can easily be converted into a flexible C-mount lens. What’s more, they are simply integrated into space-restricted environments thanks to their one-piece compact and robust body. The combination of first-class picture quality with superb sensitivity for less-than-ideal lighting conditions makes these cameras ideal for a wide range of applications such as remote monitoring, security, content creation, machine vision, and sports shooting.

The XC-ST Series cameras incorporate the innovative CCD and signal processing technologies into a compact black and white camera module.
A new external trigger design allows the electronic shutter speed to be freely specified by the width of an external trigger pulse or by a switch setting on the rear panel of the camera. These cameras are also user-friendly, with all switch settings located on the rear panel. Moreover, the 1/3 type CCD, 1/2 type CCD and 2⁄3 type CCD models have the exact same dimensions, simplifying space requirements and making it easy to interchange them if necessary. These features, along with high picture quality and high shock and vibration tolerance make the XC-ST Series cameras ideal for demanding machine vision applications.

The XC-E Series are compact, lightweight one-piece black and white cameras incorporating the latest 1/2 and 1/3 type Interline (IT) CCD which produces new levels of picture detail. With dimensions of 29 x 29 x 32 mm, these cameras can easily be installed in places where installation was previously difficult for other larger cameras.

The XC-E Series are compact, lightweight one-piece black and white cameras incorporating the latest 1/2 and 1/3 type Interline (IT) CCD which produces new levels of picture detail. With dimensions of 29 x 29 x 32 mm, these cameras can easily be installed in places where installation was previously difficult for other larger cameras.