SONY FCB-S3000 Product Description:

Sony is introducing its first 3 CCD block camera, the FCB-S3000. With a 3-chip Mega Pixel camera system, this camera features superb picture quality that provides precise color reproduction and high-resolution images (530 TV lines) in both 4:3 and 16:9 modes. The FCB-S3000 camera supplies outstanding performance and improved image quality compared to 1 CCD block cameras. Incorporating 1/4.7 type Advanced HAD^Tm CCD technology and the use of 14-bit digital processing, this camera drastically reduces the noise commonly seen across dark areas of an image compared to conventional cameras. It is also are equipped with a variety of convenient features such as a high-speed serial interface, RS-232C/TTL control, 12x optical zoom, slow shutter and more. High picture quality and feature-rich functions make the FCB-S3000 camera ideal for demanding applications such as videoconferencing, traffic monitoring, document stands and photo booths, where 16:9 displays are becoming commonplace.

• Mega Pixel 3 CCD and 14-bit DXP (Digital Extended Processor) for superb picture quality
• 1/4.7 type Advanced HAD CCD with 1,070,000 pixels
• High horizontal resolution - 530 TV lines
• Precise color reproduction and low noise
• Precision 16:9 technology - provides a truly wider viewing angle compared to conventional cameras
• High-speed serial interface (max. 38.4 Kb/s) and RS-232C/TTL signal level control (VISCA^TM protocol)
• 48x zoom ratio (12x optical, 4x digital)
• Slow shutter
• Key switch control capability
• Freeze function
• Various signal outputs: Analog composite, Y/C, R/G/B/Sync
• EEPROM back up system without battery
• Various AF modes including zoom trigger and interval modes
• On-screen display - date, time and title
• Various customizable settings
• Lead-free solder and halogen-free mounting boards

SONY FCB-S3000 Technical Information

• Image Sensor: 3-chip 1/4.7 type Interline Transfer (IT) Advanced HAD CCD
• Number of Effective Pixels: 1,070,000
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3/16:9 switchable
• Signal System: NTSC
• Horizontal Resolution: 530 TV Lines
• Lens: 12x zoom, f=3.6 mm (wide) to 43.2 mm (tele), F1.6 to F2.8
• Digital Zoom: 4x (48x with optical zoom)
• Angle of View: Approx. 37.8^o (wide end) to 3.3^o (tele end) (4:3 mode) / Approx. 45.4^o (wide end) to 4.0^o (tele end) (16:9 mode)
• Minimum Working Distance: 10 mm (wide end) to 800 mm (tele end)
• Sync System: Internal
• Minimum Illumination: 15.0 lux (F1.6)
• S/N Ratio: More than 50 dB
• Electronic Shutter: 1/4 to 1/10,000 s, 20 steps
• White Balance: Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push, Manual
• AE Control: Auto, Manual, Iris Priority, Shutter Priority
• EV Compensation: ON/OFF
• Slow Shutter: Auto/Manual
• Back Light Compensation: ON/OFF
• Focusing System: Auto,Manual, One-push AF,Infinity, Zoom Trigger, Interval
• Picture Effect: Neg. art, Black & White
• Digital Effect: Freeze
• Camera Operation Switch: Zoom tele, Zoom wide
• Video Output: VBS: 1.0 Vp-p (sync negative)Y/C: Y:1.0 Vp-p (sync negative) C:0.286 Vp-p (without sync)R/G/B/Sync: 0.7 Vp-p (sync: 5 V TTL level)
• Camera Control Interface: RS-232C/TTL signal control (VISCA^TM) protocol, baud rate: 9.6 Kb/s, 19.2 Kb/s, 38.4 Kb/s, Stop bit: 1/2 selectable
• Storage Temperature: -20^oC to 60^oC (-4^oF to 140^oF)
• Operating Temperature: 0^oC to 45^oC (32^oF to 113^oF)
• Power Requirements: 6 V to 12 V DC
• Power Consumption: 5.3 W (typical) motors inactive / 6.3 W (typical) motors active
• Mass: Approx. 350g / 12 oz.
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 72 x 67 x 105.5 mm / 2-7/8 x 2-3/4 x 4-1/4 inches