Coaxlink Octo

The new Coaxlink Octo is a PCIe 3.0 (Gen 3) eight-connection CoaXPress frame grabber from Euresys for Machine Vision applications.  It can acquire images from the fastest and highest resolution CoaXPress CXP-6 cameras and can connect up to 8 cameras to a single Coaxlink card. Other features include: Eight CoaXPress CXP-6 connections: 5,000 MB/s camera bandwidth Connect up to eight CoaXPress cameras to one card PCIe 3.0 (Gen 3) x8 bus: 6,700 MB/s bus bandwidth Feature-rich set of 10 digital I/O lines Extensive camera control functions Memento Event Logging Tool The Coaxlink Octo can be used for Machine Vision for … Continue reading Coaxlink Octo

Sony Introduces New GigE Vision® Series With Latest CMOS Sensors

Sony continues to expand their popular high-performance XCG GigE camera line-up with the introduction of two new series; the XCG-CG and XCG-C. The new XCG Cubic GigE Series comes in six different models that includes PoE capability which provides users with the convenience of single-cable operation … Continue reading Sony Introduces New GigE Vision® Series With Latest CMOS Sensors

20% Discount Price Promotion on Senko ADL 3 Megapixel Rated Machine Vision Lenses

Senko ADL offers a very nice quality, well priced series of fixed focal length 3 megapixel rated lenses.  These high quality “Made in Japan” optics have metal barrel construction, durable thumb locking screws for focus and iris, and M27 x P0.5 … Continue reading 20% Discount Price Promotion on Senko ADL 3 Megapixel Rated Machine Vision Lenses

Tamron Introduces 10-360mm & 15-510mm Zoom Lenses (Full HD) With Defog Feature

Addressing the increasing need for megapixel rated (HD) mid-range motorized zoom lenses, Tamron has introduced two new 1/1.8″ format 10-360mm (36X) F1.6 motorized zoom C-Mount lens models with IR correction (for day/night cameras).  These are DC auto-iris type with presets … Continue reading Tamron Introduces 10-360mm & 15-510mm Zoom Lenses (Full HD) With Defog Feature

Allied Vision Introduces Mako U Series USB 3.0 Cameras With Latest OnSemi CMOS Sensors

Allied Vision (AVT) has officially released the Mako U series of USB 3.0 / USB3 Vision cameras.  Using the latest OnSemi CMOS sensors, these camera models range from 1/4″ size sensor with VGA resolution outputting 550 fps to 1/2″ size … Continue reading Allied Vision Introduces Mako U Series USB 3.0 Cameras With Latest OnSemi CMOS Sensors

Blue Mango Technology Full HD 1080p/60 Cameras With Integrated Auto-Focus Zoom Lens

Blue Mango Technology has just introduced a line of full HD (1080p/60) zoom box cameras with choices of 10x, 12x, 20x, and 30x auto-focus motorized zoom ranges.  The 12x model with 7-84mm zoom lens (BMH-S128) uses the Sony IMX185 CMOS … Continue reading Blue Mango Technology Full HD 1080p/60 Cameras With Integrated Auto-Focus Zoom Lens

Sentech Introduces New 3.2 MP and 5.1 MP USB 3.0 Cameras With Fast Sony CMOS Sensors

With USB 3.0 (USB3 Vision) expected to be more widely adopted in machine vision as a preferred digital interface, Sentech has just introduced four new camera models to their line-up for USB 3.0 output cameras.  These cameras utilize the newest … Continue reading Sentech Introduces New 3.2 MP and 5.1 MP USB 3.0 Cameras With Fast Sony CMOS Sensors

New Product Price Promotion: Tamron 1.1″ 12 Megapixel Rated Lens Series

Tamron has recently introduced the M111 Series of ultra high resolution fixed focal length lenses rated for 12 megapixel cameras.  These lenses will support 3.1 µm pixel pitch imagers and have excellent center-to-corner image quality though cutting-edge optical design and coating … Continue reading New Product Price Promotion: Tamron 1.1″ 12 Megapixel Rated Lens Series

Getting The Most Out Of Your HD Camera (Installment #1: Configuring A System)

Note: While part of the purpose of this blog post is to certainly promote Sentech HD cameras, the article also serves as a general educational tool for basic high definition camera system configuration, while also using examples of specific products … Continue reading Getting The Most Out Of Your HD Camera (Installment #1: Configuring A System)

New Kowa Motorized Zoom C-Mount Lens Ideal For 3D Sports Graphics Application

Kowa has recently introduced LMZ25300M3P-IR 1″ 25-300mm F2.8 Motorized Zoom, Focus & Iris C-Mount Lens, Presets (Zoom & Focus), IR Corrected, 5 Megapixel Rated. Price: <$5,000 USD This new mid-range zoom lens from Kowa is ideal for one of our current … Continue reading New Kowa Motorized Zoom C-Mount Lens Ideal For 3D Sports Graphics Application

Video: Shootout Between Kowa LM6HC & AZURE-06520ML5M Lenses on BMPCC

Courtesy of Gan Eden Productions.  Sample video footage taken on Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera (BMPCC) comparing wide angle quality between Kowa LM6HC, Azure Photonics AZURE-06520ML5M, as well as Tokina 11-16mm and Kowa Pominar 8.5mm. Check out the results for yourself … Continue reading Video: Shootout Between Kowa LM6HC & AZURE-06520ML5M Lenses on BMPCC

Tamron Introduces 1.1″ Format 50mm Lens For 12 Megapixel Camera

Tamron has introduced the first lens model in a new series of 1.1″ format 12 megapixel rated C-Mount lenses.  The M111FM50 is a 1.1″ 50mm F1.8 manual iris C-Mount lens, locking screws for focus and iris, M49 x P0.75 filter thread, … Continue reading Tamron Introduces 1.1″ Format 50mm Lens For 12 Megapixel Camera

iShot XBlock Cameras With Integrated Sony FCB-EV Series HD Cameras Provide Great Functionality

iShot XBlock cameras use integrated Sony FCB-EV series HD industrial block cameras to provide choices of 3G-SDI, HDMI, or IP interfaces – with auto-focus zoom lens (30x and 10x optical zoom) packaged in choices of ruggedized indoor or outdoor (IP67 … Continue reading iShot XBlock Cameras With Integrated Sony FCB-EV Series HD Cameras Provide Great Functionality

Kowa Introduces Ruggedized Lens Series For High Shock And Vibration Applications

Based on the very popular JCM Series of 2/3″ format 2 megapixel rated C-Mount lenses, Kowa has recently introduced the JCM-V Series – designed for high shock and vibration environments.  Choices from four iris plates (for example, either F1.4, F4, F8, … Continue reading Kowa Introduces Ruggedized Lens Series For High Shock And Vibration Applications

RMA Electronics, Inc. Is Now A Distributor FOR Ikegami Electronics

RMA Electronics, Inc. is pleased to announce becoming a direct distributor for Ikegami Electronics.  The main sales effort will be focused on Ikegami’s extensive line of CCTV products – specifically their cameras targeted for low light imaging applications.  Ikegami has … Continue reading RMA Electronics, Inc. Is Now A Distributor FOR Ikegami Electronics

See The Entire Field (Of View) With Up To 135° HFOV (On 1/2.5″ Sensor) With Theia Technologies Lenses…And No “Fisheye” (Minimal Distortion)

Theia Technologies uses a patented Linear Optical Technology® to almost completely eliminate any distortion from your image – as typically found in wide angle lenses.  The result is a flat crisp megapixel image with no “fisheye”, translating into improved optical … Continue reading See The Entire Field (Of View) With Up To 135° HFOV (On 1/2.5″ Sensor) With Theia Technologies Lenses…And No “Fisheye” (Minimal Distortion)

Ahead Of Traffic: Allied Vision Provides Digital Cameras For ITS Applications

  Led by the versatile GT Series from Allied Vision Technologies (AVT), these Gigabit Ethernet (GigE Vision) cameras offer features such as rugged packaging, extended temperature range, fast frame rates, megapixel resolution, IR sensitivity, active lens control, and Power over … Continue reading Ahead Of Traffic: Allied Vision Provides Digital Cameras For ITS Applications

Kowa 10 Megapixel Rated C-Mount Lenses Used In Production Of Documentary Film…For Heavy Metal Band Festival

  “Waken 3D – Louder Than Hell” is a 3D film documentary from the largest heavy metal band festival in the world – which happens to take place in Waken, a small village in Northern Germany where the most famous … Continue reading Kowa 10 Megapixel Rated C-Mount Lenses Used In Production Of Documentary Film…For Heavy Metal Band Festival

Great Versatility With Azure Photonics 2/3″ 10-60mm Vari-Focal C-Mount Lens (2 MP Rated)

For larger 2/3″ format sensors, Azure Photonics offers model AZURE-1060ZM, a 10-60mm F1.4 manual iris vari-focal C-Mount lens – rated for use on up to 2 megapixel cameras.  This lens will provide the flexibility of 51° at wide angle down … Continue reading Great Versatility With Azure Photonics 2/3″ 10-60mm Vari-Focal C-Mount Lens (2 MP Rated)

RMA Electronics, Inc. Now Distributes Sentech Cameras

RMA Electronics, Inc. is pleased to announce a new distribution arrangement with Sentech America to begin distributing their full line of industrial cameras.  Product family type cameras offered include USB 3.0 / USB3 Vision, Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) with Power over … Continue reading RMA Electronics, Inc. Now Distributes Sentech Cameras

Industrial Xenon-Emerald F-Mount Lenses From Schneider Optics

Ideal for machine vision, quality control, web & surface inspection and line scan applications, these compact and robust optics offer low distortion, uniform performance across the focal plane and an image circle of 43.2mm. Offered in several optimized model variants … Continue reading Industrial Xenon-Emerald F-Mount Lenses From Schneider Optics

Orion Images Introduces Cost Effective LED Backlight (BLU) 3G HD-SDI Monitor Series That Delivers Broadcast Grade Images

This new series of 3G HD-SDI monitors from Orion Images is offered in 18.5″, 23″, 27″, 32″, and 42″ screen sizes.  Additional input options are HDMI, DVI-D, Component, PC (VGA), and Composite. Here is the list of models offered in … Continue reading Orion Images Introduces Cost Effective LED Backlight (BLU) 3G HD-SDI Monitor Series That Delivers Broadcast Grade Images

Fujinon (FujiFilm) Introduces Two New “True HD” C-Mount Lenses – TF4XA-1 (4mm) AND XT17sx4.5DA-R11 (4.5-77mm 3-Motor Zoom)

RMA Electronics, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of two new C-Mount lenses from Fujinon (Fujifilm) – both designed for 3-CCD and 3-CMOS type Full HD / broadcast quality cameras. TF4XA-1 is a 1/3″ format 4mm F2.2 manual focus … Continue reading Fujinon (FujiFilm) Introduces Two New “True HD” C-Mount Lenses – TF4XA-1 (4mm) AND XT17sx4.5DA-R11 (4.5-77mm 3-Motor Zoom)

HD-SDI Output Camera Available For Under $250 USD FROM Blue Mango Technology

Upgrading your cameras from standard definition to high definition does not need to be expensive.  From Blue Mango Technology, RMA Electronics offers the BMH7010 (current sell price: $248.00 USD), which is a 2.2 megapixel resolution box camera with HD-SDI output … Continue reading HD-SDI Output Camera Available For Under $250 USD FROM Blue Mango Technology

Euresys Introduces The Picolo HD 3G DVI (Model 1843) – A Versitile HD/SD 60/50 FPS Video Capture Card

The Euresys Picolo HD 3G DVI is a low-profile video and audio capture card which offers the flexibility to acquire video from one high-definition camera (up to 1080p/60) or alternatively, a standard-definition analog Y/C or composite video source. It is … Continue reading Euresys Introduces The Picolo HD 3G DVI (Model 1843) – A Versitile HD/SD 60/50 FPS Video Capture Card

Hitachi Releases New Compact HD Camera With HD-SDI Output

Similar in size to the previous analog color camera models from Hitachi – KP-D20AU (1/3″ CCD) and KP-D20BU (1/2″ CCD), the new KP-HD20A high definition camera will deliver outstanding video quality, in a compact package. KP-HD20A has a 1/3″ 2.1 … Continue reading Hitachi Releases New Compact HD Camera With HD-SDI Output

Orion Images Adds New HD-SDI CS-Mount Camera To HD Lineup

Orion Images Corporation has added a new high definition (HD) camera model to its current offerings – model CHDC-21BSDC.  This 2.1-megapixel full HD camera supports 1920 x 1080 (30p/25p) or 1280 x 720 (60p/50p) video output (via HD-SDI interface, uncompressed video), … Continue reading Orion Images Adds New HD-SDI CS-Mount Camera To HD Lineup

Industrial Video Cameras & Frame Grabbers Helping To Enhance Viewing Experience At AT&T Stadium, Home Of The NFL’s Dallas Cowboys

We are big sports fans here at RMA Electronics, so it’s always interesting to see new applications where industrial video and machine vision products are used at professional sporting events and venues (even if we did not sell it). This … Continue reading Industrial Video Cameras & Frame Grabbers Helping To Enhance Viewing Experience At AT&T Stadium, Home Of The NFL’s Dallas Cowboys