Product Development Updates
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Raymax Japan introduce the CATS 2000 IR Motorized Zoom Lens -
The CATS 2000 lens is truly unique in it amazing capabilities, including, but not limited to –
- the capability to confirm a licence plate at 2km's BOTH DAY OR NIGHT
- the ability to locate a human/vehicle target at 13km's BOTH DAY OR NIGHT
- during 24hrs operation, does not require refocussing throughout the focal range no requirement to manually swap in & out IR filters & no longer having to operate tandem separate day & night camera/lens configurations
Thursday, February 24, 2013
GSCI Canada introduce the TWS-3000 family of unique Thermail Imaging Weapon Montable Scope sytems.
The TWS-3000 family thermal imagers are a powerful tool for tactical, surveillance and scene assessment applications. There small size, light weight and ability to be weapon mounted make the TWS-3000 systems simple and yet, very effective in operation.
Friday, February 18, 2013
Pyser-SGI UK introduce upgraded PNP-M & PNP-MC Night Visuion Devices. The up-graded PNP-MS & PNP-MCS now incorporate a unique to the industry 75mW IR illuminator - 4x more powerful than all other NVD’s map reading illuminators. The additional invisible 830nm IR illumination provides up to 20m of unseen ‘to the naked eye’ luminosity – a critical tactical advantage! A red LED in the eyepiece illuminates when the IR illuminator is on as does a yellow LED when a low battery state occurs.
Additionally, the kit now also features an in-built ‘safety photo sensor’ prevents accidental operation during daylight by terminating power to the Image Intensifier Tube, which otherwise, would typically irreparably damage the Tube. This protection,
of course, does not activate in darkness in the case of bright flashes, vehicle headlights even at very short distances, nor in street lighting or inside illuminated confines.
Tuesday January 15, 2012
Optics 1 USA release COTI small clip on thermal imager which provides 'thermal overlay' for NVD's & NVG's.
COTI easily attaches to existing Night Vision Devices (NVD's) to enhance/provide additional capabilities. Low power consumption, optimal sensor technology, and high-performance optics integrate seamlessly to provide state-of-the-art long-wave infrared technology.
Since COTI mounts on currently existing NVD's with a bracket, the clip-on technology allows increased capabilities without the need to refit helmets with special equipment.
Small and lightweight - The small and lightweight design consumes very little power providing extended use. Additionally, COTI being waterproof to 20 meters and with it's rugged construction can withstand the harshest environments.
Adds thermal capability when added to a standard I² system, COTI enables the user to detect thermal sources and improve situational awareness. Even in pitch-black, no-light, adverse environmental conditions, recognition range extends dramatically. With COTI, the user is even able to see into darkened openings and detect residual heat – situational awareness at the highest level.
Friday, December 03, 2010
FLIR USA release the TAU 640 miniature uncooled 17µm pixel focal array Thermal Imager. The Tau 640 is a 640x512 LWIR uncooled VOx Microbolometer focal plane array (FPA) camera with a pixel size of 17 microns. Available with either a refresh rate of either 25 fps or 8.3fps. Some key features of the Tau 640 camera are listed below:
- CMOS and BT.656 digital video options, as well as the legacy Photon LVDSHigh-speed serial camera communication up to 921,600 baud (via the Tau VPC serial-to-USB Accessory)
- Advanced, user-friendly interface for camera control and configuration
- On-board image capture and storage
- Camera power and communication over USB option (via the Tau VPC serial-to-USB Accessory)
- EMI suppression to Class B with rear cover installed, and Class A without rear cover
- Up to 200g shock tolerance Multiple lens options available in wide and narrow fields of view
- Wide field of view lenses sealed to IP-67
- Threaded WFOV lens barrel for bulkhead mounting or external attachment options
- Field upgradable software/firmware
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
GSCI Canada release the PBS-15 Night Vision Goggles/Binoculars. The PBS-15’s incorporate an unique to the industry high powered (up to 3x more powerful than its competitors) invisible to the human eye medium range infrared illuminator.
The Night Vision Device utilises proprietary/unique UBX™ digital technology, provides a quick start for a 'sleepy' IIT = reliable start-up's… no more time delays as the Image Intensifier Tube warms up when initially switched on. The kit is instantly operational when switched on!! UBX™ additionally extends the battery life & allows the kit to operate with the batteries installed incorrectly/wrong way up, saving valuable and avoids damage normally caused to a NVD when the batteries are incorrectly installed.
The PBS-18 Incorporates extremely high quality optics to compliment all high quality imaging.
Thursday June 10, 2010
GSCI Canada release the PBS-18 Night Vision Device. The tactical multi-purpose lightweight monocular incorporates an unique to the industry high powered (up to 3x more powerful than its competitors) invisible to the human eye medium range infrared illuminator.
The Night Vision Device utilises proprietary/unique UBX™ digital technology, provides a quick start for a 'sleepy' IIT = reliable start-up's… no more time delays as the Image Intensifier Tube warms up when initially switched on. The kit is instantly operational when switched on!! UBX™ additionally extends the battery life & allows the kit to operate with the batteries installed incorrectly/wrong way up, saving valuable and avoids damage normally caused to a NVD when the batteries are incorrectly installed.
The PBS-18 Incorporates extremely high quality optics to compliment all high quality imaging systems such as large Megapixel dSLR’s & HD Digital video cameras ensuring the highest possible resolution images.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Sofradir-EC (formally know as Electrophysics Corp) New Jersey has announced the availability of 2 additional options with the AstroScope 9350 Night Vision Module System.
* The 9350 system is now available with a Variable Gain facility
* For users of large megapixel dSLR's, Full Frame adaptors are now available for Nikon & Canon pairs. The adaptors will ensure that the image isn't vignetted.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
GSCI Canada release the PBS-14 Multipurpose Tactical Night Vision Pocketscope. The kit operates on a single CR123 battery keeping weight to a minimum. Proprietary ‘Ultimate Battery Extender’ increases Battery Life and Stabilizes Performance providing protection against incorrect/opposite polarity battery installation. Equipped with an invisible to the human eye short range infrared illuminator. Built-in field of view (FOV) low battery & Infrared Illuminator ‘ON’ unique ‘flashing’ LED indicators. Ruggedised & submersible up to 2 meters underwater. Optional inbuilt digital Compass in operator's FOV. Unique design shows a number of dual colour LED’s. Features unique ergonomic design allowing convenient single-handed operation, dramatically minimizes probability of user errors in extreme operating conditions.
Wednesday December 09, 2008
GSCI Canada release the HMD-640 Head Mounted/Hands Free Universal Mini Colour VGA Display. The HMD-640 is a very useful tool where the operator requires the capability to monitor various imaging platforms (wired or remotely) whilst maintaining hands-free covert operation undetected.
Wednesday December 09, 2008
GSCI Canada release the TWS-37 Colour Thermal Imaging Weapon Sight. The TWS-37 Colour Thermal Imaging Weaponsight detects extremely small differences in temperature allowing operatives to distinguish people from their immediate surroundings with an effective detection range of up to 1km.
Wednesday December 09, 2008
GSCI Canada release the TIM-28 Colour Thermal Imaging Long Range Hand Held or Tripod Mountable Scope. Requiring no light to operate, the TIB-5 generates high-quality colour images 24 hours, during the day or at night, even through smoke and fog with an effective detection range of a human at 1km / working car at 2km.
Wednesday December 09, 2008
GSCI Canada release the TIB-5 Colour Thermal Imaging Long Range Hand Held Binocular, Requiring no light to operate, the TIB-5 generates high-quality colour images 24 hours, during the day or at night, even through smoke
and fog with an effective detection range of a human at 1km / working car at 2km.
Tuesday December 02, 2008
Pyser-SGI UK release the PNP-MC , the worlds smallest Night Vision Device with interchangeable 'C' mount objective lenses.
Wednesday February 27, 2008
e2v technologies UK release the L3C216 24/7 Shadowed Overcast Starlight sensor. The L3C216 is an extremely high sensitivity, 24-hour video camera.
The camera offers outstanding performance from bright sunlight to overcast starlight and below.
The 2/3" format, monochrome CCD camera is flexible and easy to use, providing bright, crisp images in full daylight.
Its selectable temporal and spatial filtering options combined with the integral Peltier cooled EMCCD package enables the user to attain optimal performance at the very lowest light levels.
The L3C216 adds a new level of performance in day/night vision, enhancing target recognition and identification under very low light conditions.
The L3C216 series provides all the benefits of the existing L3Vision range in a smaller package and demands less power. The 2/3” format sensor allows use with smaller optical components, further reducing system payload.
Since the sensor is back-thinned, performance is similar to that obtained with e2v L3 series existing 1” format sensors. An improved CCD manufacturing process reduces horizontal smear.
Tuesday August 07, 2007
Release of NVM001 Night Vision Device with ONYX Image Intensifier Tube.
Tuesday August 14, 2007
Release of the TIM-14 Mini Thermal Imaging Monocular. The handheld 350g colour thermal imaging monocular also provides an image download facility.
Monday July 02, 2007
Release of QUADRO Night Vision/Thermal Imaging Fusion Goggles, which employ an unique 'hybrid' or 'fusion' system which allows the user to fully & effectively exploit both Night Vision and Thermal Imaging Technologies SIMUTANIOUSLY in ONE 980gram Goggle.
Tuesday June 05, 2007
Release of the upgraded TIG-7DX Colour Thermal Imaging Goggles . The new goggles feature reverse polarity, 2x digital zoom, high resolution VGA LCD 640x480 colour displays & adjustable gain.
Monday January 23, 2007
Release of the NEW MCC7 Miniature High Resolution Colour CCTV Camera.
The up-tweaked MCC7 Miniature Colour High Resolution CCTV Camera is the smallest diameter (7mm) CCD camera available today.
The NEW Control Box measures only 60mm x 52mm x 16mm!
With a range of 4x lenses, option of 5x cable lengths up to 15m & upgraded resolution to 480 TVL, the NEW MCC7 is the ideal miniature covert colour CCTV system, ideally suited to all surveillance applications.
Monday September 11, 2006
Introduction of PROMS - Portable Rapid deployment Observation and Monitoring System.
PROMS is man portable and can be rapidly deployed within a few minutes providing ultra long Surveillance Target Acquisition utilising its combination of day or night sensor technology.
PROMS provides much larger magnification than standard commercially available spotting scopes in service today.
With its unique remote monitoring system, surveillance operators are able to monitor & record information observed from the target area well away from where the sensor platform is deployed. This allows operators to work in complete safely and allows the use of multiple observers without compromising the position of the sensor platform.
Wednesday August 06, 2006
Release of the NVM001 Night Vision Device. The NVM001 is a small lightweight waterproof Night Vision Device available with 5 Image Intensifier Tubes.
Friday August 25, 2006
Introduction of the LR-GPS 140c Multifunctional Handheld GPS Thermal Imaging Binocular.
The LR-GPS 140c is a multifunctional Military Spec., Man Portable, Thermal Imaging Binocular/Viewer that enables Night Time land, sea or air target acquisitions & designations.
The kit integrates GPS, Digital Compass and Laser Range Finder (optional) in a compact, robust, single-hand operated unit.
Operation of the LR-GPS 130c is extremely USER FRIENDLY. The straightforward viewfinder menu system is controlled by 4x 'top-of-body' control buttons.
Utilising the most advanced French 384x288 resolution sensor available, the LR-GPS 130c delivers crisp high definition/high resolution imaging in total darkness, harsh environments and adverse weather conditions.
The kit's long range capability makes this unit 'purpose built' for the battlefield, law enforcement applications, search and rescue etc.
Images are viewed via the LR-GPS 140c binoculars' Dual OLED High Resolution monochrome integrated displays/viewfinder. Advanced recognisance capability is provided with COLOUR composite video output for mission recording.
Wednesday June 21, 2006
Introduction of the TIS-17 Colour Thermal Monocular. The TIS-17 detects extremely small differentials in temperature, allowing the operator to distinguish people from their immediate surroundings.
The TIS-17 generates high-quality thermal full colour images via 320 x 240 high resolution displays. Enables law enforcement personnel to detect heat signatures of objects, people and other sources. This allows the end-user to locate/distinguish the target who maybe camouflaged in bushes etc, detect the heat of vehicles allowing the user to locate/identify a 'hot' vehicle etc.
The kit requires no light to operate - the TIS-17 generates high-quality heat-signature images on the darkest nights, even through smoke and fog . The kit's small size, light weight and convenient monocular eyepiece make the TIS-17 simple and yet very effective in operation.
Tuesday April 25, 2006
Release of the TIG-7 Colour Thermal Imaging Goggles. The TIG-7 detects extremely small differentials in temperature, allowing the operator to distinguish people from their immediate surroundings.
The TIG-7 generates high-quality thermal full colour images via 320 x 240 high resolution displays. Enables law enforcement personnel to detect heat signatures of objects, people and other sources. This allows the end-user to locate/distinguish the target who maybe camouflaged in bushes etc, detect the heat of vehicles allowing the user to locate/identify a 'hot' vehicle etc.
The kit requires no light to operate - the TlG-7 generates high-quality heat-signature images on the darkest nights, even through smoke and fog . The kit's small size, light weight and convenient biocular eyepiece make the TIG-7 simple and yet very effective in operation.
Tuesday January 03, 2006
Pyser-SGI UK release TRICAM 1500 triple sensor camera.
Tricam 1500 combines three technologies (day time / low light / Image Intensified Night Vision) to provide the optimum single sensor for the prevailing conditions.
Colour for day time surveillance offering high resolution detail and long range identification.
Selection of infrared (I.R.) Enhanced Monochrome extends day use to dusk and dawn and Intensified Night Vision facilitates the darkest part of the night.
Sensor/camera selection is conducted with end-user input and the system is designed to be compatible with existing or new standard CCTV equipment.
Thursday December 08, 2005
Pyser-SGI UK release Mini DANOS Mini Day & Night Observation System.
From night time Image Intensified Night Vision/Thermal Imaging combination to day time Colour Day Camera/Thermal Imaging, Mini DANOS is a low cost man portable modular system for short and medium range applications in field and urban situations.
The lightweight system utilises selectable combinations of Thermal Imaging, Image Intensified Night Vision and colour zoom sensors.
Sensor combinations are selected and controlled remotely by the operator from a simple, user friendly control box which also operates the pan/tilt head.
The instantly selected sensor video image is displayed remotely on a rugged waterproof 6.4" high-resolution TFT LCD monitor.
Tuesday December 06, 2005
Pyser-SGI UK announces the release of the MCC7 Miniature High Resolution Colour CCTV Camera.
The MCC7 Miniature Colour High Resolution CCTV Camera is the smallest diameter/length (7mm) CCD camera available today.
With a range of lenses and 450 TVL resolution, the MCC7 lends itself superbly to covert aesthetic surveillance applications.
Wednesday November 30, 2005
Pyser-SGI of the UK releases PROMS - Portable Rapid Deployment and Monitoring System.
PROMS provides ultra long Surveillance Target Acquisition using its combination of day or night sensor technology, providing much higher times than normal spotting scopes in service today.
PROMS is man portable and can be rapidly deployed within a few minutes. With its unique remote monitoring system, surveillance operators are able to monitor & record information observed from the target area well away from where the sensor platform is deployed. This allows operators to work in complete safely and allows the use of multiple observers without compromising the position of the sensor platform.
Friday November 04, 2005
Pyser-SGI of the UK has announced the release of world's smallest Night Vision Device.
The PNP-M is a lightweight, ruggedised and immersion proof (20m for >60mins.) Night Vision Monocular.
Features of the PMP-M include, but are not limited to -
* ultra compact design
* Built-in infrared laser illuminator (IR on indicator in eyepiece)
* Low battery indicator in eyepiece
* 1 x AA battery - in excess of 40 hours
* Optional 3x & 6x magnification lenses available
* Construction - moulded glass filled polymer
* Camcorder adaptor for mounting on Night Vision supplied
* SLR adaptor for mounting on Night Vision supplied
* CCTV relay lens available for mounting on CCTV cameras
Monday April 11, 2005
Electrophysics Corp. of the US has announced the release of the latest 'SP' adaptor pairs for the AstroScope 9350 Night Vision Modular system.
The new adaptor pairs for Nikon and Canon digital SLR's offer the end-user the following additional benefits -
* Provides edge-to-edge sharpness
* No image vignetting on most SLR platforms
* Very fast relay optics for faster speed exposures - up to 12 stops!
These new benefits are additional to the following unique features of the AstroScope 9350 system -
* Maintain the use of the original host camera’s objective lenses to uphold extremely high resolution imaging
-> Maintains the benefits of the host camera’s features such as:
* image stabilisation
* auto focus
* electronic zooming function (where available)
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Tuesday March 08, 2005
Electrophysics Corp. of the US has announced that they have recently introduced into the market place, the ALS-20 810nm, 20W Eye-Safe Laser Illuminator.
The IP65 illuminator is capable of covertly illuminating targets up to 800m & up to 15 square acres.
Applications include but not limited to -
* large industrial & commercial infrastructure projects including power & chemical plants.
* government facilities including military bases, nuclear plants, parliament houses etc.
* public areas such as entertainment facilities, dams, reservoirs and airports to mention just a few.
* ports/waterways and petroleum/chemical plant perimeters.
* special operations - vehicle mount for enhanced NVG night driving.
* helicopter landing aid.
* covert surveillance applications.
Thursday November 04, 2004
e2v technologies of the UK has introduced the L3Vision L3C95 Shadowed Overcast Day/Night 24/7 Low Light camera. The sensor operates across the light range, from bright sunlight to shadowed overcast starlight and is ideally suited to 24/7 surveillance, covert perimeter and area observation. Part of the L3Vision™ camera portfolio, the L3C95 adds a new level of performance in day/night vision, enhancing target recognition and identification under very low light conditions.
The L3C95AF is an extremely high sensitivity, 24-hour video camera, which outperforms the competition across the range. The camera offers outstanding performance from bright sunlight to overcast starlight and below. The 1" format, monochrome CCD camera is flexible and easy to use, providing bright, crisp images in full daylight. It's selectable temporal and spatial filtering options combined with the integral Peltier cooled EMCCD package enables the user to attain optimal performance at the very lowest light levels.
Key features of the new all light level CCD camera include:
* Analogue and digital outputs
* ALC control of lens and camera for eight decades of interscene dynamic range
* Bright crisp images with full resolution
* 10 microlux scene illumination with f1.4 lens
* Enhanced digital acquisition and noise reduction for enhanced image quality at low light levels
* Genlock capability
* High resolution, high contrast, ‘eye friendly’ image
* Full digital control and status reporting
* Smooth day/night transition and rapid overload response
* Undamaged by instantaneous or persistent bright lights overload
Monday July 26, 2004
Pyser-SGI of the UK has introduced Mini TIU, a compact thermal-imaging camera designed for use in 24-hour surveillance systems where detection is essential. Available in two models, wide and narrow, Mini TIU represents a breakthrough in CCTV. Mini TIU can be installed as part of a new or existing CCTV system and is compatible with all ancillary equipment including receivers, multiplexers and pan and tilt systems. At a cost unheard of before now it is possible to install a high tech solution to the
problem of true day night surveillance.
Tuesday June 01, 2004
Pyser-SGI of the UK has announced that the very successful PNP Night Vision Device is now available with the XH72 & XR5 autogated Image Intensifier Tubes.
Thursday May 27, 2004
Photonis France releases new Image Intensification Tube (IIT). The eXtended HyperGen® XH72® features a new proprietary Microchannel Plate with 4µm diameter pores and offers the unprecedented resolution of 80 lp/mm typical (72 lp/mm min). The 80 lp/mm typical, combined with a very high signal-to-noise ratio (24 min), makes XH72® technology the key to seeing further, with better contrast and more detail than with any other image intensifier tube (IIT) available worldwide today.
Other advancements include -
* Improved Image Quality
* Absolute Minimal Halloing & Flaring
* Image Uniformity
* Better Detectivity at Very Low Light Levels
* Good Resilience to laser beams
Monday February 02, 2004
Fujinon of Japan has released a new range of Infrared C mount CCTV lenses. These zoom lenses are available in either 22x or 55x magnifications and are designed to achieve the following -
* to maintain sensitivity in the IR range
* to maintain focus outside and within the IR spectrum
* to achieve high resolution imaging
* to utilise high powered zooming facilities
Monday May 26, 2003
Pyser-SGI of the UK has introduced 'Image Fusion' for their Day and Night Operating System - DANOS TI, II and day surveillance system. This allows the operator of the DANOS system to integrate images from all three sensors to one adjustable image on a single monitor by fusing together any 2 or all 3 camera images at the same time and in real time video. DANOS incorporates a 3-camera operating system (Thermal Imaging, Image Intensification and High Resolution Colour CCTV cameras). This gives the DANOS Operator the ability to survey the target area, over short and long distances, to enable detection, recognition and identification of targets, either by operating cameras independently of each other or by fusing together any 2 or all 3 camera images at the same time and in real time video.
Tuesday April 28, 2003
e2v technologies of the UK has introduced the L3Vision Overcast Day/Night 24/7 Low Light camera. This camera resolves at 430TVL and by utilising an amplifier on the CCD chip, the operator is able to utilize the camera from bright sunlight at 100,000 lux down to starlight at 1mlux giving an illuminance inter-scene dynamic range of one hundred million to one. The camera is able to operate in Full Daylight to Overcast Starlight. The camera utilises an Amplified Peltier cooled 1" chip, anti blooming technology as well as a Liquid Crystal Polymer Shutter eliminating frame shift smear.
Friday 26 July 26, 2002
Pyser-SGI of the UK has released a portable day/night/thermal observation system. The DANOS system provides the operative with a temporary or permanent perimeter surveillance system, which when employed in a temporary configuration, can be placed in various locations and linked via their proprietary Multi Sensor Modular System (MSMS) microwave apparatus.
Monday 22 July, 2002
Due to issues regarding life longevity of Gen IV filmless Image Intensifier tubes (5,000 hrs life), Gen IV is no longer produced due to not meeting the US government’s requirements for long term use as compared with the current Gen III filmed tubes (10,000 hours). The compromise is the new "Gen III Pinnacle" tube. This is a thin-filmed tube that offers the benefits of anti-haloing, higher signal-to-noise ratio, and higher contrast as found on the Gen IV technology but in a longer lasting intensifier. Gen III Pinnacle is only available within the USA and for Australian cliental, Gen III Omni IV is still the maximum available.
Tuesday 09 July, 2002
Pyser-SGI of the UK has announced the release of an advanced version of the popular EV3 Image Enhancer, the EV9. Similar functionality and results of it's very popular predecessor, the EV3, the next generation enhancer has 9 windows rather than 4 and is even more ideally suited for situations where there is low light, smoke, haze, fog or rain. It is also a valuable tool during day/night covert operations - to exclude bright extraneous lights, eg lampposts. The best results from the EV9 are seen in live video pictures although pre-recorded video will see remarkable improvement also. Any video can be fed into the EV9 device and the poorer the original, whether it be because of climatic conditions or low light, the more improvement can be seen.
Tuesday 28 February, 2002
Pyser-SGI of the UK has announced the release of a Pinhole Camcorder Lens that simply attaches onto the front-end of any commercially available camcorder, turning a standard camcorder into a highly covert recording device. The PC8 is also very useful for keyhole applications.
Friday 28 December, 2001
The very successful PNP Waterproof & Ruggedised Night Vision Scope from Pyser-SGI of the UK has recently been adapted as a weapons Night Sight. The PNP-/S Night Sight is compatible to mount on all weapon types and is also directly usable for hand-held, NVG face-mask as well as camcorder & SLR applications.
Friday 28 December, 2001
artifex of the USA has recently devised and manufactured two CD-ROM based training packages for Law Enforcement and Special Forces operatives. The programs have been devised in conjunction with various units within the US Navy’s Surface & Special Forces in addition to US State & Federal Law Enforcement agencies.
Thursday 26 July, 2001
Canon Australia has recently introduced the XL1S digital video camera, the long-awaited successor to the groundbreaking XL1 camcorder. Packed with new features requested by professional filmmakers, the Canon XL1S is designed, simply, to deliver the finest DV image quality available today. The original Canon XL1 camcorder revolutionized video and filmmaking with its digital format, interchangeable lens system and 3 CCD image sensors with pixel shift technology, providing superior image quality. Raising the technology to the next professional level, the Canon XL1S maintains all the features found in the Canon XL1 while adding 27 new specifications, including improved picture quality and many new manual functions.
The Canon XL1S, with its open architecture and modular design, allows users to build their ideal camcorder system by changing lenses, viewfinders and shoulder mounts. The Canon XL1S remains the only DV camcorder design that can be customised to the individual needs of the videographer and to specific shooting applications.
Canon Australia has also introduced two new lenses (16x electronic and 16x mechanical) and a shoulder mount microphone adapter that includes four audio inputs.
"The Canon XL1 set a benchmark for serious digital video cameras that resulted in a changed approach to film and video creation. By listening to professional users, Canon has managed to set a new benchmark with the XL1S - a new digital camcorder that answers the needs of professional and enthusiast film makers and one that will continue to change the technology of filmmaking," said Stuart Poignand, Canon Australia.
Key new Canon XL1S features include:
- Increased picture quality through enhanced sensitivity and further improved noise level
- Reset picture quality adjustment for hue, sharpness, colour gain and setup level (black reference level)
- Manually controlled gain with increased levels up to 30 dB
- Advanced white balance settings with Auto, 2 preset and 3 user settings
- 5 level Zebra pattern that clearly shows high luminance areas for correct exposure
- EBU colour bar for colour balancing during editing
- DV and analogue line input and output Other new features requested by users include:
- Clear Scan Mode for recording monitors without screen flicker(61.9Hz - 201.5 Hz in 117 steps)
- DV Control function allowing synchronous control of IEEE1394 devices through DV Cable - REC/REC PAUSE
- Improved low light performance
- 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio recording with Electronic Guides on viewfinder
- Interval Recording Mode offering 16 combinations of wait and recording times: - Interval: 30sec/1min/5min/10min - Recording time: 0.5sec/1.0sec/1.5sec/2.0sec
- Power Save option that protects the tape and offers quick start-up
- 4 Preset Speeds on Grip Zoom - Variable/Low/Medium/High
- 3 Preset Speeds on Handle Zoom - Low/Medium/Fast
- Character REC provides option to record data (year, month, day, hour, minute and second) into video
- Index REC allows a "Good Shot Mark" to be saved for convenient recall
- EVF Display options for ON/Partly OFF/OFF
- Gain setting with two additional gain settings: +18dB and +30dB
- Audio Dub allowing audio to be added to pre-recorded footage
- AV Insert allowing video and audio to be added to pre-recorded footage
- Composite video / S-Video input
- Custom Keys and Presets: - 2 Custom Keys (two settings for camera mode and two for VCR mode) - 3 Picture adjustment memories
- Lower Power Consumption (up to 5 hrs 50 mins with 2 x BP945 batteries and CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder)
- Easy menu system utilising iris dial to scroll through menus
The Canon XL1S kit will include the camera body, 16x IS II Zoom Lens, Colour Viewfinder, CA-910 Compact Power Adapter, DC-900 Coupler, BP-930 Battery Pack, WL-D3000 Remote Controller, SP-100 Shoulder Brace, SS-1000 Shoulder Strap, S-150 S-Video Cable, STV-150 Stereo Video Cable, Lens Shade, Lens and Body Caps.
14 May 2001
Litton EOS of the US advises of key advancements that differentiate Gen IV from Gen III include the removal of an ion-barrier film from the image intensifier tube's microchannel plate and the addition of a gated power supply. (Gen IV sometimes is referred to as "filmless" technology).
These changes have resulted in significantly higher signal-to-noise ratio, superior high light resolution and dramatically reduced halo. With these improvements, the user will see greater detail across a wider range of night light conditions.
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8 November 2000
"Generation IV Night Vision technology will offer the end-user a significantly increased signal-to-noise, lower halo and improved resolution. Apparently, it's not going to be cheap and the word is, and at this time, it will be restricted to US Government only.