XC-ST30CE 1/3" Black and White Analog
Video Cameras
The XC-ST30CE is part of Sony's
next generation of analog 1/3" B/W video
cameras, ideal for image processing and machine
vision applications. The new XC-ST30CE is a compact,
light weight video camera incorporating the latest
1/3" Interline Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD
technology providing 752(H) x 582(V) effective
picture elements and incorporating a C-Mount type
lens mount. The XC-ST30CE is easy to use and its
small size allows for flexible interface.
High Sensitivity using the 1/3"
CCD with HAD technology.
All controls outside the camera
Simplified and more flexible
trigger from previous models
Small, light weight, one piece
camera
Excellent vibration and shock
characteristics
Small and light weight power
adaptor
Features
Improved Sensitivity
The XC-ST30CE uses the latest 1/3" Interline
Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD technology which
is more sensitive than the technology used in
the popular XC-75 and XC-73 camera family. This
new HAD technology has a microlens over each
pixel to improve the light collection efficiency.
This is reflected in the minimum sensitivity
specification of 0.3 lx. That means the camera
should be able to detect more faint signals
or need less gain with less noise when detecting
faint signals.
All Controls Outside the Camera
The XC-ST30CE have all the camera control switches
accessible from the outside of the camera. There
is no need for the user to open the camera to
modify the operating mode of the camera or to
determine or confirm switches settings. A user
will no longer need to "customize"
the internal camera switches.
Simplified and
More Flexible Trigger
The XC-ST30CE has an improved trigger/shutter
that significantly improves and simplifies the
trigger operation from previous models. The
various versions of Reset-Restart and Donpisha
are now replaced with a simplified trigger/shutter
that provides much greater functionality and
flexibility. Now, the shutter speed of the external
trigger shutter can be specified by the width
of an external trigger pulse or switch setting
in the rear panel. With this function, the XC-ST30CE
can take a clear image of a fast moving object.
Compact and
Light Weight Design
The XC-ST30CE is a small, lightweight one-piece
camera. The camera body's measurements are 29
x 44 mm (same as the XC-75/73); however, the
camera depth measures only 57.5 mm long, approximately
19% shorter than the popular XC-75/73 at 71mm.
The camera weighs only 110 grams, approximately
20% lighter than the XC-75/73 at 140 grams.
The compact, lightweight camera body allows
the camera to be used in very tight places and
for some remote camera-head applications.
Excellent Vibration
and Shock Characterists
The XC-ST30CE has improved vibration resistance. Vibration
resistance has been improved to 10G as compared to
the XC-75/73 at 7G. The improvement in vibration resistance
is achieved by improved board-to-board connections.
The compact size and improved vibration resistance
makes the XC-ST30CE even more viable as a remote head
camera replacement. The XC-ST30CE can resist up to
a 70G shock.
