The XC-ST50CE is part of
Sony's next generation of analog 1/2" B/W
video cameras, ideal for image processing and
machine vision applications. The new XC-ST50CE
is a compact, light weight video camera incorporating
the latest 1/2" 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-ST50CE is
easy to use and its small size allows for flexible
interface.
High Sensitivity using the 1/2"
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-ST50CE uses the latest 1/2" 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-ST50CE 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-ST50CE 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-ST50CE
can take a clear image of a fast moving object.
Compact and
Light Weight Design
The XC-ST50CE 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-ST50CE 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-ST50CE even more viable as a remote head
camera replacement. The XC-ST50CE can resist up to
a 70G shock.
