In a surprise move by Sony Visual Imaging, they have officially announced the discontinuation of their popular FCB-H10 10x zoom, High Definition Color Block Camera as of May 1, 2009.
The good news?
Sony's new FCB-H11 HD Color Block Camera is virtually identical except they've acutally added features that will benefit the users...this new version of the FCB-H10 is now equipped with:
- Auto ICR for Day/Night function,
- Increased sensitivity (1.0 lx with ICR-on mode) and
- Multi-format video outputs - 1080i / 720p.
For those not acquainted with the FCB-H11, this HD Color Block Camera is ideal for almost any imaging application including;
- Broadcasting,
- Inspection,
- Surveillance/Security
- Traffic Cams
- IP Monitoring
- and more...
The FCB-H11 color block camera is available with or without a customized housing, interface board and cables.
Not only does the FCBH11 inherit many outstanding features from Sony's previous FCB cameras, other features include:
- 1/3 type CMOS imager
- Approx. 2M effective pixels
- 16x9 Aspect Ratio
- Auto ICR for DaylNight function
- Minimum Illumination - 1.0 lx (ICR On Mode - F1.8 50 IRE)
- High-speed serial communication (max. 38.4 kbps)
- TIL signal-level control (VISCA1M protocol)
- 120x optical zoom (10x zoom/12x digital)
- Programmable factory preset
- High Performance Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
- Various customizable settings
- Electronic Shutter/Slow Shutter
- VBS and Y/C video output (SD modes only)
- Picture Freeze Function
- Spot AE
- Internal/External sync
- Small and Compact
According to Sony, the last day to place orders will be June 1, 2009 and the last delivery date will be Setember 23, 2009.