Sony FCB-ER8530 4K Block Camera – 20x Optical Zoom, Exmor R CMOS, VISCA Control
The Sony FCB-ER8530 is a compact 4K UHD block camera engineered for OEM, industrial, robotics, UAV, and security imaging applications. Built around a 1/2.5-type Exmor R CMOS sensor, it delivers high-quality 3840 × 2160 video with excellent sensitivity and stable performance across a wide range of environments.
With its 20x optical zoom lens and compact form factor, the FCB-ER8530 provides a balance of reach, image clarity, and integration flexibility. It supports multiple output formats including UHD, Full HD, HD, and SD, making it adaptable to a wide range of system architectures.
Advanced image enhancement technologies such as Visibility Enhancer, Defog, 2D/3D noise reduction, Auto ICR, and electronic image stabilization ensure reliable imaging performance in challenging lighting and environmental conditions.
Integration with Jetson & MIPI CSI-2
The Sony FCB-ER8530 provides HDMI video output, which can be converted to a native MIPI CSI-2 interface using HDMI to MIPI CSI-2 bridge boards. This allows direct integration with embedded AI platforms such as the Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit.
By converting HDMI to CSI-2, developers can connect the FCBER8530 directly to Jetson-based systems for low-latency video processing and AI inference. This approach eliminates the need for USB capture or IP streaming, resulting in a more efficient and scalable embedded vision architecture.
This configuration is ideal for applications requiring compact 4K imaging with real-time processing capabilities.
Sony FCB-ER8530 CSI-2 Integration Use Cases
The FCB-ER8530 is widely used in CSI-2-based embedded vision systems, including:
- AI vision systems using NVIDIA Jetson platforms
- Robotics and autonomous navigation systems
- UAV and unmanned imaging payloads
- Industrial inspection and automation
- Traffic monitoring and transportation systems
- Defense, security, and surveillance applications
Key Features:
- 4K UHD resolution (3840 × 2160) video output
- 1/2.5-type Sony Exmor R CMOS image sensor
- 20x optical zoom lens (4.4 mm to 88.4 mm)
- HDMI output for high-resolution integration
- VISCA control protocol for system integration
- Visibility Enhancer and Defog image processing
- 2D and 3D noise reduction
- Electronic image stabilization with StableZoom
- Auto ICR day/night functionality
- Privacy zone masking and image control features
- Compact OEM block camera design
Applications:
- UAV and aerial imaging systems
- Defense and government surveillance
- Industrial inspection and process monitoring
- Robotics and machine vision platforms
- Traffic and transportation monitoring
- Remote observation and perimeter security
- Medical and scientific imaging systems
- Broadcast and professional video integration
Why Use the FCB-ER8530 with CSI-2 Systems
For embedded vision systems, MIPI CSI-2 provides a direct, high-bandwidth interface into modern AI processing platforms. When paired with an HDMI to MIPI CSI-2 bridge board, the FCB-ER8530 becomes a flexible imaging solution for Jetson-based deployments.
This enables:
- Direct GPU access for real-time video processing
- Reduced latency compared to USB or IP streaming
- Efficient high-bandwidth 4K video transfer
- Simplified embedded system design
- Scalable integration across multiple camera configurations
FAQs
What is the Sony FCB-ER8530?
The Sony FCB-ER8530 is a compact 4K UHD block camera with a 1/2.5-type Exmor R CMOS sensor, 20x optical zoom, and VISCA control for OEM and system integration applications.
What resolution does the FCB-ER8530 support?
It supports up to 3840 x 2160 resolution, along with Full HD, HD, and SD output formats.
Does the Sony FCB-ER8530 support VISCA control?
Yes. The camera supports VISCA protocol for remote control of zoom, focus, exposure, and other settings.
What applications is the FCB-ER8530 used for?
Common applications include surveillance, UAVs, robotics, industrial inspection, transportation imaging, and embedded vision systems.
Does the FCB-ER8530 support low-light imaging?
Yes. The camera includes high-sensitivity operation, Auto ICR, noise reduction, and image enhancement features for difficult lighting conditions.
Are interface boards available for HDMI, SDI, or USB integration?
Yes. Aegis lists multiple compatible interface boards for the Sony FCB-ER8530, including HDMI, SDI, USB, and encoder options.
| Image Sensor (# Of Effective Pixels) | 1/2.5-type Exmor R CMOS Sensor (8510K pixels) |
| Output Pixels (H × V) | 3840x2160 (QFHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD), 1280x720 (HD), 720x480/576 (SD) |
| Signal System | 2160p/29.97, 2160p/25, 2160p/23.98, 1080p/59.94, 1080p/50, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/25, 1080p/23.98, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/59.94, 720p/50, 480p/59.94, 576p/50 |
| Minimum Illumination (50%, High Sensitivity Mode) | 0.4 lx (Shutter Speed : 1/30 s) 0.06 lx (Shutter Speed : 1/4 s or 1/3 s) |
| Recommended Illumination | 100 lx to 100,000 lx |
| SNR | 50 dB |
| Gain | Auto / Manual (0 dB to 48.0 dB), 0 to 16 steps |
| Shutter Speed | 1 / 1 to 1 / 10000 s, 22 steps |
| Sync System | Internal |
| Exposure Control | 0 dB to ± 10.5 dB, 15 steps |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes |
| Gamma | Standard / Straight gamma |
| Aperture Control | 16 steps |
| White Balance | Auto, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor, One Push WB, Manual WB, Outdoor Auto, Sodium Vapor Lamp (Fix/Auto/Outdoor Auto) |
| AE (Auto Exposure Mode) | Full Auto, Manual, Priority mode (shutter/iris), Bright, EV Compensation |
| Lens (wide to tele) | 20x optical zoom, f = 4.4 mm to 88.4 mm, F2.0 to F3.8 |
| Zoom Mode | Standard Mode / Variable Mode / Direct Mode |
| Super Resolution Zoom | QFHD : 1.5x (max. 30x with optical zoom) Full HD/HD : 2.0x (max. 40x with optical zoom) |
| Digital Zoom | 12x (240x with optical zoom) |
| Optical wide to Optical tele | 3.0 s (Focus Tracking ON) |
| Optical wide to Super resolution zoom tele | 3.4 s |
| Optical wide to Digital zoom tele | 5.0 s |
| Focusing System | Auto Focus (Normal AF, Interval AF, Zoom Trigger AF [Sensitivity : normal, low]), Manual (Standard, Variable, Direct), One Push Trigger, Near Limit, Spot Focus, IR Correction |
| Focus Movement time | ∞ to Near : 0.1 s |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle (QFHD/Full HD/HD) (wide end to tele end) | Approx. 70.2° to 4.1° (Image stabilizer OFF) Approx. 60.0° to 3.5° (Image stabilizer ON) |
| Minimum Object Distance (wide end to tele end) | 80 mm to 800 mm |
| Auto ICR | Yes |
| Wide Dinamic Range (Wide-D) | - |
| (Auto mode) | - |
| Visibility Enhancer | Yes |
| Defog | Yes (low / mid / high) |
| Noise Reduction | Yes (3D+2D, Independent setting (3D, 2D)) |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| StableZoom | Yes |
| Digital Output | Yes |
| Spherical Privacy Zone Masking | Yes |
| Motion Detection | - |
| Alarm (Auto ICR) | Yes |
| Slow AE Response | Yes |
| Picture Effects | Black & White (Monochrome Image) |
| Picture Freeze | Yes |
| Electronic-Flip (E-FLIP) | Yes |
| Mirror Image | Yes |
| Slow Shutter | Yes |
| Temperature Readout | Yes |
| Title Display | Yes |
| Date/Time Display | - |
| Camera Mode Display | Yes (English) |
| Key Switch Control | - |
| Camera Operation Switch | - |
| Video Output (QFHD/Full HD/SD) | Digital : Y/Cb/Cr 4:2:2 8 bits component, R/G/B 4:4:4 8 bits component, Comparable to CEA-861-F *2 |
| Camera Control Interface | VISCA protocol (CMOS 3.1V) PTP USB 9.6 kbps, 19.2 kbps,38.4 kbps, 115.2 kbps, Stop bit : 1 bit |
| Power Requirements | 6.0 V to 12.0 V DC |
| Power Consumption | 3.0 W (When the motor operates : 4.0 W) |
| Operating Temperature | -5 °C to +60 °C (23 °F to 140 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% (Absolute humidity : 36 g/m3) |
| Storage Humidity | 20% to 95% (Absolute humidity : 36 g/m3) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 50.0 × 60.0 × 93.3 mm (2 × 2 3/8 × 3 3/4 in.) |
| Mass | Approx. 275 g (10 oz.) |
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