Sony FCB-ER8530 4K UHD Block Camera – 20x Optical Zoom, 2160p/60, HDMI, LVDS, VISCA Control, Wide Dynamic Range
The Sony FCB-ER8530 4K block camera is an NDAA Compliant imaging solution engineered for demanding industrial, security, and UAV applications. Built on Sony’s proven FCBER8530 platform, this compact camera delivers ultra-clear True 4K UHD (2160p) video powered by a 1/2.5-type Exmor R CMOS sensor and an advanced 20x optical zoom lens for sharp, detailed imaging in any environment.
The FCB-ER8530 ensures exceptional low-light performance, accurate color reproduction, and high contrast—ideal for broadcast, surveillance, inspection, robotics, and defense systems. Its support for multiple output formats, including 2160p and 1080p, guarantees seamless integration into new or existing platforms.
Advanced features such as Wide Dynamic Range (Wide-D), Visibility Enhancer, Defog mode, and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) maintain clarity under challenging conditions. Full VISCA command protocol support allows precise remote control of zoom, focus, exposure, and image settings.
Choose the Sony FCB-ER8530 for reliability, performance, and NDAA compliance, making it a trusted choice for U.S. government and defense-related imaging systems.
Features:
- 1/2.5-type Exmor R CMOS sensor
- 4K Ultra HD (2160p) video output
- 20x optical zoom with precision focus
- Wide Dynamic Range (Wide-D)
- High Sensitivity for low-light imaging
- 2D/3D Noise Reduction and Defog mode
- Electronic image stabilization
- VISCA serial control protocol
- Privacy zone masking and picture freeze
Applications:
- Security and surveillance systems
- Industrial inspection and robotics
- Traffic and transportation imaging
- Remote monitoring and teleconferencing
- UAV and ROV integration
- Medical and research imaging devices
| 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.) |
