Sony FCB-ER8530 4K Block Camera – 20x Optical Zoom, Exmor R CMOS, VISCA Control
The Sony FCB-ER8530 is a compact 4K block camera designed for OEM, industrial, security, robotics, UAV, and inspection systems that require high-resolution imaging in a small integrated form factor. Built around a 1/2.5-type Exmor R CMOS sensor and a 20x optical zoom lens, the FCB-ER8530 delivers detailed UHD imaging with reliable Sony FCB-series performance.
Supporting output formats up to 3840 x 2160 along with Full HD, HD, and SD modes, the Sony FCB-ER8530 is well suited for integrators building advanced camera systems for long-range viewing, remote monitoring, and embedded vision platforms. The camera also supports VISCA control for remote adjustment of zoom, focus, exposure, and image parameters.
Image enhancement functions such as Visibility Enhancer, Defog, 2D/3D noise reduction, electronic image stabilization, Auto ICR, and privacy zone masking help maintain usable image quality in challenging operating environments. For customers requiring external output conversion, Aegis also offers compatible interface boards for Sony FCB block camera integration.
The FCBER8530 is a strong choice for engineers and system designers who need a Sony 4K zoom block camera with proven OEM integration flexibility, compact dimensions, and dependable imaging performance for surveillance, industrial, transportation, and defense-related applications.
Features:
- Sony FCB-ER8530 4K OEM block camera
- 1/2.5-type Exmor R CMOS image sensor
- 3840 x 2160 UHD video output support
- 20x optical zoom lens, 4.4 mm to 88.4 mm, F2.0 to F3.8
- VISCA camera control interface
- Auto focus, manual focus, one-push trigger, and spot focus
- Visibility Enhancer and Defog image optimization
- 2D and 3D noise reduction
- Electronic image stabilization and StableZoom
- Auto ICR day/night support
- Privacy zone masking and picture freeze
- Compact 50.0 x 60.0 x 93.3 mm block camera design
Applications:
- UAV and unmanned imaging payloads
- Defense and government surveillance systems
- Traffic and transportation monitoring
- Industrial inspection and process monitoring
- Robotics and machine vision integration
- Remote observation and perimeter security
- Medical and scientific imaging platforms
- Broadcast and professional video system integration
FAQs
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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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