Sony FCB-ER8300 12x Digital Zoom 4K HD Block Camera (Discontinued)

Quick Overview

*Product is discontinued, Replacement Option: Sony FCB-ER8530

The 4K Sony FCB-ER8300 block camera offers 4X the resolution of 1080 Full HD video with 73.4 degree horizontal field of view. A 20x optical zoom allows for recognition and identification. Sony FCB-ER8300 4K camera features include Auto, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor, One Push WB, Manual WB, Outdoor Auto, Sodium Vapor Lamp (Fix/Auto/Outdoor/Auto).

Sony has introduced the 4K FCBER8300 (FCB-ER8300). Designed for several applications including but not limited to drone camera, industrial applications, Pipe Inspection, and security. When shooting in broadcast environments the FCBER8300 (FCB-ER8300) delivers true 4k resolution measuring in at 3840 x 2160 pixels at 30 frames per second (fps).

Sony has brought the imaging industry a miniature behemoth of 4K filming. The compact form and low-power consumption allow for easy pan, tilt, zoom integration at four times the resolution of 1080 FHD videos. 

Featuring full Sony’s latest 1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS with QFHD (3,840 x 2160), 12x Optical Zoom (144x Digital Zoom w/SRZ), the new FCB-ER8300 (FCBER8300) model is a compact High Definition block camera which is ideal for applications requiring situational awareness when zoomed out and excellent detail for identification when zoomed in. This new block is also ideal for security surveillance in casinos, halls, airports and stadiums as well as Intelligent Traffic systems for railways, highways and parking. Key features include ePTZ, Super Resolution Zoom (SRZ), sharpness and color reproduction in low light and new Area Specific Noise Reduction.

Other FCB-ER8300 features include but are not limited to:

  • OEM color block camera with 1/2.3" CMOS sensor and 4K resolution
  • Integrated zoom lens (144x optical, 12x digital)
  • Programmable I/Os
  • ePTZ 
  • Super Resolution Zoom (SRZ)
  • Advanced Noise Reduction
  • Auto ICR
  • Visibility Enhancer
  • Image processor for full integration with sensor and lens with numerous automatic features (e.g. distortion correction, shading correction, chromatic aberration correction, MTF compensation, adaptive noise reduction)


  • Applications:

  • Drone Camera
  • Pipe Inspection
  • Security
  • Underwater Applications
  • Medical Applications
  • Industrial
  • Broadcast Camera
  • Image Device
    Progressive scan CMOS Image Sensor 1/2.3 type "Exmor R"
    Effective Pixels
    Approx. 8.93 Mega Pixels
    Digital Zoom
    12x (144x with optical zoom)
    Horizontal Viewing Angle73.4° (wide end) to 6.4° (tele end)
    Minimum Object Distance10 mm (wide end) to 1,500 mm (tele end) (Default: 300 mm)
    Sync SystemInternal
    Electronic Shutter1/1 s to 1/10,000 s, 22 steps
    White BalanceAuto, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor, One Push WB, Manual WB, Outdoor Auto, Sodium Vapor Lamp (Fix/Auto/Outdoor/Auto)
    GainAuto/Manual (0dB to 33dB) Max. Gain Limit (9dB to 33dB)
    Wide Dynamic RangeNo
    Backlight CompensationYes
    Privacy Zone MaskingYes
    Character Generator20 characters/line, max. 11 lines
    Focus SystemAuto (Sensitivity: normal, low), One-push AF, Manual, Interval AF, Zoom Trigger AF,Focus compensation in ICR on
    Camera Operation / Zoom Switch12x (144x with optical zoom)
    Picture EffectsE-Flip, Black & White, Mirror image, Color enhancement
    Exposure ControlAuto, Manual, Priority mode (shutter priority & iris priority), Bright, EV compensation
    Lens Value12x optical zoom, f = 3.9 mm (wide) to 46.8 mm (tele), F1.8 to F2.0
    Minimum IlluminationColor: 0.75 lx (F1.8, AGC on, 1/30 s) High Sensitivity Mode - Color: 3 lx (F1.8, AGC on, 1/30 s) Normal Mode
    Camera Control InterfaceVISCA (CMOS 3.1 V level) Baud rate: 9.6 Kbps, 19.2 Kbps, 38.4 Kbps, 57.6 Kbps, 115.2 Kbps, Stop bit: 1 bit
    Dimensions (W x H x D)60mm x 64mm x 105mm
    Weight385 grams
    Operating Temperature-5 to +60 (°C) / 20 (%) to 80 (%) Absolute Humidity: 36 (g/m3)
    Storage Temperature-20 to +60 (°C) / 20 (%) to 95 (%) Absolute Humidity: 36 (g/m3)
    Operating Humidity20% to 80% Absolute humidity : 36[g/m3]
    Storage Humidity20% to 95% Absolute humidity : 36[g/m3]
    Power Consumption2.8W (Typ. DC IN 6 - 12V, steady state)
    Power Requirements6.0V ~ 12.0V DC

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