{"id":4888,"date":"2025-11-07T09:42:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T14:42:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/?p=4888"},"modified":"2025-11-07T09:42:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T14:42:54","slug":"kowa-hc-v-ruggedized-lenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/2025\/11\/kowa-hc-v-ruggedized-lenses.html","title":{"rendered":"Kowa HC-V Ruggedized Lenses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/lens\/family\/Kowa-HC-V-Lens?siq_name=$[FNAME]$$[LNAME]$&amp;siq_email=$[EMAIL]$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kowa HC-V 1&#8243; C-mount industrial lenses<\/a> feature a patented design that ensures dependable performance, and consistently clear, crisp images with uniform brightness across the entire image, including the corners. These ruggedized lenses are built for use in harsh environments to withstand strong vibrations and impacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0Interchangeable iris plates and a two-way reversible nut enable precise focus adjustments, and glued inner glass elements ensure stability. HC-V lenses are compatible with 1&#8243; format sensors including Sony IMX174, CMOSIS CMV4000, and Sony IMX249 sensors. Designed for sensors with a pixel size as small as 5.0\u03bcm.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kowa-HC-V-series.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kowa-HC-V-series.jpg 785w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kowa-HC-V-series-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kowa-HC-V-series-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kowa-HC-V-series-768x771.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kowa-HC-V-series-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">HC-V ruggedized lens series &#8211; Courtesy Kowa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing a sensor and matching a lens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve already chosen your sensor and camera, our knowledge base <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/knowledgebase2\/237\/?siq_name=$[FNAME]$$[LNAME]$&amp;siq_email=$[EMAIL]$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide to Key Considerations in Lens Selection <\/a>may be helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to read about sensor selection, see our blog &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/2021\/04\/keys-to-choosing-the-best-image-sensor.html?siq_name=$[FNAME]$$[LNAME]$&amp;siq_email=$[EMAIL]$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keys to Choosing the Best Image Sensor<\/a>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Or for expert assistance just call us at 978-474-0044.<a class=\"gv-tel-link\" title=\"Call +1 978-474-0044 via Google Voice\" href=\"http:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B19784740044\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interchangeable iris plates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/lens\/family\/Kowa-HC-V-Lens?siq_name=$[FNAME]$$[LNAME]$&amp;siq_email=$[EMAIL]$\">HC-V<\/a> patented design includes interchangeable iris plates. Secured by a lock nut, this insures precise focus that&#8217;s vibration resistant. Ideal for rugged industrial environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kowa HC-V Machine Vision Lens C-Mount Series Spotlight\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kIA6j2mcOHQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">HC-V ruggedized lens series overview &#8211; Courtesy Kowa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to change the iris plates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kowa Ruggedized C-Mount Lens Series for Robotics and 3D Measurement\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S3JmFAh1uS4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How to change the iris plates &#8211; Courtesy Kowa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Happy to help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re pleased to distribute Kowa lenses, and to advise customers on all aspects of machine vision component selection.  Whether for sensor, camera, lens, lighting, software, or other components, tell us about your application, and we&#8217;ll be happy to guide you to optimal choices.  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