{"id":87,"date":"2015-11-20T18:41:00","date_gmt":"2015-11-20T18:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/2015\/11\/20\/its-a-no-brainer-why-not-standardize-on-1-camera-for-less-than-500\/"},"modified":"2021-11-23T10:01:48","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T15:01:48","slug":"its-no-brainer-why-not-standardize-on-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/2015\/11\/its-no-brainer-why-not-standardize-on-1.html","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s a &#8220;No-Brainer&#8221;  &#8211; Why not standardize on 1 camera for less than $500?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gvk9UYRe0fQ\/VkIQ-hxtexI\/AAAAAAAAOyE\/pwIHaPwnJiM\/s1600\/NoBrainer%2Bgraphic.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gvk9UYRe0fQ\/VkIQ-hxtexI\/AAAAAAAAOyE\/pwIHaPwnJiM\/s1600\/NoBrainer%2Bgraphic.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' ,  'helvetica' ,   sans-serif;\">In working with many OEM customers of the years, historically several camera models were used to cover multiple system designs. \u00a0These were cases where there\u00a0was\u00a0an offering of lower and higher resolution systems, in turn needing VGA and 2MP cameras for example.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\">The introduction of the <b><a href=\"http:\/\/1stvision.com\/cameras\/Sony-Pregius-global-shutter-CMOS-sensors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sony Pregius sensors<\/a> <\/b>have changed the need for multiple cameras given excellent performance and pricing. \u00a0It has become a &#8220;no-brainer&#8221; to think about standardizing on one camera and emulate various resolutions for &lt; $500<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\">1st Vision has reviewed various resolutions achievable within given optical formats using the Sony Pregius IMX174 and IMX249 sensors. \u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><a style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\" href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zR8h-6_ZYi8\/Vk9UoxDUJSI\/AAAAAAAAO3w\/UqfYj00qGSc\/s1600\/imx%2B-%2Bfit%2Ball%2Brev%2B6a-300.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zR8h-6_ZYi8\/Vk9UoxDUJSI\/AAAAAAAAO3w\/UqfYj00qGSc\/s1600\/imx%2B-%2Bfit%2Ball%2Brev%2B6a-300.jpg\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\">In cases where we wish to standardize with one camera, we can simply set a Region Of Interest (ROI) and emulate various resolutions (7 in this evaluation).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\">We reviewed resolutions from VGA to 2.3MP and have put in perspective to the optical format required. \u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\">The following are several configurations you can achieve:\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\">2.3MP is achieved using the full frame and 2MP by setting a 1600 x 1200 ROI. \u00a0This will require a 1&#8243; optical format lens. \u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\">In cases, where your application only requires 1.3MP (1280 x 1024) or 1.4MP (1400 x 1050), simply set a ROI accordingly and pair with your desired 2\/3&#8243; focal length lens. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\">Simply need 0.5MP (800 x 600) to VGA (640 x 480)? Set your ROI accordingly and you can use any 2\/3&#8243;, 1\/2&#8243; or 1\/3&#8243; format lens. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\">Various resolutions against the required optical format are shown in graphical form to the right and summarized below for the Sony Pregius IMX174 and IMX249 sensors<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hR67wlphMOU\/Vk5B00mqeII\/AAAAAAAAO3g\/t4JYHJqXIDY\/s1600\/IMX249%2Bresolutions-native-rev%2B2-600pix.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hR67wlphMOU\/Vk5B00mqeII\/AAAAAAAAO3g\/t4JYHJqXIDY\/s1600\/IMX249%2Bresolutions-native-rev%2B2-600pix.jpg\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\">Once you have your desired resolution, you can calculate your lens focal length using our <a href=\"http:\/\/1stvision.com\/cameras\/lens-calculators.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>online calculator.<\/b><\/a> \u00a0Using 5.86um as a pixel size, enter the effective number of pixels into the calculator<b> <\/b>along with working distance (WD) and field of view (FOV). \u00a0This will calculate your focal length in which you can then <a href=\"http:\/\/1stvision.com\/lens\/machine-vision-lens.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>select a lens<\/b><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\">The <a href=\"http:\/\/1stvision.com\/cameras\/Sony-Pregius-global-shutter-CMOS-sensors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Sony Pregius sensors<\/b> <\/a>are\u00a0featured by several camera manufacturers and expanding rapidly. \u00a0With pricing @ &lt; $500 for the IMX249&#8230; Its a &#8220;No Brainer&#8221; to think about standardization! \u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\">Why the big hype on the Sony Pregius Sensors? \u00a0These new sensors are becoming the workhorse in imaging with\u00a0incredible\u00a0dynamic range,\u00a0sensitivity\u00a0and speed. \u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/2015\/10\/battle-of-image-sensors-sony-imx147-vs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more\u00a0in our blog<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>which provides technical details and comparison images. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1st Vision<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>has extensive knowledge in industrial imaging\u00a0and can help answer any questions. \u00a0We have over 100 years of combined knowledge and look forward to discussing your application. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\">Please do not hesitate to<b>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/1stvision.com\/contact.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact us<\/a><\/b>! \u00a01st Vision can provide a complete solution including cameras, lenses, lighting and cables. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><b>Ph:\u00a0 978-474-0044<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><b>info@1stvision.com<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.1stvision.com \u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">Follow us on Social Media!<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-action=\"like\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1st-Vision-944658058935262\/\" data-layout=\"standard\" data-share=\"false\" data-show-faces=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/1stVisionInc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tiumm-k4HNw\/VbEO7RYPBII\/AAAAAAAAOck\/IWcJqYQjRcY\/s320\/youtube24.png\" alt=\" \" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><span style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><a style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/1st-Vision\/944658058935262?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EY6c1JsMg_I\/VbEO6_bRtHI\/AAAAAAAAOcU\/KeCM9m6ynt8\/s320\/facebook24.png\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/1st-Vision\/944658058935262?fref=ts\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><span style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><a style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/+1stvision_imaging\/posts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-us8y5ck2pJs\/VbEO61rPmBI\/AAAAAAAAOcY\/fq4c83yH9sM\/s320\/google-plus1%2B24.png\" alt=\" \" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><span style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><a style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/1stvision-inc-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IeK73AsufBY\/VbEO7CZwehI\/AAAAAAAAOc8\/_CVnJ8Yl878\/s320\/linkedin1%2B24.png\" alt=\" \" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><span style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><a style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/1stVision_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-5umPEkuIopM\/VbEO7dKtnVI\/AAAAAAAAOcs\/kTLxJud2xrM\/s320\/twitter-24.png\" alt=\"   \" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In working with many OEM customers of the years, historically several camera models were used to cover multiple system designs. \u00a0These were cases where there\u00a0was\u00a0an offering of lower and higher resolution systems, in turn needing VGA and 2MP cameras for example. 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