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This is a technique for expressing a wider dynamic range than normal images.
Reduces the contrast of a high-contrast original image to widen the dynamic range.
Even in images with differences in brightness and darkness, you can reduce shadows and overexposure.

 

The following is an excerpt from the specifications of another company’s camera, and the WDR (wide dynamic range) function is the same.

 

 

 

What is dynamic range?

 

In camera terminology, there is something called dynamic range. Dynamic range is the range between the brightest and darkest areas that can be sensed by the image sensor.

The unit is expressed in dB (decibels).

Camera sensors have limits to the range of brightness and darkness that they can capture. Things that are too bright will be blown out, and things that are too dark will be blown out.

 

How to find dynamic range

The value of dynamic range can be determined by dynamic range [dB] = 20log10 (illuminance in bright areas/illuminance in dark areas).

 

What if the dynamic range is exceeded?

 

If the brightness exceeds this range, halation will occur.
If this range is exceeded in the dark, the screen will turn black.

 

HDR and WDR are functions that expand this range and reduce the difference between bright and dark areas. It is used to suppress halation.
(However, using this function will reduce the contrast.)

 

 

Dynamic range and camera selection

When you use the high-definition camera GR200HD2, which has an HDR (high dynamic range) function, to shoot images with differences in brightness and darkness, the difference will appear as shown in the photo below.

 

Shoot in normal mode	Shoot in HDR mode

 

Shoot in normal mode	Shoot in HDR mode
Shoot in normal mode	Shoot in HDR mode

 

 

Points to keep in mind when using a camera with a dynamic range function

 

By applying this, you can shoot images with reduced halation.
(This is an effect that widens the dynamic range, but does not make it infinite, so it cannot be completely removed.)

 

If you use this HDR function in conjunction with a filter or V-block, the effect will be even better.

 

＜HDR function + polarizing filter＞

 

＜HDR function + White V-shaped block (background)＞

 

Photo: Menu screen of high-definition camera GR200HD2

 

There are several ways to input signals from a high definition camera to a PC.

One way is to use a capture board.
However, the shape changes on a notebook PC or a desktop PC, and the shape of the throttle must also be considered.

 

We please introduce  transducers that can be used irrespective of shape and PC type.

 

1．HDMI to USB 3.0 converter

 

The below picture is the HDMI to USB 3.0 converter manufactured by I-O DATA Corporation, identified as the GV-USB3/HD.

If you have a USB 3.0 port, you can use it on both laptop and destop.

If you download special software from manufature’s official website, you can easily shoot movies and play it again on your PC.

 

The advantage lies in the elimination of the process involving the removal of USB memory or SD cards from the camera and their subsequent insertion into the PC. However, it is important to note that, due to the specification of utilizing USB, real-time performance may slightly diminish compared to a direct connection to the monitor.

 

Additionally, it is imperative for the PC to be equipped with a USB 3.0 port, as the device will not operate with a USB 2.0 port. Furthermore, compatibility with high-definition cameras is extended to include the utilization of standard measurement software for microscopes.

XM200HD uses a dedicated remote control to save images.
If you only want to save images, you can control it externally without using a remote control.
The terminal on the remote control is a ready-made 3-pole stereo mini plug 3.5mm.
It is also easily available on the internet.

 

 

No problem even if you disconnect the optional remote control and use it.

 

If you disconnect the remote control and use it, insert a resistor (30KΩ) between the white wire and yellow wire to short circuit and a static image will be saved. (Make sure the resistance is 30KΩ.)

 

 

 

XM200HD high performance high definition camera

There is no length limit in the HDMI standard, but metal cables are typically up to 15m.
Most cables on the market have a length of up to 15m.

When looking, they are probably sold up to about 20m high.

 

However, there are different types of extenders on the market that can be used to extend lengths beyond 100m.

Below is an extender that uses coaxial cable and allows extension up to 120m.

There are two main ways to shoot video with a high-definition camera that does not have a storage function: “methods that use a PC” and “methods that do not use a PC.”

 

Please refer to the page below for information on how to use a PC.

 

How to connect camera HD with PC?

 

 

As a method that does not use a PC, use an HDMI recorder.
We sell the following HDMI recorders.

 

　HDMI recorder HR-MINI

 

As mentioned above, there is no need for a PC; all you need to do is connect the monitor and camera with an HDMI cable.

 

 

 

 

You can save images and videos to a microSD card or USB memory storage device connected to the main unit.

For details on installing an external HDD and long-term recording, please refer to the following page.

 

How to connect camera HD with PC?

The AC adapter and HDMI cable of our high-definition camera come straight out from the back of the camera.

 

When installing, you may want to shorten the space for this wiring section.
In that case, you can easily save wiring space by using a horizontal connector.

 

Horizontal connector – For HDMI cable (left) – For AC adapter (right)

You can omit the space on the back as shown in the photo below.

 

Wireless HDMI trensceiver is commercially available with low price.

This time, I bought the one connected with our HDMI camera and checked the operation.

The transceiver size is same as a cigarette case.

	Since the power is very necessary for each transmitter and receiver, I think that it doesn’t change interm of saving wiring.
	There is no delay or color deterioration.
	There is no problem with menu and display function. Camera is also ok too.

Wireless HDMI trensceiver is commercially available with low price.

This time, I bought the one connected with our HDMI camera and checked the operation.

The transceiver size is same as a cigarette case.

	Since the power is very necessary for each transmitter and receiver, I think that it doesn’t change interm of saving wiring.
	There is no delay or color deterioration.
	There is no problem with menu and display function. Camera is also ok too.

Please understand that it does not guarantee the operation of all HDMI wireless transmitter/receiver.

（１）Without a cooling system

Since the camera itself is an electronic device, it cannot cope with high-temperature environments.

However, if an environment-resistant camera is used, it can be used at about 60°C.

(The following are the products we handle.)

 

-40℃ to +60℃（-40℉ to +140℉）, Humidity 95％

 

 

（２）With cooling system

 

A heat-resistant camera is a form in which a heat-resistant housing is attached to the camera.

In this case, a separate cooling device is required. Here’s an image:

(The following are products from a manufacturer specializing in heat-resistant cameras.)

 

 

 

There are also products with shapes that apply this technology.

(The following are products from a manufacturer specializing in heat-resistant cameras.)

 

 

 

However, when compared to the type that applies a heat-resistant borescope, the diameter is thicker. The diameter is about 40 mm.

 

They are also available in a wide variety of sizes.

 

 

There are also plenty of options, such as waterproof connectors.

 

1. Types of Waterproof Cameras

There are many different types of waterproof cameras.

For example, digital cameras that are often used in daily life, and even the camera functions of recent smartphones are waterproof. These cameras have a waterproof IP rating, which means they are waterproof and splash-proof. Another example is outdoor surveillance cameras.

There are different types of digital cameras, such as those with a waterproof IP rating on the main body and those that are used in a waterproof housing case used for underwater photography such as diving, etc., and those that are suitable for various scenes and lifestyles.

On the other hand, surveillance cameras are constantly installed in harsh outdoor environments, so requirements such as heat resistance, cold resistance, water resistance, wind resistance, and dust resistance are required. They can also be installed at heights and are housed in a robust outdoor housing case.

Durability and reliability are equally important for industrial and industrial applications, i.e. for industrial and industrial cameras used in factory production lines.

2. What is required of waterproof cameras for industrial and industrial use?

 

Since there are processes that use water in factory production lines, there are situations where cameras are required to be waterproof, water-resistant, and dustproof.

In such a situation, the types of digital cameras and surveillance cameras mentioned earlier may not be suitable for you.

In the case of digital cameras, compact lenses may not be interchangeable. Different lenses may be required depending on the distance, short range, and magnification, but most compact digital cameras can only use lenses that are built into the lens at the time of purchase.

On the other hand, in industrial applications, there is a need for easy lens replacement that can be used in a variety of scenes. For example, you might want to take a landscape shot, a whole machine, or a close-up shot of a small part.

In addition, from the perspective of shooting timing, there are more and more cases where trigger signals are input for shooting.

Therefore, waterproof cameras required for industrial and industrial cameras have the following requirements:

• Be waterproof
• The lens can be easily changed according to the scene.
• The camera must be small
• Trigger signal can be received from an external terminal

3. Our Industrial Waterproof Cameras

1. What is the waterproof and dustproof nature of the camera?

Industrial cameras and industrial cameras are widely used in factory production lines.

Since there is a process that uses water in the factory, there are situations where the camera is required to be waterproof and dustproof.

Waterproof and dustproof refers to structures that prevent dust and moisture from the outside from entering the inside of the equipment and that prevent them from having a harmful effect on the equipment.

If dust or moisture enters the inside of the equipment, it may adversely affect the operation of the equipment and may cause a malfunction or accident.

Therefore, it is necessary to select equipment with appropriate dustproof and waterproof properties according to the usage environment. For this purpose, a standard called IP protection rating is used.

 

 

 

2. What is the dustproof and waterproof standard “IP protection grade” for cameras?

3.  Advantages and disadvantages of industrial waterproof and dustproof cameras

4. Precautions when selecting dustproof and waterproof cameras

When selecting an industrial dustproof and waterproof camera, there are many advantages depending on the application, but there are also caveats.

【Notes】

Waterproofing of the junction between the lens and the camera (around the C-mount) is also important. In addition to dustproof and waterproof cameras, measures are also required for lenses and C-mount areas.

Our dustproof and waterproof cameras come with a waterproof lens tube that covers the entire fixed-focus (CCTV) lens.

 

 

In addition, the waterproof lens tube comes with packing on each part. Here’s what you can do.

 

 

 

 

 

 

・Measures against condensation

Condensation in the waterproof lens tube is more likely to occur under the sudden temperature difference between the temperature inside the camera and the outside temperature, as well as in humid conditions. Therefore, care must be taken, especially in humid environments with large temperature differences.

As a countermeasure, it is common to put a desiccant inside the waterproof lens tube to reduce the humidity.

Measures for cable and connector parts

Not only the camera body, but also the cables and connectors need to be dustproof and waterproof. Our dustproof and waterproof cameras come with waterproof LAN cables and trigger cables equivalent to IP67.

 

 

In addition, all of our megapixel fixed focal length lenses can be contained within a waterproof tube lens.

 

Fixed focus lens

 

Summary

 

 

Waterproof GigE Camera

There is a need for the use of cameras in high-vibration breakers, clamshells, forklifts, and on-site sites where water is heavily applied.

 

If you need not only water resistance, but also vibration resistance, you can consider fitting the camera into a housing.

 

 

 

It is necessary to use a camera that is both vibration and water resistant.

 

Tokyo Tsushinki Co., Ltd. offers cameras that are vibration and water resistant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In general, the sensitivity characteristics of sensors used in cameras are often indicated by graphs representing QE (quantum efficiency) on the vertical axis and wavelength on the horizontal axis.

 

Here’s an image.

In this case, the quantum efficiency is 5% at a wavelength of 950 nm and 60% at a peak wavelength of 550 nm.

 

The maximum efficiency of this sensor is 60%, so the sensitivity at a wavelength of 950 nm is about 8.3% of the sensitivity at the peak wavelength.

 

 

 

 

In the case of infrared sensors, there is also a graph notation as follows.

In this case, QE will be a diagonal line, and we will read from that line. At wavelengths of 450nm~700nm, the quantum efficiency is 65%, and at 950nm, it is 20%.

 

20/65 = 31%, and the sensitivity at the wavelength of 950 nm is about 30% of the sensitivity at the peak wavelength.Top of Form

 

 

In general, the transmission wavelength of silicon is said to be from 110 nm to 1200 nm.

 

 

■ Confirmed with 1100nm IR camera

 

 

 

 

■ Confirmed with 1200nm IR camera

 

You can clearly see that the silicon is permeable.

 

 

 

 

Dedicated thermal cameras are generally expensive. In particular, if you want to observe wavelengths above 1300 nm, you need an InGaAs camera.

Up to about 950 nm, which is the range of near-infrared rays, it may be possible to observe with a normal black-and-white camera.

The following are the characteristics of our industrial C-mount cameras.

USB 3.0 camera (2 million pixels, monochrome). DN3RG-200BU

 

 

The spectral sensitivity curve of this camera is as follows.

 

 

There is some sensitivity even at 950 nm.

Observation is possible depending on the lighting device.

However, monochrome cameras are fitted with anti-reflective filters. This filter may slightly reduce sensitivity in the infrared region, but can often be easily removed. Our DN series can also be shipped with the filter removed according to the customer’s request.

The DN series with the filter removed was used to make observations inside the case.

 

Attach screws and nuts to the black resin case.

 

 

Transmission observation is performed using 940 nm infrared illumination.

 

 

 

Using the property of infrared rays transmitting through the resin, it was possible to observe the object inside the case.

 

 

 

 

Lenses for C-mount cameras have few telephoto lenses, which can make it difficult to shoot at a distance.

On the other hand, there is a wide variety of lenses for SLR cameras.

For example, Nikon SLR cameras use F-mount.

You can use commercially available F⇒mount to C-mount lenses to connect Nikon lenses to C-mount cameras.

 

	You can attach a lens for a single-lens reflex camera to a C-mount camera.

 

 

 

 

	The scale can be read in 0.5 mm increments, and the field of view is 120 mm x 90 mm.   The photo on the left reflects the atmosphere of a normal office. (At this level, you probably don’t need lighting.)

 

 

In order to attach the lens of a single-lens reflex camera to a C-mount camera, the following conversion adapters are sold.

 

The flange back of the EOS is 44mm.

 

The C-mount has a flange back of 17.526 mm.

 

 

The flange back of a single-lens reflex camera is quite long, so care must be taken to fit it.

 

It is possible to attach a lens for an SLR camera to a C-mount camera, but an offset of 44-17mm is required to focus.

 

On the other hand, if you want to attach a C-mount lens to a single-lens reflex camera, there is a commercially available SLR mount to C-mount adapter.

 

 

With this adapter, you can physically attach a C-mount lens to your SLR.

However, SLR cameras generally have a larger sensor size compared to industrial cameras, so C-mount lenses may not be a good fit. Therefore, it is generally not recommended. 

 

 

Our HD camera has external trigger and correspond to external trigger.

Connect extension cable instead of standard one.

 

Shorting the white wire and the shielded wire will trigger a preservation trigger. The red line is “unused”

Video signal is a widely used video transmission method, and many external devices are available in the market.

There are various types of USB adapters, many of which do not require a power supply, are compact and low-cost.

 

 

In the video signal (NTSC method), the total number of scan lines is 525.

When converted to USB, the resolution is generally 640×480 (about 300,000 pixels).

Modern USB cameras have a standard resolution in megapixels, and the video signal resolution is a bit lower than these.

However, its fast frame rate and small data size make it a good choice for recording videos.

There are no clear regulations for video cables as there are for USB cables.

 

For video signals, the optimum length is approximately 10 m when using ordinary pin cords (RCA terminals).

 

When using coaxial cables (BNC terminals), signal degradation is hardly noticeable even at lengths of 100 to 200 meters.

 

If you prefer to use RCA terminals, products are available on the market that use RCA terminals for terminals and coaxial cables for cables.

 

Our camcorders usually come with a BNC to RCA video cable in the box. BNC connectors have a locking function, while RCA connectors have a plug-in design.

In environments where the cable is frequently moved, RCA connectors are not suitable. For this reason, the majority of flex-resistant coaxial cables on the market are BNC type cables at both ends.

 

There are many products on the market, such as:

 

 

If you want to use one of the terminals with RCA, you can buy a cable with a bend-resistant BNC terminal and install the RCA terminal yourself if necessary.

 

 

Alternatively, you can attach the following conversion plug to a flex-resistant BNC-BNC cable.

 

I think the easiest way is to use a USB-connected video capture device.

It comes in a variety of formats.

 

	USB video capture
	With a video microscope the photos you took using the converter to convert NTSC to USB displayed on your PC.

 

We will also introduce you to the recommended converters. Don’t hesitate to contact technical support.

A video signal is a general-purpose video signal.

One of the advantages of using a video signal is that you can take advantage of a variety of external devices at a low cost.

In this article, we will introduce some recorders.

 

 

 

（１）Conversion cable

This is the conversion cable introduced in “How to convert video signal to USB”. Since it is recorded using software on a PC, it is possible to record still images and videos depending on the software.

 

 

 

 

（２）Battery-powered logger

 

What is a bit unusual is that it is a battery-powered recorder. It is made overseas, but it can also be purchased on Amazon and other sites.

You can record not only videos but also still images.

This body is the recording medium. The recording data will be downloaded to your PC via USB. I can’t print it to the screen because there is no output.

 

 

 

（３）Video recorder with USB memory split function

 

The video signal recorders we sell can record both moving images and still images. The GRAV-1 is a split-function video camera that supports USB memory. The storage medium is a USB memory. You can record videos and still images. It is also possible to save with an external trigger. (Still images only. * There is also a special order memory for videos.

 

For video signals, video recorders are the mainstream. If you don’t need to store still images, there are a number of low-cost options.

 

 

（４）Mini DVR

 

Small video-only DVRs are sold as security equipment.

 

 

 

 

（５）Hard disk recorder

There are many inexpensive hard disk recorders on the market.

The camcorder is also suitable for long-term recording.

Introducing a hard disk recorder with a screen that can record for up to 2 months.

 

 

 

 

（６）Skip-Back Recorder

 

There is also something called a skip-back recorder.

Records images before and after the shutter is released by a sensor or other device.

You cannot increase the resolution with a video microscope.
This is because the resolution of the video signal itself is low.

 

As a way to increase the resolution by connecting directly to a TV monitor,
1. How to use full HD signal
2. How to use analog RGB signals

 

We have full high-definition microscopes that are compatible with high-definition signals.
This type of microscope offers high resolution while retaining the smooth movement of a video microscope.
This is a type of microscope that connects directly to a monitor that does not require a PC.

Please note that video, high-definition, and analog RGB have different signal systems and terminal shapes.

 

 

	Various video microscopes
	Various high-definition microscopes

We provide lightweight and compact video recorders with a USB memory function that can save and play still images and videos by operating a mouse through a monitor. The device is highly portable and includes a monitor output pin that can be connected to an external monitor.

USB memory compatible with split function Video recorder　 GRAV-1

＜Usage examples＞

 

Please feel free to contact Technical Support for more information.

Video signals are a widely used format, with a wide variety of peripherals at your disposal, including external hard drives, digital video recorders (DVRs), and USB adapters. This makes it possible to record long hours on a hard disk, and if portability is important, you can use a card video recorder or various memory cards. However, when using other peripheral devices, it is necessary to pay attention to the presence or absence of terminals that output video from the device to the monitor. Also, when using a DVR, it may not be possible to record still images due to limitations specific to video recorders, so please check the specifications of the device in advance.

The products we offer have the following features:

• Still images and videos can be saved
• A video recorder with a split function that supports USB memory and can display two screens, left, right, top and bottom

Both of these models can save and play back still images and videos while looking at the monitor.

 

	Various video microscopes
	USB memory compatible with split function Video recorder　 GRAV-1

 

＜Example of use: GRAV-1＞

 

Please feel free to contact Technical Support for more information.

Long-term recordings, such as 24-hour recordings with a video microscope, can be easily achieved by using a hard disk recorder.

For example, a 2TB (terabyte) hard drive can record for more than 10 days.

 

It can be connected to the hard disk with various terminals, including BNC terminals.

 

 

You can also convert the video signal to USB and save the video directly to your PC.

In this case, it is necessary to expect about 1 MB of data per second at VGA (640×480) resolution, so it is necessary to prepare an HDD or SSD with a capacity corresponding to the period required for recording.

We also accept introductions regarding hard disks, so please feel free to contact technical support.

Our GRAV-1 video recorder offers the ability to store video data using a USB memory.

 

The device supports USB flash drives with a capacity of up to 32 GB and uses FAT32 format. It is possible to save image files in JPEG or BITMAP format. Especially in the case of jpeg format, the file size per sheet is about 100 KB.

 

Theoretically, up to 320,000 images can be stored.

 

However, the FAT32 format has a limit on the number of files, and the maximum number of files that can be stored in the root directory is about 65,000.

As a result, even if there is plenty of space, the number of images that can be stored is limited to 65,000.

 

 

To deal with this problem, the GR-AV1 automatically creates three folders and stores files in these folders in order.

However, it is not possible to change the directory structure, and therefore will continue to be affected by the file limit described above.

There is a handy VCR that can receive video signals.

 

It can be connected directly to a video microscope for image inspection.

 

It is almost the same size as a compact digital camera, so it is very convenient to carry.

 

 

We will also introduce recommended useful goods. Don’t hesitate to contact technical support.

It may be necessary to supply the video signal to multiple devices simultaneously (for example, simultaneous output to a monitor and a recording device).

One way to split a video signal is to use connectors or cables to split the signal in two, which is a widely used method.

 

 

 

However, there is a risk of degradation of video quality if it is branched directly.

By utilizing a video splitter, it is possible to distribute the video signal without losing quality.

 

● Video degradation → Split by connector	● plitting with a divider → Basically no loss

 

＜Wiring example＞
You can use a splitter to split the video signal into two parts, one to the video recording device and the other to the monitor.

 

Videos recorded with SD card-compatible video recorders sold by our company are saved in AVI format.

After transferring these videos to your PC, you can use another program to edit them, such as adjusting the speed or fast-forwarding.

 

With Windows Media Player, you can play, fast-forward, rewind, and adjust the playback speed. In addition to these functions, GOM PLAYER (free software) also allows you to play frame-by-frame.

 

For more information, please contact Technical Support.

■RECORDER

A device that can record images from before an event occurs is called a skipback recorder.

The images below can be saved before and after an external trigger signal is input.
You can also extract the images you need as still images.

 

 

■USB CAMERA + SOFTWARE

 

Also, if you can use a PC without using such equipment, you can record videos before and after the trigger occurs by using a USB camera or GigE camera and equipment monitoring drive recorder software.

The biggest advantage of our PC monitor direct camera GR80XGA3 is that you can view high-resolution images on the monitor without display delays or afterimages. Another feature is that it is easy to connect directly to a monitor and can immediately check images. (No PC is required. Of course, there is no need to install any software.)

 

With arbitrary line generation function PC monitor direct camera GR80XGA3

 

Although this camera has the advantage of being directly connected to a monitor without the need for a PC, we sometimes receive requests to connect this image to a PC, or to connect it to both a PC and a monitor through a distributor.
We will introduce two ways to import images from this camera to your computer.

 

1. Capture board (desktop PC only)

 

Usually, capture boards for analog RGB (15Pin D-sub) image formats tend to be expensive.
Among them, AVerMedia Technologies’ capture board “Game Broadcaster HD AVT-C127” is relatively low priced.

 

 

We tried using this capture board to see if I could import images taken with a PC monitor direct camera to our computer.

 

The selling point of this capture board is that it allows you to easily record images from your iPhone/iPad onto your desktop computer, and you can purchase it at low prices at computer stores. You can also purchase it online for around 12,000 yen. When I actually used this board to take still images, I was able to take and save them without any problems.

 

Furthermore, by using this capture board’s dedicated capture software (RECentral), you can save videos in MP4 format. An MP4 format video shot for 20 seconds at a resolution of 1280 x 1024 (four times the resolution of a normal industrial video camera) has a relatively small capacity (size) of approximately 30MB. Generally, videos shot in AVI format have approximately 10 times the capacity as MP4 format.
Please note that for some reason, I was unable to record video using the dedicated capture software (RECentral) when I selected “AVI” as the video setting.
Of course, you can also use our Viewer software. .
A desktop Windows 8 or Windows 7 computer is required to use this capture board.
We tested it on a Windows 8 desktop computer.

 

I don’t know if it can be used on all desktop computers, but it can be done at a relatively low price, so I think it’s worth trying.

 

2. Analog RGB-USB converter (can be used with desktop PCs and notebook PCs)

 

Below is a converter from Epiphan.
It can be used on both desktop PCs and notebook PCs.

 

＜Usage example image＞

The VGA standard has no length limit, but it is generally around 30 meters.
However, commercially available cables with a length of 60 m are also available.

 

 

However, there are various extenders on the market, and if you use them, it is possible to extend beyond 300 meters.

 

The following is an extender that uses a LAN cable to enable extension up to 300m.

 

This is an arm-type stand made for a microscope, but it can also be used conveniently as a standalone stand.

 

Attach a camera or digital loupe to the tip.

 

Easily observe large objects that cannot be mounted on the stand

 

 

 

 

 

Small camera base with 3D arm 　GR-STD2HB

The camera equipment shown below has a female camera screw (tripod screw) that can be attached to the camera stand.

 

 

 

The tip has a tilt structure, so you can freely adjust the camera angle.

 

There are many other products available on the market.

 

 

Introduction of USB Camera Trigger Software

～Shodensha USB Camera Trigger Shooting Software Series~

 

 

We will introduce trigger shooting software that is perfect for applications such as starting recording using an embedded USB camera triggered by a trigger signal from a program controller (PLC), sequencer, etc.

 

 

①Do you have any of the following problems when installing cameras on factory lines?

　・I want to build software or programs, but what should I do?
　・I want to build software or programs, but I don’t have enough manpower.
　・I want to build software or programs, but I don’t have the time.
　・If software and programs are outsourced, they are custom-made and the price is high.
　・Although it is a multi-functional software, the price is high accordingly.
　・There is no need for so many functions.

　　　→Perfect for such customers!　Trigger photography software focused on a single function

 

 

②What is the Shodensha USB Camera Trigger Shooting Software Series?

The world is full of expensive trigger-compatible software that has multiple extra functions even though you only need that single function.

Our trigger shooting software series has achieved this even though only a single function is required.

Furthermore, since we focused on a single function, we were able to achieve it at a low price.
In other words, our trigger shooting software is low-priced trigger compatible software that focuses on a single function.

Petitsoft activates the desired function by inputting an external trigger signal from a program controller (PLC), sequencer, etc.
Compatible with our industrial USB cameras DN series and CS series.

 

 

③Trigger shooting software series ~Lineup~

　By inputting an external trigger signal
・Save and capture camera images as still images (BMP/JPEG)
    = Trigger shooting software HiTriggerF-Light

 

・Save still images simultaneously while live monitoring video from up to 4 cameras
    = Multi-screen display trigger storage software HiTriggerQ

 

・Record a long video (like a drive recorder) before and after trigger signal input
    = Equipment monitoring drive recorder HiTriggerWatcher

 

・Record videos for a long time, compress and save them, or record on a timer
    = Compressed long-term recording software HiTriggerRec

 

　　This is the regular lineup of Shodensha trigger shooting software series for USB cameras.

 

 

④Trigger shooting software series ~Special order support~

　Shodensha has a full-time staff of software engineers who have been engaged in image processing software development for over 30 years.
　Therefore, we also accept custom orders for the trigger photography software series for DN cameras.
　　・I want a single function like this.
　　・I would like to see additional functions added to the trigger shooting software.
　　・I want to do something like this.
　We can also develop custom software if you discuss your needs.

 

 

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There are generally three sensor sizes for current digital SLR cameras:

 

Full size: 35mm horizontally

APS-C: 23.4mm horizontally

Micro Four Thirds: 17.3mm horizontally

 

However, these standards are not strictly defined, and manufacturers may have different names and slight differences in actual size.

A large sensor has the following advantages:

Your field of vision will expand. For example, when attaching a microscope lens (NDPL-1), a larger sensor provides a more natural field of view.
Even with the same number of pixels, the dynamic range is expanded.

Raspberry Pi is an ultra-small, lightweight, and extremely affordable board computer developed by the British Raspberry Pi Foundation.

Although it was primarily developed for educational purposes, it is now widely used as a hobbyist and industrial IoT controller.

There are multiple models, and OS (operating systems) include Linux-based Debian, Fedora, and Arch Linux.

(It is also possible to use Windows 10 IoT Core as the OS on some models.)

In industrial applications, it is widely used to control various sensors and send data to servers through GPIO (general purpose signal input/output terminals) mounted on the board and LAN. On the other hand, in the hobby field, easy construction of high-quality music players, media servers, etc. is gaining popularity.

 

The photo above is a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+.

The Raspberry Pi also has a port for a camera, but you can only connect a dedicated camera, and there are complaints that you can’t get enough image quality, you can’t change lenses, and it’s difficult to extend cables.

However, the Raspberry Pi OS also supports UVC (USB Video Class) cameras as standard.

※1 Older versions of the OS may require an upgrade. You may need to set up a UVC camera driver.