NA_skins
08-18-2008, 09:55 AM
Hello all,
New member here. Happy for find this type of forum. I am starting a new project at work. Mainly it is for machine vision applications. If you dont know these types of applications its simply stated as take a picture, compare it to an acceptable image of a product, pass/fail. There are tons of video cameras available for these applications; however, most of the prices which are suitable for my needs are in the $4000 to $6000 range; much to great for this initial project. Long story short, we need a camera which can be connected to an external PC via Firewire (IEEE 1394) or USB. We would like to be able to view live images, take the photos, save the photos to the companies network, and zoom, all controlled throught the PC.
If anyone knows of any camera(s) which can do this please list. The questions are answered below for preferrable cameras if multiple ones found to be able to do this operation. However, please list all applicable as I think that my choices may be limited.
Budget: <$2000
Size: Does not matter
Features
How many megapixels: >=5
Zoom: Any
Image quality: As best as possible...?
Do you care for manual controls? Controllable through external PC!!!!
General Usage
Slow moving images, on an LCD screen. Test screens/images. Pretty low light but can add additional light if neccessary.
Miscellaneous
Are there particular brands you like or hate? None
Are there particular models you already have in mind? None
(If applicable) Do you need any of the following special features? (Wide Angle, Image Stabilization, Weatherproof, Hotshoe, Rotating LCD) If available, a wide operating temperature range is desired for changing climates/temperatures
Thanks to all who have input!!
~Nick
New member here. Happy for find this type of forum. I am starting a new project at work. Mainly it is for machine vision applications. If you dont know these types of applications its simply stated as take a picture, compare it to an acceptable image of a product, pass/fail. There are tons of video cameras available for these applications; however, most of the prices which are suitable for my needs are in the $4000 to $6000 range; much to great for this initial project. Long story short, we need a camera which can be connected to an external PC via Firewire (IEEE 1394) or USB. We would like to be able to view live images, take the photos, save the photos to the companies network, and zoom, all controlled throught the PC.
If anyone knows of any camera(s) which can do this please list. The questions are answered below for preferrable cameras if multiple ones found to be able to do this operation. However, please list all applicable as I think that my choices may be limited.
Budget: <$2000
Size: Does not matter
Features
How many megapixels: >=5
Zoom: Any
Image quality: As best as possible...?
Do you care for manual controls? Controllable through external PC!!!!
General Usage
Slow moving images, on an LCD screen. Test screens/images. Pretty low light but can add additional light if neccessary.
Miscellaneous
Are there particular brands you like or hate? None
Are there particular models you already have in mind? None
(If applicable) Do you need any of the following special features? (Wide Angle, Image Stabilization, Weatherproof, Hotshoe, Rotating LCD) If available, a wide operating temperature range is desired for changing climates/temperatures
Thanks to all who have input!!
~Nick