Prosilica Adds New Camera Feature: Auto Gain
Vancouver, BC - 2 February, 2009
Prosilica is pleased to announce the addition of the Auto Gain function to its already rich set of cameras features, some of them, unique to our brand. This new function is available on all four ranges of Prosilica’s Gigabit Ethernet cameras (GE-Series, GC-Series, GB-Series and GS-Series).
Auto Gain
Gain is an amplification of the image signal, similar to the contrast control on a television set. This function is very useful when a short exposure is required (say, to reduce motion blur) because gain can be increased to optimize the image signal. However, gain amplifies not only the signal, but also image noise. Prosilica provides very flexible auto-iris, auto-exposure and auto-gain features that work together seamlessly to optimize image performance in variable light environments. In photographic terms, exposure is the amount of time that the sensor is exposed to the light. Auto-exposure is often used in outdoor applications where lighting conditions vary widely. When set to auto-exposure, the Prosilica camera will automatically adapt the exposure depending on the current light conditions. However, when viewing a moving object, it is necessary to limit the exposure time in order to minimize blur caused by motion. If this exposure limit does not provide a bright enough image then gain can be used.
The camera Gain function has three modes: Auto, Manual and AutoOnce modes. Each mode can be controlled by various parameters.
Firmware upgrade
The Auto Gain function is available on the latest firmware version (1.34) released on 8th January 2009.
About Prosilica
Prosilica is a leading manufacturer of digital cameras for machine vision and industrial imaging. Prosilica produces high-performance, ultra-compact digital cameras based on Gigabit Ethernet (GigE Vision) interface technologies. Prosilica is a subsidiary of Allied Vision Technologies, the established market leader in the area of digital FireWire industrial cameras. For more information contact Prosilica by email at sales@prosilica.com, by telephone at +1 604-875-8855, or visit Prosilica’s website at www.prosilica.com
“GigE Vision” is a registered trademark of the Automated Imaging Association.
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