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Grasshopper3 – 2.8 MP Sony ICX674 CCD
The new Grasshopper3 GS3-U3-28S5 camera models are based on color and monochrome versions of the fast and highly sensitive Sony ICX674, a 2/3" CCD featuring 4.54 micron square pixels and capable of sending 1932 x 1452 images at 26 FPS. The ICX674 sensor supports high definition (HD) 1080p30 imaging and uses Sony's EXview HAD CCD II™ technology to improve quantum efficiency, reduce smear, and increase sensitivity, including into the near infrared.
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Granule and Powder Inspection with Flea3 GigE cameras
Both the pharmaceutical and food industries require fast, highly accurate inspection systems for detecting and separating foreign materials from large batches of raw granules and powders. These bulk materials are generally encapsulated, made into tablets, or packaged into sachets by manufacturing companies. JPS Imaging Limited has developed an inspection system that uses off-the-shelf machine-vision components including six Flea3 1.3 MP GigE Vision cameras featuring the Sony ICX445 global shutter CCD sensor.
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USB3 Vision Plugfest in Seoul, Korea
As a founding member of the USB3 Vision Technical Committee, Point Grey recently participated in the Spring Vision Standards Conference and Plugfest in Seoul, Korea. The release of v 1.0 of the USB3 Vision Standard has proven to be robust and comprehensive. Also, development is almost complete on a certification framework for USB3 Vision device compliance. Point Grey's upcoming firmware version is in the final testing stages and will allow all existing Flea3 USB3 cameras to upgrade to the new standard.
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Scientific Cameras at Laser World of Photonics
Visit Point Grey at Booth B2, 467 and see live demonstrations of our latest scientific imaging cameras including the new Grasshopper3 with a variety of Sony EXview HAD CCD II sensors ranging from 2.8 MP to 6.0 MP. Visitors will also see the Blackfly camera line - the world's smallest and lightest Power over Ethernet camera. The Blackfly combines highly sensitive sensors and a host of unique features for uncompromising value starting at €249.
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KB Article: How can I use HALCON to program my PGR camera?
KB Article: Extending the working distance of USB 3.0 cameras
KB Article: Transitioning from Ladybug3 to Ladybug5
KB Article: Geometric vision using Ladybug cameras
KB Article: USB 3.0 cameras with Fresco driver limited to less than 6 MB
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SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing - (Apr 30 - May 2, 2013 in Baltimore, USA)
Point Grey will be exhibiting at SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing in Baltimore, MD in booth 1145
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Laser World of Photonics - (May 13-16, 2013 in Munich, Germany)
Point Grey will be exhibiting at LASER World of PHOTONICS in Munich, DE in booth B2, 467
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ITS Conference China - (May 26-28, 2013 in Shenzhen, China)
Point Grey will be attending the ITS Conference China with LUSTER LightVision, our Chinese Distributor in Shenzhen, China in booth 8C33
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