Sony continues to add choice and flexibility to its FCB Series cameras with the introduction of the FCB-EX20D and the FCB-EX20DP block cameras. The FCB-EX20D and FCB-EX20DP block cameras incorporate a newly designed 1/3-type Super HAD™ CCD II sensor that provides increased sensitivity compared to previous block cameras featuring the successful 1/4-type Super HAD CCD.

With a boost in sensitivity, these new camera can operate under a minimum illumination of 0.25 lx and their small size make them a perfect fit for 4” mini speed domes. They also feature a “Day/Night" function for optimized sensitivity in changing light conditions, which is a typical challenge for 24/7/365 surveillance monitoring applications.

When combining Sony’s advanced Digital Signal Processing technology with this new CCD, the FCB-EX20D/20DP achieves a horizontal resolution of 530 TV lines, providing extremely clear and detailed images. In addition, the camera provides an extremely wide horizontal angle of view (5.4° to 50°) with 120x (optical and digital) zooming capability for exceptionally close inspection to capture detailed information.

The FCB-EX20D and FCB-EX20DP cameras also offer a number of sophisticated functions such as advanced spherical privacy zone masking with mosaic effect, video motion detection, a multiline on-screen display, and slow AE function.

With its superb picture quality, outstanding features and compact size, the FCB-EX20D/20DP cameras are the ideal solution for a wide range of applications. When utilized in a fixed-type, mini speed-dome, or as Pan/Tilt/Zoom (P/T/Z) camera, the FCB-EX20D/20DP is the definitive choice for security and monitoring systems.

The programmable slow Auto Exposure feature makes the FCB-EX20D/P cameras ideal choices for night time applications such as traffic monitoring and control as well as vehicle dash board and police car applications. For night time surveillance and other limited light monitoring and inspection applications, the FCB-EX20D/P camera is the only choice that provides 0.25lux sensitivity. A new Auto Focus mechanism has been implemented to allow the FCB-EX20D/P to be used in the most demanding environments.

These cameras are so versatile that they can be used in low vision systems, underground and underwater inspection (oil and gas pipelines, sewer ducts, nuclear fuel rods, etc.)! Their applications are endless.

Available for sale in November 2008.

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