When it comes to high-definition cameras, a few things come to mind: increased quality of image; if one is implementing it, increased cost, and size of hardware in the production environment. Of course today many people see HD as essential and feel that the pixels mean everything. There are even 8 mega-pixel cellphone cameras coming to market. However, as any good camera enthusiasts or professional will know, mega-pixels play a very small role. In fact if one combines poor lensing with high mega-pixel cameras, imaging can often suffer more and look worse with a high-definition choice. A paradox is reached when one wants to combine the enhanced images of high-definition with a minimal space. Often times, in these tight quartered, environments there is little room for quality lensing in addition to the bulk of a high resolution camera.
The Sony FCB-H11 combines quality lensing(10 x zoom, f=5.1mm (wide end) to 51 (tele end)F1.8 to F2.1) with a 1/3 inch CMOS sensor and supports 720P and 1080I as well as standard definition formats. All of this fits into a 1 7/8 x 1 3/4 x 2 7/8 inches (47.2 x 43.1 x 72.2 mm) and the whole camera weighs less than 5 ounces. The camera supports various HD outputs- YPBPR and HD-SDI - and standard definition outputs- RCA Video and S-Video. Communication for zoom and focus can be controlled via RS-232(serial bus or SONY Visca) and RS-485. This enables enhanced remote video capture, perfect for human inaccessible areas. This is all contained in a sleek black case for discrete placement and added durability.
FCB-H11 with Housing