Tamron introduces its DF010Q03 P-iris vari-focal lens
Tamron introduces its DF010Q03 P-iris vari-focal lens

Tamron recently released Model DF010Q03, a P-iris vari-focal lens for integrated cameras supporting mega-pixel resolutions and infrared, with a 1/3" imager size, 3.0-9.0mm focal length, and an F/1.2 aperture.Development background Demand for compact, integrated cameras is on the rise in the mega-pixel security camera market due to their installation efficiency and cost advantages. Tamron brought high-definition monitoring to the mega-pixel security camera market in 2008 with the Model DF010, a 3.0-9mm F/1.2 vari-focal lens for integrated cameras that supports both mega-pixel resolutions and infrared. In addition, the spread of mini-dome cameras and development of image sensors with higher pixel counts has led to a strong demand for higher definition in monitoring images. Existing lenses could not fine-tune the iris to match the environment, so image quality degradation due to diffraction at smaller aperture in bright areas was common. Tamron has addressed this issue with Model DF010Q03, a vari-focal lens with P-iris technology incorporating a bipolar drive stepper motor for fine-tuning the iris. This enhancement produces high-definition, high-contrast monitoring images in a broader range of camera installation environments. Main features Stepper motor design allows the precise control of the iris setting - There is often a drastic drop in image quality with ordinary lenses due to a diffraction phenomenon caused by small apertures. Normally, a galvanometer is used to control the iris of the lens but precise adjustments of the aperture to a desired position were not possible. By using a stepper motor to control the iris, this lens is capable of adjusting the aperture to a position that does not cause diffraction, enabling an appropriate exposure level by utilising the camera shutter speed.*1 The result is the ability to record high quality, high contrast images, even in bright outdoor areas. This fine-tune control allows the user to acquire excellent image quality while at the same time achieve good depth of field at most installations. While maintaining resolution above a mega-pixel, the lens delivers a standard range of 3.0-9mm, and F/1.2 brightness. Tamron's proprietary optical design achieve high resolution and high contrast not only in the center, but also at the image corners. Compact design is ready for installation on popular 3-inch mini-dome cameras. An infrared switching mechanism enables 24-hour surveillance, providing clear image quality even at night and near infrared lighting conditions, achieving true 24-hour surveillance. Further improvement in corner resolution is realised over earlier model lenses with more than a mega-pixel in resolution. Attention is paid to diverse CMOS sensor size in the image circle design. Gear rings on the control ring enable remote control of focus and zoom. The lens is designed as an environmentally sensitive product.

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Tamron develops three 1/3 inch format megapixel compatible varifocal lenses
Tamron develops three 1/3 inch format megapixel compatible varifocal lenses

Morio Ono, President of Tamron Co. Ltd, has announced the successful development of a new series of 1/3"-format varifocal lenses compatible with surveillance and security cameras equipped with image sensors having megapixel counts.  The first three lenses of the new series are: 2.4-6mm F/1.2, 3-8mm F/1.0 and 5-50mm F/1.4.The development conceptIncreased demand by users for higher optical quality is a constant in this new era of surveillance and security.  Additionally, prompted by a rapid progress in imaging technologies, environments that allow enhancement of image quality from surveillance systems are being formed with the advent of new image compression and digital transmission technologies as well as surveillance cameras equipped with image sensors having megapixel.  In order to respond to such changes in the surveillance market, engineers at Tamron challenged the difficult task of developing lenses that meet such market needs, and developed a new series of 1/3"-format high-resolution varifocal lenses that derive 100% of performance from surveillance cameras equipped with image sensors having megapixel counts.Main features common to all three modelsHigh optical quality that derives maximum performance of megapixel surveillance camerasHighly accurate and high-quality mechanical construction to achieve the maximum performance of the optical systemEnvironmentally-friendly designMain features of each model1/3" - format megapixel compatible 2.4-6mm F/1.2While the lens covers f=2.4mm at its wide end (for an angle of view of 111.3°) and features a fast maximum aperture of F/1.2, it is an extremely compact varifocal lens.Since the lens is capable of capturing a wide scope in high optical quality, it can be used effectively for cropping images from IP cameras.  Also, it is an ideal lens for monitoring scenes in a confined space with a single camera, such as elevator halls or stores.1/3" - format megapixel compatible 3-8mm F/1.0While the optical quality is enhanced to support megapixel cameras through the employment of an advanced optical system, this versatile varifocal lens covers the most popular focal length range of f=3-8mm.  The focal length of f=3mm at its wide end (for angle of view of 90°) make the lens particularly convenient to use.While the lens is designed for high optical quality, it realizes a fast maximum aperture of F/1.0.  It supports even a low-sensitivity megapixel sensor with its fast maximum aperture, providing an ideal solution for megapixel cameras used in relatively dark places. 1/3" - format megapixel compatible 5-50mm F/1.4While supporting megapixel cameras with the fast maximum aperture of F/1.4, it covers the most popular telephoto focal length range of f=5-50mm.  Tamron's engineers challenged the most difficult task of designing a high-performance, high-power and fast varifocal lens and accomplished the difficult task.The lens provides an ideal solution for various applications including outdoor surveillance, traffic monitoring and security in large facilities.

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Tamron launches 5 megapixel NIR (Near-IR) Vari-Focal lens
Tamron launches 5 megapixel NIR (Near-IR) Vari-Focal lens

Demand for IP/network cameras is growing at an unprecedented speed in the security market. Today’s requirement for high image-quality mandated resolution higher than 5-megapixel / Full HD 1080P. Double Vari-Focal lens system To address the market need, Tamron has released a ‘Double Vari-Focal’ lens system, a complementary lens-pair solution that powerfully supports major security applications: an M13VG288IR (f=2.8-8mm) lens and an M13VG850IR (f=8-50mm) lens to seamlessly cover the entire focal length range from the wide-angle f=2.8mm to the telephoto-end f=50mm. Because of the universal angular field of view coverage being addressed between the two, the solution has received exceptionally high recognition in the market. Demand for large-size 1/1.8” and 1/2” imagers has also grown prominently for surveillance installations in highly populated urban areas, where distinguished resolving power becomes critically important to make the most of the imaging capabilities of 5-megapixel sensors. A new lens, M118VG1250IR, now released by Tamron, specifically addresses the needs in the surveillance market. Tamron, as an integrated optics manufacturer, progressively pursues development of such high-quality and innovative products. M118VG1250IR highlights and features 1. NIR lens covering focal lengths most universally utilised in telephoto applications: The new lens delivers high-quality images throughout the most commonly used focal length range of 12-50mm. Expanding the spectrum coverage to NIR region, the lens enhances and assures high-precision and high-efficiency day-and-night surveillance. 2. High-quality NIR imaging: An ideal lens for day-and-night mega-pixel surveillance with chromatic aberrations well compensated for delivers improved performance in the NIR bandwidth and well-tuned image quality from corner to corner. Tamron’s proprietary optical design with an optimal choice of glass materials backed by high-precision process technology brings an ideal balance in performance to cost 3. Discrete optical design considering low-light conditions: The image circle diameter is expanded to permit compatibility with 1/1.8” imagers widely adopted in the security/surveillance market. A fast aperture of F/1.4 is achieved by a new optical design, while the minimum aperture stops down to F/360. The new lens is also compatible with 1/2” and 1/3” imagers. 4. Substantial reduction of flare and ghosting: The performance of the new lens has gone through extensive validation processes using state-of-the-art simulation, weighed heavily on specific conditions of a wide variety of surveillance scenes. Disturbing flare and ghosting are attenuated to the minimum and Tamron’s proprietary multi-coating technology is employed to thoroughly reducing flare and ghosting. 5. Pursuit of high utility and high reliability: In line with Tamron’s product development philosophy for high reliability, proprietary knowledge and manufacturing know-hows have been extensively utilised for the design and manufacturing of the new lens, M118VG1250IR, similar with other Tamron products. Large rotation angle for faster and easier focusing Slip-mount mechanism for faster and easier camera / lens installation and assembly Highly-reliable auto iris mechanism

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