Sony is targeting the growing high definition videoconferencing market with the release of the EVI-HD1 pan/tilt/zoom camera that can work in both SD and HD modes.
It works on a 1/3 CMOS sensor, has a 10x optical zoom, can be panned and tilted, will work in widescreen 16:9 format at 720p, 1080i and 1080p, has a 70 degree field of view, and can be controlled via a remote control or RS232c connection.
Sony says:
The EVI-HD1 camera combines a high-quality HD color video camera with the flexibility of remote pan/tilt/zoom operation. With 14 formats to choose from (including eight HD types and six SD video formats), this new dynamic camera allows end-users to decide when they are ready to migrate from SD to HD. The EVI-HD1 is compatible today with existing videoconferencing systems and will be compatible tomorrow with HD based ones.It also inherits many outstanding features from the EVI-D100 P/T/Z camera and couples these with superb HD picture quality. Smooth, high-speed pan/tilt operation, 16x9 aspect ratio images and a built-in 10x optical zoom/wide angle lens, make the EVI-HD1 ideal for small to medium size conference rooms.
The camera will be available in January, at least in the States, but will set you back a cool $4,495.
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