CMOS camera

A digital still or video camera that uses a CMOS-based image sensor chip rather than a CCD to record the picture. The CMOS image sensors enable the integration of all required camera circuits onto the same chip, making them well suited for cameras in smartphones and tablets. Initially used in less expensive devices, the quality of CMOS sensors has improved steadily, and they have been incorporated into professional cameras. See CMOS sensor, CCD sensor, digital camera and X3.

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Product name: 12.1-Megapixel, 1/3.2-inch CMOS camera module Model: RJ63YC100 Sample price: 12,000 yen Sample shipments begin: December 2, 2011 Volume shipments: January 10, 2012 Monthly production: 100,000 units

Sharp to Introduce Industry's Thinnest CMOS Camera Module with Optical Image Stabilization for Smartphones

At dimensions of 11.8x11.0x6.8mm (0.9cc), the LZ0P3953 is a 1/3.2-inch 2-megapixel CMOS camera module and supports video shooting at 15 fps in UXGA format.

Sharp Develops Industry's Smallest CMOS Camera Module

Cognex Corporation recently launched CDC-100, the world's smallest high resolution (1280 x 1024) digital CMOS camera designed specifically for machine vision applications.

Digital camera. (Supplier's Corner)

Some features of the flexi-cam include: a built-in LCD screen; a battery powered (rechargeable) unit; three-lux sensitivity; 360 TVL resolution; CMOS camera technology; maintenance-free white LEDs; and manually set focus and self-retracting 50-foot Flexirod.

Pearpoint. (Product News)

One major company is offering a camera that requires just .0003 foot candles--the typical CMOS camera requires .5 or 1 foot candles.

LET'S GET DIGITAL

Framos will run hands-on training on characterising a CMOS camera on 26 and 27 March in London.

In brief

DETAILS: Celestron EdgeHD 11 with Starizona Hyperstar at f/2 and a QHY163M CMOS camera. 32-panel mosaic with a total exposure of 13.75 hours through Ha and RGB filters.

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