Sentech/Omron has an old favorite to show off with their High Definition (HD) Digital output cased camera, the STC-HD203DV, which is perfect for applications where direct-connect to monitor (DVI via HDMI connector) viewing with High Definition resolution is imperative. Applications like Microscopy and Inspection are two areas where this camera excels and shows what it can do.

With an astounding true 1920 H x 1080V HD resolution, this C-Mount, 1/2.8" CMOS (Sony IMX136) Progressive Scan Cased Camera, boasts a true 16 x 9 format at 60fps. The STC-HD203DV CMOS-based camera features the ability to program 28 individual digital signal processor (DSP) profiles, has 8 user preset picture modes, Rolling Shutter, and contains a programmable on-camera push-button for manual control. With its ultra-compact size of 40 (W) x 40 (H) x 51.1 (D) mm (1-37⁄64” W x 1-37/64” H x 2-1⁄64” D), and lightweight (approximately 116g, or a mere 4 ounces), this camera’s desirability for use in small areas only increases

STC-HD203DV’s technical specifications: 

  • Video Output:
    • DVI (Digital Visual Interface Output) Model: DVI 1.0 conformity RGB, 1080P60, 1080P59.94, 1080P50, 1080P30, 1080P29.97, 1080P25, 720P60, 720P59.94, 720P50 (Default: 1080P60) 
    • SDI Model 3G-SDI (SMPTE424M Compliant), 4:2:2 YCbCr 10bit 1080P60/59.94/50 HD-SDI (SMPTE292M Compliant) 4:2:2 YCbCr 10bit 1080P30/29.97/25 720P60/59.94/50 
  • ALC: (Automatic level control) can be configured via the UART communication with auto electronic shutter and AGC
  • Shutter Speed: Adjustable shutter speed via the UART communication (AEE) Auto Default 
    • Extended Extend shutter frame unit (Up to2.55 sec)
    • High Speed Up to 1/10,000 seconds
  • White Balance: Auto white balance / manual white balance / push to set white balance Selectable white balance via the UART (Default: Auto white balance) 
  • Wide Dynamic Range: Wide Dynamic Range OFF/ON (Default: OFF) WDR enable via the UART communication 
  • Mirror Image: Normal image / horizontal flip / vertical flip / horizontal vertical flip(180 degree rotation) Default: Normal image 
  • Picture Modes: 8 user preset mode, Normal picture mode, or pseudo color mode can be selectable. Selectable picture mode via the UART communication (Default: Preset 0)
  • Line Generator Both horizontal and vertical with all available colors (Line number: 2) Adjustable thickness via the UART communication ( Default: Disable)

If you need more info on this Sentech STC-HD203DV ultra-compact camera contact us today to find out about all the great things you can do with this amazing camera, you will also get the best professional help you can imagine. We are here to serve your needs with this small, easy-to-use, and amazing camera performance!

This camera is also available in an HD-SDI model, Sentech STC-HD203SDI.