New Toshiba High Definition Remote Head Camera Systems Offers Maximum Flexibility in an Ultra Tiny Package (IK-HR1H / IK-HR1CD / IK-HR1CS)

Two camera control units (IK-HR1CD/IK-HR1CS) and one interchangeable remote head camera (IK-HR1H) make Toshiba Imaging's latest addition to their suite of HD cameras an instant success.

The new 1/3" single-chip, true HD progressive scan color 2.1 Megapixel CMOS remote-head camera system is available in two configurations.

The IK-HR1H camera head, when used with the IK-HR1CD control unit, outputs full 1920 x 1080p via Digital DVI or Analog RGB interface at 60 frames per second and can switch between interlace and progressive scan.  When the camera head is used with the IK-HR1CS control unit, the system outputs are selectable between 1080i and 720p at 50 or 60Hz video via HDSDI at 60 frames per second.

Both remote head camera systems are identical to two of Toshiba's already successful one piece models;

The IK-HR1H/IK-HR1CD system is a remote-head footprint of their one-piece IK-HR1D DVI-I model and the IK-HR1H/IK-HR1CS system is a remote-head footprint of their one-piece IK-HR1S HDSDI model.

Both camera systems carry the same popular features of their one-piece counterparts including; Auto and manual white balance, Auto and manual electronic shutter, C-mount lens adaptable and more.

These HD remote head camera systems are ideal for high speed, broadcast and medical imaging applications because they produce little or no motion artifacts while giving users outstanding color reproduction. The cameras are ideal for any application where a remote head is necessary.

On a side note, one important advantage of the DVI-I model (IK-HR1CD) is that it can be converted to HDMI for use with lower resolution monitors and once converted, can be used with Convergent Design's nanoFlash Recorder.  The HDSDI model (IK--HR1CS) can also be used with the nanoFlash recorder. 

The IK-HR1CD will be available in September, the IK-HR1CS will be available in October 2009.

Dimensions:

IK-HR1H camera head -

W: 30, H: 35, D: 36 (mm)

Weight: ~50g

IK-HRCD/CS CCUs -

W: 44, H: 44, D: 77.5 (mm)

Weight: ~146g

*Information is preliminary and subject to change without notice.