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Phase One 100-Mp Sensor Takes Flight
3 January 2016
Phase One Industrial has announced the addition of the parent company's 100-megapixel medium format technology to its aerial photography camera line-up with two new models. The Phase One iXU 1000 and the iXU-R 1000 camera systems, available in both RGB and near infrared variants, offer large format performance at medium format prices, the company said.
"We're excited to introduce these new cameras," said Dov Kalinski, general manager of Phase One Industrial. "They promise to make aerial data acquisition more efficient and enable large format coverage at a medium format size and cost."
At 100 megapixels, the cameras deliver 11,608 pixels cross-track coverage, a 12 percent increase over previously available medium format aerial camera systems. Both Phase One systems provide either more coverage during a flight, while maintaining the same ground sample distance or a lower GSD, while flying at the same height.
Magnification. Full frame (above) contains exceptional detail in crop (below), both reduced from 100 percent here.
The CMOS sensor design also enables image captures in lower light with an ISO range from 50 to 6400 as well as more flights under the clouds in low light and/or later in the day. More coverage and more flying hours result in a cost-effective, overall gain in flight efficiency and lower operational costs per job.
In addition to more coverage and more flying hours, the cameras offer faster capture rates permitting more overlap for greater accuracy in producing point clouds and generating 3D presentations from nadir images, the company said.
For more information see the news release below.
Phase One Industrial Announces 100 Megapixel Medium Format Metric Cameras for Aerial Data Acquisition
The Phase One iXU 1000 and iXU-R 1000 -- smallest and lightest 100-Mp medium format cameras -- offer game-changing value
COPENHAGEN -- Phase One Industrial, a leading developer of aerial medium format camera equipment, today announced 100-megapixel CMOS-based medium format metric cameras available for aerial mapping and other demanding applications. The development of the Phase One iXU 1000 and the iXU-R 1000 camera systems marks a shift toward higher value for the aerial data acquisition market.
These systems, which are available in either RGB or near infrared variants, are distinguished from all other existing medium format aerial camera systems by their combination of higher image resolution, wider ISO range and faster capture speeds (as fast as 0.85 second per frame), offering large format advantages at medium format prices.
At 100 megapixels, the cameras deliver 11,608 pixels cross-track coverage, which is 12 percent greater than previously available medium format aerial camera systems. Flying with an iXU-R 1000 or iXU 1000 enables users either more coverage during a flight, while maintaining the same ground sample distance or a lower GSD, while flying at the same height. Their CMOS sensor design also enables image captures in lower light with an ISO range from 50 to 6400 as well as more flights under the clouds in low light and/or later in the day. More coverage and more flying hours result in a cost-effective, overall gain in flight efficiency and lower operational costs per job.
In addition to more coverage and more flying hours, the cameras offer faster capture rates permitting more overlap for greater accuracy in producing point clouds and generating 3D presentations from nadir images.
The Phase One iXU-R 1000 and iXU 1000 enjoy all the same features as other Phase One aerial camera systems: USB 3.0 connectivity, geo-tagging of image files as they are captured, auto exposure and easy integration with all popular IMU/GNSS and flight management systems.
With a top shutter speed of 1/1600s and higher possible ISOs, the cameras can capture sharp images when flying at high altitudes with a fast flight speed or lower altitudes with low GSDs.
"We're excited to introduce these new cameras," said Dov Kalinski, general manager of Phase One Industrial. "They promise to make aerial data acquisition more efficient and enable large format coverage at a medium format size and cost."
The iXU-R's high performance Rodenstock lenses (40mm, 50mm and 70mm) are each calibrated for infinity focus and tested to ensure edge-to-edge sharpness across the sensor. The iXU's Schneider Kreuznach lens options include a wide range of focal lengths, including 55mm, 80mm, 110mm, 150mm and 240mm.
For full specifications, see: http://industrial.phaseone.com
Availability
Phase One iXU 1000 and iXU-R 1000 medium format metric aerial cameras are available now from authorized Phase One Industrial partners. For sales inquiries: http://industrial.phaseone.com/contact.aspx and to arrange a demo: http://industrial.phaseone.com/demo.aspx.