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CamBall3_X DMX Controlled Camera
Rugged Carbon Fibre Weatherproof 2.4 Megapixel Exmor Sensor Full CCU Control 20x optical zoom Slip Rings Inverted or Upright Mounting 64 Preset positions P,T, Z, F Switchable to Infra-Red sensitive Internal Wide Angle Converter options Internal Heater Option
The DMX controlled CamBall3, (CamBall3_X) has been developed in response to requests from leading show facilities suppliers to integrate the Camball3 into the master show computer. It uses the higher resolution Sony Exmor sensor which matches extremely well with other larger cameras. It can still be controlled with any of our normal controllers but can also be controlled via 8 DMX channels, giving 16bit precision in Pan, Tilt and Zoom plus Focus and Iris.
It can be used to move to DMX positions or, if the show computer can track follow spots, then it can track this camera. When used as an ‘Auto Tracking’ camera it can follow the designated artist extremely smoothly, including zoom & focus. This has been made possible with our PMS
(Predictive Move Smoothing) algorithm which both predicts and smooths the moves and also copes with missing data packets. The CamBall3 is the camera of choice for the majority of stage shows and concert tours etc. It has been tried and trusted for over 14 years. Our ‘future-proof’ design ethos has enabled these upgrades to be added to previous models. This ethos continues today and is central to our future developments. Control Priorities No changes have been made to the normal joystick operation and the system is rigged in the normal way, with a joystick controller. When DMX commands are added into the DMX input it recognises these and moves as commanded. The operator can take over command with the joystick panel at any time and when he has finished the camera automatically reverts back to DMX control.
Zoom Lens The unit now has a 20x optical zoom matched to the larger and higher resolution sensor. This now has about 3x better low-light performance and is more suited to indoor and other low light applications. Wide angle lenses can be fitted inside the carbon housing by simply pulling off the 'O-ring' sealed front port, and fitting the lens onto the camera. The camera then slides back to accommodate the lens inside the housing. Environmental Protection The CamBall3 is fully weatherproof to IP65 (or better) and can withstand extended periods in all types of weather and conditions. The XLR connector can be replaced with a waterproof Lemo connector as an option. An internal port heater can also be fitted to clear lens fogging in cold conditions. This heater is remotely switched on and off. Mechanical The main parts of the unit are machined from high grade aluminium with deep milled pocketing to give a rigid and strong chassis. The motors and moving mechanics have been proven over many years from the original CamBall to give trouble free operation. Slipping clutches are fitted to both axes to protect the motors and gearboxes. Unlike many competitors, these clutches prevent damage whilst rigging and during operation. It can be mounted either way up. Slip rings enable continuous 360 degree pans with 720 degrees under DMX control. All the power, data and video signals pass through the slip rings delivering HDSDI on the fixed base. Pictures The camera offers full HD images and is switchable to a number of standards. Both 50Hz and 60Hz frame rates are supported as well as interlaced or progressive outputs. All camera CCU functions can be remotely controlled via our Remote Camera Panel Mk3. The low light infrared mode is also activated remotely. The CCU control on a small camera is unmatched,
with both white and black level control, together with matrix options and many other adjustments not normally available on small cameras. The CamBall3 is used on many high end, prestige programmes worldwide and can be colour matched with most larger cameras. Specifications: Weight: Data: Power:
2.9kg RS485 12-16v @ 1A
Pan Range: Tilt Range: Speed Range: Pre-Set Positions:
360deg. Continuous. (DMX 720 deg.) +/- 120deg from vertical. <0.1deg/sec - >150deg/sec. Other speeds on request. 99
Camera Sensor: Active Pixels: Sig / Noise Ratio:
0.36” Sony Exmor 2.38 Mpixels >50dB
HFOV: 20x zoom - 60deg. to 3.3deg. MOD: <30cm Distortion: <3% (wide) Iris: F.1.6 - F.28 Note: (The HDSDI output is FULL HD - NOT upscaled from 8bits.) Sensitivity: 30x 1.4 lux. 20x 0.4 lux. (F1.6 AGC On) HD Standards:
1080i/50/60, 720p/50/60, HDSDI (1080p/50/60 available soon)
Connections:
XLR4 - Power & RS485 data BNC1 - HDSDI
Remote:
Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Iris, Focus, Auto White, Manual White, Preset White, Rgain, Bgain, Master Pedestal, Red Pedestal, Blue Pedestal, Shutter, Gain, Gamma, Dzoom On/Off, Auto Iris On/Off, Auto Focus On/Off, IR Mode On/Off, Chromanence, Matrix 1-2, Detail, Mirror, Flip, Output Standard etc. Preset Store (P,T,Z,F), Preset Recall, P,T reverse, speeds 1-10, Turbo Speed.
DMX Control:
Base Address + 7 channels. Pan (2Ch), Tilt (2Ch), Zoom(2Ch), Focus(1Ch), Iris(1Ch) Ramp Up, Ramp Down, Speed Set Home Auto Flip
Operating Temp: Sealed:
-10 to >+40degC IP65 minimum
Options:
Joystick Controllers Wide angle converters Internal Port Heater - 7watt Roll Levelling CamBall - Net_Cam Remote Camera Panels Radio data links Fibre Converters
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Out of sunlight
Toughened and faster for in-goal applications
Multi Function Controller Remote Camera Panel .
Camball Range Camball3 Camball3 S Camball3 X Camball3 XM Camball3 XMi
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Standard unit (Bradley D* control) Updated electronics, 12bit positioning, Profile Move + DMX control, 16bit positioning + Motion control via Free D & Bradley M* with metadata for VR & AR + IP Control and Fibre inputs & outputs. Availability TBA
BR -Remote Ltd Units 14 - 20, Setley Ridge Vineyard Lymington Road Brockenhurst SO42 7UF UK www.br-remote.com
Tel 44 (0)1590 622440
