Product overview
The FCB-EX985E/P is available in both PAL (FCB-EX985EP) and NTSC (FCB-EX985E) and adopts a number of new features designed for the digital age, including a new interlaced scan ¼-type Super HAD CCD II, high resolution (up to 550 TV line) and a digital output option, supporting the future demands of digital video infrastructure. The camera module includes the same 28x zoom lens as the FCB-EX985E/P and thus incorporates new StableZoom™ technology. This feature combines image stabilisation with digital zoom in order to enhance the picture and maintain horizontal angle of view, resulting in a equivalent zoom ratio of 33x optical zoom. The 28x lens is highly durable supporting an extremely fast zoom capability (2.5 seconds from tele end to wide end). The FCB-EX985E/P brings out the best in performance capability of the ‘bright’ nature of the new lens by combined the lens with a new Interlaced Scan Super HAD CCD II sensor, the result means the FCB-EX985E/P can operate at a minimum illumination of 0.25 lx (F1.35 measured at 50IRE). The picture quality at low light is further enhanced via the combined 2D/3D superior Enhanced Noise Reduction capability – with 5 levels. This together with an auto ICR function makes the FCB-EX985E/P particularly suitable for challenging outdoor video surveillance. The FCB-EX985E/P also comes equipped with evermore sophisticated additional specifications, including a wider operating temperature range, temperature readout, Colour Enhancement and Slow AE Response (beyond 10 minutes) as well as other features inherited from earlier FCB EX series cameras. These make the FCB-EX985E/P the definitive choice for security and monitoring systems, but also suitable for inspection and UAV applications which require a combination of high zoom ratio with excellent minimum illumination capability.
Product features
Please be aware that the features/specifications can differ from country to country
Excellent High Resolution Picture Quality
The FCB-EX985E/P incorporates a 1/4 type Super HAD CCD II Interlaced Scan sensor that offers unparalleled sensitivity and
colour reproduction. By combining a powerful DSP with this CCD with a new 28x zoom lens, the camera achieves a high horizontal
resolution of 550 TV lines with a minimum illumination of 0.25 lx providing very clear and detailed images under very challenging
light conditions.
Digital Output
The camera is equipped with a digital interface (Y/Cb/Cr 4:2:2) which is comparable to ITU-R BT656. The video output is therefore
free from signal deterioration. Furthermore no external analogue/digital converter is required between the camera and other
equipment, bringing down the overall integration cost.
Enhanced Noise Reduction
By combining 2D and 3D noise reduction, the camera offers a wide selection of noise-reduction settings, from Level 1 to Level
5. This lets you choose the best level according to environmental conditions.
Image Stabilisation
In StableZoom™ mode, image stabilization starts naturally without bringing an abrupt change to the horizontal angle of view.
With StableZoom™ activated, an equivalent of 33x optical zoom is possible.
Compact and Lightweight Design
With a compact and lightweight design (approx. 238g/8.4 oz), the camera can be integrated into a variety of space-restricted
environments. The dimensions of the FCB-EX985E/P are the same as previous 26x FCB models allowing for easy upgrade to existing
systems.
Slow AE Response Function
The camera’s Auto Exposure speed for adapting to changes in lighting conditions can be set as slow as required, even as
slow as 10 minutes. The speed of adaptation can be slowed down in order to suit some conditions. For example, such as an underground
car park where without a change in AE response, the camera could miss some important images when car headlights appear in
the scene causing an abrupt change in lighting conditions.
Auto IR-cut Filter Removal (Auto ICR)
Advanced Spherical Privacy Zone Masking
Electronic Flip (E-Flip)
Multi-line On-screen Display
Video Motion Detection
Picture Freeze
SMART (Sony Modular Automatic Lens Reset Technology)
Gain Limit Setting
Zoom Limit Setting
Zoom Speed-up in Zoom Direct Mode (Focus Trace On/Off)
Focus Compensation in ICR Mode
Alarm Signal Output in Auto ICR Mode
Image Stabilization Hold
Technical Specifications
| Image sensor | ¼-type Super HAD CCD II (Interlaced Scan) |
|---|---|
| Signal system | FCB-EX985EP; PAL / FCB-EX985E; NTSC |
| Horizontal resolution | 550 TV lines |
| Number of total pixels | PAL- Approx. 440,000 pixels / NTSC – Approx. 380,000 pixels |
| Lens | 28x optical zoom, f=3.5 mm (wide) to 98.0 mm (tele), F1.35 to F3.7 |
| Digital zoom | 12x (336x with optical zoom) |
| Angle of view (H) | 55.8° (wide) to 2.1° (tele) |
| Minimum object distance | 10 mm (wide) to 1500 mm (tele), Default: 300mm |
| Sync system | Internal / External (V-lock) |
| Minimum illumination | 0.25 lx (F1.35, 50IRE) |
| S/N ratio | More than 50 dB |
| Electronic shutter | 1/1 to 1/10,000 s, 22 steps |
| White balance | Auto, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor, Outdoor Auto, Sodium Vapor Lamp (fix/auto), One-push, Manual |
| Gain | Auto, Manual, Priority Mode, Bright, EV compensation, Backlight compensation, Slow AE |
| EV compensation | Yes |
| Backlight compensation | Yes |
| Privacy zone masking | On / Off (24 positions, 8 positions per screen, 14 colours & mosaic) |
| Camera operation switch | Yes (Zoom Tele, Zoom Wide) |
| Focusing system | Auto (Sensitivity: normal, low), One-push AF, Manual, Infinity, Interval AF, Zoom trigger AF, Focus Compensation in ICR On mode |
| Picture effects | E-Flip, Nega Art, Black & White, Mirror Image, Colour Enhancement |
| Video output | Analogue: VBS: 1.0 Vp-p (sync negative), Y/C Digital: Y/Cb/Cr 4 :2 :2 (comparable to ITU-R BT656) |
| Camera control interface | VISCA (TTL signal level), baud rate: 9.6 Kb/s, 19.2 Kb/s, 38.4 Kb/s. Stop bit: 1/2 selectable |
| Storage temperature | -20 to 60 °C |
| Operating temperature | -5 °C to +60 °C |
| Power requirements | 6 to 12 V DC |
| Power consumption | 2.2 W (motors inactive), 4.6 W (motors active) |
| Mass | Approx. 238g (8.4 oz) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 50.0 x 57.5 x 89.8 mm |
| Wide-D Auto mode | No |
| Wide-D IS/PS mode | No |
| Image Stabilisation | Yes |
| StableZoom | Yes (33x) |
| Digital output | Yes |
| Enhanced Noise Reduction | Yes |
| Auto ICR | Yes |
| Spherical Privacy Zone Masking | Yes |
| Motion Detection | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Slow AE response | Yes (Longer than 10 minutes) |
| Picture freeze | Yes |
| Slow shutter | Yes |
| Temperature readout | Yes |
| Title display | Yes (20 characters/line, max. 11 lines) |
| Camera mode display | Yes (English*/Chinese) *default |
| Key switch control | Yes |
| Multi-line OSD | Yes |
| E-flip | Yes |
| Flicker Cancel | Yes (NTSC) |
