Description:

The Sony FCB-EX980SP camera combines a new incredibly high 26 times zoom and Auto ICR capability with a 1/4 type Super HAD™ CCD using Sony's image stabilization technology. The FCB-EX980SP camera features a powerful 26x SMART lens that is ele-shifted" toward the telephoto end of the zoom range to provide the highest TELEPHOTO zoom capability (1.6° H-FOV) available in the Sony FCB family. This camera is ideally suited for use in security domes and traffic monitoring applications. 

SONY FCB-EX980SP HIGHLIGHTS:
* 26X ZOOM LENS - HIGH TELEPHOTO ZOOM and WIDE HORIZONTAL FIELD OF VIEW CAPABILITY
* UPGRADED 3-D "SPHERICAL PRIVACY ZONE MASKING
* NEW "SMART" LENS CONTROL (Sony Modular Automatic Lens Reset Technology)

SONY FCB-EX980SP FEATURES:
*  26x optical zoom capability
*  Advanced Spherical Privacy Zone Masking function (max. 24 masking blocks)
*  SMART lens control (Sony Modular Automatic Lens Reset Technology)
*  Electronic-Flip (E-Flip) function
*  Alarm function
*  Auto ICR (IR Cut Filter Removal) Mode
*  Image stabiliser
*  High-performance Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
*  High-speed serial interface (max. 38.4 Kb/s) with TTL
signal-level control (VISCA protocol)
*  Equipped with key switch connector (CN601) for camera control with external equipment
*  Various customisable settings
*  Internal/External sync
*  Low power consumption (1.6 W with motors inactive)
*  EEPROM backup system without battery
*  16-bytes of free memory is available for recording data such as product serial numbers and camera/system ID numbers
*  Lead-free solder and halogen-free printed-circuit boards
* 26X ZOOM LENS - HIGH TELEPHOTO ZOOM and WIDE HORIZONTAL FIELD OF VIEW CAPABILITY
The FCB-EX980S camera features a 26x lens that is "tele-shifted" toward the telephoto end of the zoom range to provide the highest TELEPHOTO zoom capability (1.6° H-FOV) available in the Sony FCB family.
* UPGRADED 3-D "SPERICAL PRIVACY ZONE MASKING"
Incorporating latest generation firmware this FCB camera features an "advanced privacy zone masking" function for use with a pan/tilt system. The masking blocks can be interlocked to track with pan/tilt/zoom even when the camera is panning in a tilted position or circling.
* NEW "SMART" LENS CONTROL (Sony Modular Automatic Lens Reset Technology)
This new FCB camera incorporates SMART lens control technology which monitors lens focus position during zooming and automatically compensates for mechanical misalignment which may occur over long period of continuous usage.
* COMPATIBLE MOUNTING HOLE POSITIONS
This new FCB 26x camera has the same mounting hole positions as the FCB-EX480B/480BP and FCB-EX48/EX48BP cameras allowing them to be easily interchanged.

SONY FCB-EX980SP SPECIFICATIONS:
* Image Sensor: 1/4 type Super HAD CCD
* Number of Effective Pixels: Approx. 680 000 pixels (NTSC) 800 000 (PAL)
* Lens: 26x Zoom f=3.5mm (wide) to 91.0 mm (tele) F1.6 to F3.8
* Digital Zoom: 12x (312x with optical zoom)
* Angle of View (H): 42.2° (wide end) to 1.6° (tele end)
* Min. Working Distance: 320mm (wide end) to 1500mm (tele end)
* Sync. System: Internal/External (V-Lock)
* Min. Illumination: 2.0 lx (typical) (F1.6 50 IRE)
* S/N Ratio: More than 50dB
* Electronic Shutter: 1/1 to 1/10 000 sec. 22 steps
* White Balance: Auto ATW Indoor Outdoor One-Push Manual
* Gain: Auto/Manual (-3 to 28dB 2dB steps)
* AE Control: Auto Manual Priority mode Bright EV compensation Back light compensation
* EV Compensation: -10.5 to +10.5dB (1.5 dB steps)
* Back Light Compensation: On/Off
* Privacy Zone Masking: On/Off (24 positions)
* Flicker Cancel: Auto
* Focusing System: Auto (Sensitivity: Normal Low) One-Push AF Manual Infinity  Interval AF Zoom Trigger AF
* Picture Effect: E-Flip Nega. Art Black & White Mirror Image
* Camera Operation Switch: Zoom tele Zoom wide
* Video Output: VBS: 1.0Vp-p (sync negative) Y/C Output
* Camera Control Interface: VISCA (TTL signal level) baud rate: 9.6Kb/s 19.2Kb/s 38.4Kb/s Stop bit: 1/2 selectable
* Storage Temp.: -20° to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
* Operating Temp.: 0° to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
* Power Consumption: 6V to 12V DC 1.6W (motors inactive) / 3.3W (motors active)
* Weight: approx. 230g (8.1 oz)
* Dimensions (W x H x D): 55.3 x 57.5 x 88.5 mm (2 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 3 1/2 inches)