• Choosing the right camera or smart camera for your machine vision application

    There are numerous factors to consider when it comes to choosing the right industrial camera or smart camera for your imaging needs. These include camera and optic specifications, and factors such as resolution, pixel count, and field of view. In a free webcast that took place this past March, Perry West, President, Automated Vision Systems, Inc., explained these specifications and factors, while also providing an overview of the types of cameras that are currently available.
    May 8, 2017
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    There are numerous factors to consider when it comes to choosing the right industrial camera or smart camera for your imaging needs. These include camera and optic specifications, and factors such as resolution, pixel count, and field of view.

    In a free webcast that took place this past March, Perry West, President, Automated Vision Systems, Inc., explained these specifications and factors, while also providing an overview of the types of cameras that are currently available. He also provided detail on how these specifications impact system performance for producing images that can be analyzed by machine vision software.

    Furthermore, West discussed how choosing the correct lens for your camera can affect system performance. Check out the full presentation here:

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    About the Author

    James Carroll

    Former VSD Editor James Carroll joined the team 2013.  Carroll covered machine vision and imaging from numerous angles, including application stories, industry news, market updates, and new products. In addition to writing and editing articles, Carroll managed the Innovators Awards program and webcasts.

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