tom w

We have a project in production which requires input from 3 cameras - one thermal, one SD PTZ camera, and one HD camera. We have the thermal and PTZ cameras from previous projects, but we're looking at buying an HD camera and I wondered if anyone had any recommendations on here? Something like the marshall cameras that CVP sell look interesting, has anybody used one?

http://cvp.com/index.php?t=product/marshall_electronics_cv-505m

We don't need PTZ control, and although we would ideally have remote control of aperture, it's not crucial. I'm looking at an HDSDI signal path as we want to keep latency low and the camera will be around 30m from the computer running Jitter: I tend to use Blackmagic cards for capture. I've seen various threads on here on related topics but nothing in the last couple of years so I would be interested if anybody had any insight into recent models...

We have a project in production which requires input from 3 cameras - one thermal, one SD PTZ camera, and one HD camera. We have the thermal and PTZ cameras from previous projects, but we're looking at buying an HD camera and I wondered if anyone had any recommendations on here? Something like the marshall cameras that CVP sell look interesting, has anybody used one? 

 http://cvp.com/index.php?t=product/marshall_electronics_cv-505m

We don't need PTZ control, and although  we would ideally have remote control of aperture, it's not crucial. I'm looking at an HDSDI signal path as we want to keep latency low and the camera will be around 30m from the computer running Jitter: I tend to use Blackmagic cards for capture. I've seen various threads on here on related topics but nothing in the last couple of years so I would be interested if anybody had any insight into recent models...

hdsdi-camera-recommendations-please

I never used their cameras, but I'm sure their robust.

Take a look at https://www.theimagingsource.com/

I never used their cameras, but I'm sure their robust. 

The Marshalls work well, have a look here-

http://www.dveo.com/pdf/GNAT-1080-60-Camera-Datasheet.pdf

The Marshalls work well, have a look here-
http://www.dveo.com/pdf/GNAT-1080-60-Camera-Datasheet.pdf


Both links look interesting, although it's hard to tell from what I can see online what the quality is like and how these might differ from the less production-focussed (but cheaper) CCTV options.

The other thing that I notice is that most of these very small cameras seem to come with very wide lenses as default: presumably because they're often used for POV shots / helmet cams etc. I know that with interchangeable lenses you ought to be able to get a longer shot, but would love to hear of any examples where somebody has done something similar before spending my money and crossing my finger! I'm looking to get a shot equivalent to a 35mm lens on a 35mm sensor - around a 50 degree FOV.

Both links look interesting, although it's hard to tell from what I can see online what the quality is like and how these might differ from the less production-focussed (but cheaper) CCTV options. 

I've also used the Sony Block cameras, mainly the H11 module with 10x zoom. I'm not sure if they're still available but there will many newer alternatives.

How important is latency? H11 is the lowest of all of them, some of the cams with extra noise reduction, wide dynamic range etc. adds a frame or 2.

I built custom housings for the cams (way cheaper) but you can buy these housed and cabled. There is free software available for PC for FULL control. You can also write your own control software in Max :) using the standard Sony Visca protocol.

Hey Tom,
I've also used the Sony Block cameras, mainly the H11 module with 10x zoom.  I'm not sure if they're still available but there will many newer alternatives.
How important is latency?  H11 is the lowest of all of them, some of the cams with extra noise reduction, wide dynamic range etc. adds a frame or 2.
I built custom housings for the cams (way cheaper) but you can buy these housed and cabled.  There is free software available for PC for FULL control. You can also write your own control software in Max :) using the standard Sony Visca protocol.
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Thanks, I'll look into the Sony block cameras. For this particular project latency is not such an issue, it's good image quality in relatively low light that I am after. I've had recommendations for the LMP cameras too - 

 - so there's lots of research to be done...

Thanks, I'll look into the Sony block cameras. For this particular project latency is not such an issue, it's good image quality in relatively low light that I am after. I've had recommendations for the LMP cameras too -  http://www.luxmediaplan.de/cameras/ - so there's lots of research to be done...

Not know much about cameras, hope this article  will help you a little 

HDSDI camera - recommendations please!