Internal Electronics

Pro and Diamond Sony electronic Packs - our choice of electronics

The vast majority of our cameras are made for us to our own specifications. We work with our camera manufacturer and test different electronic components to constantly keep on top of available technology. There are lots of factors to consider not just the theoretical resolution. Simply choosing to use electronics from a manufacturer such as Sony isn't good enough, we need to look at individual CCD and DSP combinations within their ranges to come up with the best all-around package. The photos below show a test we ran comparing 2 different high-resolution solutions from Sony. Both are good-quality high-resolution combinations and the infrared light is the same in both images. As you can see there are significant differences in low-light performance even within a Sony range.

Results vary greatly even within high-resolution electronics from a leading brand such as Sony.

We offer most cameras with 2 electronic options:

Pro-spec electronics pack

A good quality high-resolution combination of CCD image sensor and DSP chipset. Where this package really scores is in its low light capability down to as little as 0.01 lux. For most applications, this package will be more than adequate.

Diamond spec electronics pack

Daytime colour rendition is slightly improved whilst still allowing the camera to function well in low-light conditions. At night the image is processed more to give a better overall view. This processing does mean some ghosting can occur on moving images. Our diamond electronics pack allows some settings changes to be made on the camera. In most instances, the camera is best left in automatic mode but for some specialist applications, this ability may prove useful.