More thoughts on UV video cameras....

In my continous strum of thoughts and research...

I’ve found two Sony video cameras capable of UV. Neither one is horribly affordable for most individuals. The XC-EU50 is a near UV model in the 300nm peaking 369nm range. Whereas the XCD-SX910UV is around the 200nm range.

http://bssc.sel.sony.com/BroadcastandBusiness/markets/10005/benefitsUV.shtmlnew

XC-EU50 1/2 IT CCD

Learn More About the XC-EU50

Small, lightweight one piece body
Easy to integrate
29x29x32mm
Fits into tight spaces
50 g
Low mass to move
Near-UV response
Detect smaller surface detail
C-Mount
Popular lens mount
External Camera controls
Easy to setup
Electronic shutter
Image bright or fast moving objects
$762.00 U.S. List Price

CCDDirect.com has the model available for $605.00. (Information only, not an endorsement.)
http://www.ccddirect.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=17195&cat=0&page=1


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XCD-SX910UV Digital UV Camera

Learn More About the XCD-SX910UV

Preliminary Spec Info:
1,280 (H) x 960 (V) /15 fps
Large field of view
Progressive Scan
Full resolution capture
New CCD with improved sensitivitycompared to XCD-SX900UV
~200nm versus ~230nm
Near-UV response
Detects smaller surface details
Square Pixels
Easier image processing
Electronic Shutter
Image bright or fast moving objects
Asynchronous trigger
Precise capture start
Rugged and robust
Install and forget
Digital 1394 interface
Low cost, networkable
Remote control of function
Flexible, programmable
C-Mount
Popular lens mount
$6,450.00 U.S. List Price

I did find this model listed lower on the internet than the MSRP.
GoElectronic.com listed for $5,795.00. Marginal savings but savings none the less. (This is for information, not an endorsement.)

http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache:wOt8FlA8wvwJ:www.goelectronic.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc%3FScreen%3DPROD%26Product_Code%3DSONY%2BXCD-SX910UV%26Category_Code%3D2%2BINDUSTRIAL%2BVIDEO+UV+camcorder+capable&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=89&gl=us

CCDDirect.com has it slashed to $5,846.00. (Information only, not an endorsement.)

http://www.ccddirect.com/store/catalog/sony_xcd-sx910uv_ultraviolet_v_firewire_camera_summary.html


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I’ve also located one Hitachi video camera capable of UV. It functions from the 290nm to nearly 930nm sensitivity.

http://www.hitachidenshi.com/supportingdocs/products/industrial_video_systems/microscope_medical/KPF100B_UV_CL_BROCHURE.pdf

This is an industrial use camera- and I am unable to locate a price for this model. I figure this is probably going to be around the price of the last Sony $6,000-8,000 a unit.

Yes, yes- we’d all like a benefactor these gadgets. I’m just posting the information as I find it. If knowledge is wealth, then follow Monopoly’s lead- share the wealth.

Any input is welcome.

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