Q3, the new robotic camera from Camera Corps, heir to the popular Q-Balls

The new Q3 features double the zoom power, a high-spec camera and a significantly expanded feature set.

Camera Corps will debut a breakthrough in its robotic camera technology at NAB 2014. Developed from the popular Q-Ball, the new Q3 features double the zoom power, a high-spec camera and a significantly expanded feature set. It supports multiple serial data formats, including IP, and Camera Corps' own advanced audio-based system.

Camera Corps founder and CEO Laurie Frost said: "The Q3 takes remote camera control to a whole new level. It will offer producers greater flexibility and the freedom to source high-quality live video from an unlimited number of cameras located anywhere inside or outside studios. Each Q3 head incorporates a highly precise pan, tilt, zoom and focus mechanism in a compact unit that can be mounted at any height, indoors or outdoors, and is operated by remote control from anywhere. More than one hundred Q3s can be operated from a single panel and with a single joystick.”

For his part, technical director, Jim Daniels, highlights that "the Q3 retains the spherical shape that made the Q-Ball an easy-to-conceal camera. We have replaced the old 10x zoom with a 20x lens and incorporates a new high-sensitivity imager that provides high-quality video with control that matches much higher-cost systems. The camera can be upgraded, ensuring its future-proof response. The motor system has been improved, allowing remote operators to accelerate and precise deceleration of the robotic heads, facilitating the monitoring of presenters, artists or participants in a reality show.”

Q3 puede realizar un número ilimitado de rotaciones laterales de 360 ​​grados. El paneo y la velocidad de inclinación son ajustables desde un movimiento ultralento de 360 grados en 90 minutos a 90 segundos. Todos los parámetros de giro / inclinación / zoom / enfoque pueden almacenarse en la memoria interna para recuperarlos rápidamente. Las secuencias de control de movimiento de hasta 25 segundos de duración se pueden almacenar de esta manera.

Q3 es compatible con todos los formatos de alta definición y vídeo, incluyendo 1.080 ó 720 progresivo o entrelazado a 60 , 50, 30 , 25 o 24 cuadros por segundo. Además, permite trabajar con una iluminación mínima de 0,5 lux (modo color) o 0,02 lux (monocromo ). La cámara incorpora también corrección gamma, balance de blancos, realce de bordes de 16 pasos y una segunda obtutación a 1/10,.000 segundos. Por último, reseñar que Camera Corps ofrece una entrada genlock con sincronización ajustable por el usuario.