Sony Launches Two New Full HD and Two SD Webcams

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 24, 2011 | 29 comments
Sohrab Osati

If you’ve been wanting to upgrade your office webcams for some time to conduct some meetings over the web with different branches and companies, but have been wanting something a little beefier than what Microsoft or Logitech offer, Sony’s latest announcement should put a smile on your face. Sony is set to launch two new full HD (1080p/30fps) and two SD webcams for those with bandwidth limits.

HD models comprise of the EVI-H100s and EVIH100V, which give you:

  • 1/2.8-type ExmorTM CMOS sensor
  • Minimum illumination of 0.5 lx in high sensitivity mode
  • 1.7 lx in normal mode
  • 20x Optical zoom
  • 12x Digital zoom
  • Desktop- or ceiling-mounted
The EVI-H100s outputs HD through HD-SDI and SD via VBS while the EVI-H100V utilizes a DVI interface and offers analog component (YPbPr) output for HD-only.
After the jump, details on the SD variations.
Sony is also launching two SD versions as well, the EVI-D80 and EVI-D90. Specs include:
  • 550 TV line resolution
  • PAL and NTSC compatible
  • EVI-D90:
    • 28x Optical zoom
    • 0.65 lx minimum illumination
    • Wide dynamic range capability
  • EVI-D80:
    • 18x Optical zoom
    • 0.4 lx minimum illumination
Both lines of cameras’ (HD & SD) settings and pan/tilt/zoom functions can be performed remotely at high speed via the RS-232C interface (VISCATM protocol). No word yet on pricing but lets just say these models aren’t meant for the average consumer and are only available for purchase through Sony’s pro-business departments.