Sony is expanding its FCB camera series to include for the first time Progressive Scan (PS) color block models. The FCB-PV480 features Progressive Scan CCD technology with square pixels, Primary Color filters for precise color reproduction, and a digital YUV 4:2:2 interface.

This camera is an optimum solution for high-speed shooting applications, such as traffic monitoring, license plate capture, and monitoring from mobile police and military vehicles, thanks to its progressive scan CCD sensor that produces high-quality images with crisp edges. It is also a powerful solution when it comes to still image applications. The FCB-PV480 camera incorporates a ¼ -type Super HAD™ PS CCD with an 18x optical zoom lens. In addition, the FCB-PV480 camera can operate with a minimum illumination of 1.6 lux and is equipped with Auto ICR (IR cut filter removal) for near-infrared sensitivity. The camera outputs a VGA size image (640 x 480) and offer frame rates of 29.97 or 25 fps (switchable). The new FCB-PV480 camera combines unique features with many convenient functions inherited from previous FCB models. With its Primary Color filters and square pixel CCD, the FCB-PV480 camera achieves precise color reproduction and exceptional picture quality - a must for videoconferencing, low vision, photo booths, and document stands.

•  1/4 type Super HAD® progressive scan CCD with primary color filters
•  18x optical zoom lens - Angle of View (H) 48.0° (wide end)
   to 2.8° (tele end)
•  Auto ICR (IR Cut Filter Removal)
•  Frame Rate - 29.97 fps or 25 fps (switchable)
•  Digital Image Output: VGA Image Size (640 x 480) / REC601 or REC656 or  REC656 Interface / Y, Cr, Cb 4:2:2 format
•   Minimum iIlumination - 1.6 lux (typical)
•  Enhanced Spherical Privacy Zone Masking function
•  E:Flip function
•  Picture Freeze
•  Day/Night Function
•  Spot auto function
•  Electronic shutter/slow shutter
•  Internal sync only
•  Equipped with a lens mounting adapter
•  High-speed serial communication (max. 38.4 kbps) and TTL-signal-level  control (VISCA™ protocol) for quick command processing
•  Features same dimensions and mounting hole position as Sony's popular
•  FCB-EX480C/EX480CP models.