Product Description
The Marshall Electronics CV504 3GSDI Micro POV Camera is a top - notch device for video production. It features a next - generation Sony sensor with over 2 million pixels and larger pixels. This camera, housed in a durable aluminum alloy body, offers outstanding 10 - bit 4:2:2 video performance (BT.709) through 3GSDI (BNC) output and flexible interchangeable lenses. The new Sony sensors deliver rich, color - accurate video. They have improved low - light sensitivity, enabling clear images even in 0.01Lux, and can switch to night mode (0.005Lux) to capture IR wavelengths in total darkness. The camera comes with a high - quality 4.0mm (85° H.AOV) prime lens, ensuring focus from near contact to infinity. Marshall also offers a wide range of high - quality M12 prime and varifocal lenses to meet various production needs. The CV504 is durable, flexible, and powerful. Its body is made from a single block of aluminum alloy with rear - panel connector protection. It operates with excellent low - light sensitivity, providing a clear picture in tough lighting conditions and has refined remote adjust and match capabilities. Marshall's Camera Division continues to develop camera products with broadcast - quality heritage, offering reliability, durability, flexibility, and affordability. Key features include a 2.2 - megapixel Sony sensor with a square pixel array, an interchangeable M12 lens mount, 3GSDI (BNC) 10 - bit, 4:2:2, BT.709 with remote adjust and match, selectable resolutions (1920x1080p, 1920x1080i & 1280x720p), multiple framerates (60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98fps), control via CV - RCP - V2, camera control software or 3rd - party sources, a micro - USB port for field - upgradeable firmware via PC, and a locking Hirose cable for OSD menu joystick, RS485, AUDIO and power. Technical specs show it weighs 0.3lbs (0.136kg) with approximate dimensions of 40mm x 44mm x 55mm and runs on 12V+/-10% power, drawing 2.64W (max 6W).
Using the Marshall Electronics CV504 3GSDI Micro POV Camera is easy. First, connect the locking Hirose cable that comes with the camera. This cable is used for the OSD menu joystick, RS485, AUDIO, and power. You can control the camera via the CV - RCP - V2, camera control software, or a variety of 3rd - party sources. Select your preferred resolution from options like 1920x1080p, 1920x1080i, or 1280x720p, and pick a framerate that suits your needs, such as 60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, or 23.98fps. When it comes to lenses, the camera comes with a 4.0mm prime lens, but you can swap it out with other high - quality M12 prime and varifocal lenses according to your project. Remember to handle the camera gently as it has a delicate sensor. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and direct sunlight for long periods. For firmware updates, use the micro - USB port to connect it to a PC. Regularly clean the lens with a soft, dry cloth to keep the image quality sharp. Also, make sure the power supply is within the specified 12V+/-10% range to prevent any damage to the camera.
