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'''Eyesis Camera'''  
 
'''Eyesis Camera'''  
  
*8 Color 5Mpix CMOS sensors in array  
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*8x Color 5Mpix CMOS sensors in array  
*1 Color 5Mpix CMOS sensor pointing upwards  
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*1x Color 5Mpix CMOS sensor pointing upwards  
 
*Resolution - 38MPix (45MPix before stitching)  
 
*Resolution - 38MPix (45MPix before stitching)  
 
*Up to 5 FPS at full resolution  
 
*Up to 5 FPS at full resolution  
*highly customizeable
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*highly customisable
 
*Web-based GUI  
 
*Web-based GUI  
 
*GPS powered geo-tagging  
 
*GPS powered geo-tagging  
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*RAW or compressed image formats  
 
*RAW or compressed image formats  
 
*High resolution lenses: 9x M12 lens mount  
 
*High resolution lenses: 9x M12 lens mount  
*Very small parallax - distance between entrance pupils: 29.5 mm<br>
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*Very small parallax - distance between entrance pupils: 29.5 mm  
*Dimensions of camera pole: ~1.4 m x 60 mm<br>
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*Dimensions of camera pole: ~1.4 m x 60 mm
*Dimensions of camera head: 210 x 332 mm <br>
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*Dimensions of camera head: 210 x 332 mm  
*Weatherproof camera body and camera pole<br>
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*Weatherproof camera body and camera pole
*Total power consumption: 50W <br>
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*Total power consumption: 50W
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*Total weight ~10 kg (22 lbs.)
  
 
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Revision as of 06:16, 30 January 2011

Images

Eyesis Camera Head
Camera Head and Pole with Data Storage Box
Complete Package in Shipping Case
Eyesis Data Storage - Close-Up
Eyesis GUI - recording software with real-time previews

About

Elphel Eyesis is a complete open hardware / free software panoramic camera solution that is able to capture high-resolution - 38 MPix total (45 MPix before stitching) - 360° panoramas at a rate up to 5 frames per second at full resolution. Images are recorded to 3 swappable solid-state-discs (Eyesis Data Storage) which can store up to 11 hours of footage at full resolution. Meta-data like GPS coordinates (geotags), viewing direction, movement speed, etc. are directly embedded into the images EXIF fields.

Eyesis is controlled from a laptop, via a web-based interface (Eyesis GUI).

Eyesis can be supplied with 110V/220V AC and can be used with car power adapter, when mounted on a car. Power consumption is around 50W.

The camera head was designed to be small and lightweight with a minimal distance between the entrance pupils (29.5 mm) to achieve lowest possible parallax.

The primary usage scenario is to mount Eyesis on the roof of a vehicle. Though the total weight is just around 10 kg (22 lbs.) which also allows back-pack like operation.

Tech specs

Eyesis Camera

  • 8x Color 5Mpix CMOS sensors in array
  • 1x Color 5Mpix CMOS sensor pointing upwards
  • Resolution - 38MPix (45MPix before stitching)
  • Up to 5 FPS at full resolution
  • highly customisable
  • Web-based GUI
  • GPS powered geo-tagging
  • Precise image capture synchronisation
  • RAW or compressed image formats
  • High resolution lenses: 9x M12 lens mount
  • Very small parallax - distance between entrance pupils: 29.5 mm
  • Dimensions of camera pole: ~1.4 m x 60 mm
  • Dimensions of camera head: 210 x 332 mm
  • Weatherproof camera body and camera pole
  • Total power consumption: 50W
  • Total weight ~10 kg (22 lbs.)


Eyesis Data Storage

  • 3x swappable 256GB - 2.5" - SSDs (Total 768GB) in Drivebay
  • Enough space for up to 11 hours of full Resolution/FPS footage (depending on quality settings and actual image content)
  • GigEthernet Switch
  • Weatherproof enclosure
  • Dimensions of Data Storage : 280 x 120 x 170 mm


Eyesis Computer

The Eyesis Computer is a high-end-workstation with small form factor. It is intended for image post-processing and not required for recording footage.

It comes with all Elphel developed software and tools required for processing panoramic images preinstalled.

  • Small form factor Shuttle PC
  • Intel Core i7-950 Quad-Core Processor
  • 16 GB DDR3 RAM
  • GeForce GTX 465 (Fermi) 1GB


Tech Specs of a Single Image Sensor (Eyesis uses 9 of these)

Color Image Sensor 1/2.5" bayer-pattern CMOS
Effective number of pixels 2592x1936 (5,018,112 pixels)
Aspect Ratio Chip 4:3, Region of interest freely adjustable in 16 pixel steps
Sensor Output 12 Bit ADC
Sensor Features Region of interest, on-chip binning and decimation
Dynamic Range 70 db (76 db at 2x2 binning)
Electronic Shutter 1 us to "very long" (~3h) in 1us steps
Gain Analog & Digital (0 db to 12 db continuous)

Price and Lead-Time

Available now!

Item
List Price*, USD
Eyesis Camera
$24,000.00
Eyesis Data Storage
$5,400.00
Eyesis Computer
$2,900.00
Eyesis Shipping Case
$450.00

Delivery is 3-4 months after 50% pre-payment. 

For quotes and orders check: Elphel Order Page


*GPL discount available, see: Pricing/Discount/Donation Policy

Package Contents

The complete Eyesis kit comes with:

  • Pole
  • Camera Head:
    • 9x Sensor Front Ends (10338 Rev. D)
    • 8x Lenses + 1x fisheye lens
    • 3x Processor Boards (10353 Rev. E)
    • 3x IO Boards (10369 Rev. A)
    • 3x Multiplexer Boards (10359 Rev. A)
  • Storage Box
    • 3 SSDs (3x 256GB = 768GB) in Drivebay
    • Gigabit Ethernet Switch
  • All required cables
  • GPS receiver
  • Software to control and monitor Eyesis
  • Eyesis Computer for Image Post-Processing (not required for recording)
    • Small form factor high-end Shuttle PC with Intel Core i7-950 Quad-Core Processor, 16 GB DDR3 RAM, GeForce GTX 465 (Fermi) 1GB

Training

Eyesis is a very complex piece of hardware, we strongly advise to budget training your staff:

  • Initial Eyesis Camera Operation Instruction
  • Hardware Operation
  • Operating and Monitoring Eyesis Software
  • Raw Image Enhancement

provided by Elphel

Not in the kit

  • Power supply (115/220V AC) - Eyesis can be plugged into a wall plug / car power converter
  • Computer/Notebook to monitor Image Acquisition
  • Software to stitch panoramas

More Information

Wiki:

Elphel Deveopment Blog:

FAQ

Can I also use the Eyesis Data Storage with HDDs instead of SSDs?

We initially tested the system with HDDs but due to strong vibrations when using Eyesis mounted to a car roof we experience massive write-rate drops with HDDs. After we switched to SSDs all these problems were gone. If your Eyesis application does not involve bumby roads or vibrations HDDs should work just fine though.