The Grasshopper™ IEEE-1394b digital camera line offers a large selection of high resolution, high sensitivity sensors and an ultra fast 800Mb/s digital interface. Attractive pricing makes these powerful cameras ideal for OEMs and system integrators who need compact systems that deliver 0.3M, 1.4M, 2.0M or 5.0M images at high frame rates. The Grasshopper cameras are particularly effective in demanding imaging applications such as those used in electronics manufacturing, life sciences and microscopy, surveillance and security, and ITS.

The fully redesigned Grasshopper2 camera series is the next generation version of the high performance Grasshopper and offers users a choice of IEEE 1394b (FireWire) or GigE Vision digital interface. The Grasshopper2 uses the same form factor as the existing Grasshopper and a selection of the same image sensors, and adds several new features, including enhanced opto-isolated general purpose I/O and improved imaging performance. Series production of the first Grasshopper2 models will begin at the end of Q1 2010.

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The new Grasshopper Express camera series features a completely new hardware platform designed to accommodate a wide range of high speed quad-tap Kodak and Sony image sensors. The Grasshopper Express is housed in the same compact metal case as the original Grasshopper, and users can choose between an IEEE 1394b (FireWire) and SuperSpeed USB 3.0 digital interface. The camera also comes complete with a variety of new features, including enhanced opto-isolated GPIO, new hardware trigger modes, and improved imaging performance. Series production of the first FireWire models will begin at the end of Q1 2010, and the first USB 3.0 model is estimated to be available at the end of Q3 2010.

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The new Gazelle series of Camera Link cameras delivers an unsurpassed combination of size, speed, and price. The Gazelle is based on the same compact form factor as the popular Grasshopper camera and is designed to accommodate a large selection of high resolution, high frame rate image sensors. Series production of the first Gazelle models will begin at the end of Q1 2010.

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The Chameleon™ USB 2.0 digital video camera from Point Grey Research is a complete, cost effective and reliable imaging solution. A high sensitivity Sony EXview HAD CCD® sensor, combined with a hi-speed USB 2.0 digital interface, makes the Chameleon an ideal choice for demanding imaging applications such as object and gesture tracking, test and measurement,life and bioscience, augmented reality, multitouch display, security and biometrics, and robot guidance.

The small and affordable Firefly® MV line offers 11 different combinations of CMOS image sensor (0.3 and 1.3 MP), form factor (board-level and housed) and interface (FireWire and USB 2.0) that are designed to address a wide variety of applications in industrial and non-industrial imaging, ideal choice for microscopy, bioscience, medical and visualization applications.

The Scorpion™ IEEE-1394 camera platform, available with a variety of CCD image sensors, is designed for demanding imaging applications.

The Dragonfly®2 camera is an OEM style board level camera designed for imaging product development. It was developed for easy design transition from the original Dragonfly camera, and offers double the standard frame rate, auto-iris lens control and on-board color processing.

The Dragonfly Express™ camera is an extension of the popular Dragonfly. It has a similar form factor as the original Dragonfly, but uses a 1/3" Kodak sensor and IEEE-1394b interface to achieve fast frame rates that are ideal for vision product integration.

The Flea® is a compact IEEE-1394 digital camera, designed to fit spaces as small as 30x31mm. With a 1/3'' Sony CCD and a 12-bit analog to digital converter, the camera delivers high quality images ideal for demanding imaging applications. New users should consider the next generation Flea2, which offers a substantially better price-performance ratio.

The Dragonfly® is an OEM-style IEEE-1394 board level camera providing maximum control and flexibility for digital imaging applications and is recommended for use with existing systems. New users should consider the next generation Dragonfly2, which offers a substantially better price-performance ratio.

The FlyCapture® Software Development Kit that comes with every camera provides a common software interface to control all Point Grey FireWire and USB 2.0 cameras using the same API. FlyCapture supports ActiveX, TWAIN and DirectShow interfaces, and includes the FirePRO low-level 1394b interface driver, which enables users to grab images at full 800Mb/s transfer rates. A complete software API library, ready-to-use demo programs, and comprehensive source code examples enable users to easily build custom imaging applications.

The MultiSync™ software is designed to synchronize the image acquisition of multiple PGR cameras across different 1394a and 1394b buses, either on the same computer or across multiple PC's, to within 125 microseconds of each other. MultiSync is an ideal software replacement for PGR's popular Sync Unit.

The Bumblebee®2 is the next generation Bumblebee® stereo vision camera. It provides a balance between 3D data quality, processing speed, size and price. Developed as a drop-in replacement for the original Bumblebee camera, the Bumblebee2 also features double the frame rate and a GPIO connector for external trigger and strobe functionality.

The Bumblebee® XB3 is a 3-sensor multi-baseline IEEE-1394b (800Mb/s) stereo camera designed for improved flexibility and accuracy. It features 1.3 mega-pixel sensors and has two baselines available for stereo processing. The extended baseline and high resolution provide more precision at longer ranges, while the narrow baseline improves close range matching and minimum-range limitations.

The Triclops™ Software Development Kit (SDK) is included with all PGR IEEE-1394 Stereo Vision products and is used to provides real-time depth range images using stereo vision technology. It allows users to accurately measure the distance to every valid pixel in an image.

The Censys3D® Software Development Kit (SDK) is designed to provide users with accurate, online, people tracking information in challenging environments. The SDK requires a PGR Stereo Vision camera and allows users to easily integrate robust tracking functionality into their own custom applications.

The Multiclops software allows users to easily overcome the field-of-view and line-of-sight restrictions that often result from using a single Stereo Vision camera system by integrating data from multiple Stereo Vision cameras systems into a single coordinate system.

The high resolution Ladybug®3 spherical digital video camera system has six 2 MP cameras that enable the system to collect video from more than 80% of the full sphere, and an IEEE-1394b (FireWire) interface with locking screw connection that allows JPEG-compressed 12MP resolution images to be streamed to disk at 15fps. The Ladybug3 is an ideal solution for applications that require very high resolution, a weather-resistant case, direct FireWire connection, or the ability to synchronize to external devices such as an external trigger or light source. Contact us for a free copy of the Ladybug3 Demo DVD.

The Ladybug®2 is the next generation of spherical digital video cameras from Point Grey Research.  The system has six cameras that enable the system to collect video from more than 75% of the full sphere, and an IEEE-1394b interface that allows streaming to disk at 30fps.

The Ladybug® Software Development Kit (SDK) allows users to fully control the Ladybug2 Spherical Vision camera system and integrate its functionality with their own custom applications. The SDK includes a camera device driver, full software library and Application Programming Interface (API), and example programs and source code for a quick start in the C/C++ programming environment.

ProFUSION 25, designed and manufactured by ViewPLUS Inc., is a 5x5 camera array system with 25 VGA resolution cameras housed inside a very compact body. It is also the world's first camera connected with a PCI Express external cable. This connection provides more than 200MB/s effective bandwidth and transfers all 25 images at 25 FPS to the PC.

NOTE: This product is intended to be used exclusively as industrial, commercial or medical test equipment. Any other usage is in violation of FCC Part 15.

The FirePRO 3-port IEEE-1394b hub supports the simultaneous connection of multiple 1394b FireWire devices. The compact 51x67x21mm metal case minimizes the risk of physical damage and is ideal for applications where space is limited. The hub's design incorporates locking 9-pin 1394b bilingual ports, multiple mounting points, and an external power connector to ensure a secure physical connection and stable network configuration.

The FirePRO 2-port IEEE-1394b repeater, designed and manufactured by Point Grey Research, is a reliable and cost effective solution for extending devices beyond the standard 4.5m cable length. The compact 25x56x17mm metal case is ideal for applications where space is limited. The repeater's design incorporates locking 9-pin 1394b bilingual ports, 1394b port protection, and a status LED to ensure a secure physical connection and stable network configuration.

The FirePRO 5-port IEEE-1394b hub supports the simultaneous connection of multiple 1394b FireWire devices. The compact 57x94x20mm metal case minimizes the risk of physical damage and is ideal for applications where space is limited. The hub's design incorporates locking 9-pin 1394b bilingual ports, multiple mounting points, and an external power connector to ensure a secure physical connection and stable network configuration.

The FirePRO LDR (long distance repeater), designed and manufactured by Point Grey Research, is the world’s first repeater to use a GigE physical layer to transport FireWire data using GigE signalling, allowing IEEE 1394b 800 Mb/s data to be transmitted in real-time over 100 meters of standard Category 5e cable. This enables users to construct a dependable, high-speed FireWire-based network of multiple cameras that is physically separated by up to 100 meters from the host system. Like other FirePRO hubs and repeaters, the LDR requires no special software or drivers, is fully compatible with 1394b, and is backward compatible with 1394a.

The FirePRO low profile IEEE-1394b PCI Express card designed and manufactured by Point Grey Research is ideal for multiple camera arrays or high data rate applications that require fast and reliable data transfers into the host system. Users can choose between a single or dual bus option. Each card includes a standard size PCIe mounting bracket, two (2) bilingual 1394b ports with locking screw connection, and internal power connector.

The FirePRO high flex IEEE-1394b cable assembly, manufactured by Oki Electric Cable, is an ideal solution for moving vision systems that require reliable, high performance flex life and signal transmission. Key benefits include: minimizes data loss and signal integrity problems; locking connectors guarantee secure connection; prevents system downtime due to cable replacement; and maintains stable signal attenuation over the flex life.

The FirePRO 10 metre IEEE-1394b cable assembly is a high quality, reliable and cost effective solution for applications that require devices to be extended beyond the standard 4.5m cable length. Key benefits include: minimizes data loss and signal integrity problems; locking connectors guarantee secure connection; and prevents system downtime due to cable replacement.

The FirePRO 4.5 metre IEEE-1394b cable assembly is a high quality, reliable and cost effective solution for connecting IEEE-1394b 800Mb/s devices. Key benefits include: minimizes data loss and signal integrity problems; locking connectors guarantee secure connection; and prevents system downtime due to cable replacement.

The following items are included in the Flea2 / Grasshopper Development Accessory Kit DEVKIT-01-0001:

• ACC-01-2006: 4.5 meter, 9-pin to 9-pin locking IEEE-1394b cable
• ACC-01-2007: 4.5 meter, 6-pin to 9-pin locking IEEE-1394a to 1394b cable
• ACC-01-1001: IEEE-1394b OHCI PCI Host Adapter 2 Port 800Mbps card
• ACC-01-3000: Hirose HR25 8-pin male GPIO connector with 1m wiring harness
• FlyCapture SDK (C/C++ API and device drivers) CD
• Flea2 and Grasshopper Getting Started Manuals

The following items are included in the Flea2 / Grasshopper Development Accessory Kit DEVKIT-01-0002:

• ACC-01-2006: 4.5 meter, 9-pin to 9-pin locking IEEE-1394b cable
• ACC-01-2007: 4.5 meter, 6-pin to 9-pin locking IEEE-1394a to 1394b cable
• FWB-PCIE-01: FirePRO low profile single bus IEEE-1394b PCI Express card
• ACC-01-3000: Hirose HR25 8-pin male GPIO connector with 1m wiring harness
• FlyCapture SDK (C/C++ API and device drivers) CD
• Flea2 and Grasshopper Getting Started Manuals