Features

8K ROI Camera

Smart Studio Technology

• Features an 8K full-size CMOS image sensor.
• Up to four separate HD videos can be cropped from a high-resolution, wide-angle 8K image, and each cropped image can be panned, tilted and zoomed individually using recommended remote controllers.
• Portrait, horizontal linking, vertical linking and 4-frame cross-linking (4K) cropping frame variations.
• An automatic wide-angle distortion correction function removes, in real time, distortion of images cropped from the periphery, thus realizing natural-looking images.
• Tally lamps (red or green frames in the corner of the cropping frames; see the diagram below.) can be displayed.
• Up to eight 8K Multi Purpose Camera units can be linked for cropping a maximum of 32 different HD videos.
• Compatible with the remote camera controller (AW-RP150GJ)*¹. Pan, tilt or zoom the cropped frames using the joystick. You can also select the cropped frames.
• The individual picture settings for each cropping area are possible using a Remote Operation Panel (optional, AK-HRP1000GJ*²).
• Framing Control Software*³ features an easy-to-use GUI operation.
• The compact, lightweight, Multi Purpose Camera allows space-saving, flexible setup at any desired angle.
• PTZ Camera (AW-UE150W/K) can be linked to an 8K ROI camera to allow a single operator to shoot from multiple angles.

• *1: Operation of the cutout frames, preset memory operation and LCD display of the status. Functions other than the above will not run.
• *2: Software must be updated when used with the AK-SHB800 8K Multi Purpose Camera. Once it is updated, it can be used only with the 8K Multi Purpose Camera.
• *3: Software keys to activate Framing Control Software. To use the Framing Control Software, an optional AK-SFC101 Software Key is required.

8K ROI Camera System Output Signal Format in Each System Mode

Support Efficient Operation

Four HD Videos Can Be Cropped from within An 8K Image

ROI stands for Region of Interest. An 8K ROI camera can be set with a maximum of four crop areas to obtain an HD image from each of the crop areas. Pan, tilt and zoom operations can be used on each crop area, so a single 8K ROI camera serves as four HD cameras. It improves acquisition efficiency in live and sports application. The 8K ROI camera contributes to the reduction of camera setup, relocation and transport costs. It also eliminates the need to take up audience seats for the setup of multiple cameras.

Video Production Functions

Linkage of Multi-camera/Multi-angle Crop Frames

A multiple of 8K Multi Purpose Camera units or PTZ Cameras (AW-UE150) (maximum of 8 units) can be connected and operated as one integrated system. By setting one crop area in the main frame and linking it to other crop areas, pan, tilt and zoom on the multiple crop images operate in link with the panning, tilting and zooming on the main frame. This improves operational efficiency in multi-camera/multi-angle recording or broadcasting.

Application Example of the 8K ROI Camera System (3 Cameras, Basketball Game Broadcasting)

When three 8K Multi Purpose Camera units are set up and two crop areas, close-up and long shot, are linked, the pan, tilt and zoom on all six crops operate in link with the operations performed on the main frame image.

*1: Optional AK-SFC101 Software Key is required.
* Images are simulated.

Automatic Real-time Correction of Wide-angle Distortion

This function automatically corrects, in real time, wide-angle distortion of images cropped from the image periphery away from the center image. This results in natural-looking videos as if the camera images were individually panned or tilted.

Sample Images After Automatic Wide-angle Distortion Correction

* The pictures are images for explaining functions.

Portrait, Horizontal Linking, Vertical Linking and 4-frame Cross-linking (4K) Cropping Frame Variations

It is possible to cutout images with portraits (vertical) for displaying onto a vertical display like a smartphone, horizontal linking of multiple frames, vertical linking and 4-frame cross-linking (4K) as cutout variations.

Examples of cropped frames: Portrait (yellow), vertical linking (green), horizontal linking (blue) and 4-frame cross-linking (red).

* Images are simulated.

Framing Control Software - Software Key AK-SFC101

8K ROI (Region Of Interest) Camera System Software. Single 8K Multi-Purpose Camera serves as four HD cameras to improve operating efficiency and reduce operating costs in live events and sports applications.

• Up to four separate HD videos can be cropped from an 8K image.
• Each cropped image can be panned, tilted and zoomed individually.
• Portrait, horizontal linking, vertical linking and 4-frame cross-linking (4K) cutout frame variations.
• Tracing memory function that records and reproduces the position, size and movement of the cropped frame. Save up to 100 memories per cropped frame.
• Up to eight 8K Multi-Purpose Camera units can be linked for cropping a maximum of 32 different HD videos.
• By linking the panning, tilting, and zooming of several cropping frames, you can conduct multi-camera and multi-angle operation with fewer crews.
• An easy-to-use GUI and joystick controller simplifies operation.

Software Key AK-SFC101

Software keys to activate Framing Control Software and add functions.

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