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- Page 1 WHITE PAPER P-Iris. New iris control improves image quality in megapixel and HDTV network cameras.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1. Introduction 2. The role of an iris 3. Existing lens options 4. How P-Iris works 5. Redefining video quality... -
Page 3: Introduction
The role of an iris The P-Iris system involves a new approach to looking at the role of an iris and is the result of a joint development effort between Axis Communications of Sweden and the Japanese lens manufacturer Kowa. -
Page 4: Existing Lens Options
How P-Iris works P-Iris is a new type of iris control that is both automatic and precise. Unlike a DC-iris lens, the main task of the P-Iris control is not to continuously adjust the flow of light through the lens. The primary objective of P-Iris is to improve image quality by enabling the optimal iris position to be set so that the central and best-performing part of the lens is used most of the time. - Page 5 P-Iris can automatically make adjustments to deliver optimal image quality. Old technology P-Iris Fig. 4 Note the great depth of field in the picture to the right taken by a P-Iris camera. Old technology (cropped view) P-Iris (cropped view)
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Page 6: Redefining Video Quality
Although the P-Iris control is initially available only in Axis network cameras, the technique has the potential of becoming a new industry standard as Axis and Kowa have decided to make P-Iris accessible to the whole industry. - Page 7 ©2010 Axis Communications AB. AXIS COMMUNICATIONS, AXIS, ETRAX, ARTPEC and VAPIX are registered trademarks or trademark applications of Axis AB in various jurisdictions. All other company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. We reserve the right...