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2024.09.06

Introducing the New Infrared Night Vision Camera IR Night Recorder | Kenko Tokina

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Kenko Tokina Corporation is launching the infrared night vision camera with recording capabilities, 'IR Night Recorder KC-NS07V'. The release date is May 17, 2024. The direct sales price is 17,980 yen (including tax).

Capture Clear Images at Night with a High-Performance Infrared Night Vision Camera

A new infrared night vision camera specialized for shooting in dark environments is entering the market. It supports monochrome shooting and can record both still images and videos. Additionally, the built-in 2.0-inch LCD monitor allows you to check captured images on the spot, offering high convenience.

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Featuring a microSD card, it allows easy data storage and management. The imaging sensor uses a 1/3-inch CMOS sensor with an effective pixel count of approximately 1.25 million pixels. It enables high-precision image capture, and the lens with a focal length equivalent to about 180mm in 35mm format captures distant subjects clearly.

The camera's dimensions are 116×58×72mm, and it weighs approximately 220g, making it compact and easy to carry.

Main Specifications of the New Product

  • Image Sensor: 1/3-inch CMOS sensor
  • Total Pixels: Approximately 1.28 million pixels
  • Effective Pixels: Approximately 1.25 million pixels
  • Lens: f=25mm F1.55
  • Focal Length (35mm film equivalent): Approximately 180mm
  • Zoom Function: Up to 1.7x in 8 steps (zoom function cannot be used for shooting)
  • Shooting Distance: Still images and videos: 1m to ∞ (IR on, IR off)
  • LCD Monitor: 2.0-inch IPS resolution 240×320 pixels
  • External Memory: microSDHC memory card (speed class 4 to 10): 4 to 32GB (sold separately)
  • File Format: Still images: JPEG Videos: MJPEG (AVI)
  • Still Image Size: 40M (interpolated), 20M (interpolated), 12M (interpolated), 10M (interpolated), 8M (interpolated)
  • Video Size: 2K (2560×1440) 30fps (interpolated), 1080FHD (1920×1080) 30fps (interpolated), 720P (1280×720) 30fps
  • Shutter Speed: IR ON: 1/30s, IR OFF: 1/30s
  • ISO Sensitivity: ISO400
  • Exposure Compensation: ±2EV 1/3 step
  • Effective Objective Lens Diameter: 20mm
  • Field of View (Diagonal): 10°
  • Infrared: 850nm 5W 5 levels
  • Effective Infrared Illumination Distance: Approximately 100m (IR: 5 setting)
  • Power Supply: Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
  • Input/Output Port: Type-C
  • Dimensions: 116×58×72mm
  • Weight: Approximately 220g (excluding lithium-ion rechargeable battery and accessories)