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A full dual-mode robotic colour camera, Q-Ball is housed in a highly robust 115 mm diameter sphere machined from solid aluminium. Pan and tilt can be operated at any speed from 4 seconds to 20 minutes per revolution through an unlimited number of turns. Integral high-precision low-noise motors allow the camera to be repositioned smoothly during live shooting rather than merely between shots. Designed to allow rapid exterior or interior rigging and de-rigging, the Q-Ball weighs 1.3 kg including mounting shaft and can be operated at any angle. The integral camera incorporates a 1/3 inch 2 megapixel 16:9 CMOS sensor delivering 1080i/720p HD or 625/525 SD, both at 50 or 59.94 Hz and in 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio. Signal-to-noise ratio is >50 dB. Focus can be controlled manually or automatically. The Q-Ball is fully compatible with Camera Corps' range of pan/tilt and CCU controllers. Its interface delivers up to four channels of audio embedded into the SDI feed. It operates from 9 to 18 V DC power supply. The camera heads are available pre-painted to match any required colour scheme, including jungle camouflage. Camera Corps' Q-Ball robotic HD cameras have successfully completed 100 days
of continuous service as a key element of OB coverage from the 4th plinth in
London's Trafalgar Square. The cameras were chosen by 021 Television, part of
Gravity Media Group, to provide video coverage of Antony Gormley's 'One & Other'
project. A total of 2,400 people participated in the event, some promoting their
favourite cause or charity while others simply admired the view. The Q-Ball
cameras were used from July 6 to October 14, accumulating content for the production
of 60 minute reports transmitted on Sky Arts 1 HD each Friday evening. Live
HD video from the cameras was also downconverted and streamed for the entire
duration of the round-the-clock event via the Sky Arts website www.oneandother.com.
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