digital camrea Vs. industrial camera

[jalili]

can we use the digital cmera in image processing? what is diffrance bitween the digital camera and industrial camera? what is advantage of industrial camera?

[BruceAmmons]

Many digital cameras are industrial cameras.  They aren't mutually exclusive.

A digital camera simply means the signal going back to the computer is in digital format instead of analog format.  There are many different digital formats, such as firewire, GigE, cameralink, etc.

An Industrial camera is simply a camera that is tough enough to withstand the industrial environment and 24/7 usage.  These are much sturdier than the home webcam type cameras.

Bruce

[unix_guru]

digital camera is consumer, off the shelf. like sony, panasonic. the system has integrated the optics, sensor, capture, and storage. when it doesn't work, warrantee.




industrial is mainly DIY. much better performance but builing is pain in the ass. when it doesn't work, read the manual, post to forums.

Message Edited by unix_guru on 01-25-2008 11:43 AM