Sony's new XCD-SX910CR progressive scan, IEEE 1394 camera is the latest addition to join Sony's growing line up of digital, high-speed cameras. This new digital camera satisfies the demand for high speed, color, progressive scan cameras and are ideally suited for those customers who need (a) a progressive scan camera that can achieve 30 frames/sec in color; (b) high resolution of 1280 x 1024 in an industrial housing; and, (c) access to the raw pixel values so customers can do their own color processing. The "CR" in its model number stands for "Color Raw". This new "CR" model uses a CCD with a color mask (commonly called a "Bayer filter") and output the "raw color" pixel values in 8 or 10 bit to be converted to a color image on the computer. The color conversion that takes place in the computer is supported by Sony's new IEEE 1394 software and most 3rd party Firewire® compatible software (e.g., Matrox, National Instruments and Unibrain).
| Model | XCD-SX910CR |
| Resolution | SXGA: 1280 (H) x 960 (V) Max. 1376 (H) x 1024 (V) |
| CCD Sensor | 1/2 type Progressive Scan CCD |
| Pixel Size | 4.65 x 4.65 µm |
| Sync | Internal/External (HDVD) |
| Video Output | IEEE-1394-1995 |
| Max Frame Rate | 15 / 7.5 / 3.75 / 1.875 fps |
| Shutter | 1/100,000 to 17.5 s |
| S/N Ratio | >57 dB |
| Gain | Auto/Manual (0 to 18 dB, 0.035 dB steps) |
| Gamma | ON/1 (fixed) |
| Lens Mount | C |
| Operating Temp | -5 to 45°C |
| Power | DC 8 to 30V (from IEEE 1394 cable), 4.5 W |
| Dimensions | 44 x 33 x 116 mm |
| Weight | 250g |
