This topic provides technical specifications for the different types of lenses that are used in Vicon Vantage cameras. For details of specific lenses, contact Vicon or your nearest agent or distributor.
Vantage cameras are fitted with lenses suitable for the system use you specified on ordering. The lens fitted to the camera is determined by various factors, including the focal length, which defines the Field of View (FOV), and the aperture range. The latter affects the amount of light seen by the image sensor and also governs the depth of field, the distance from the camera where the image is in focus.
Vicon Vantage cameras contain no user-serviceable components. For all servicing, and any alterations, including lens or strobe change, you must return the camera to Vicon. Any attempt by you or any third party to alter or repair a Vantage camera may invalidate its warranty.
Lenses used in Vicon Vantage cameras
The following table shows the lenses fitted to Vantage cameras.
| Vicon Vantage camera | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lens | Image format size | V16 | V8 | V5 |
| Vicon 18 mm | 4/3" | x | ||
| Vicon 12.5 mm | 4/3" | x | ||
| Ricoh Pentax 12.5 mm | 1" | x | x | |
| Ricoh Pentax 8.5 mm | 2/3" | x | ||
Camera lens specifications
The following tables provide technical specifications for the physical characteristics of the lenses available for V16, V8, and V5 cameras.
For a summary of the lenses that are fitted to a particular Vicon Vantage camera, see Lenses used in Vicon Vantage cameras. For Angle of View details for these lenses, see Angle of view information for Vicon Vantage cameras.
Vicon 18 mm lens specification
This lens is used with the V16.
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18 mm |
| Format | Proprietary Vicon ~4/3" |
| Aperture (f-stop) range | 2–16 |
| Dimensions | 51 mm (diameter) x 75 mm (length) |
| Weight | 0.28 Kg |
Vicon 12.5 mm lens specification
This lens is used with the V16.
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12.5 mm |
| Format | C-mount 4/3" |
| Aperture (f-stop) range | 2.0–22 |
| Dimensions | 48 mm (diameter) x 67 mm (length) |
| Weight | 0.23 Kg |
Ricoh Pentax 12.5 mm lens specification
This lens is used with the V8 and V5.
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12.5 mm |
| Format | C-mount 1" |
| Aperture (f-stop) range | 1.4–Closed |
| Dimensions | 42 mm (diameter) x 58 mm (length) |
| Weight | 0.135 Kg |
Ricoh Pentax 8.5 mm lens specification
This lens is used with the V5.
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 8.5 mm |
| Format | C-mount 2/3" |
| Aperture (f-stop) range | 1.5 to fully closed |
| Dimensions | 42 mm (diameter) x 40 mm (length) |
| Weight | 0.12 Kg |
Angle of view information for Vicon Vantage cameras
The following table gives information on the Angle of View at full resolution for the V16, V8, and V5 cameras. For details on Angle of View and Field of View (FOV), see Camera lens characteristics.
The Angle of View examples are specific to the referenced camera type. As is shown in the table, the angle of view changes if the lens is attached to a different camera type.
| Lens type | V16 | V8 | V5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicon 18 mm | 54.22 x 54.22 deg | ||
| Vicon 12.5 mm | 72.8 x 72.8 deg | ||
| Ricoh Pentax 12.5 mm | 61.36 x 47.15 deg | 47.28 x 40.47 deg | |
| Ricoh Pentax 8.5 mm | 65.54 x 56.93 deg |
