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October 30, 2008
Tamron Co., Ltd.

Tamron Announces the Development of Built-in Vari-focal IR Lens Compatible
with 1/3"-format Megapixel-resolution Cameras,
the 3.0-9mm, F/1.2 Model DF010

Tamron Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Saitama City; President: Morio Ono) today announced the development of a built-in vari-focal IR lens compatible with 1/3"-format megapixel-resolution cameras. It features a focal length of 3.0-9 mm and has a maximum aperture of F/1.2.
Model DF010
Development Concept
In the megapixel-resolution surveillance camera market, demand for compact, built-in cameras is expected to increase with user concern about installation efficiency and cost. In particular, high quality is now in demand even for mini-dome cameras and other common cameras. Tamron has moved out in front of the expanding market for surveillance cameras with more than a megapixel of resolution by developing a built-in vari-focal lens compatible with megapixel-resolution cameras and optimum for mini-dome cameras. The vari-focal lens with infrared switching mechanism achieves monitoring with truly high image precision for mini-dome cameras.

Main Features
  1. While maintaining resolution above a megapixel, achieves a standard range of 3.0-9mm, and F/1.2 brightness. Uses Tamron's proprietary optical design to achieve high resolution and high contrast not only in the center but also in the corner of image.
  2. Compact design is ready for installation on a 3-inch mini-dome camera.
    Compact design fits popular 3-inch mini-dome cameras.
  3. Infrared switching mechanism enables 24-hour surveillance.
    Clear image quality even at night and near infrared lighting conditions achieves true 24-hour surveillance.
  4. Further improvement in corner resolution is achieved over earlier model lenses with more than a megapixel in resolution.
  5. Attention is paid to diverse CMOS sensor size in image circle design.
  6. Gear rings on the control ring enable remote control of focus and zoom.
  7. Designed as an environmentally sensitive product.

Main Specifications
Model DF010
Imager Size 1/3
Mount φ19mm
Focal Length 3.0-9mm
Maximum Aperture F/12
Zoom Ratio x3
Angle of View
(Horizontal x Vertical)
Wide 93.0°x 68.4°
Tele 31.7°x 23.8°
Focus Range 0.3m-∞

* All design elements and specifications are subject to change without notice.
* This information is current as at web page publication date (October 30, 2008).
* This product requires development on the camera side.

Built-in Vari-focal Lens Compatible with 1/3"-format Megapixel-resolution Cameras, the 3.0-9mm, F/1.2 (Model DF009)

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