Tamron Co., Ltd. Headquarters, Saitama City, Japan: Tamron's President Mori Ono has announced the development and launch of a new, groundbreaking all-in-one vari-focal IR lens with automatic zoom and focus control that is fully compatible with 1/3"-format megapixel-resolution cameras. The new model DF010NA lens provides an extended focal length range of 3.0-9mm and has an ultra-wide maximum aperture of f/1.2.

Development Concepts Aimed At Expanding Markets

In the surveillance camera market, demand for all-in-one cameras, such as mini-dome cameras is rapidly increasing largely as a result of easier installation and lower maintenance costs. In recent years, more and more users are also shifting to the megapixel-resolution cameras, a trend that is evident even in the all-in-one camera segment. In direct response to both these growing market demands, Tamron initially developed and launched the Tamron 3.0-9mm F/1.2 (Model DF010) in 2008, its first built-in vari-focal IR lens with these advanced specifications. However, megapixel cameras, can only function optimally when the focus point is accurately set, which requires extremely precise adjustments. Conventional vari-focal IR lenses must be adjusted manually during installation, a time-consuming process requiring considerable effort and specialized knowledge. Tamron addressed this challenge by developing and launching the new model DF010NA, a lens that provides the same impressive focal-length range and ultra-wide aperture along with automatic zoom and focus adjustment. The new lens substantially reduces installation time and greatly eases the burden on end users. In short, the new DF010NA lens is the ideal optical solution for the most rapidly expanding segments of the surveillance market

Main Features

Automatic zoom and focus function. Zoom and focus are adjustable externally after installation of the dome-cover. Uniform design of the motor and gearbox enables the precise zoom and focus adjustments required with megapixel-resolution cameras. Compact design is ready for installation on a 3-inch mini-dome camera. Compact design fits popular 3-inch mini-dome cameras Infrared switching mechanism enables 24-hour surveillance. Clear image quality even at night and near infrared lighting conditions achieves true 24-hour surveillance. Further improvement in corner resolution is achieved over earlier model lenses with more than a megapixel in resolution. Attention is paid to diverse CMOS sensor size in image circle design. Gear rings on the control ring enable remote control of focus and zoom. Designed as an environmentally sensitive product.

Main specifications Model DF010NA Imager size 1/3 Mount φ19mm Focal Length 3.0-9mm Maximum Aperture F/1.2 Zoom Ratio 3x Angle of View (Horizontal x Vertical) Wide 93.0° x 68.4°   Tele 31.7° x 23.8° Focus range 0.3m ~ ∞ Focus control Stepping motor Zoom control Stepping motor * All design elements and specifications are subject to change without notice. * This information is current as of the web page publication date (July 16, 2010). * This product requires development of the camera side. Release Date and Price Release date July 16, 2010 Price open