Cameras

ANY-maze cameras, lenses and accessories

For most situations we recommend the ANY-maze USB camera, full details of which are provided below. This camera, together with a varifocal lens and a long USB cable, provides a straightforward and flexible solution for use with ANY-maze. That said, there are circumstances when analogue cameras provide a better option; you’ll find full details of the considerations in the guide below.

Choosing a camera for ANY-maze

ANY-maze USB camera

The ANY-maze camera is a high quality USB camera that provides a straightforward and flexible solution for use with ANY-maze.

• USB connection to the PC (no separate power connection required)
• 30 frames per second
• Image size of 640×480 pixels
• ⅓ inch image sensor
• Compatible with C or CS mount lenses – LENS NOT INCLUDED see lenses below
• Infrared sensitive

ANY-maze analogue camera

The ANY-maze analogue camera is a highly sensitive camera ideal for use in low light conditions. Up to four of these cameras can be connected to a single digitizer card, making it a great choice when you want to track in multiple apparatus.

• 0.001 lux sensitivity in black/white mode
• 12VDC power supply (included)
• Compatible with C or CS mount auto-iris lenses – LENS NOT INCLUDED see lenses below
• Infrared sensitive
• Requires a digitizer card

USB camera varifocal lens

A varifocal lens allows you to zoom in and out, thus you can adjust the lens so your apparatus nicely fits the image. This lens is a great choice for using with the ANY-maze USB camera. Follow the ‘buy now’ link for more lens choices.

• High quality optics
• No infrared block filter, so can be used with infrared illumination
• 2.8mm – 12mm focal length
• 133° to 29.7° diagonal field of view

Analogue camera varifocal lenses

A varifocal lens allows you to zoom in and out, thus you can adjust the lens so your apparatus nicely fits the image. These lenses include an auto-iris and are a great choice for using with the ANY-maze analogue camera.

• No infrared block filter, so can be used with infrared illumination
• Wide angle lens : 1.8 – 3.6mm focal length
• Standard lens : 2.7 – 13.5mm focal length
• Zoom lens : 5.0 – 50.0mm focal length

ANY-maze digitizer card

If you wish to to use analogue cameras with ANY-maze you’ll need a digitizer card. This converts the analogue signal provided by the camera into a digital format which the software can analyse.

• Four independent input channels, all of which can capture 30 frames per second
• Captured image size is 640 x 480
• Requires a PCI express slot in your PC
• Multiple cards can be used for high camera density