MicroHDTV Kamera at DVinfo.net

Serge Victorovich · February 2nd, 2007, 08:42 AM

The research kids in Germany's Fraunhofer Institute just announced a tiny new video camera capable of shooting at a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and a variable frame rate up to 60 frames per second. The MicroHDTV is said to measure a scant 4 x 4 x 8-cm. So either that picture above is not to scale (a Euro is about the size of a US quarter) or they don't include the housing, lens, transmitter, etc. in their dimensions. We'll assume the former since it's said to be small enough to fit in a racing-car cockpit, helmet, or any other tiny space you'd like to broadcast HDTV from. It operates using "standard optical systems" and can be controlled via a web interface across the Internet. It'll be on display at CeBIT in march where we'll see what this baby can do.

http://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/fhg/iis...bs/microHD.jsp

Jeffrey Brown · February 2nd, 2007, 05:39 PM

alternate link as well: http://www.ue.dk/nyhedsarkiv/10182.aspx

Anhar Miah · February 3rd, 2007, 04:35 AM

The very same people that gave the world MP3 technology?
Bless them! :)

Wayne Morellini · February 3rd, 2007, 08:22 AM

How much?..

Paulo Teixeira · February 3rd, 2007, 02:54 PM

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2/3" Single Chip CMOS Sensor

This would be perfect for a DVC30/GL2 type camcorder.

Theodore McNeil · February 3rd, 2007, 10:51 PM

wow.

If the can keep the price around $5,000 a piece I'll buy three of them in July.

Scott Webster · February 4th, 2007, 12:53 PM

If anyone knows of a HDV Mini-Cam let me know. Would love a minature cam, 16:9 with firewire into the Sony HVR-M10/15 VTR.

The MicroHDTV should be interesting but this camera like the Iconix is limited by the size of the VTR you have to use to take a feed.

Our Mini-Cams are used with GVD1000 Clamshells making them perfect for helmet cam, bikes etc. Waiting for a 16:9 product that can go to a small portable recorder.

Owen Meek · February 7th, 2007, 03:54 AM

How Much!? $$$

Jack Zhang · February 11th, 2007, 10:41 PM

I think I saw one being held by Justin Timberlake at the Grammys! Definitely looked like REALLY good 1080i footage up close on JT's face.

Patrick Benda · February 13th, 2007, 01:41 PM

2/3 CMOS 1080p at 60 this little thing might be punching quite a kick.
After reading the article I am sure the Institute will not be peddling this little marvel so how long do you thing it will take for something like this to reach us, either in its actual form or in a repackaged product
Cheers
Patrick

Serge Victorovich · September 10th, 2007, 04:43 PM

MicroHDTV camera uses AltaSens 3562 cmos image sensor (PDF 370K)

Anmol Mishra · January 28th, 2009, 09:28 AM

Any idea what happened to this camera ?

Ethan Cooper · January 28th, 2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Anmol Mishra

Any idea what happened to this camera ?

My guess is that it became just another in a long line of concepts that stayed on the drawing board.

February 2nd, 2007, 08:42 AM	#1
Serge Victorovich Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 376	MicroHDTV Kamera The research kids in Germany's Fraunhofer Institute just announced a tiny new video camera capable of shooting at a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and a variable frame rate up to 60 frames per second. The MicroHDTV is said to measure a scant 4 x 4 x 8-cm. So either that picture above is not to scale (a Euro is about the size of a US quarter) or they don't include the housing, lens, transmitter, etc. in their dimensions. We'll assume the former since it's said to be small enough to fit in a racing-car cockpit, helmet, or any other tiny space you'd like to broadcast HDTV from. It operates using "standard optical systems" and can be controlled via a web interface across the Internet. It'll be on display at CeBIT in march where we'll see what this baby can do. http://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/fhg/iis...bs/microHD.jsp

February 3rd, 2007, 04:35 AM	#3
Anhar Miah Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: United Kindom, England Posts: 290	The very same people that gave the world MP3 technology? Bless them! :) __________________ The IT Ninja Learn, Teach, Grow..

January 28th, 2009, 09:28 AM	#12
Anmol Mishra Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 401	MicroHDTV Any idea what happened to this camera ?

February 2nd, 2007, 05:39 PM	#2
Jeffrey Brown Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 37	alternate link as well: http://www.ue.dk/nyhedsarkiv/10182.aspx

February 3rd, 2007, 08:22 AM	#4
Wayne Morellini Inner Circle Join Date: May 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 2,762	How much?..

February 3rd, 2007, 10:51 PM	#6
Theodore McNeil Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Centreville, Maryland Posts: 258	wow. If the can keep the price around $5,000 a piece I'll buy three of them in July.

February 4th, 2007, 12:53 PM	#7
Scott Webster Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 136	If anyone knows of a HDV Mini-Cam let me know. Would love a minature cam, 16:9 with firewire into the Sony HVR-M10/15 VTR. The MicroHDTV should be interesting but this camera like the Iconix is limited by the size of the VTR you have to use to take a feed. Our Mini-Cams are used with GVD1000 Clamshells making them perfect for helmet cam, bikes etc. Waiting for a 16:9 product that can go to a small portable recorder.

February 7th, 2007, 03:54 AM	#8
Owen Meek Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 69	How Much!? $$$

February 11th, 2007, 10:41 PM	#9
Jack Zhang Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada Posts: 3,053	I think I saw one being held by Justin Timberlake at the Grammys! Definitely looked like REALLY good 1080i footage up close on JT's face.

February 13th, 2007, 01:41 PM	#10
Patrick Benda New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Myersville MD Posts: 14	2/3 CMOS 1080p at 60 this little thing might be punching quite a kick. After reading the article I am sure the Institute will not be peddling this little marvel so how long do you thing it will take for something like this to reach us, either in its actual form or in a repackaged product Cheers Patrick

September 10th, 2007, 04:43 PM	#11
Serge Victorovich Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 376	MicroHDTV camera uses AltaSens 3562 cmos image sensor (PDF 370K)