Proton Camera Innovations has announced PROTON FLEX, a miniaturized camera that uses a flexible design to maximize performance in any live production that requires heat and space management.
The PROTON FLEX has dimensions of just 28mm x 28mm and it weighs 37g / 1.3 oz. The lens is separated from the main body using a flexible flat ribbon cable. By separating the lens with the sensor on one side from the video processing chip with the power supply on the other side, the PROTON FLEX achieves the best performance from both elements, whilst maintaining a discreet profile that can be integrated into a range of applications such as a drivers helmet. The divided lens/video processing configuration allows for better weight distribution, and for applications where operational temperatures are a concern, the PROTON FLEX can withstand outside temperatures of up to 75°C.
The standard lens, which can be easily replaced by other lenses, offers a 97°-degree view, whilst the 12-bit sensor and camera body operate to deliver what is claimed to be exceptional image quality. The PROTON FLEX incorporates two separate PCBs (Printed Chip Boards), utilizing the power of a VEGA microprocessor that can output up to 1080p 60fps in Rec.709 or Rec.2020. The base ISO of the camera is just 200, but for the applications it will be used for, that should be enough. It can go up to 6400 ISO
The PROTON FLEX, like the other members of the Proton line-up, is ideally suited to live broadcast, especially sports productions.
With the PROTON FLEX and recently PROTON RAIN, the cameras can be used in even more challenging environments, such as high temperatures, rugged terrain, or weather-dependent conditions.
