Oxide.Blu 0 Posted January 10, 2007 Is there a preference for one of those CCD sizes over the other or does it really matter? What is the performance difference, if any? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kensplace 0 Posted January 10, 2007 Smaller ccd sizes are usually less light sensitive, so larger is usually better (obviously a old half inch will probably not be as good as a modern quarter inch, due to techy improvements, but like for like, the bigger the better). Lenses get more expensive the larger the ccd usually, as quality should improve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxide.Blu 0 Posted January 12, 2007 Thanks, Kensplace. The PTZ dome I started looking at first is a 1/4-in sensor (Pelco Spectra IIIse). Oh, and sorry about that whole Beckham thing. We'll get him (and that Spice critter thingy) back to you shortly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurstElement 0 Posted February 2, 2007 Usually you'll find manufacturers use 1/4" sensors in speed domes so that they can reduce the overall length of the lens... bigger sensor = longer zoom lens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxide.Blu 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Thanks, BurstElement (what a name! ) That is exactly where my question originates from, looking at speed domes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted February 8, 2007 You can even find some Sony Modules with 1.6" Chips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
