A new grayscale test chart
A grayscale test chart for wide dynamic range tests
![TE297](/content/news/2024/2024_08_27/TE297-V3_intro.png)
TE297 is our latest grayscale test chart for dynamic range and OECF measurements. This chart is ideal for testing cameras with wide dynamic range, e.g., security cameras following IEC 62676-5. It is similar to the TE269C grayscale chart in that it orders the 36 patches (numbered from light to dark) in a circular shape to minimize shading/vignetting errors. TE297 reorders the gray patches to optimize testing for high-end camera systems with wide dynamic range requirements.
Geometric camera calibration
Examining the different geometric calibration methods
![GEOCAL](/content/news/2024/2024_08_27/GEOCAL-XL_mobile_closeup_nl.png)
What method are you using for geometric camera calibrations? Check out our latest webinar, in which we examine a few traditional techniques for geometric calibration and compare them to GEOCAL, our latest geometric calibration solution.
GEOCAL is a compact device that uses a beam-expanded laser and a diffractive optical element to generate a grid of light spots originating from infinity.
What are the main characteristics of GEOCAL?
- Ability to generate a grid of light spots originating from infinity
- Measure geometric distortion, focal length, and principal point
- The camera position is translation invariant (to a certain extent)
- Easily manage the angle of camera rotation
- No relay lens is required
- A very compact design
- Calibrate large field-of-view cameras
- Stereo camera alignments and adjustments
- Remove lens distortion using GEOCAL and OpenCV
iQ-Analyzer-X CH
The latest edition to the iQ-Analyzer-X software line
![iQ-Analyzer-X](/content/news/2024/2024_08_27/Analyzer_UTT_CH_intro.png)
We are excited to announce the iQ-Analyzer-X CH, the latest development in the iQ-Analyzer software line. The Cultural Heritage (CH) version is dedicated analysis software for archiving professionals who document and preserve our past. This software differs from the standard iQ-Analyzer-X software in that it is optimized for cultural heritage test charts such as the UTT (Universal Test Target) multipurpose test target.
With this release, we are offering a special bundle price that includes the software and a free UTT A3 test chart (TE262-A3). Other sizes are also available, but the price difference from the A3 applies. This offer is valid until September 30, 2024. Contact our sales team for details.
Fall conference schedule
IE will have a busy fall schedule
![AutoSens](/content/news/2024/2024_04_26/AutoSensLogo.png)
We are looking forward to getting back on the road this fall to attend a variety of conferences around the world. As always, we look forward to seeing many of you at these events and are eager to see the latest developments in camera technology and image quality testing. See you on the road!
- EVU (European Association for Accident Research and Analysis) – Kufstein, Austria – September 12-14, 2024
- Security Essen – Essen, Germany – September 17-19, 2024
- Going Dark, Light Collective – Abbadia a Isola, Italy – October 3-5, 2024
- AutoSens Barcelona – Barcelona, Spain – October 8-10, 2024
- Color & Imaging Conference – Montreal, Canada – October 28 – November 1, 2024