What is this BS EN 61146-2 - Two- and three-sensor professional cameras about?
BS EN 61146-2 discusses video cameras (PAL/SECAM/NTSC) and methods of measurement with a focus on two- and three-sensor professional cameras. BS EN 61146-2 is the second part of the BS EN 61146 multi-series on video cameras that applies to the assessment of the performance of professional colour video cameras equipped with two and three tubes or solid-state imagers, used for educational or industrial purposes and in other applications.
BS EN 61146-2 defines test patterns, measurement conditions, and methods of measurement, so as to enable the comparison of the results of measurements.
Note: BS EN 61146-2 does not specify limiting values for various parameters.
Who is BS EN 61146-2 - Two- and three-sensor professional cameras for?
BS EN 61146-2 on two- and three-sensor professional cameras is useful for:
- Manufacturers of digital cameras
- Optical engineers
- Image Quality researchers
Why should you use BS EN 61146-2 - Two- and three-sensor professional cameras?
A camera-recorder is a combination of several devices, such as a video camera, video recorder,
microphone and an electronic or through-the-lens (TTL) viewfinder.
BS EN 61146-2 describes a measurement method that is designed to enable the assessment of the performance of cameras by using light input from the lens and any electrical outputs of the cameras, for example, R-G-B signals, Y-C separate signals, and composite video signals.
In conclusion, the test method described in BS EN 61146-2 helps you identify the performance levels of two and three-sensor professional cameras and can be used for quality assurance purposes.
