Camera Selection Criteria

There are a star-studded number of manufacturers of industrial cameras, but the points we want to emphasize are,
1) Delivery time
2) Ease of use
The two points we want to focus on are 1) delivery time and 2) ease of use.
Since FI cameras do not require software development, the time from budgeting to operation is extremely short.
Therefore, "made-to-order" and "delivery in more than one month" are major problems. Therefore, "immediate delivery" is extremely important.
Also important is the fact that "immediate delivery" means easy access to replacement parts in the event of a failure.
Considering this, we recommend major Japanese manufacturers such as SONY and Toshiba Terry.
The price is reasonable for cameras up to XGA class, and a high cost-performance system can be constructed by combining the characteristics of FI, which can easily demonstrate its detection capability even without a high-resolution camera of 1 million pixels or more.
In terms of ease of use, we recommend the type with a DIP switch on the back panel. We do not recommend the RS232C type, which is difficult to set up and the setting status cannot be checked, although we do not know if this is a cost-cutting measure.
In addition, many CameraLink digitally connected cameras use the serial communication function included in the CameraLink standard, and without a CameraLink board, it is impossible to change the settings. In addition, the user has to decipher difficult camera instruction manuals and type in different commands for each camera, which is the worst situation from the standpoint of ease of use. The industry seems to be taking the initiative in developing a small connector, but I would rather see them do something about the fact that it is difficult to use.
Many camera manufacturers claim that "a camera with a digital connection produces better images than a camera with an analog connection," but I have not seen any data that clearly shows how much the difference is. I think the correct choice is "analog connection if cost is important" and "CameraLink if high transmission speed is necessary.
From the above
For a black-and-white camera, the "SONY XC-HR70" is the most recommended camera.
is the most recommended camera for black and white cameras.