Kowa LM8HC-V 1″ 8mm F1.4/F2.8/F4/F8 C-Mount Lens, 2 Megapixel Rated, Ruggedized
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Security and Factory Automation Lenses
Kowa : LM8HC-V
Description
The Kowa LM8HC-V is a 2 megapixel rated lens with interchangeable iris plates and two way reversible nut for focus adjustment.
All internal lens elements are glued and encased in a metal mount and metal housing.
Kowa’s new HC-V series is made for use in high vibration and high shock environments. With a design based on Kowa’s standard 1” HC lenses, the new ruggedized LM8HC-V megapixel lens is ideal for applications that require increased durability and high optical performance.
Features
2Megapixel Rated Lens
Interchangeable iris plates
Two way reversible nut for focus adjustment
All internal lens elements glued
Metal mount
Metal housing
Specifications
| Focal Length | 8mm |
|---|---|
| Focal Length Sort Order | 008 |
| Lens Type | Fixed Focal Length |
| Image Size | 1" (12.8 x 9.6 x 16mm) |
| Iris Range (F-Stop) | F1.4/F4/F8/F16 |
| Angle of View 1/1.8" (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 48.5 x 36.9 x 59.5° |
| Angle of View 2/3" (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 58.3 x 44.7 x 70.7° |
| Angle of View 1" (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 79.4 x 63.0 x 92.4° |
| TV Distortion | -1.2% |
| Minimum Object Focus Distance (1/1.8") (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 105.2 x 77.9 x 133.6mm |
| Minimum Object Focus Distance (2/3") (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 130 x 96 x 166mm |
| Minimum Object Focus Distance (1") (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 196 x 143 x 247mm |
| Focusing Range | 0.1m |
| Flange Back | 17.526mm in air |
| Back Focus | 11.2mm in air |
| Filter Thread Size | M55x0.75 |
| Front/Rear Effective Diameter | Front Φ37.4mm / Rear Φ17.5mm |
| Mount | C-mount |
| Exit Pupil Location | -45.9mm |
| Temperature Range | -10°C ~ +50°C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -20°C ~ +60°C |
| Resolution: Center/Corner | Center 120lp/mm / Corner 100lp/mm |
| Weight | 183g |
| Iris Control | Manual-Iris |
Resources & Documents
| lm8hc-v-spec-sheet.pdf |
Product Videos
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