Lumens Digital Optics launched the VC-R31 HD PTZ camera, an entry-level PTZ aimed at meeting rooms and classrooms. Integrating a Sony sensor, Lumens says the VC-R31 is a 12x zoom camera with simultaneous HDMI, USB and IP outputs. It can stream secure, low-latency video across a network and to any streaming service and can connect […]

Xilica has partnered with Lumens Digital Optics to integrate Lumens’ Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera functionality into Xilica’s Cat5-based audio room systems with no upfront programming or licensing. The joint solution is available through mutual distribution partners in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Xilica’s automated camera-tracking technology utilizes data feeds from a range of beamforming ceiling microphone arrays […]

Nureva just announces that Lumens is now using sound location data provided by Nureva’s HDL300 and Dual HDL300 audio conferencing systems to enable camera-tracking via its PTZ cameras. Until recently, sophisticated camera tracking using sound location data had only been possible with traditional pro AV solutions. Using Nureva’s sound location device API, available through the […]

Auto-tracking, voice-tracking, NDI, frame-tracking and TAA compliance are just a few of the reasons Lumens Integration Inc. wants you to consider it as a PTZ supplier. Oh, did we mention the company is one of the largest PTZ camera manufacturers in the world? I spoke with Lumens’ zone manager, Eddy Boyette, on my latest Rants […]

Lumens Digital Optics Inc., a manufacturer of broadcast-quality cameras, media processors and AV over IP devices, has joined the AIMS Alliance (Alliance for IP Media Solutions), with a focus on the development of the forthcoming IPMX format. AIMS is a non-profit trade alliance which is driving the adoption of open standard protocols for interoperability over […]

Lumens Digital Optics announced the new partnership with Bosch on the integration of Lumens IP PTZ cameras with Bosch conference systems. The Lumens VC-A71P 4K 60-frames-per-second IP PTZ camera, VC-A61P 4K 30-fps IP PTZ camera, and VC-A50P 1080p IP PTZ camera deliver an ultra-clear live video image quality. Its rotational ability allows it to horizontally […]

Lumens Digital Optics announced an integration with Panopto video management system. The Lumens LC200 CaptureVision System is compatible with Panopto for recording, livestreaming and managing video content. The Lumens LC200 CaptureVision system supports capturing up to four video sources simultaneously through multiple inputs and also allows switching between them. Lectures, presentations or any video content can […]

Lumens unveiled the VC-TR1 auto tracking camera. The VC-TR1 is equipped with an exclusive auto-tracking facial detection technology. There are three advanced tracking modes; Stage Tracking, Everywhere Tracking and Partition Tracking. Each advanced tracking mode has its own unique function. Each tracking mode has its own unique style making the camera applicable for multiple video […]

Lumens announced its 4K and Full HD videoconference cameras and auto-tracking camera have joined the Barco ClickShare Alliance Program. Collaborating with Barco’s ClickShare wireless conferencing system, Lumens videoconference cameras offer the end users a solution and a variety of meeting space options. With the Barco ClickShare button, everyone in the room can instantly see and […]

Lumens unveiled the VC-B11U videoconferencing camera Tuesday, using a native 4K Ultra HD sensor and WDR technology. In a video call, movement can be visually disturbing. The VC-B11U has a fast-focusing mechanism that allows the focus function to be completely stable even with major online meeting movement. It provides a stable video image. Also, the […]

Lumens just unveiled a new VC-B2U videoconferencing and UCC camera. The USB-based webcam is native 1080p@30fps and includes a 90° field-of-view. Integrated with two built-in omnidirectional microphones, one located on each side of the camera, it can capture sound from a distance of 3.6-meters. The VC-B2U is compatible with Zoom, Skype, Google Meet or Microsoft […]

Matrox Graphics and Lumens Digital Optics have announced the compatibility of their Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) ready products. Lumens VC-A50P series PTZ cameras support Full HD 1080p/60fps streaming, including H.264 on SRT for applications including lecture recording, videoconferencing and live broadcasting. Matrox Mura IPX quad-display multiviewer cards and Matrox Mura IPX series encoder/decoder boards for video walls, meanwhile, support the SRT protocol, the decoding […]

A Mix-up for Movie Night This past Friday, the PTO of Lava Ridge Elementary in Bend, Oregon decided to host an End-of-Summer Movie Night in the playground.  What a good idea to bring parents together with the kids to enjoy one more good community event before the cold sets in. Everyone loves a movie night […]

According to projectiondesign, as a direct result of feedback from its dealers and customers (sounds like marketing hype to us), Norway’s projectiondesign upgraded its F32 series of DLP projectors at InfoComm 2010, including a new spec claim of more than 8,000 lumens. Available with a choice of WUXGA, 1080p or SXGA+ resolutions to ensure optimum […]