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Additional Reference Information
Genie_TS_Series GigE Vision Camera
Additional Reference
Information
Lens Selection Overview
This section provides a general overview to selecting a lens for the various models of Genie TS. The
first two lens parameters, Lens Mount and Lens Image Circle, are based on correctly matching the
lens to the Genie TS model used. Brief information on other lens parameters to consider follows
those sections.
Lens Mount Types
Genie TS cameras (models TS-M4096, TS-M3500, TS-M2500) use a M42x1 lens screw mount and
have optional adapters for F-mount and C-mount lenses. These models, come with the M42 mount
to ensure even illumination from the lens used.
Genie TS cameras with CS mounts can use optional C-mount lens adapters. The following sections
describe the image size requirement for the different Genie TS mounts and sensor models.
Lenses for the Genie TS with M42 or with Nikon F-mount adapter
The graphic below shows the relative sizes of the active sensor regions for Genie TS models TS-
M4096 (12 megapixel), TS-M3500 (8 megapixel), and TS-M2500 (5 megapixel). These are
compared to the approximate image circles of full-frame film SLR camera lenses and the lens series
commonly used with popular DSLR cameras.
The Genie TS-M4096 model is subject to a drop in illumination at the sensor corners when used
with common DSLR lenses. The user should compensate by enabling Flat Field Correction after
performing a FFC calibration with the chosen lens.
