Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2016 2:54 pm Post subject: Fujinon 2.7mm F1.8 from Axis 212 |
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tao wrote:
Unlike most pan-tilt-zoom security cameras, Axis 212 has no moving parts. It uses an ultra wide angle lens to capture a complete image of its surrounding in one shot. The distorted image is converted with digital image processing algorithms as required. The camera has been discontinued for a while and now, apparently, is getting decommissioned. It starts to appear in the used market at a reasonable price. I got mine for $50 plus shipping.
What make it interesting is that the ultra wide angle lens is a Fujinon 2.7mm F/1.8 fisheye c-mount with fixed focus at 0.2m to infinity. Since the 212 sensor is 1/2", the lens can be used as a circular fisheye for m4/3 cameras. In x2 mode, it is almost full-frame. The field of view is incredible compared to the other fisheyes available for m4/3.
Here are some snap-shots from my first time with the lens taken with E-M1 in 3:2 format. All photos OOC jpg.
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