Characterization and calibration of an S-VHS camcorder for digital photogrammetry

Wolfram Hoeflinger; Horst A. Beyer

doi:10.1117/12.169829

1 March 1994 Characterization and calibration of an S-VHS camcorder for digital photogrammetry

Wolfram Hoeflinger, Horst A. Beyer

Proceedings Volume 2252, Optical 3D Measurement Techniques II: Applications in Inspection, Quality Control, and Robotics; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.169829
Event: Optical 3D Measurement Techniques II: Applications in Inspection, Quality Control, and Robotics, 1993, Zurich, Switzerland

Abstract

Camcorders are easy to use, transportable, provide a large integrated storage capacity, and are inexpensive. This makes them ideal image acquisition devices for many tasks in digital photogrammetry. Their geometric accuracy performance, on the other hand, is lower than that of comparable inspection type cameras. This paper gives a qualitative analysis of degrading effects such as the camera (color sensor and electronics) and video tape recording. Other practical issues, such as playback on another VCR, copying, and multiple playback, are also addressed. The geometric and radiometric characterization showed large response nonuniformities and degradations of the linearity. Geometric deformations depend on the recording/playback configuration and shear components exceeding 1 pixel were detected. The warm-up time was found to be similar to that of standard CCD cameras.

Citation Download Citation

Wolfram Hoeflinger and Horst A. Beyer "Characterization and calibration of an S-VHS camcorder for digital photogrammetry", Proc. SPIE 2252, Optical 3D Measurement Techniques II: Applications in Inspection, Quality Control, and Robotics, (1 March 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.169829

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available