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All descriptions provided by DSC Laboratories
A New Approach to Front-Lit Test Charts
CamAlign™ is a very different kind of test chart designed to optimize the performance of today's HD/SD cameras. Developed Ten years ago for the space program. CamAligns are now widely used in broadcasting and digital cinematography, both in camera alignment and as an on-the-set test targets. CamAligns are extremely accurate, high dynamic range, test charts that combine precision with practicality.
CamAlign - is a Multipurpose tool used:
In the Lab - to evaluate cameras
In the Studio - to set-up and match cameras
On-the-Set - as a production test standard
In Post Production - to optimize image quality
CamAligns help:
Shoot richer-looking pictures and achieve optimal tonal reproduction. CamAlign's unique smooth surface and wide dynamic range illuminates more consistently and provides true black levels typical of those in a scene. Optional "CaviBlack" DSC's unique 3-D cavity black provides the ultimate black level.
Make shadows neutral, every time. DSC patented DSC technology helps users reproduce grays faithfully through the entire tonal range, because every gray tone is designed to be spetrophotometrically neutral.
Match cameras quickly and easily to current ITU-R 709/SMPTE 274M Colorimetry. All CamAligns (except FrontBox series) include calibration sheets, simulations and instructions. Following good engineering practice, all DSC primary vector colors are at a saturation level lower than the 75% electronic color bar, but higher than typical real world colors. From 1966 until May 2007 all DSC colors were designed to produce a combination of 80 and 40 IRE units (560 and 280mV). These numbers were chosen because in the early days many high-end clients used RGB waveform levels to adjust color as this produces more accurate color reproduction by automatically setting the correct luma level for each color. For those using vectorscopes the 80/40 split produced a gain factor of 1.875. This was also convenient for vectorscope users because simply increasing the variable gain to position the vectorscope burst on the horizontal axis opposite the outer corner of the yellow box resulted in the 1.875 factor. With the switch to digital, in May 2007, because most clients used vectorscope's for color adjustment and some digital scopes only featured X2 and X5 fixed gain settings all DSC colors were changed slightly to produce a combination of 78.75/41.25 IRE (551.25 and 288.75mV) this resulted in the simple X2 vectorscope gain. It should be noted that while most users prefer and use this setting, a few individuals while using this as an accurate reference point, then make some modification to develop their own unique "look".
Realize the full potential of your HD and SD cameras! CamAligns are available in combined HD/SD (16:9/4:3) or SD format in Maxi, Senior, Standard and Junior. CamAlign's ideal for the shop, studio, stadium and truck.
Set up your CamAligns in seconds with CamStands. Level and tilt charts instantly, using a standard 5/8" lamp stand - with innovative, fully-adjustable CamStand and CamStandle.
Protect your investment - tough, easy-care charts go everywhere you go. CamAligns mounted on aircraft aluminum (1/16 in, 1.6mm thick), have protective flexible edging. Dust and fingerprints wipe off quickly with a damp cloth. Store and carry your charts in soft-sided CamFolders.
Make better looking images come rain or shine! Treated with a clear protective laminate, CamAligns are virtually weather proof - ideal for location shooting.
Prices are affordable, trade-in options attractive. Ask about quantity discounts, and periodic trade show specials. Trade in charts after one year, and receive a 15-30% discount on their replacements (discount depends on number traded in).
CamAlign charts are your environmentally friendly choice. Major components are recycled on trade-in.
This page contains information about regular CamAlign Chip Charts only! Please see Front Box Series Charts for DSC's economical and compact production charts. Please see White'nWarm Card Sets for DSC's camera white and "warm balancing" system. Please see CamFocus Cards for DSC's backfocus star and white balance cards.
Align with CamAlign - and See the Difference!
Patterns include crossed grayscales, ITU-R BT.709 vector colors, skin tones, multibursts, hyperbolics, flare and monitor registration and backfocus - in various combinations. 4:3 or combined 16:9/4:3 models. All charts include operating instructions and CamAligns (except FrontBox Series Charts) include individual calibration sheets.
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