Cameras for Photogrammetry
In principle, all higher-quality digital cameras are suitable for photogrammetry with ELCOVISION 10. The higher the resolution and the larger the image sensor, the better the images and therefore the results. Fixed focal length lenses are ideal as they prevent unintentional zooming, which can lead to a loss of accuracy, and they are faster than zoom lenses, resulting in better images in poor lighting conditions.
Special camera calibration is not required for normal measurement accuracies, as simultaneous calibration during fully automatic image orientation usually provides very good results. If you already have a high-quality camera, it can probably be used straight away. You may only need an additional fixed focal length lens.
For customers without a suitable camera, PMS AG offers a suitable measuring camera for the vast majority of applications:
For high-precision measurements, high-quality digital full-format or medium-format cameras such as Leica SL2, Nikon D850, Sony ILC-7R, Fuji GFX 50S are usually used
For slightly lower demands on measurement accuracy, the significantly cheaper cameras with APS-C sensors are also popular:
It is also possible to use cameras that are not of high quality, such as mobile phone cameras, but this is associated with corresponding reductions in measurement accuracy.
We deliver the cameras calibrated with optimal lenses for the respective applications, the calibration data is automatically sent to you via software update, you can start immediately after receiving the camera.
For current prices or for cameras from other manufacturers please contact us.
If very high accuracies are required, customers can use ELCOVISION 10 to calibrate the cameras themselves, or we can also calibrate the cameras for you.
We are also dealers for Leica products such as the Leica BLK3D, a stereo camera that is particularly suitable for indoor use.
