As the worldwide transition to HDTV (high definition television) continues to accelerate, broadcasters, cable networks and other video content creators are demanding cost-effective Cameras, Lenses and Pan-Tilt-Zoom Heads to produce news and other programming in this new format.

Making the best use of Canon's unique technology and know-how of high quality pan-tilt systems and by incorporating Canon's sophisticated HD technology, Canon has responded to the worldwide need by incorporating all our advanced technology into one cost-effective HDTV Indoor Pan-Tilt System, the BU-50H. The BU-50H features a 1/3 inch 3 CCD HD camera with an optical 20x zoom ratio HD lens. The BU-50H also offers exceptional controllability by incorporating features such as an Auto Focus Function and a sophisticated Image Stabilizer, together with a smooth and elegant pan-tilt motion; they greatly expand the applications of the system.

• All-In-One Body and High Affordability
  The BU-50H is a highly versatile turnkey HD lens-camera system intended to address a wide range of applications. It features an indoor pan/tilt head, a built-in 20X zoom lens, and a 3 CCD HD video camera all housed in an elegant design. The system offers extensive control of the pan-tilt head, lens operational functions, and key video adjustments of the camera. The system was specifically designed to achieve an excellent HD cost-performance optimization.
• Non-Proprietary Protocol
  The BU-50H control protocol is non-proprietary and is open to public. This full access will facilitate any third-party provider, system integrator, or end-user's development of customized control systems.
• High quality HDTV/SDTV video images
  The BU-50H camera uses three 1/3-inch CCDs each having 1,670,000 pixels. This ensures exceptional video quality for broadcasting, event coverage and high quality surveillance, among others.
• High Optical Performance and Image Stabilization
  The 3 CCD HD camera incorporates a 20 times optical zoom HD lens (4.5 - 90mm) with an Auto Focus Function and an optical Image Stabilizing System, providing exceptional HD video images with enhanced operational flexibilities.
• Multiple Interfaces
  The BU-50H can output an uncompressed HD-SDI (or SD-SDI) signal. Each SD (VBS) signal and HD-SDI signal can be output simultaneously, enabling the HD-SDI signal to be recorded while the the SD signal is used for monitoring. In addition, the BU-50H features a GENLOCK function for video system synchronization.
• Extremely quiet
  The BU-50H is an extremely quiet P/T system featuring a maximum noise level of NC30. Thus it is well suited for operation in a very quiet environment such as a conference, lecture, or a classical concert.

*1 BU-50H 1A : NTSC, BU-50H 2A : PAL
*2 30Fand 24F for BU-50H 1A and 25F for BU-50H 2A is also available.
*3 SD-SDI output is also available. Please ask a Canon office for details.
* The microphone on the camera is not available.