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Theia Technologies announce the launch of new website with CAD models, Lens Selector, Lens Calculator and more

Theia Technologies is excited to introduce their new website, designed to enhance user experience, facilitate lens selection, and make information about lenses readily available. The new features include interactive and downloadable CAD models, a brand-new Lens Selector, an updated Lens Calculator and Resolution Simulator, and an expanded Applications Gallery. The new website is now the resource hub for all information on Theia lenses - from specs, drawings, models and images, to performance da...

Theia announces the launch of their varifocal telephoto SL940 lenses

Theia's 4K compatible varifocal telephoto lens can be used for long distance surveillance and licence plate recognition. It is designed for sensors such as 1/2.5" 5MP and 1/2.3" 4K resolution. The excellent IR correction allows Day/Night operation without needing to refocus when switching to IR illumination. The lens can be adjusted for focal lengths from 9-40mm for unobtrusive security.  Similar to Theia's other lenses, the SL940 is a high quality lens designed to allow the installer to t...

Johnson Controls updates Illustra Pro IP Mini-Domes with Theia’s distortion-free SL183A lens

Johnson Controls has updated its popular Illustra Pro IP Mini-Domes in 2MP, 3MP and 5MP models with the optional Theia wide-angle lens for improved video analytics accuracy and a 9-22mm outdoor telephoto lens with superior zoom capability. Linear Optical Technology The Theia SL183A 1.8-3mm outdoor lens allows users to capture critical details using Theia’s distortion-free Linear Optical Technology. The lens delivers a consistent number of pixels to an image, thus improving the image qual...

Dahua Technology adopts Theia 4K lenses on Ultra HD Box Camera

Dahua Technology, a global video surveillance provider, announces the adoption of Theia’s 4K lens family on its IPC-HF81230E Ultra HD Box Camera. Theia Technologies, LLC is an IP video surveillance lens specialist.4K resolution improves video clarity 4K resolution is a revolutionary breakthrough in image processing technology. Dahua IPC-HF81230E Ultra HD Box Camera delivers four times the resolution of standard HDTV 1080p cameras and offers superior picture quality and image details. 4K r...

Arecont Vision expands Technology Partner Program with IP video surveillance lens specialist Theia Technologies

Theia’s portfolio of high performance 4K and megapixel lenses are available in the Arecont Vision MegaLab Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that Theia Technologies, the IP video surveillance lens specialist, has joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program. Theia lenses are available in the Arecont Vision MegaLab™. Arecont Vision expands Technology Partner Program “Arecont Vision has cons...

Theia demonstrates 4K varifocal lenses on Dallmeier DF5400 Ultraline series 4K cameras at ISC West 2016

The SL410 and SL1250 varifocal lenses are designed to resolve 1.55 micron-sized pixel of smaller 1/ 2.3” 4K sensors Theia Technologies, the IP video surveillance lens specialist, will demonstrate its new range of 4K lenses on the upcoming Dallmeier 4K cameras at ISC West 2016 in booth 6051. The lenses are now available for sale just as 4K is beginning to accelerate. Theia’s new lenses offer resolution performance which truly matches the image quality improvements...

IFSEC 2015: Theia 4K 12MP lenses for EMEA

Theia’s family of varifocal lenses will cover horizontal field of view from 112- to 9-degrees, with focal ranges of 4-10mm and 12-50mm Theia Technologies, the IP video surveillance lens specialist, announced the EMEA launch of a new range of 4K 12 megapixel (MP) lenses at IFSEC 2015. These lenses will reach the EMEA market from October 2015 just as 4K is beginning to accelerate. According to the latest market data from analyst IHS Inc., EMEA revenues from 4 MP and above...

Theia demonstrates its SY185F 16-20 MP fisheye lens at ISC West

The SY183F lens is designed to support a 1.2 micron pixel size Theia will demonstrate prototypes of its SY185F 185 degree 16-20 megapixel fisheye lens at ISC West, booth 6050 from April 2nd through 4th. The SY183F lens is designed to support a 1.2 micron pixel size and provide >400 lp/mm resolution in the centre and > 200 lp/mm at 85deg off axis field angle - right where you need the most resolution. The M12 mount lens supports 1/2.5", 1/2.3" and 1/2" sensors. Sentry 360...

Theia to display its latest varifocal lenses at ISC West 2014

The new lens allows C mount camera users in security and broadcast markets more flexibility Theia has leveraged its patented, award winning Linear Optical Technology® platform to offer optical distortion correction in its new ML183M, the C mount version of its popular SL183 varifocal lens. The new lens will allow C mount camera users in the machine vision, automation, security, and broadcast markets more flexibility in wide coverage of an area, fine tuning wide fields of v...

Theia Technologies receives ISO 9001:2008 certification to the ISO9001 standard

The registration was effective January 23, 2014 and is valid through January 22, 2017 Following an audit by UL DQS Inc. (Underwriters Laboratory) Theia Technologies received ISO 9001:2008 certification to the ISO9001 standard. The registration was effective January 23, 2014 and is valid through January 22, 2017. The registration scope includes the design, manufacture and sales of optical lenses. According to Jeff Gohman, President of Theia Technologies, "Our successful reg...

Theia announces winner of 2013 "Making the Faces of Freedom" Video Contest

Theia rewarded Carl Bracken of Control Installations of Iowa for his video “Making the faces of Freedom” Theia is pleased to announce the winner of 2013 Video Contest: "Making the Faces of Freedom" submitted by Carl Bracken of Control Installations of Iowa, documenting the time lapse construction of the a new exhibit at the rebuilt National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids, IA following the devastating flood of 2008. The scene was captured t...

Theia and DataVision announce distributor partnership in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg

Current partners include Tri-Ed Northern and VidiCore Theia would like to introduce its newest distributor, DataVision.  DataVision distributes lenses, cameras and related machine vision products in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Theia sells through a network of distributors and resellers. These partners can offer technical support, and stock lenses locally. Its list of distributors also include Tri-Ed Northern, VidiCore, Oprema, and Accu-Tech.

American Dynamics announces additions to its Illustra Line of IP cameras

American Dynamics, part of Tyco Security Products, announced recently several new additions to its Illustra line of IP cameras with the introduction of the Illustra 210 and 610LT Mini-Domes, and the addition of a new Theia telephoto lens for our Illustra 600/610 Mini-Domes. The Illustra 210 Mini-Domes offer Standard Definition (SD) resolution, and include face detection, auto-focus and motorised zoom. The indoor mini-dome comes with a UL plenum-rated mount and features a built-in heater ring th...

Theia’s image resolution and lens calculator is now available on American Dynamics website

  American Dynamics licenses Theia's award winning Image Resolution and Lens CalculatorTheia Technologies is pleased to announce that American Dynamics is making Theia's award winning Image Resolution and Lens Calculator available on their website. Theia's Image Resolution Calculator is a tool that allows users to input video surveillance parameters, and provides the corresponding image resolution.  Users input the camera resolution, sensor size, lens choice and one of 3 variables...

Theia Technologies to exhibit new range of CCTV surveillance lenses at ASIS 2011

 Theia Technologies specialise in CCTV surveillance equipmentTheia Technologies will be showcasing its latest offerings in booth number 1864 at ASIS 2011.Theia's new SL183 lens which provides 115° to 77° HFOV with its 1.8 - 3mm varifocal range, no barrel distortion with its patented Linear Optical Technology®, full 5 megapixel resolution, IR correction for use with Day/Night cameras, and compact at only 49.5mm long, it fits in most mini-domes. Theia will also showcase its new S...

EverFocus EQH5200 series HDcctv and EAN3200 series IP cameras to employ Theia’s new megapixel auto-iris lenses

 EverFocus will use Theia's megapixel auto-iris lenses in its new HDcctv 1080p and IP2 megapixel cameras  EverFocus Electronics Corp. has selected Theia's new megapixel auto-iris lenses for use on the EQH5200 series HDcctv and EAN3200 series IP cameras that will be released at ASIS, in Orlando, Florida, September 19 - 21, 2011.  These two lenses, along with Theia's SY110A lens are now offered as optional accessories across EverFocus' portfolio of megapixel box cameras.&n...

Arecont Vision & Theia succeed in high school hexagonal hallway surveillance challenge in New Jersey

  A hexagonal hallway connects three wings at one of the oldest comprehensive high schools in New Jersey, presenting a unique video surveillance challenge. The multiple angles of the hexagonal design at Salem High School in Salem, N.J. suggested a need for more than the usual number of cameras to cover the area with lenses that could limit the views. The hexagonal hallway dilemma was just one of the quandaries solved by the selection of Arecont Vision megapixel cameras for this install...

Theia debuts compact 5 megapixel IR-corrected telephoto lens

Theia Technologies announces the expansion of its line of high quality, megapixel resolution lenses with the new SL940 telephoto lens. With 5 megapixel resolution, IR correction and its compact size, the lens provides a combination of features rarely found in other telephoto lenses available on the market today.The new SL940 features a focal range of 9 to 40mm providing 36° to 7° horizontal field of view. With its 5 megapixel resolution, 4.5x optical zoom and 16x digital zoom capability...

Theia’s Image Resolution Calculator App’ for Smartphones now available

Theia Technologies' Image Resolution Calculator App' for iPhones is now available. It follows the launch of the Android version in late 2010. Theia's Image Resolution Calculator app' is a tool for iPhone and Android smartphones that allows users to input video surveillance parameters and provides the corresponding image resolution from the convenience of a mobile device on location. Users input the camera resolution, sensor size, lens choice and one of 3 variables - camera distance, resolution,...

Theia’s newest 5 megapixel lenses to become the accessories of Basler’s IP cameras

In addition to Theia Technologies' SY110 Fixed Focal Megapixel Lens, Basler will add Theia's two new 5 megapixel lenses as accessories for use with their IP camera product line with their price list update of April 15th, 2011.With the introduction of the Basler 5 megapixel IP camera model (BIP2-2500c/-dn), Basler evaluated new lenses to take advantage of the full sensor size and selected Theia's newest megapixel offering, the SL940A telephoto lens, to use the full 5 megapixel resolution to deliv...

Theia to demonstrate its new 5 megapixel SL183 lens for IQinVision megapixel cameras at ISC West

 IQinVision to use Theia's new 5 megapixel SL183 lens with their Sentinel and 700 series megapixel camerasIQinVision, maker of high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, will offer Theia Technologies' new 5 megapixel SL183 lens for use with their Sentinel and 700 series megapixel cameras. The new 1.8 - 3mm focal range lens adds a wider field of view option to the lens selection previously offered with those cameras. According to Don Ashley, Product Manager at IQinVision, "The ultra wide...

Theia CCTV camera lenses play their part in FIFA World Cup 2010

The Net-Cam used Theia's MY125M lens on Toshiba's IK-HR1S 2.1 megapixel cameraCamera Corps selected Theia Technologies' ultra wide angle, undistorted megapixel lens in their Net-Cam system to cover World Cup soccer play. The Net-Cam used Theia's MY125M lens on Toshiba's IK-HR1S 2.1 megapixel camera. The lens provides up to 125 degrees horizontal field of view and dramatically reduces the fisheye distortion of typical wide angle lenses. Two Net-Cam modules, both including a Theia lens, were mount...

SY125M CCTV lenses from Theia work wonders on NASA's GloPac mission at 60,000 feet

Theia's SY125M CCTV lens is a part of NASA's GloPac science missionTheia's SY125M lens was selected for use in NASA's GloPac science mission. The mission will gather atmospheric and weather conditions in a series of 30+ hour profiling flights that will span the tropical pacific to the North Polar Region. Theia's lens is mounted on a modified StarDot 5 megapixel SC NetCam camera and installed on a Global Hawk drone. According to NASA sources, the SY125M lens, which h...

Theia debuts new version ultra wide, undistorted megapixel lens in June

Theia's Linear Optical Technlogy provides wide angle without distortion to its CCTV lensesBeginning in June Theia will offer the new MY110 lens for sale, making ultra wide angle, no-distortion, IR-corrected capabilities available for use with C mount cameras at an affordable price. The lens will employ Theia's patented Linear Optical Technlogy® to provide wide angle without distortion. For more details email Theia.

CCTV lenses from Theia on display at the IFSEC 2010 show

Theia's CCTV lenses are on display at a number of booths at IFSEC 2010If you are planning to visit the IFSEC show May 10-13 in Birmingham, UK you can find a demonstration of Theia's lenses at a number of booths, including Arecont Vision, Avigilon, GSG International, Veracity, Viseox. Email Theia to book an appointment with them at the show.

Arecont Vision sponsors Alltech Equestrian Games

Arecont Vision's latest suite of IP megapixel solutions is to be deployed for the duration of the eventArecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces their sponsorship for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games at ISC West 2010. The 16-day event will be hosted in the United States for the first time since its inaugural event, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. A working horse farm, theme park and equine competition centre, the 1,200 acre Ke...

Theia Technologies’ ultra wide, undistorted lenses now available on Axis Communications accessories list

Theia's SY110 Fixed Focal Megapixel Lens offered as accessory for Axis' megapixel network camera product lineTheia Technologies recently announced that Axis Communications now offers Theia's SY110 Fixed Focal Megapixel Lens as an accessory lens for use with its megapixel network camera product line. Theia's 1.7 mm lens provides up to 110 degrees horizontal field of view (HFOV) when used with the 1.3 megapixel AXIS 211M Network Camera, and up to 116 degrees HFOV when used with the 2.0 megapi...

School's hallway design presents challenge for surveillance - Arecont Vision and Theia Technologies deliver

Arecont Vision helps Salem High School improve video surveillance with fewer camerasA hexagonal hallway connects three wings at one of the oldest comprehensive high schools in New Jersey, presenting a unique video surveillance challenge. The multiple angles of the hexagonal design at Salem High School in Salem, N.J. suggested a need for more than the usual number of cameras to cover the area with lenses that could limit the views. The hexagonal hallway dilemma was just one of the quandaries solv...

Theia’s new lens technology provides better security at California school district

  Theia's wide angle lens to be installed in Murrieta Valley Unified School DistrictMurrieta Valley Unified School District in southern California has awarded a contract to upgrade its security system at 18 schools and an administration facility. The system specified Theia's award winning ultra wide lenses. At one of the district's high schools a security system upgrade will replace 170 existing analog cameras with just 43 IQinVision megapixel cameras using ultra wide lenses from...

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