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FireWire® cameras use the IEEE 1394 interface to connect to computers and can capture still images, record video and audio. They are used in various industries and can range from telescopes to microscopes. FireWire® is a high-speed data transfer standard commonly used for data storage and industrial machine vision applications. There are two main types of FireWire® cameras: photo cameras and camcorders. Specialty FireWire® cameras are used in laboratory and industrial environments and transmit data directly to a computer.
A FireWire® camera is a digital camera that can interface with a personal computer through the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 1394 interface. FireWire® cameras can capture still images, record video and audio, or perform all three functions. Some of these cameras are compatible with the Instrumentation & Industrial Digital Camera (IIDC) specification, which is a data format that can be used for live video. Many different industries use devices with this interface, and the optical portion of a specialty FireWire® camera can be anything from a telescope to a microscope.
The IEEE 1394 interface is a type of standard that uses a serial bus for high-speed data transfer. It is known by several trademarks, such as i.Link and Lynx, although the IEEE officially adopted the FireWire® name in 2002. The standard is commonly used to connect data storage devices to computers and offers all the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI). It is also a popular connection for industrial machine vision applications and all types of digital video devices.
There are two main types of consumer FireWire® cameras. A FireWire® photo camera is a device designed to take pictures. The FireWire® connection allows you to transfer image files from a camera to a computer, but it can also be used to send control signals. Cameras that use FireWire® are also available for professional applications, including camera backs that can be connected to a standard film camera for the purpose of taking digital photos.
The other main type of FireWire® camera can be used to record digital video and audio. These camcorders range from budget consumer devices to advanced professional units. Most of these devices use audio video control (AV/C), which is a standard that regulates the flow of video and audio recording data in addition to camera control signals. Some FireWire® cameras are also compatible with IIDC, which is a similar standard suitable for live video and audio transmission. This format is useful in computer vision applications, but is also used for some webcams and other similar devices.
In addition to consumer and professional grade cameras, many different industries use some specialty FireWire® camera type. These situations typically require the IIDC format for uncompressed video and audio. These cameras are used in laboratory conditions, industrial manufacturing environments and various other situations. Unlike most FireWire® cameras which can act as mass storage devices, most of these specialty cameras transmit data directly to a computer.
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