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Description / Abstract:
This standard defines a method to determine video camera digital
image quality ratings through a series of performance based tests
that are conducted on production camera units.
The camera images analyzed for this test program are digital
images that are generated by individual video frames or still image
captures.
Each camera tested will achieve a Performance Score for each of
the individual tests (except Signal to Noise Ratio and Field of
View), based on the test data generated.
Typical applications of this document applies to security video
cameras, digital video cameras and or analog cameras with
associated digital encoders and related image viewing /
configuration software, as applicable.
The safety requirements that apply to cameras covered by this
standard are defined in Section 4.
Section 6 of this standard defines the test criteria and Section
7 defines the test methods used.
The suitability of the camera for a specific use case is not
determined by this standard. The resulting test scores are intended
to provide objective information that will be useful when
determining camera use applications (i.e. a camera that performs
well in sensitivity and grey level tests may be a good choice for
low light use cases).
This standard performs an evaluation on a specific camera
configuration that utilize image sensors, processors and software,
operating system, lens, camera housing / body and the like. Changes
to any of the cameras critical components may require reconducting
the performance tests for each camera configuration.