Ultra wide angle lenses without distortion

Theia Launches Ultra Wide Varifocal Lens with
Linear Optical Technology®

Sept. 1st, Theia Technologies today announced the expansion of its line of ultra wide angle, no distortion, megapixel lenses with its new varifocal model.

Theia has leveraged its patented, award winning Linear Optical Technology® platform to offer all optical distortion correction in its new SL183 varifocal lens. Expected to start shipping Oct. 11th.

Learn more: View the press release and visit the products page

Theia Lenses to provide a Wider Field of View at the World Equestrian Games

Theia Technologies today announced its family of ultra wide angle, no distortion, megapixel lenses has been selected as part of the video surveillance solution for the upcoming 2010 Alltech Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) World Equestrian Games...[More]

Security Squared interviewed representatives from Arecont Vision and EMC, two of the partners for the project, at the ISC West show. Click on the picture to the right to see more information.

There are many opportunities to see a demonstration of Theia's Linear Optical Technology® at these exhibitions:

World Equestrian Games

Essen, Germany

ASIS in Dallas

The detail in an image is determined by resolution. The shorter the lens focal length, the wider the field of view. Greater than about 90° most lenses start to show curved, barrel distorted images that compress the image at the edges. Rectilinear lenses such as those using Theia Technologies' Linear Optical Technology™ don't exhibit barrel distortion and thus maintain image resolution out to the edge of the image. ...[More]

Theia has introduced a lens calculator. This should help you determine the camera distance, field of view, and image resolution that can be achieved with using Theia's ultra wide angle lenses or other lenses. This resolution calculator is available under the Technology menu and at calculator.html

• Ultra wide horizontal field of view up to 120° for the SY110 series and 135° for the SY125 series provides greater security
• Patented Linear Optical Technology™ enables no barrel distortion for maximum resolution
• SY110 series is IR corrected for Day/Night cameras
• Supports multi-megapixel resolution cameras for demanding applications, up to five megapixel resolution
• Near and far objects continuously in focus without lens adjustment
• Available with CS-mount and with auto or manual iris

Lens specifications can be found on our products page.

Theia Technologies is a member of these respected organizations:

Security Industry Association

Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition