AIDA Imaging CS-12.0F – 12mm Fixed CS Mount Lens GEN Series

Product Overview

The AIDA Imaging CS-12.0F is a 12mm fixed focal length CS-mount lens from the AIDA GEN series, designed and tuned for use with HD cameras carrying 1.3MP to 5MP sensors. The 1/2.5″ optical format ensures the image circle covers the full sensor area of AIDA’s GEN series HD POV cameras without vignetting. A fixed focal length delivers predictable, repeatable framing in permanent installations, while the fixed iris range is matched to the exposure characteristics of HD imaging sensors. The CS-12.0F is a precision upgrade lens for any AIDA Imaging HD camera with a CS-mount body.

Product Description

A 12mm fixed focal length on a 1/2.5″ sensor produces a moderate field of view — approximately 25° to 29° horizontal depending on exact sensor dimensions — making this lens a practical choice for medium-distance subject framing where a tight, detailed shot is needed without a telephoto lens’s full compression effect. The CS-12.0F is optically designed for HD megapixel sensors in the 1.3MP to 5MP range, with corrections applied to deliver consistent edge-to-edge resolution that matches the sensor’s native capability. This contrasts with lower-cost lenses that may resolve adequately at the center but soften toward the edges at megapixel densities.

The fixed iris is preset to an optimal range for typical HD camera sensor exposure characteristics, simplifying setup for operators who prefer to rely on the camera’s electronic iris rather than managing a mechanical iris ring. Installation consists of threading the lens onto the camera’s CS-mount body, adjusting focus via the manual focus ring, and locking focus once the desired subject distance is set. The CS-12.0F is part of AIDA’s GEN lens series and is designed as a matched optical complement to the AIDA HD-100A, HD-NDI-200, and GEN3G-200 camera lines.

Key Features

• 12mm Fixed Focal Length — Consistent, repeatable framing ideal for permanent fixed-camera installations
• GEN Series Optimized — Tuned and calibrated for AIDA GEN series HD cameras and compatible 1.3–5MP sensors
• 1/2.5″ Optical Format — Full image circle coverage for 1/2.5″ HD sensors without vignetting
• HD Megapixel Optics — Edge-to-edge sharpness calibrated for 1.3MP to 5MP sensor densities
• Fixed Iris Range — Pre-set iris range matched to HD camera exposure characteristics
• Manual Focus Ring — Precise focus adjustment at installation; locks once set
• CS-Mount Standard — Direct, no-adapter fit on all AIDA GEN series HD CS-mount cameras
• Compact Construction — Lightweight, low-profile lens body matching the form factor of AIDA HD POV cameras

Technical Specifications