Christie 5MP Color GigECam + 16mm Lens Kit - 156-154101-01

Product Overview

The Christie 5MP Color GigECam + 16mm Lens Kit (156-154101-01) pairs a 5-megapixel color GigE camera with a 16mm long-throw lens for Christie Mystique camera-based alignment. The 16mm focal length is the longest in the GigECam family, intended for camera positions far from the projection surface. Mystique uses the camera's view of the projected image to compute warp, blend, and uniformity corrections automatically across multi-projector systems. Matching focal length to camera distance keeps Mystique's measurements precise.

Product Description

In large venues, the alignment camera often ends up at a rear gallery, booth, or distant rigging point. A wide lens at that distance wastes sensor resolution on walls and ceiling; the 16mm lens narrows the field of view so the projected canvas fills the frame, preserving the sub-pixel detail Mystique needs for accurate correction. The 5MP color sensor supports not only geometric alignment but also Mystique's automated color and brightness uniformity matching and background compensation. GigE connectivity transports image data over standard Gigabit Ethernet — convenient for the long cable runs that distant camera positions imply. Combined with Mystique software and Twist-equipped Christie projectors, the kit reduces multi-projector alignment to a guided measurement pass instead of hours of manual warp work.

Key Features

• 16mm Long-Throw Lens — frames the screen accurately from distant camera positions.
• 5-Megapixel Color Sensor — resolution and color data for alignment, uniformity, and background compensation.
• GigE Connectivity — standard Gigabit Ethernet transport, suited to long runs.
• Mystique Integration — purpose-built measurement camera for Christie Mystique editions.
• Matched Kit — camera and lens supplied together as a coordinated package.

Typical Applications

This kit supports projection mapping and multi-projector alignment in arenas, planetariums, theme park attractions, and large fixed installations where the camera must sit well back from the screen. Pair it with Mystique software and Christie projectors from our Christie Digital collection.

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from Christie vendor data. Unlisted values are omitted rather than estimated.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I pick the 16mm over shorter lenses?
When the camera position is far from the projection surface and a wider lens would not fill the frame with the projected image.

What software uses this camera?
Christie Mystique editions, which compute warp, blend, and uniformity corrections applied through Christie Twist.

Why is a color sensor important?
It enables Mystique's automated color and brightness uniformity and background compensation features beyond geometric alignment.

How does it connect to the workstation?
Over Gigabit Ethernet using standard network cabling — practical for the long runs distant camera positions require.