Christie Kit 5MP GigE Camera + 16mm Lens - Pre-Calibrated as pair - Guardian Capable - 156-148104-01

Product Overview

The Christie Kit 5MP GigE Camera + 16mm Lens (156-148104-01) is a factory pre-calibrated, Guardian-capable camera package for Christie Mystique automated alignment. The 16mm lens is the longest focal length in the GigECam lineup, designed for camera positions far from the projection surface where wider lenses cannot frame the image with sufficient detail. Pre-calibration as a matched pair means the exact camera and lens are characterized together at the factory for higher measurement accuracy. Guardian capability lets the kit serve Christie Guardian's continuous monitoring and invisible real-time re-alignment.

Product Description

Large venues often force the alignment camera to the back of the house — a rear gallery, control booth, or distant truss position. The 16mm lens narrows the field of view so the 5MP sensor's resolution is concentrated on the projected canvas rather than wasted on surroundings, preserving the sub-pixel measurement precision Mystique needs even at long camera-to-screen distances. Factory pairing of camera and lens replaces nominal optical models with measured characteristics, tightening calibration accuracy in the field. In permanent installations, the same camera stays on duty for Christie Guardian, which watches the blended array continuously and corrects any detected misalignment in real time, invisibly, even while content plays. GigE connectivity carries image data over standard Gigabit Ethernet to the Mystique workstation, simplifying long cable runs from distant camera positions.

Key Features

• 16mm Long-Throw Lens — frames the screen accurately from distant camera positions.
• Pre-Calibrated Camera + Lens Pair — factory-characterized together for higher measurement accuracy.
• Guardian Capable — supports continuous monitoring and invisible real-time correction.
• 5-Megapixel Sensor — sub-pixel feature detection for Mystique alignment.
• GigE Interface — standard Gigabit Ethernet transport, friendly to long runs.
• Mystique Workflow — drop-in measurement hardware for Christie Mystique editions.

Typical Applications

Ideal for projection mapping and multi-projector alignment in large venues where the camera sits far from the screen: arenas, planetariums, theme park attractions, and big-room fixed installations — especially permanent systems running Guardian. Find Mystique software and Christie projectors in our Christie Digital collection.

Technical Specifications

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I need the 16mm lens?
When the camera must sit far from the projection surface — the long focal length keeps the projected image filling the sensor for accurate measurement.

What does pre-calibrated as a pair mean?
The specific camera and lens are characterized together at the factory, improving Mystique's measurement accuracy over nominal lens models.

What does Guardian capable mean?
The kit can serve Christie Guardian, which continuously monitors a blended system and re-aligns it invisibly in real time while content plays.

Does this kit work standalone?
No — it is the measurement hardware for Christie Mystique editions and the optional Guardian feature.