Christie Kit 5MP GigE Camera + 8mm Lens - Pre-Calibrated as pair - Guardian Capable - 156-146102-01

Product Overview

The Christie Kit 5MP GigE Camera + 8mm Lens (156-146102-01) is a factory pre-calibrated camera-and-lens pair for Christie Mystique automated alignment, and it is Guardian capable. Pre-calibration as a matched pair means the optical characteristics of the specific camera and lens are characterized together at the factory, improving measurement accuracy in the field. The 8mm focal length suits short-to-mid camera-to-screen distances. Guardian capability allows the kit to serve Christie Guardian's continuous monitoring and invisible real-time re-alignment of blended projection systems.

Product Description

Mystique's automated warp and blend is only as accurate as the camera measuring the projected image, which is why Christie offers these kits calibrated as a pair: camera and lens are characterized together rather than relying on nominal lens models. For permanent installations running Christie Guardian, the camera stays in place as a sentinel — Guardian continuously watches the blended array and, if it detects misalignment from projector drift, rigging movement, or thermal shift, it re-calibrates the image in real time, invisibly, even while content plays. The 5MP sensor delivers the spatial resolution Mystique needs for sub-pixel feature detection, and GigE connectivity puts the camera on standard network cabling for clean integration with the alignment workstation. The 8mm lens is the general-purpose choice in the focal-length lineup, sitting between the wide 5mm and the longer 12mm and 16mm options.

Key Features

• Pre-Calibrated Camera + Lens Pair — factory-characterized together for higher measurement accuracy.
• Guardian Capable — supports Christie Guardian continuous monitoring with invisible real-time correction.
• 5-Megapixel Sensor — resolution for precise Mystique feature detection across large arrays.
• 8mm Lens — versatile field of view for short-to-mid camera positions.
• GigE Interface — standard Gigabit Ethernet transport to the alignment workstation.
• Mystique Workflow — drop-in camera package for Christie Mystique editions.

Typical Applications

This kit serves projection mapping and multi-projector alignment in theme park attractions, planetariums, live events, simulation, and fixed installations — especially permanent systems where Guardian provides always-on alignment assurance. 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

What does pre-calibrated as a pair mean?
The specific camera body and lens are characterized together at the factory, so Mystique works from measured optical data rather than nominal lens parameters, improving alignment accuracy.

What does Guardian capable add?
The kit can serve Christie Guardian, which continuously monitors a blended system and re-aligns it invisibly in real time — the camera remains installed as part of the permanent system.

How do I choose between the 8mm and other focal lengths?
The 8mm is the general-purpose option for short-to-mid camera distances; choose 5mm for very close positions and 12mm or 16mm for longer camera-to-screen distances.

Does it require Mystique software?
Yes — the camera kit is the measurement hardware for Christie Mystique editions and the optional Guardian feature.