Christie Kit 5MP GigE Camera + 12mm Lens - Pre-Calibrated as pair - Guardian Capable - 156-147103-01

Product Overview

The Christie Kit 5MP GigE Camera + 12mm Lens (156-147103-01) is a factory pre-calibrated, Guardian-capable camera package for Christie Mystique automated alignment. The 12mm focal length serves mid-to-long camera-to-screen distances, sitting between the general-purpose 8mm and the long-throw 16mm options. Camera and lens are characterized together at the factory as a matched pair, improving measurement accuracy over nominal lens models. Guardian capability allows the kit to support Christie Guardian's continuous monitoring and real-time invisible re-alignment of blended projection systems.

Product Description

Mystique computes warp, blend, and uniformity corrections from what the camera sees, so optical accuracy directly determines alignment quality. Factory pairing means Mystique works from the measured characteristics of this exact camera and lens rather than generic parameters — a meaningful difference when blends demand sub-pixel precision. The 12mm lens frames the projected canvas from elevated or set-back camera positions common in theaters, ballrooms, and attractions, keeping the 5MP sensor's resolution concentrated on the image. For permanent installations, the camera remains in place as Guardian's sensor: Guardian watches the blended array continuously and, on detecting misalignment, re-calibrates in real time without interrupting content or alerting the audience. GigE connectivity puts the camera on standard Gigabit Ethernet cabling to the Mystique workstation, keeping integration straightforward even with longer runs.

Key Features

• 12mm Mid/Long-Throw Lens — frames the screen from set-back camera positions.
• Pre-Calibrated Camera + Lens Pair — factory-characterized together for higher accuracy.
• Guardian Capable — supports continuous monitoring with invisible real-time correction.
• 5-Megapixel Sensor — sub-pixel feature detection for precise Mystique alignment.
• GigE Interface — standard Gigabit Ethernet transport to the workstation.
• Mystique Workflow — drop-in measurement hardware for Christie Mystique editions.

Typical Applications

Use this kit for projection mapping and multi-projector alignment in theaters, ballrooms, planetariums, theme park attractions, and fixed installations where the camera sits at a mid-to-long distance — particularly 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

How does 12mm compare to the other lens options?
It covers mid-to-long camera distances — tighter than the 5mm and 8mm, wider than the 16mm. Choose based on how far the camera sits from the screen.

What is the benefit of factory pre-calibration?
The exact camera and lens are characterized together, so Mystique computes corrections from measured optics rather than nominal values, improving accuracy.

Can it support Christie Guardian?
Yes — the kit is Guardian capable, enabling continuous monitoring and invisible real-time re-alignment in permanent installations.

What software is required?
Christie Mystique; the kit is the measurement camera for Mystique editions and the optional Guardian feature.