Lightweight professional 12G-SDI Fiber Optic Camera Systems
NIPROS VEGA and VEGA-R are professional fiber optic camera systems designed to integrate compact cinema cameras, gimbal-mounted cameras, and remote camera setups into live broadcast and production environments.
Two vega Models for Different Production Needs
Both systems deliver uncompressed 12G-SDI video transmission with zero added frame delay, along with independent return video, camera control, genlock, timecode, tally, and intercom signals. NIPROS's transparent optical transmission technology preserves native signal integrity without frame buffering or format conversion, providing reliable communication between the camera and the base station.
From lightweight remote production to RED cinema camera integration, VEGA and VEGA-R bring essential broadcast functionality to compact camera platforms.
Vega-R
Vega
12G-SDI / 4K
12G-SDI input with re-clocked THRU, plus an independent re-clocked return output.
SYNC
BB genlock and timecode I/O travel as native signals with no format conversion.
CAMERA CONTROL
Native 8-pin Sony RCP and LANC interfaces support RS-422/232 control.
COMMS + TALLY
Optically isolated analog 4W audio, operator headset and wet/dry tally support.
LAN
VEGAfeatures LAN connectivity and supports camera control, delivering greater flexibility and efficiency for smarter video production workflows.
Supports RED® Control
Use legacy RCP or use a USB-C -ETH dongle and connect to 1GbE port
RUGGED MAGNESIUM ALLOY BODY
Constructed from a robust magnesium alloy, the housing combines exceptional durability with a lightweight design.
Full-Size Connectors
Never deal with missing or broken custom cables, all full-size BNC, Standard connectors
Camera Adaptor
Base Station
ITEM | VEGA Camera | VEGA Base | VEGA-R Camera | VEGA-R Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SDI IN | SDI x1 + THRU; 12G/6G/3G/1.5G/SD-SDI | - | BNC x 1; SDI IN; 12G / 3G / HD / SD | |
SDI LOOP-THROUGH OUT | THRU OUT SDI x1 (Re-clocked) | BNC x 1; SDI OUT / THROUGH OUT; loop-through of SDI input | ||
SDI RETURN OUT | RET OUT BNC x1 (Re-clocked) | BNC x 1; RET OUT; 12G / 3G / HD / SD | ||
HDMI IN | ||||
TIMECODE IN/OUT | TC IN BNC x1 / TC OUT BNC x1 | TC I/O (Loop-through) | BNC x 1; TC OUT | BNC x 1; TC IN |
REFERENCE | B.B. OUT BNC x1 | REF IN BNC x1 | BNC x 1; GENLOCK; tri-level | BNC x 1; GENLOCK / SYNC IN; tri-level |
INTERCOM | XLR 4P or 5P (select) x1 | BNC x1 (FD-400A); D-sub 25P x1 (4W) | 4-pin XLR x 1; INTERCOM H.P | DB-25 x 1; Shared connector: intercom and tally-signal input |
TALLY | BNC x1 (Voltage); H.S. mini 4P (Contact) | BNC x1 (Voltage / R-G contact); D-sub 25P (Contact) | BNC x 1; Voltage type: 2-4 V = green; 4.1-5 V = red | DB-25 x 1; Shared connector: intercom and tally-signal input |
REMOTE | 8P Hirose (RS-232/422) / LAN; LANC 2.5 mm | 8P Hirose (RS-232/422) / LAN; LANC 2.5 mm | 2.5 mm jack x 1; LANC Remote | 2.5 mm jack x 1; LANC Remote |
LAN | RJ45 x 1; LAN interface | RJ45 x 1; 1 Gbps | ||
DC IN | V-mount DC input | DC 12-15V; XLR 4P x1 | V-mount x 1; Battery input for DC operation | 4-pin XLR x 1; Male connector |
AC IN | AC 85-240V | 100-240 V AC | ||
DC OUT | D-TAP x1 (15V, max. 3.5A) | To CA via optical cable / HRS 4P x1 | V-mount x 1; DC 15 V OUT, as listed in the specification table | |
OPTICAL CABLE | Single-strand, single-mode; LC / ST / SC | LEMO / TAJIMI | LEMO | LEMO |
RANGE | approx. 600 m | Approx. 600 m, as listed for the camera adaptor | Approx. 600 m, as listed for the camera adaptor | |
SDI OUT | SDI OUT x2; 12G/6G/3G/1.5G/SD-SDI | BNC x 2; SDI 1 OUT; 12G / 3G / HD / SD-SDI | ||
SDI RETURN IN | RET IN BNC x1 | BNC x 1; RET IN; 12G / 3G / HD / SD-SDI | ||
HEADSET | XLR 4P or 5P (select) x1 | XLR 4P or 5P (select) x1 | 4-pin XLR x 1; INTERCOM H.P | XLR x 1; 4-pin or 5-pin selection |
TALLY INDICATOR | Side panel; Red tally; High / Low / Off switch | |||
AUX | 12-pin x 1; RS-422 / RS-232C | 12-pin x 1; RS-422 / RS-232C | ||
LENS | 12-pin x 1; Lens IRIS control | 6-pin x 1; Lens IRIS control | ||
RETURN-SELECT CONTROL | 12-pin x 1; RET SELECT; rear-panel label: RET CTRL | |||
ACCESSORY POWER | P-TAP x 2; Panel marking: DC 14 V OUT (MAX. 3.5 A) | |||
GENERAL POWER | 12 V DC / approx. 20 W max. | 12 V DC / approx. 40 W max.* | ||
OPERATING TEMP. | 0 to +40 °C (+32 to +104 °F) | 0 to +40 °C (+32 to +104 °F) | ||
STORAGE TEMP. | -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F) | -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F) | ||
HUMIDITY | 0-95% RH, non-condensing | 0-95% RH, non-condensing | ||
WEIGHT | Approx. 900 g | Not published | Approx. 1.45 kg | Approx. 5 kg |
DIMENSIONS | Not published | Not published | 110 x 156 x 186 mm, approx.; Excluding protrusions | 215 x 115 x 388 mm, approx.; Excluding protrusions |
OPTICAL STANDARD | SMPTE 304M | SMPTE 304M | ||
OPTICAL DC POWER | From the base station | To the camera adaptor | ||
NOTES | * The DC table specifies 12 V; the rear-panel drawing labels the input 15 V. Confirm the supply required for the delivered unit. Timecode ports follow the rear-panel drawing. |