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Guppy F-033

Guppy F-033
Guppy F-033
Lightweight and robust

Guppy - Ultra-compact camera with IEEE 1394a interface

Not for new designs

Last time buy: 2024, August 31 | Last time shipment: 2026, August 31

Guppy F-033 with Sony ICX424 runs 58.0 frames per second at 0.3 MP resolution.

Guppy is an ultra-compact, inexpensive IEEE 1394a VGA machine vision camera. This reliable mainstream FireWire camera addresses a wide range of imaging applications. With its ultra-compact, small housing, Guppy is the perfect fit for all applications with space constraints.

Technical data

Interface IEEE 1394a - 400 Mb/s, 1 port
Resolution 656 (H) × 494 (V)
Sensor Sony ICX424
Sensor type CCD Progressive
Sensor size Type 1/3
Pixel size 7.4 µm × 7.4 µm
Lens mount (default) C-Mount, CS-Mount
Max. frame rate at full resolution 58 fps
ADC 10 Bit
Bit depth 8-bit
Monochrome pixel formats Mono8
Raw color pixel formats Raw8
Operating temperature +5 °C to +45 °C
Power requirements (DC) 8 V to 36 V
Power consumption <2 W (@ 12 VDC)
Mass 50 g
Body dimensions (L × W × H in mm) 48.2 × 30 × 30 (including connectors)
Regulations CE: 2014/30/EU (EMC), 2011/65/EU, including amendment 2015/863/EU (RoHS); FCC Class B
  • Look-up table (LUT)
  • Area of interest (AOI), separate AOI for auto features
  • Auto gain (0 to 24 dB)
  • Auto exposure (129 µs to 67 s)
  • Auto white balance
  • Storable user sets

This inexpensive, reliable mainstream VGA machine vision camera addresses a wide range of imaging applications. With its ultra-compact, small housing, the Guppy F-033B/F-033C is the perfect fit for all applications with space constraints.

  • Machine vision
  • Robotics (robust housing, lightweight camera)
  • Quality control 
  • Ophthalmology
  • Semiconductor inspection
  • Industrial inspection
  • ITS/Traffic monitoring

Software and firmware

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Accessories

Allied Vision approved machine vision accessories have been selected by our experts to deliver best possible image quality to your application with the greatest possible reliability. Our technicians and engineers conduct extensive tests with accessories such as lenses and interface cables in combination with our cameras. That way, we can recommend the best possible accessories and ensure maximal performance of your Allied Vision camera.

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