As with any technology, front lit test systems have limitations. While ideal for setup under diverse lighting conditions and to check consistency between cameras, front lit technology is limited in its ability to reach the extreme levels of saturation and dynamic range demanded by many modern cameras. For these reasons respectively, DSC has developed the Northern Lights (front-rear lit) extended color gamut test system and the Xyla super high dynamic range test system. Providing the same level of accuracy as DSCs' front lit products, these charts provide invaluable information regarding your cameras true level of performance when pushed to the most extreme limits.

See how your camera stacks up against the rest! With the Northern Lights and Xyla test systems.

For those looking for consistency, portability and exceptionally even lighting in any conditions, DSC Labs has developed the Ambi / Combi test system.

Ambi/Combi consists of an Ambi illuminator and Combi (combined) test targets.  Ambi/Combi enables you to run conventional test signals through the entire camera path - from optics to output amplifier - and to use these signals to precisely assess and align your cameras.  This system provides an objective and repeatable approach for measuring and enhancing video camera performance. 
 

Ambi/Combi at Work Illuminated from overhead, Ambi/Combi is used to align three robotic cameras at Global Television Network.

 

For over 20 years, network television engineers and other critical users have relied on DSC Combi test transparencies to setup, align and test cameras.  However, because typical rear-lit systems required cumbersome spheres and light boxes, Combis were seldom used in production. 

In consultation with producers and engineers to address this issue, we developed Ambi™, a unique and robust illuminator that lights Combi test transparencies with the user's choice of illuminant.  Thus, the Ambi/Combi System was born - and is now equally at home in both production and engineering environments.

 

You'll find Ambi/Combi in almost all major networks and stations, film studios, camera manufacturers, service shops, government agencies and anywhere else consistent and excellent picture quality is a must.