Contrast Optical Products

ECHO HDR Camera provides Real-Time High-Dynamic Range Imaging

Development of our prototype is complete! The ECHO HDR-Camera is the only simultaneous, real-time, high-dynamic range camera available in the world. There is nothing else like it. The revolutionary design methods we have devised allow multiple images to be captured simultaneously, with sub-pixel registration between images. Our proprietary HDRI image algorithms allow for a high-degree of flexiblity and functionality. The ECHO prototype captures video at 1080p resolution at up to 60fps. Our camera systems will make possible entirely new methods of film-making and data acquisition.

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NOTE: This HDR image, codenamed: Dice, is a frame selected from a ECHO HDR video captured at 30fps at 1080p resoloution. HDR combining is a proprietary algorithm. Tonemapping was done with FDRTools Compressor.

DNO Series Optical Mounts

Contrast is pleased to introduce the DNO Series optical mounts (patent pending). Based on years of experience aligning and mounting optics, we have designed an optical mount that meets our demanding needs for precision, stability and pure functionality.

With our DNO series mounts, when the adjustment is complete, there is no need for a separate locking mechanism. Our patented posi-drive adjustment mechanism automatically locks in place as soon as you stop turning the adjustment knob. Learn more...

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Fovegon Dual FOV Lens System

The Dual-FOV Fovegon lens system from Contrast Optical allows for simulataneous narrow and wide field-of-view imaging. This unique optical design is particularly suited to military applications because it removes the need for handoffs between sensor suites during tracking. The Contrast Fovegon lens system can be used in the visible, mid-wave, and far-infrared. The Fovegon lens system is custom designed to our customers depending on their magnification requirements.

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* COMING SOON * 3D Stereo Projector

We are currently developing a 3D stereo projector, specifically for MRI use. Our proprietary optical system combines the light from two XGA projectors (1024x768) into a single beam that passes through a small 3-inch diameter hole in the MRI room wall. The projector produces a large, 8-inch diameter eyebox for easy viewing. When wearing 3D polarizing glasses and looking into our projector system, you see a 3D moving image with a full 30-degree FOV (equivalent to sitting 10 feet away from a giant 138” screen). The display optics and the polarizing glasses are all plastic, for complete safety inside the magnet room.

Contrast Optical Design & Engineering, Inc., Cedar Crest, New Mexico 505.286.8338