WASHINGTON, D.C. — BUSINESS WIRE — October 25, 2004
Low-Light Camera & Comprehensive Accessory Package Provides Foundation For Advanced Imaging Solutions
Intevac, Inc. (Company) (Nasdaq: IVAC), at today's annual meeting of the Association of the U.S. Army, announced the sales launch of the NightVista(R) Low-Light Camera Developer Kit, now available through Intevac-Sales at a NAFTA MSRP of $5,995. The kit is intended for OEMs and contractors seeking to develop advanced solutions for low-light imaging requirements for a range of military, commercial, and industrial uses. The NightVista Low-Light Camera Developer Kit includes Intevac's COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) advanced low-light camera and a comprehensive accessory package. Buyers can simply open the box, set up and start the camera, and begin developing their application. By including everything needed to generate high-quality images, the new NightVista kit should reduce application development time. The NightVista Low-Light Camera Developer Kit includes: -- NightVista Camera -- C-Mount Lens -- NightVista User's Manual -- CD Back-up of Manual -- Set of all required cables -- Basic application software -- Power cord -- Travel case Verle Aebi, president of Intevac's photonics technology division, remarked: "Offering a complete off-the-shelf kit that includes everything an imaging professional needs to develop their application should allow our customers to cut their development time and cost. The NightVista Developer's kit allows our customers to focus on their core program issues rather than get bogged down procuring all the parts they need to begin development." About NightVista The Intevac NightVista camera is designed for use in a wide range of military and commercial applications including security systems, unmanned aerial and ground vehicle payloads, and other critical Force Protection Systems. NightVista is a compact day/night capable camera based on the Intevac EBAPS(R) sensor. Featuring dynamic image optimization, programmable features, and true night vision performance (10(-5) lux at 30FPS), the NightVista camera is ideally suited for a wide range of imaging applications. For more information about the NightVista Developer's Kit or other Intevac imaging offerings, please contact Intevac at (408) 986-9888, or send email to imaging@intevac.com About Intevac Intevac is the world's leading supplier of thin-film disk sputtering equipment for the hard disk drive industry and a provider of leading edge extreme low-light imaging sensors, cameras, and systems. For more information visit the Company's website at www.intevac.com. NightVista(R) and EBAPS(R) are registered trademarks of Intevac, Inc. CONTACT: Intevac, Inc. SOURCE: Intevac, Inc.
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