SVSi | Scientific Vision Systems

Scientific Vision Systems (SVSi) is the leading supplier of scientific professional medical imaging equipment including medical printers, medical cameras, medical display monitors, & medical recorders for Endoscopy & Ultrasound, from top brand names as Sony, Hitachi, Panasonic, Tatung, Mitsubishi, National Displays, Double Black Imaging, and hard to find items. Also featuring the most complete glossary of medical digital imaging video electronic terms.

Backlight compensation: Special compensation option in AE (Auto Exposure) mode. When the background is too bright and/or when the subject is too dark, backlight compensation modifies the action of Auto Exposure to make the subject appear clearer.

Bayonet mount: Type of camera mount in which there is 38 mm or 48 mm clearance between the lens rear mounting surface and the camera's CCD.

Black stretch / Black Compress Control: A function of Digital Signal Processing technology that enables the contrast of the black area of an image to be variable adjusted. The black stretch function empahsizes contrast in the dark areas while black compress enhances or deepens darknes.