Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Welcome back to Byte Size!

In this episode, we explore line scan cameras, how they differ from area scan cameras and how to use them.

Do you know when a line scan camera would be selected over an area scan camera? Do you know how to properly synchronize your cameras' acquisition rate to the object's motion? Stop by and learn the intricacies of line scan systems

Join us as we break down:
· What a line scan camera is.
· How to take quality images using a line scan system.
· When to use a line scan camera vs an area scan camera

Learn, have fun, and level up your understanding of machine vision! Hit play and step into the classroom, cadets!

Featured Components Used in This Video:
Illumination: 100mm Cobra Max White Line Light
edmundoptics.com/p/100mm-cobra-max-white-line-light/56005

50mm, White, MicroBrite Brightfield Ring Light
edmundoptics.com/p/50mm-white-microbrite-brightfield-ring-light/45535

Machine Vision Lenses: 25mm C Series Fixed Focal Length Lens
edmundoptics.com/p/25mm-c-series-fixed-focal-length-lens/16528

50mm CA Series Fixed Focal Length Lens
edmundoptics.com/p/50mm-ca-series-fixed-focal-length-lens/40813

Cameras :
L2-GC-04K03N-00, DALSA Linea2 Multispectral Line Scan 5GigE Camera
edmundoptics.com/p/l2-gc-04k03n-00-dalsa-linea2-line-scan-5gige-camera/55491/M2420

2/3" Monochrome, DALSA Genie Nano GigE PoE Camera
edmundoptics.com/p/m2420-23-monochrome-dalsa-genie-nano-poe-camera/4058