Toronto, Canada, March 1, 2012 — Optech Incorporated, the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced lidar and camera survey instruments, is pleased to announce its new CS-10000 camera. With its unique and patented features, the CS-10000 embodies the latest advances in photogrammetric technology. Seamless integration with Optech's airborne lidar sensors creates the most efficient and flexible aerial survey platform available today.

The CS-10000 introduces many new features while retaining proven technologies such as the original True FMC (Forward Motion Compensation). More flexible than ever, the CS-10000 offers a field-replaceable shutter and interchangeable lenses to allow even greater operational efficiency. Its 80-MP format provides exceptional image radiometry and accuracy to deliver extraordinary image quality. Superior data quality, upgradeability and minimized downtime will help users to maximize their profitability.

“The CS-10000 is the product of 20 years of photogrammetric knowledge and engineering merged with Optech’s market-leading expertise in airborne lidar systems,” said Julien Losseau, Product Manager for Optech cameras. “The CS-10000 is not only a solution that fits the exacting requirements of lidar users and photogrammetrists, it's also a new platform that harmonizes all Optech cameras in an efficient and complete solution. That means users will get the best results today and tomorrow.”

The CS-10000 and other new camera products will be unveiled at the ASPRS 2012 Annual Conference in Sacramento, California, March 19-23. Optech also welcomes visitors to the CS-10000 workshop to be held at the conference venue, Room 307, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20.

About Optech Incorporated
Optech is the world leader in the development, manufacture and support of advanced lidar and imaging survey instruments. With operations and staff worldwide, Optech offers both standalone and fully integrated lidar and camera solutions in airborne terrestrial mapping, airborne laser bathymetry, mobile mapping, terrestrial laser scanning, mine cavity monitoring, and industrial process control, as well as space-proven sensors.

For further information, please contact:
Wayne Szameitat
International Sales Manager
Optech Incorporated
300 Interchange Way
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada L4K 5Z8
+1 905 660 0808
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