PROTON to Showcase FLEXY Micro Camera at SATIS 2026
The award-winning camera system features a modular design for use in constrained spaces.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Robotics
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PROTON Camera Innovations GmbH will display its FLEXY micro POV camera at the SATIS 2026 event this November. This compact system previously earned a Best in Market award at IBC2026 for its unique architecture.
Why it matters
The modular design allows for placement in space-constrained or high-risk locations while offering a cost-effective path for hardware maintenance. By separating the lens head from the processor, users can replace the head for roughly one-third of the total system cost.
The system utilizes a 1/3-inch global shutter sensor capable of 1080p output with 12-bit dynamic range. Connectivity relies on a 50-ohm coax cable supporting lengths up to 10 meters, with the IP67-rated head available in 19mm lipstick or 19x19mm square formats.
The players
PROTON Camera Innovations GmbH
This entity is a specialized developer of imaging hardware designed for professional and industrial broadcast applications.
The details
The FLEXY system decouples the camera head from the main processing unit using a standard SMA connector. This separation facilitates installation in challenging environments where traditional, bulky camera bodies cannot fit.
Timeline
September 2026 saw the PROTON FLEXY earn a Best in Market award at IBC2026.
November 2026 marks the official showcase of the FLEXY at SATIS 2026.
The Tech Race
The FLEXY modular design challenges the standard integrated POV camera architecture by allowing for independent component replacement. This system marks a departure from traditional units where the sensor and processing hardware are fused into a single, non-serviceable chassis.
Professional users can expect lower long-term maintenance costs due to the ability to swap the camera head independently of the processing unit. Installations in tight spaces become more feasible for technicians thanks to the flexible 10-meter connection cable.
The takeaway
Modular design in professional hardware significantly reduces the financial risk of individual component damage for production crews. Investing in flexible architecture allows operators to extend the functional lifecycle of their gear through simplified, targeted repairs.
What happens next
PROTON Camera Innovations GmbH will exhibit the FLEXY micro POV camera at SATIS 2026, located at Booth A13-B12.
Further reading
For more on modular imaging systems, explore our Robotics coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Video Group.
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