FASTCAM SA-X2
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1-Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor: 1024 x 1024 pixels at 12,500fps 1024 x 1000 pixels at 13,500fps 768 x 768 pixels at 22,500fps 512 x 512 pixels at 45,000fps 512 x 376 pixels at 60,000fps 256 x 280 pixels at 120,000fps Maximum Frame Rate: 216,000fps (FASTCAM SA-X2 type 200K) 480,000fps (FASTCAM SA-X2 type 480K) 1,080,000fps (FASTCAM SA-X2 type 1080K) Class Leading Light Sensitivity: ISO 12232 Ssat • ISO 25,000 monochrome • ISO 10,000 color High performance high-speed camera system In order to meet the requirements of the most demanding high-speed imaging applications a balance of high frame rate, image resolution, dynamic range and light sensitivity is required. The FASTCAM SA-X2 high-speed camera system has been designed to provide a careful balance of these requirements. FASTCAM SA-X2 brings together unique CMOS image sensor technologies and digital imaging expertise to provide optimum imaging performance. The system offers recording rates up to 13,500fps at megapixel image resolution with 12-bit dynamic range and high image quality. Frame rates greater than 1 million fps are available at reduced image resolution with shutter speeds as short as 293 nanoseconds (export restrictions may apply). Light sensitivity is often the most critical performance criteria in high speed imaging. Without high light sensitivity, imaging at high frame rates with short exposure times is not possible. A camera system providing high light sensitivity allows a wide range of objective lenses and lighting techniques to be optimized to visualize complex high-speed phenomena. The FASTCAM SA-X2 system may be controlled over a high-speed Gigabit Ethernet network or via the optional keypad. Standard operational features of the FASTCAM SA-X2 include a mechanical shutter to allow remote system calibration, dual-channel Gigabit Ethernet Interface for fast image download, and internal memory card drives allowing image download and storage to low cost removable recording media. The system also features memory segmentation to allow recording in one memory partition while at the same time downloading a previous recording, and the ability to remotely switch off cooling fans to eliminate vibration when recording at high magnifications. The system is supplied with intuitive and feature rich Photron FASTCAM Viewer (PFV) software and Photron Device Control SDK (software development kit) allowing integration with user specific software. Alternatively the camera can be controlled as a device within a MATLAB ® or LabVIEW environment. Global Electronic Shutter: 1ms to 293ns independent of frame rate (sub-microsecond shutter available on type 1080K only, subject to export control) Dynamic Range (ADC): 12-bit monochrome, 36-bit color Internal Recording Memory: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB Internal Memory Card Drives: Allowing high-speed download of images to low cost removable SD memory storage. Fast Gigabit Ethernet Interface: Dual Gigabit Ethernet Interface provides high-speed image download to standard notebook/PC Flexible Frame Synchronization: Frame rate may be synchronized to external unstable frequencies Fan Stop Function: Remotely switch off cooling fans to eliminate vibration when recording at high magnificatio

Color Matrix Sensor Type Proprietary Design Advanced CMOS Maximum Resolution (pixels) 1024 x 1024 pixels Sensor Size / Diagonal 20.48 x 20.48mm / 28.96mm Pixel Size (microns) 20pm x 20pm Light Sensitivity: Expressions of light sensitivity in high-speed cameras can be confusing as a variety of differing measurement techniques are used. Photron publishes light sensitivity figures for its products using the ISO 12232 Ssat Standard. |fASTCAM SA-X2_ISO 12232 Ssat ISO 12232 Ssat values published by Photron for both monochrome and color cameras are measured excluding infrared...

Camera Performance Specifications Camera Performance Specifications Model Full Frame Performance Maximum Frame Rate Minimum Exposure Global electronic shutter to 1μs selectable independent of frame rate (293ns option available with SA-X2 type 1080K only) * Ruggedized Mechanical Calibration Shutter Dynamic Range (ADC) Standard Feature 12-bit monochrome 36-bit color Memory Capacity Options 8GB: 5,455 frames at full resolution 16GB: 10,916 frames at full resolution 32GB: 21,839 frames at full resolution 64GB: 43,684 frames at full resolution 128GB: TBA - early 2017 Memory Partitions Selectable...

Operation Features Camera Operation Features Frame Synchronization Accurate frame synchronization with other cameras and with external and unstable frequencies. Dual Slope Shutter (Extended Dynamic Range) Selectable in 20 steps (0 to 95% in 5% increments) to prevent pixel over exposure without post processing. Memory Partitions Up to 128 memory segments allow multiple events to be stored in camera memory before downloading, with automatic progression to the next available partition. Operation at minimum frame rate with independent adjustable shutter time to allow easy camera set-up and...

Variable Region of Interest: Region of Interest (ROI) or sub-windowing allows a user-specified portion of the sensor to be defined to capture images. By using a reduced portion of the image area, the frame rate at which images are recorded can be increased. FASTCAM SA-X2 allows the ROI to be set in increments of 128 pixels horizontal and 8 pixels vertical. Square Image Sensor Format: Unlike broadcast and media applications where image formats such as 16:9 have now become standard, in scientific and industrial imaging applications an image sensor with a 1:1 image format is generally accepted...

Type 480K: Environmental Specifications Mechanical &480,000fps* Maximum Frame Rate Global electronic shutter to 1μs selectable independent of frame rate (293ns option available with SA-X2 type 1080K only) * Minimum Exposure Remote Control LCD Keypad: An optional hand-held remote control keypad is available to enhance field operation. The keypad provides the operator with local control of all primary camera functions to simplify camera set-up and allow operation without PC connection. Nikon G-Type Compatible Lens Fitting: The FASTCAM SA-X2 camera is equipped with an objective lens mount...