SA-Z
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FASTCAM SA-Z type 200 / type 480 / type 2100 1-Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor: 1024 x 1024 pixels at 20,000fps 896 x 896 pixels at 25,000fps 768 x 512 pixels at 50,400fps 512 x 384 pixels at 87,500fps 512 x 256 pixels at 120,000fps Maximum Frame Rate: 224,000fps (FASTCAM SA-Z type 200K) 480,000fps (FASTCAM SA-Z type 480K) 2,100,000fps (FASTCAM SA-Z type 2100K) Class Leading Light Sensitivity: ISO 50,000 monochrome ISO 20,000 color Global Electronic Shutter: 1ms to 159ns independent of frame rate (sub-microsecond shutter available on type 2100K only, subject to export control) Dynamic Range (ADC): 12-bit monochrome, 36-bit color Internal Recording Memory: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB Optional FASTDrive High Capacity Non-Volatile Data Storage: 4TB high-speed solid state drive 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 magnifications High performance high-speed camera system The Photron FASTCAM SA-Z offers scientists, researchers and engineers the ability to capture high resolution digital images at ultra-high speeds to see and understand previously invisible processes and events. Using Photron’s proprietary CMOS image sensor technology, the FASTCAM SA-Z combines high recording rates with outstanding light sensitivity and excellent image quality to provide the most versatile ultra-high speed digital camera available today. The ultra-high speed FASTCAM SA-Z provides megapixel image resolution at frame rates up to 21,000 frames per second (fps) from its highly light sensitive image sensor (monochrome ISO 50,000) with 12-bit dynamic range delivering the ultimate imaging performance. The FASTCAM SA-Z provides frame rates greater than 2 million fps at reduced image resolution and shutter speeds as short as 159 nanoseconds (export restrictions may apply). An innovative camera body design exploiting heat-pipe technology provides a thermally stable and reliable high-speed imaging system suitable for use in the most challenging environments. Available in 12-bit monochrome or 36-bit color versions with recording memory options from 8GB to 128GB, the FASTCAM SA-Z offers versatility of use in a wide range of scientific and industrial applications. Standard operational features of the FASTCAM SA-Z 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. FASTCAM SA-Z is optionally available with the FASTDrive removable SSD drive permitting high-speed transfer of image data from camera recording memory to removable mass storage media enabling repeated recordings to be made in quick succession without the delays associated with download of data to a PC.

Image Sensor Technical Data Sensor Type Monochrome models Color models Monochrome sensors used in the FASTCAM SA-Z are supplied without an IR absorbing filter, extending the camera spectral response beyond 900nm. When the sensitivity of the FASTCAM SA-Z is measured to tungsten light including near IR response an equivalent value of ISO 125,000 is obtained. Image Sensor: The FASTCAM SA-Z uses an advanced CMOS image sensor optimized for light sensitivity and high image quality that is unique to Photron. A 20-micron pixel pitch gives a sensor size at full image resolution of 20.48 x 20.48mm...

Camera Performance Specifications Camera Performance Specifications Model Full Frame Performance Maximum Frame Rate Minimum Exposure Ruggedized Mechanical Calibration Shutter Dynamic Range (ADC) Type 200K: 224,000fps Type 480K: 480,000fps* Type 2100K: 2,100,000fps* Global electronic shutter to 1μs selectable independent of frame rate (159ns option available with SA-Z type 2100K only) * Standard Feature 12-bit monochrome 36-bit color Memory Partitions 8GB: 5,453 frames at full resolution 16GB: 10,914 frames at full resolution 32GB: 21,837 frames at full resolution 64GB: 43,682 frames at full...

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 separately adjustable shutter time to allow easy camera set-up and focus...

Operation Features Continued 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-Z 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...

Frame Rate / Image Resolution Frame Rate * Specifications subject to change without notice. ** Recording time is an estimate and may be different depending on recording conditions and settings. Frame Rate * Specifications subject to change without notice. ** Recording time is an estimate and may be different depending on recording conditions and settings. Frame Rate * Specifications subject to change without notice. Additional Charts for SA-Z models 480K and 2100K are available in the full product datasheet. ** Recording time is an estimate and may be different depending on recording...