High Speed Camera

High-quality, High-speed camera with Ultra-low noise

The FASTCAM Orion is the world’s first high-speed camera to integrate both BSI (Back Side Illumination) and CDS (Correlated Double Sampling) technologies. This combination effectively reduces noise in low-light conditions, resulting in improved black level representation and enhanced dynamic range. It is especially suitable for users performing Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and Digital Image Correlation (DIC) for stress analysis of materials.

1.3-megapixel CMOS image sensor

• Resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels at 31,250 frames per second

• Resolution of 1024 x 1024 pixels at 37,500 frames per second

Industry-leading light sensitivity:

• ISO 40,000 for monochrome images

• ISO 10,000 for color images

Model AX50 / AX100 / AX200

FASTCAM Mini AX is a series of high-speed cameras from Photron under the FASTCAM Mini lineup. The Mini AX delivers outstanding light sensitivity, excellent image quality, and advanced features such as Region of Interest (ROI). It offers exceptional frame rate performance in a compact and lightweight design. FASTCAM SA-Z, with similar characteristics and feature sets, builds upon this performance to meet even more demanding high-speed imaging applications.

1-megapixel CMOS image sensor

• 1024 x 1024 pixels at 2,000fps (Mini AX50)

• 1024 x 1024 pixels at 4,000fps (Mini AX100)

• 1024 x 1024 pixels at 6,400fps (Mini AX200)

Class Leading Light Sensitivity

• ISO 40,000 Monochrome

• ISO 16,000 Color

Model UX50 / UX100

The Photron Mini UX high-speed camera is designed for general scientific and industrial applications, offering outstanding imaging performance at an attractive price point.

1.3-megapixel CMOS image sensor

• 1280 x 1024 pixels at 2,000fps (Mini UX50)

• 1280 x 800 pixels at 2,500fps (Mini UX50)

• 1280 x 1024 pixels at 4,000fps (Mini UX100)

• 1280 x 1000 pixels at 5,000fps (Mini UX100)

• 1280 x 800 pixels at 6,250fps (Mini UX100)

Class Leading Light Sensitivity

• ISO 10,000 Monochrome

• ISO 5,000 Color

Model Mini CX

The FASTCAM Mini CX is specifically designed for both in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle automotive safety testing. It offers an exceptional combination of resolution, frame rate, light sensitivity, and durability — all within a compact, standalone package.

2-megapixel CMOS image sensor

• 1920 x 1080 pixels at 1,000fps

• 1280 x 800 pixels at 2,000fps

• 1280 x 256 pixels at 5,000fps

Class Leading Light Sensitivity

• ISO 10,000 Monochrome

• ISO 5,000 Color

Model WX100

The FASTCAM Mini WX100 high-speed camera delivers ultra-high-resolution performance, offering 2048 x 2048 pixels at 1,080 frames per second, Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixels at 2,000 frames per second, and up to 80,000 frames per second at reduced resolutions. Its flexible Region of Interest (ROI) capability allows users to select the optimal aspect ratio for the subject being recorded.

4-megapixel CMOS image sensor

• 2048 x 2048 pixels at 1,080fps

• 1920 x 1080 pixels at 2,000fps

Class Leading Light Sensitivity

• ISO 2,000 Color

The FASTCAM NOVA S20 

The FASTCAM NOVA S20 combines unique CMOS sensor technology with extensive expertise in high-speed digital imaging to provide a highly versatile camera for various applications. It offers 10-bit recording at up to 20,000 frames per second at 1-megapixel resolution, with a shutter speed as fast as 0.2 microseconds. The camera can achieve recording speeds up to 1,100,000 frames per second (subject to output control approval) at reduced image resolutions.

1-megapixel CMOS image sensor

1024 x 1024 pixels at 18,750fps (Model S20)

1024 x 992 pixels at 20,000fps (Model S20)

Class Leading Light Sensitivity

ISO 64,000 Monochrome

ISO 16,000 Color

The FASTCAM NOVA R3-4K and R5-4K combine unique CMOS sensor technology with extensive expertise in high-speed digital imaging to provide versatile cameras for a wide range of applications. Available in two performance levels, the FASTCAM NOVA R3-4K and R5-4K offer 12-bit recording at up to 750 fps and 1,250 fps respectively at 4K resolution. At UHD resolution, they deliver 800 fps and 1,440 fps respectively, with a shutter speed as fast as 2 microseconds. The FASTCAM NOVA R5-4K can achieve recording speeds up to 200,000 fps at reduced image resolutions.

9.4-megapixel CMOS image sensor

4096 x 2304 pixels (4K) at 750fps (Model R3-4K)

4096 x 2304 pixels (4K) at 1,250fps (Model R5-4K)

3840 x 2160 pixels (UHD) at 800fps (Model R3-4K)

3840 x 2160 pixels (UHD) at 1,250fps (Model R5-4K)

Class Leading Light Sensitivity

ISO 10,000 Monochrome

ISO 5,000 Color

Model S6 / S9 / S12 / S16

The FASTCAM NOVA combines unique CMOS sensor technology with comprehensive expertise in high-speed digital imaging to provide a highly versatile camera. Available in four different models, the FASTCAM NOVA offers 12-bit recording at up to 16,000 frames per second at 1-megapixel resolution, with a maximum shutter speed of 0.2 microseconds. It can achieve recording speeds of up to 1,100,000 frames per second at reduced image resolutions.

1-megapixel CMOS image sensor

• 1024 x 1024 pixels at 16,000fps (Model S16)

• 1024 x 1024 pixels at 12,800fps (Model S12)

• 1024 x 1024 pixels at 9,000fps (Model S9)

• 1024 x 1024 pixels at 6,400fps (Model S6)

Class Leading Light Sensitivity

• ISO 64,000 Monochrome

• ISO 16,000 Color

Model R2

The FASTCAM NOVA R2 combines unique CMOS sensor technology with expertise in high-speed digital imaging to provide a versatile camera for various applications. It offers 12-bit recording at up to 1,440 frames per second at 4-megapixel resolution, with a maximum shutter speed of 2.7 microseconds. The camera can achieve recording speeds up to 100,000 frames per second at reduced image resolutions.

4-megapixel CMOS image sensor

• 2048 x 2048 pixels at 1,440fps

• 1920 x 1080 pixels at 2,560fps

Class Leading Light Sensitivity

• ISO 2,500 Color

INFINICAM is a high-speed streaming camera capable of transferring 1.2-megapixel images to PC memory at 1,000 frames per second via USB 3.1. With image data processing directly transferred to PC memory, you can easily build a high-speed image processing system. In addition to C++, the latest SDK also supports Python, which is widely used in computer vision and machine vision fields. Real-time image processing with INFINICAM is now possible, offering easier and more convenient programming.

Model MH6

The FASTCAM MH6 consists of up to six compact camera heads paired with a central processor, ensuring precise synchronization of all viewpoints. All components are tested for high-G operation, making the FASTCAM MH6 ideally suited for use on aircraft and off-vehicle in the automotive and defense industries. Specifically developed for onboard automotive safety and defense testing, the FASTCAM MH6 can capture high-speed images in extremely confined spaces during crash events.

2-megapixel CMOS image sensor

• 1920 x 1400 pixels at 750fps

• 1920 x 1080 pixels at 1,000fps

• 1280 x 800 pixels at 2,000fps

• 1280 x 256 pixels at 5,000fps

Class Leading Light Sensitivity

• ISO 12,500 Monochrome

• ISO 5,000 Color