| Model | EF Mount | Sensor | CPU | LCD | Shutter | HD Recording (1920 x 1080px)4 | 2K Recording (2048 x 1080px)4 | Max. Resolution Recording4 | Max. Speed Recording | Audio | Size (mm) | Weight (g) | Recording Media | Power Sources | Connections5 | Produced | Comments | Tests/Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Size (mm) | MPixel1 | Crop (H)2 | Type | Pixel Size (µm) | Dyn. Range (dB) | Min. Illum. (lux) | Size (") | Type3 | Pixel | Cov. (%) | Type | Speeds | Format | Compression | FPS Range | Format | Compression | FPS Range | Resolution (px) | Format | Compression | FPS Range | Resolution (px) | FPS | Video | Stills | Batteries | AC/DC Input | Remote Control6 | Input | Output | GPIOs | ||||||||||||
| Photron Fastcam BC2 HD |  |
yes | 4.19 | CMOS | 10 | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | global el. shutter | 2.76µs - 16.7ms | -/- | -/- | -/- | see GN#3 | - 2000 | (2048 x 2048) | see GN#3 | * | 60 - 1000 | 250 x 165 x 153 | 7300 | 32GB | compatible | 18-36V 100W DC; 100-240V 1.5A AC |
Photron RC (via RS-422); PFV (via GbE) |
Sync: IRIG/GPS | Video: Dual HD-SDI | 2010 - ? (discont.) | feat. TE (peltier) sensor cooling; Full HD by means of 1920 x 1080 is not available - the HD resolution outlined by Photron here is 2048 x 1080 (2K); *at 2048 x 2048 resolution, 12bit and 1000fps the max. continuous recording duration is 5.46 seconds, at 60fps it is 90.95 seconds (5457 frames) |
Pirate (Review/Comparison) | |||||||||||||
| Photron Fastcam Nova
S6 |
yes | 20.5 x 20.5 | 1.05 | 1.76 | CMOS | 20 | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | global el. shutter | (200ns*) 1µs - 1ms | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | (1024 x 1024) | see GN#3 | ** | 6400 | 128 x 16 | 800000* | 230 x 120 x 120 | 3200 | default: 8GB optional: 16/32/64GB optional: 1TB SSD |
22-32V 55W DC; 100-240V AC |
PFV (via GbE); BNC (triggering) |
Sync: IRIG | Video: HD-SDI Data: GbE |
2in | 2out | 2018 | feat. internal fan cooling (can be switched off on demand); *subject to export restrictions (for FPS Range: anything faster than 225000 might be subject, too); ** S6: at 1024 x 1024 resolution, 12bit and 6400fps the max. recording duration using 8GB storage is 0.85 seconds (5437 frames), using the 64GB option it is 6.82 seconds ** S9: at 1024 x 1024 resolution, 12bit and 9000fps the max. recording duration using 8GB storage is 0.60 seconds (5437 frames), using the 64GB option it is 4.85 seconds ** S12: at 1024 x 1024 resolution, 12bit and 12800fps the max. recording duration using 8GB storage is 0.42 seconds (5437 frames), using the 64GB option it is 3.41 seconds |
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| Photron Fastcam Nova
S9 |
9000 | 900000* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photron Fastcam Nova
S12 |
12800 | 1000000* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photron Fastcam SA1 | #EFMT-SA145 | 20.5 x 20.5 | 1.05 | 1.76 | CMOS | 20 | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | global el. shutter | 2µs - 16.7ms | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | (1024 x 1024) | see GN#3 | * | - 5400 | 286 x 191 x 156 | 6300 | default: 8GB optional: 16GB |
18-36V 90W DC; 100-240V 1.5A AC |
Photron RC (via RS-422); PFV (via GbE) |
Sync: IRIG/GPS** | Video: SDI, composite VBS | - ? (discont.) | feat. TE (peltier) sensor cooling; *at 1024 x 1024 resolution, 12bit and 5400fps the max. continuous recording duration using 8GB storage is 1.09 seconds; **requires optional software module |
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| Photron Fastcam SA1.1 | |
#EFMT-SA145 | 20.5 x 20.5 | 1.05 | 1.76 | CMOS | 20 | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | global el. shutter | 1µs - 16.7ms | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | (1024 x 1024) | see GN#3 | * | 1000 - 5400 | 243 x 160 x 153 | 5900 | default: 8GB optional: 16/32/64GB |
20-36V DC (optional); 100-240V 1.5A AC |
Photron RC (via RS-422); PFV (via GbE) |
Sync: IRIG/GPS | Video: SDI, composite VBS | 2008 - ? (discont.) | feat. TE (peltier) sensor cooling; Range Version (SA1.1 RV) available (see General Note #2); *at 1024 x 1024 resolution, 12bit and 5400fps the max. continuous recording duration using 8GB storage is 1.01 seconds |
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| Photron Fastcam SA2 | |
#EFMT-SA26 | 4.19 | CMOS | 10 | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | global el. shutter | 2.76µs - 16.7ms | -/- | -/- | -/- | see GN#3 | - 2000 | (2048 x 2048) | see GN#3 | * | 1000 - 1080 | 250 x 165 x 153 | 6900 | default: 8GB optional: 16/32/64GB |
18-36V 100W DC; 100-240V 1.5A AC |
Photron RC (via RS-422); PFV (via GbE) |
Sync: yes | Video: Dual HD-SDI, Single RS-170 | 2008 | feat. TE (peltier) sensor cooling; Full HD (1920 x 1080) is not available here - the HD resolution outlined by this camera is 2048 x 1080 (2K); Range Version (SA2 RV) available (see GN #2); *at 2048 x 2048 resolution, 12bit and 1080fps the max. continuous recording duration using 8GB storage is 1.26 seconds (1361 frames) |
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| Photron Fastcam SA4 | |
#EFMT-SA145 | 20.5 x 20.5 | 1.05 | 1.76 | CMOS | 20 | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | global el. shutter | 1µs - 16.7ms | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | (1024 x 1024) | see GN#3 | * | 1000 - 3600 | 243 x 160 x 153 | 5900 | default: 8GB optional: 16/32/64GB |
20-36V 100W DC; 100-240V 1.5A AC |
Photron RC (via RS-422); PFV (via GbE) |
Sync: IRIG/GPS | Video: HD-SDI, composite VBS | 2009 | feat. TE (peltier) sensor cooling; Range Version (SA4 RV) available (see General Note #2); *at 1024 x 1024 resolution, 12bit and 3600fps the max. continuous recording duration using 8GB storage is 1.51 seconds (5457 frames) |
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| Photron Fastcam SA5
Standard Ed. |
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#EFMT-SA145 | 20.5 x 20.5 | 1.05 | 1.76 | CMOS | 20 | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | global el. shutter | 1µs - 16.7ms | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | (1024 x 1024) | see GN#3 | ** | 1000 - 7000 | 128 x 24 | 775000 | 243 x 160 x 153 | 6200 | default: 8GB optional: 16/32/64GB |
18-36V 100W DC; 100-240V 1.5A AC |
Photron RC (via RS-422); PFV (via GbE) |
Sync: IRIG/GPS | Video: HD-SDI, composite VBS | 2008 | feat. TE (peltier) sensor cooling; Range Version (SA5 RV) available (see General Note #2); *subject to export restrictions; **at 1024 x 1024 resolution, 12bit and 7000fps the max. continuous recording duration using 8GB storage is 0.78 seconds (5457 frames) |
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| Photron Fastcam SA5
Special Ed.* |
1µs - 369ns | undisclosed | 1000000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photron Fastcam SA6 | |
#EFMT-SA26 | 2.76 | CMOS | 10 | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | global el. shutter | 2.76µs - 16.7ms | see GN#3 | - 1500 | -/- | -/- | -/- | (1920 x 1440) | see GN#3 | * | 50 - 1125 | 250 x 165 x 153 | 6900 | default: 8GB optional: 16/32/64GB |
18-36V 100W DC; 100-240V 1.5A AC |
Photron RC (via RS-422); PFV (via GbE) |
Sync: yes | Video: Dual HD-SDI, Single RS-170 | 2011 | feat. TE (peltier) sensor cooling; Range Version (SA6 RV) available (see General Note #2); *at 1920 x 1440 resolution, 12bit and 1125fps the max. continuous recording duration using 8GB storage is 1.72 seconds (1936 frames) |
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| Photron Fastcam SA-X | |
#EFMT-SAX | 20.5 x 20.5 | 1.05 | 1.76 | CMOS | 20 | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | global el. shutter | 1µs - 1ms | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | (1024 x 1024) | see GN#3 | * | 1000 - 12500 | 311 x 171 x 160 | 8600 | default: 8GB optional: 16/32/64GB |
18-36V 210W DC; 100-240V AC |
Photron RC (via RS-422); PFV (via GbE) |
Sync: IRIG/GPS | Video: Dual HD-SDI, Dual RS-170 Data: GbE |
2012 - ? (discont.) | feat. TE (peltier) sensor cooling; Range Version (SA-X RV) available (see General Note #2); *at 1024 x 1024 resolution, 12bit and 12500fps the max. recording duration using 8GB storage is 0.44 seconds (5455 frames), using the 64GB option it is 3.49 seconds |
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| Photron Fastcam SA-X2
Model 200K |
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#EFMT-SAX | 20.5 x 20.5 | 1.05 | 1.76 | CMOS | 20 | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | global el. shutter | 1µs - 1ms | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | (1024 x 1024) | see GN#3 | ** | 1000 - 12500 | 128 x 8 | 216000 | 350 x 178 x 160 | 9900 | default: 8GB optional: 16/32/64/128GB |
2x SD slots | 18-36V 210W DC; 100-240V AC |
Photron RC (via RS-422); PFV (via GbE) |
Sync: IRIG/GPS | Video: Dual HD-SDI, Dual RS-170 Data: GbE |
2013 | Range Version (SA-X2 RV) available (see General Note #2); *subject to export restrictions; **at 1024 x 1024 resolution, 12bit and 12500fps the max. recording duration using 8GB storage is 0.43 seconds (5455 frames), using the 64GB option it is 3.49 seconds |
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| Photron Fastcam SA-X2
Model 480K |
1µs - 1ms | 128 x 48 | 480000 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photron Fastcam SA-X2
Model 1000K* |
293ns - 1ms | 128 x 8 | 1000000 | 2013 - ? (discont.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photron Fastcam SA-X2
Model 1080K* |
293ns - 1ms | 128 x 8 | 1080000 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photron Fastcam SA-Z
Model 200K |
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#EFMT-SAX | 20.5 x 20.5 | 1.05 | 1.76 | CMOS | 20 | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | global el. shutter | 1µs - 1ms | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- | (1024 x 1024) | see GN#3 | ** | 50 - 20000 | 384 x 176 | 224000 | 375 x 261 x 150 | 10400 | default: 8GB optional: 16/32/64/128GB optional: 1 or 2TB SSD |
2x SD slots | 20-36V 230W DC; 100-240V 1.5A AC |
Photron RC (via RS-422); PFV (via GbE) |
Sync: yes | Video: Dual HD-SDI, Dual RS-170 Data: GbE |
2013 | *subject to export restrictions; **at 1024 x 1024 resolution, 12bit and 20000fps the max. recording duration using 8GB storage is 0.27 seconds (5455 frames), using the 64GB option it is 2.18 seconds |
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| Photron Fastcam SA-Z
Model 480K |
1µs - 1ms | 512 x 56 | 480000 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photron Fastcam SA-Z
Model 1000K |
1µs - 1ms | 128 x 56 | 900000 | 2013 - ? (discont.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Photron Fastcam SA-Z
Model 2100K* |
159ns - 1ms | 128 x 8 | 2100000 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General Notes: | |
| 1.) | Canon EF mounting plates: The Canon EF mounts are remotely controllable via Photron Fastcam Viewer and allow to control focus and aperture of the mounted lens. There are currently 3 different versions of the EF mounting plates - one for Fastcam SA1, SA4 and SA5 (#EFMT-SA145), which incorporates a built-in mechanical shutter, a second one for the SA2 and SA6 (#EFMT-SA26, feat. a built-in mechanical shutter as well) and a third version for the SA-X, SA-X2 and SA-Z cameras (#EFMT-SAX). |
| 2.) | Range Versions: The RV models feature an optimized thermal case design with an external fan cooled heat sink, as well as special sealings against dust, making them suitable for more extreme applications and environments. |
| 3.) | File Types/Formats: BC2, SA-X, SA-X2 and SA-Z support JPEG, AVI, TIFF, BMP, RAW, MRAW, PNG, MOV and FTIF. Images can be saved with or without image or comment data. The SA1 and SA1.1 don't seem to support MOV, while the SA2, SA4, SA5 and SA6 don't seem to support MRAW. The Novas add RAWW to the original list of file formats, but doesn't give out FTIF. |
| Footnotes: | |
| 6 | PFV = Photron Fastcam Viewer; Photron RC = wired remote control units (a.k.a. Keypads), available without and with 5" LCD |
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