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FAS TCAM S A -X2

HIGH PERFORMANCE HIGH-SPEED CAMERA SYSTEM

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 provides an optimal combination of these critical parameters, with
sufficient performance to capture high quality 12-bit megapixel images at up
to 13,500 frames per second (fps).
Taking advantage of the very latest CMOS sensor technology, the FASTCAM
SA-X2 utilizes large 20 m square pixels to capture more light than any other
high-speed camera. It is rated to ISO 25,000 (against the accredited ISO
12232 Ssat measurement standard) for monochrome 12-bit cameras and
ISO 10,000 for 36-bit color (Bayer system, single sensor) cameras. Higher
light sensitivity means less additional lighting is required, or higher framing
rates or faster shutter speeds can be used with existing lighting conditiors.

Benefits
Frame Rate Performance examples:

• 12,500 fps at 1024x1024 pixel resolution
• 13,500 fps at 1024x1000 pixel resolution
• 40,000 fps at 640x488 pixel resolution
• 100,000 fps at 384x264 pixel resolution
• 1,000,000 fps at 128x8 pixel resolution (Model 1000K only)
Market leading light sensitivity (ISO Ssat 12232 standard)
ISO 25,000 monochrome / ISO 10,000 color
High Speed Dual Gigabit Ethernet interface provides reliable
system communication and image download rates

The FASTCAM SA-X2 is controlled remotely through Photron's FASTCAM
Viewer (PFV) software over a high-speed Gigabit Ethernet network, or locally
via an optional handheld keypad. If a PC connection is available, then
images can be downloaded via dual industry standard Gig-E ports.
Alternatively, two SD card slots allow for the download of recorded image
data from the camera without the need for a PC connection.

Two SD card slots allow fast image transfer without a PC connection

As with other FASTCAM SA series cameras, the SA-X2 includes both a
C-mount and a Nikon G type compatible F-mount, as well as optional
support for Canon EF lenses with remote control of aperture and focus,
through our PFV software. Wrappers for both LabVIEW™ and MATLAB™ are
available with PFV, as is our new automated motion analysis plug-in
software – Photron FASTCAM Analysis (PFA).

Integrated mechanical calibration shutter, Nikon F-mount
(compatible with Nikon G type lenses), and optional Canon EF mount

Target applications include:

• Materials Science
• Combustion Research
• Fluid dynamics (PIV)

• Defense and aerospace research
• Ballistic Imaging
• Shock Waves and Detonations

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Flexible frame synchronization permits synchronization to devices
with non-stable external frequencies
Four Internal Memory Configurations are available to support all
application requirements: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB

Optional Range Version provides sealed enclosure for electronics,
thereby preventing contamination from dust and other materials