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12 bit SR-CMOS technology

The long wait is finally over. At last there is a true high speed digital imaging alternative to 16mm rotating prism film technology.

The new Phantom v7.0 supplies the blazing speed and high sensitivity needed to Inc. record the extremely fast events that were once the exclusive domain of rotating prism film cameras, or simply beyond the capabilities of existing digital high speed imaging systems. The v7.0's new SR-CMOS sensor developed by Vision Research, has been designed exclusively for extremely high speed while also supplying resolution that rivals small and medium format motion picture film. This new sensor also continues to offer the advanced features of our previous designs including the on- chip circuitry that provides true "snap shot" shutter capabilities, auto exposure, and pixel level Extreme Dynamic Range? (EDR) control to extend picture quality in harsh lighting conditions.

The v7.0 sensor offers 12 bit monochrome bit depth for outstanding image quality, and the color image sensors now have a user selectable bit depth of 24, 36, or 48 bits.

800×600 pixel resolution

Unlike our previous sensor designs that employed square image formats, the new v7.0 sensor offers a 4:3 full frame aspect ratio (standard TV screen format) composed of 800x600 pixels. Using the CAR (Continuously Adjustable Resolution) feature, the active image area is adjustable in 16x8 pixel increments to maximize recording speeds and recording times allowing you to tailor the field of view to your test subject's unique shape and dimensions.

4,800 full frame pps, 150,000 max

The Phantom v7.0 offers a recording speed of 4,800 full frame pictures per second!Consider the ability to record 512x384 pixel color images at 10,000pps under natural outdoor lighting conditions. The v7.0's maximum frame rate exceeds 150,000pps making it the fastest continuously recording digital camera in existence! You can view the v7.0 speed chart here.

To put this in perspective; the v7.0 has a pixel count almost twice that of our popular and award winning v4.1 camera, but the full frame recording speed is almost five times faster. This is truly impressive new technology!

Color or Monochrome models

The monochrome v7.0 provides 12 bit image depth for extended gray scale image quality. If you choose a color camera, you have the opportunity to choose between 24,36, or 48 bit images. It's your choice, you can now make a selection based on final file size or the need for increased image quality.

2 micro second exposure

An extremely fast shutter controls image blur. The v7.0 offers continuously adjustable shutter speeds down to 2 祍ec (1/500,000 second). This shutter is a true "snap shot," or "global" shutter, functioning at the pixel level of a new sensor sensitive enough to take advantage of its speed. Other designs may offer "rolling" shutters that can distort high speed data results.

Gigabit Ethernet, Firewire, or RS232/422

A PC compatible laptop or desktop computer running the Phantom software package, included with each camera purchase, controls communication with a single, or multiple networked cameras via a IEEE 1394 FireWire? or the recently added Gigabit Ethernet communication interface for setup, control, viewing images, analysis, and download of image files. Using the FireWire interface a single computer can control up to 63 cameras, and the Phantom software insures v7.0 compatibility with all previous camera models from the v4.0 and up.

Optional remote optical fiber links can extend the working distance between the built camera control computer to the camera when using the FireWire interface, but additional capabilities for RS232/422 control, or Gigabit Ethernet networking is also into each camera. Our new Multi IOIOI acts as a junction box to simplify the setup and operation of up to four cameras, and the Multi IOIOIs can be chained to further expand the network. The v7.0 can also be controlled with a Palm PDA. Our Phantom software also insures v7.0 compatibility with all previous camera models from the v4.0 and up.

Continuous data stream

Since the release of our original CMOS camera design, the v4.0, one of the most
requested features that users wanted to see in a new camera has been real-time
streaming output. Previous technology limited speed, greatly increased the size of the camera package, and the cost was prohibitive.

The Phantom v7.0 comes through data streaming capability! Both the Phantom v7.0
and v9.0 can now be supplied with the optional ability to stream real-time image data to an external massive storage device. This is not an off-the-shelf solution at the current time because of unique customer requirements and their vastly differing preferences for storage hardware. If this is a requirement for your application, let us know so we can discuss your requirements to maximize your options. Our customers who record rocket launches and work with aircraft mounted cameras will see many of their problems solved with this unique capability.

The v7.0 now supports NTSC or PAL video output for real-time color image monitoring or recording of the camera view.

In addition to the ability to input modulated or un-modulated IRIG-B timing, the camera can be locked to the signal, and multiple cameras can be variably phase shifted from one another to extend coverage. The v7.0 also accepts range data input to record information for other instrumentation i.e. azimuth/elevation data from a tracking mounts etc.

If your next high speed digital imaging system needs to be capable of ground breaking speed with excellent image quality, the new Phantom v7.0 will meet or exceed your requirements!

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