High-Speed Cameras

Photron FASTCAM MH6

by Photron

Photron
Photron FASTCAM MH6

The FASTCAM MH6 system supports up to six compact HD camera heads (35.4mm x 35mm x 35.4mm, weight 100g), or 12 miniature ST camera heads (15mm x 15mm x 15mm, weight 15g). A combination of HD and ST camera heads may each be connected via a 10m cable to the main processor, facilitating a wide range of camera head viewing angles and mounting positions within the vehicle. All camera heads are extremely rugged and have been operationally tested to 160G. Each MH6 camera head, regardless of type (HD or ST), provides outstanding image quality and industry leading light sensitivity of ISO 5,000 color and 12,500 monochrome. HD camera heads capture images with 1080 full HD resolution at 1,000fps and are compatible with readily available 1-inch C-mount ruggedized lenses. ST camera heads capture images with 800 x 600 (SVGA) resolution at 1,000fps and utilize M10.5 ruggedized lenses.

Technical Specifications

ParameterTypical Range
HD Camera Head Resolution1920 × 1080 at 1,000fps (up to 5,000fps reduced)
ST Camera Head Resolution800 × 600 at 1,000fps (up to 5,000fps reduced)
HD Head Size35.4 × 35 × 35.4mm, 100g
ST Head Size15 × 15 × 15mm, 12g
Processor Size210 × 70 × 150mm, 3kg
Light SensitivityISO 5,000 color / ISO 12,500 mono
ShutterGlobal electronic, 4µs
Memory24GB shared
Internal Storage512GB SSD
InterfaceGigabit Ethernet + USB3
Max Camera Heads6× HD or 12× ST
Cable Length (per head)Up to 10m
Operational Shock (heads)160G, 10ms, 6-axes
Operational Shock (processor)100G, 10ms, 6-axes
Operating Temperature0 to 40°C

Key Specifications

  • •HD heads: 1920 × 1080 at 1,000fps; up to 5,000fps at reduced resolution
  • •ST heads: 800 × 600 at 1,000fps; up to 5,000fps at reduced resolution
  • •Supports up to 6 HD or 12 ST camera heads per processor
  • •ISO 5,000 color / ISO 12,500 monochrome
  • •Global electronic shutter: 4µs
  • •24GB shared memory, 512GB internal SSD
  • •Camera heads rated to 160G shock
  • •Up to 10m cable per camera head

Key Features

  • •Ultra-compact multi-head system designed for confined spaces
  • •HD heads: 35.4 × 35 × 35.4mm (100g) | ST heads: 15 × 15 × 15mm (12g)
  • •Built-in 3-axis / 1kHz acceleration sensor as backup trigger
  • •Automatic NVRAM backup on power failure
  • •IRIG time code support
  • •Gigabit Ethernet and USB3 interfaces
  • •Compatible C-mount (HD) and M10.5 ruggedized lenses (ST)

Lens Options

  • •C-mount — HD Camera Head
  • •M10.5 ruggedized lenses — ST Camera Head

Software & Integration

  • •Photron FASTCAM Viewer (PFV)
  • •Compatible with Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (32/64-bit)

Applications

  • •On-board automotive crash testing
  • •Defense and ballistic testing
  • •Impact and drop testing in confined spaces
  • •Multi-angle simultaneous high-speed recording

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