High-Speed Cameras

Photron FASTCAM Mini AX

The FASTCAM Mini AX is Photron’s highest performance model within the FASTCAM Mini series of high-speed cameras. The Mini AX delivers exceptional light sensitivity, excellent image quality and flexible region of interest (ROI) features for customers who do not require the ultimate frame rate performance of the FASTCAM SA-X2 and SA-Z, but would benefit from the same high-end camera image sensor features.

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Technical Specifications

Parameter	Typical Range
Sensor	1-Megapixel CMOS, 1024 × 1024px
Sensor Size	20.48 × 20.48mm (diagonal 28.96mm)
Pixel Size	20µm
Full Frame Rate (AX50)	2,000fps
Full Frame Rate (AX100)	4,000fps
Full Frame Rate (AX200)	6,400fps
Maximum Frame Rate	Up to 900,000fps (AX200 type 900K)
Light Sensitivity	ISO 40,000 mono / ISO 16,000 color
Shutter	Global electronic, 1ms to 1µs
Dynamic Range	12-bit mono / 36-bit color
Memory	8GB, 16GB, 32GB
Interface	Gigabit Ethernet
Dimensions	120 × 120 × 94mm
Weight	1.5kg
Operational Shock	100G, 10ms, 6-axes
Operating Temperature	0 to 40°C

Key Specifications

•1024 × 1024 pixel CMOS sensor (1 megapixel)
•Full frame: 2,000fps (AX50), 4,000fps (AX100), 6,400fps (AX200)
•Maximum frame rate up to 900,000fps at reduced resolution
•ISO 40,000 monochrome / ISO 16,000 color
•Global electronic shutter: 1ms to 1µs
•12-bit monochrome / 36-bit color dynamic range
•Internal memory: 8GB to 32GB
•Gigabit Ethernet interface
•Dimensions: 120 × 120 × 94mm, 1.5kg

Key Features

•Compact and lightweight rugged body
•High-G rated: tested to 100G, 10ms, 6-axes
•Mechanical calibration shutter for remote black balance
•Fan stop mode to eliminate vibration
•Multi-partition recording — up to 64 segments
•Download while recording
•Compatible with specialist lens systems and microscopes

Lens Options

•Nikon F-mount (G-type compatible) — standard
•C-mount — standard
•M42 adapter — optional

Software & Integration

•Photron FASTCAM Viewer (PFV)
•Photron FASTCAM Analysis (PFA)
•C++ SDK with LabVIEW and MATLAB wrappers
•National Instruments DAQ synchronization plug-in

Applications

•Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
•Digital Image Correlation (DIC)
•Combustion and engine research
•Microfluidics and microscopy
•Automotive safety testing
•Scientific and industrial research

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