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Photron FASTCAM Mini R

This new generation of the popular FASTCAM Mini series with a proprietary 4K/ UHD sensor is ideally suited for applications where observation of a large spatial area without loss of image quality is required – applications such as automotive safety testing (car-to-car, pedestrian testing, barrier/ roll-over testing and curtain airbag), fluid dynamics (PIV, microfluidics) material testing (DIC, drop testing) are some of the main applications for this product.

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Technical Specifications

Parameter	Typical Range
Sensor	9.4-Megapixel CMOS, 4096 × 2304 (4K)
Sensor Size	26.62 × 14.98mm (diagonal 30.55mm)
Pixel Size	6.5µm
Full Frame Rate (R3-4K)	750fps at 4096 × 2304
Full Frame Rate (R5-4K)	1,250fps at 4096 × 2304
FHD Rate (R3-4K)	3,000fps at 1920 × 1080
FHD Rate (R5-4K)	5,280fps at 1920 × 1080
Maximum Frame Rate (R3-4K)	150,000fps
Maximum Frame Rate (R5-4K)	200,000fps
Light Sensitivity	ISO 4,000 mono / ISO 800 color
Shutter	Global electronic, 2µs
Dynamic Range	12-bit mono / 36-bit color
Memory	16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Interface	10-Gigabit Ethernet
Dimensions	120 × 120 × 93mm
Weight	2.1kg
Operational Shock	100G, 11ms, 6-axes
Operating Temperature	-10 to 40°C

Key Specifications

•9.4-megapixel CMOS sensor (4096 × 2304 — 4K resolution)
•Full frame: 750fps (R3-4K) / 1,250fps (R5-4K) at 4K
•FHD (1920 × 1080): 3,000fps (R3-4K) / 5,280fps (R5-4K)
•Maximum frame rate: 150,000fps (R3-4K) / 200,000fps (R5-4K)
•ISO 4,000 monochrome / ISO 800 color
•Global electronic shutter to 2µs
•12-bit monochrome / 36-bit color dynamic range
•Memory: 16GB to 64GB
•Dimensions: 120 × 120 × 93mm, 2.1kg

Key Features

•Industry-leading 4K/UHD resolution for wide-area observation
•Sealed body construction prevents dust and particle ingress
•Internal mechanical shutter for remote calibration
•Fan stop mode for vibration-sensitive applications
•Up to 128 memory partitions
•Download while recording
•10-Gigabit Ethernet interface
•Optional Canon EF auto-focus lens mount

Lens Options

•M42 adapter — standard
•Nikon F-mount (G-type compatible) — standard
•C-mount — standard
•Canon EF with Auto-Focus — 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

•Automotive safety testing (car-to-car, pedestrian, airbag)
•Fluid dynamics and PIV
•Material testing and DIC
•Drop testing
•Wide-area event capture requiring 4K image quality

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