High-Speed Cameras

Photron FASTCAM Mini UX50 / UX100

by Photron

Photron
Photron FASTCAM Mini UX50 / UX100

For use with a wide range of general scientific and industrial applications the Photron Mini UX high-speed camera provides outstanding imaging performance at a very attractive price performance ratio.

1.3-Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor

1280 x 1024 pixels at 2,000fps (Mini UX50)

1280 x 800 pixels at 2,500fps (Mini UX50)

1280 x 1024 pixels at 4,000fps (Mini UX100)

1280 x 1000 pixels at 5,000fps (Mini UX100)

1280 x 800 pixels at 6,250fps (Mini UX100)

Class Leading Light Sensitivity

ISO 10,000 Monochrome

ISO 5,000 Color

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Technical Specifications

ParameterTypical Range
Sensor1.3-Megapixel CMOS, 1280 × 1024px
Sensor Size12.80 × 10.24mm (diagonal 16.39mm)
Pixel Size10µm
Full Frame Rate (UX50)2,000fps at 1280 × 1024
Full Frame Rate (UX100)4,000fps at 1280 × 1024
Maximum Frame Rate (UX50)160,000fps
Maximum Frame Rate (UX100)800,000fps (type 800K)
Light SensitivityISO 10,000 mono / ISO 5,000 color
ShutterGlobal electronic, 3.9µs to 1µs
Dynamic Range12-bit mono / 36-bit color
Memory4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
InterfaceGigabit Ethernet
Dimensions120 × 120 × 93mm
Weight1.5kg
Operational Shock100G, 10ms, 6-axes
Operating Temperature0 to 40°C

Key Specifications

  • •1280 × 1024 CMOS sensor (1.3 megapixel)
  • •Full frame: 2,000fps (UX50) / 4,000fps (UX100)
  • •Maximum frame rate: 160,000fps (UX50) / 800,000fps (UX100)
  • •ISO 10,000 monochrome / ISO 5,000 color
  • •Global electronic shutter: 3.9µs to 1µs
  • •12-bit monochrome / 36-bit color dynamic range
  • •Memory: 4GB to 32GB
  • •Dimensions: 120 × 120 × 93mm, 1.5kg

Key Features

  • •Rugged and compact design for high-shock environments
  • •High-G rated: tested to 100G, 10ms, 6-axes
  • •1-inch C-mount compatible sensor size
  • •Fan stop mode to eliminate vibration
  • •Up to 64 memory partitions
  • •Micro lens array for enhanced fill factor
  • •Compatible with specialist optics: microscopes, borescopes, image intensifiers

Lens Options

  • •C-mount (1-inch compatible) — standard
  • •Nikon F-mount (G-type compatible) — standard

Software & Integration

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

Applications

  • •On-board and off-board automotive safety testing
  • •Fluid dynamics and microfluidics
  • •Welding and plasma research
  • •Biomechanics and sports science
  • •Material testing and DIC
  • •Scientific and industrial research

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