High-Speed Cameras

Photron FASTCAM Nova R

FASTCAM NOVA R3-4K and R5-4K cameras combine Photron's proprietary 9.4-megapixel CMOS image sensor with extensive high-speed digital imaging expertise to deliver a camera flexible enough for a wide variety of applications. The two models record 12-bit images at up to 750fps (R3-4K) and 1,250fps (R5-4K) at full 4K resolution, and 800fps and 1,440fps respectively at UHD resolution, with shutter speeds to 2µs. Recording rates up to 200,000fps are available at reduced resolution on the R5-4K. Rugged, compact and sealed against dust and corrosive particles, the NOVA R offers the best light sensitivity and image quality in its class.

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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
UHD Rate (R3-4K)	800fps at 3840 × 2160
UHD Rate (R5-4K)	1,440fps at 3840 × 2160
Maximum Frame Rate (R3-4K)	150,000fps (2048 × 8)
Maximum Frame Rate (R5-4K)	200,000fps (2048 × 8)
Light Sensitivity	ISO 3,200 mono / ISO 640 color
Shutter	Global electronic, 2µs independent of frame rate
Dynamic Range	12-bit mono / 36-bit color
Memory	16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
Optional Storage	FASTDrive 4TB removable SSD
Interface	10-Gigabit Ethernet
Dimensions	120 × 120 × 223.2mm
Weight	3.5kg
Operational Shock	30G, 11ms, 6-axes
Operating Temperature	-10 to 45°C

Key Specifications

•9.4-megapixel CMOS sensor (4096 × 2304 — 4K resolution)
•Full frame: 750fps (R3-4K) / 1,250fps (R5-4K) at 4K
•UHD (3840 × 2160): 800fps (R3-4K) / 1,440fps (R5-4K)
•FHD (1920 × 1080): 3,000fps (R3-4K) / 5,280fps (R5-4K)
•Maximum frame rate: 150,000fps (R3-4K) / 200,000fps (R5-4K)
•ISO 3,200 monochrome / ISO 640 color
•Global electronic shutter to 2µs
•12-bit monochrome / 36-bit color dynamic range
•Memory: 16GB to 128GB, up to 128 memory partitions
•Dimensions: 120 × 120 × 223.2mm, 3.5kg

Key Features

•4K/UHD resolution with class-leading light sensitivity
•Sealed body design prevents dust and corrosive particle ingress
•Ruggedized internal mechanical shutter for remote calibration
•Fan stop function eliminates vibration at high magnification
•Download while recording via memory partitions
•Optional FASTDrive SSD — 128GB recording transferred in about 2 minutes
•External frame synchronization, including to unstable frequencies
•IRIG phase lock and programmable I/O for multi-camera and DAQ sync

Lens Options

•Nikon F-mount (G-type compatible) — standard
•C-mount — optional
•Canon EF with remote focus, aperture and Auto-Focus — optional
•M42 adapter — optional

Software & Integration

•Photron FASTCAM Viewer (PFV)
•Photron FASTCAM Analysis (PFA) — optional
•Photron Device Control SDK with LabVIEW and MATLAB libraries
•National Instruments DAQ synchronization plug-in — optional

Applications

•Wide-area event capture requiring 4K/UHD image quality
•Combustion studies in accelerating or decelerating engines
•Vibration-sensitive, high-magnification recording
•Multi-camera and DAQ-synchronized testing

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