Introducing the FASTCAM Orion S40.
Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor
1280 x 1024 pixels at 31,250fps
1024 x 1024 pixels at 37,500fps
Backside Illuminated Sensor (BSI)
12-bit monochrome
36-bit color
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1.3MP BSI CMOS with CDS, 1280 × 1024px |
| Sensor Size | 20.48 × 16.384mm (diagonal 26.23mm) |
| Pixel Size | 16µm |
| BSI (Backside Illuminated) | Yes |
| CDS (Correlated Double Sampling) | Yes |
| Temporal Dark Noise | 7.2e- |
| Quantum Efficiency | 57.5% at 490nm |
| Full Frame Rate | 31,250fps at 1280 × 1024 |
| Maximum Frame Rate | 312,500fps (type 312K) |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 40,000 mono / ISO 10,000 color |
| Shutter | Global electronic, 1µs |
| Dynamic Range | 12-bit mono / 36-bit color |
| Memory | 32GB, 64GB, 128GB |
| Interface | 10-Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45 10GBASE-T) |
| Dimensions | 267 × 182 × 93.6mm |
| Weight | 4.07kg |
| Operational Shock | 30G, 10 times, 6-axes |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40°C |
Key Specifications
- •1280 × 1024 BSI CMOS sensor with Correlated Double Sampling (CDS)
- •Full frame: 31,250fps at 1280 × 1024
- •Maximum frame rate: 312,500fps (type 312K) at reduced resolution
- •ISO 40,000 monochrome / ISO 10,000 color
- •Global electronic shutter to 1µs
- •Ultra-low temporal dark noise: 7.2e-
- •12-bit monochrome / 36-bit color dynamic range
- •Memory: 32GB to 128GB
- •Dimensions: 267 × 182 × 93.6mm, 4.07kg
Key Features
- •World's first camera with simultaneous BSI + CDS technology
- •Ultra-low temporal dark noise (7.2e-) for superior image quality
- •Mechanical calibration shutter for remote black balance
- •Up to 128 memory partitions
- •Download while recording
- •10-Gigabit Ethernet interface
- •Versatile mounting on all four sides
- •IRIG-B time code support
Lens Options
- •Nikon F-mount (G-type compatible) — standard
- •C-mount — optional
- •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
- •Compatible with Windows 10/11 Pro/Enterprise/Education
Applications
- •Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
- •Digital Image Correlation (DIC)
- •Combustion research
- •Fluid dynamics and microfluidics
- •Scientific imaging requiring ultra-low noise
- •Structural testing and materials analysis
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