Introducing the Pharsighted E9•80S and E9•100S—trailblazers in ultra high-speed photography! These revolutionary full-frame, backside-illuminated cameras offer incredible light sensitivity and exceptional speed, making them perfect for capturing stunning visuals at over 100,000 fps. Get ready to elevate your imaging experience!
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Sensor | BSI CMOS, 640 × 480px |
| Sensor Size | 33.28 × 24.96mm |
| Pixel Size | 52µm |
| Full Frame Rate (E9·150S) | 489,000fps at 640 × 480 |
| Full Frame Rate (E9·100S) | 326,000fps at 640 × 480 |
| Full Frame Rate (E9·80S) | 272,000fps at 640 × 480 |
| Full Frame Rate (E9·50S) | 164,000fps at 640 × 480 |
| Maximum Frame Rate (E9·150S) | 2,720,000fps |
| Min Exposure (E9·150S) | 34ns |
| Min Exposure (E9·100S) | 59ns |
| Min Exposure (E9·80S/50S) | 98ns |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 200,000 mono / ISO 80,000 color |
| Dynamic Range | 9-bit |
| Memory (E9·150S) | 162GB, 324GB, 648GB |
| Memory (E9·100S/80S) | 108GB, 216GB, 432GB |
| Memory (E9·50S) | 54GB, 108GB, 216GB |
| Storage | U.2 NVMe SSD (~1.6TB included) |
| Interface | 1/2.5/5/10G Ethernet + HD-SDI output |
| Dimensions | 240 × 212 × 175mm |
| Weight | 10.88kg |
| Power | 24–28VDC, 200W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40°C |
Key Specifications
- •BSI CMOS sensor, 640 × 480 pixels
- •E9·150S: 489,000fps full frame; up to 2,720,000fps at reduced resolution
- •E9·100S: 326,000fps full frame; up to 2,720,000fps at reduced resolution
- •ISO 200,000 monochrome / ISO 80,000 color
- •Global electronic shutter: 34ns (E9·150S) to 98ns (E9·80S/50S)
- •9-bit dynamic range
- •Up to 648GB internal memory + ~1.6TB U.2 NVMe SSD
- •Dimensions: 240 × 212 × 175mm, 10.88kg (24 lbs)
Key Features
- •Backside-illuminated sensor for exceptional low-light sensitivity
- •Sub-100ns minimum exposure for ultra-high-speed events
- •Removable U.2 NVMe SSD for long-term portable storage
- •IP68-rated rugged RJ45 connector
- •Six configurable 5V TTL I/O BNC connectors
- •IEEE 1588 PTPv2 time code support
- •HD-SDI video output
- •Up to 1024 memory partitions
- •Compatible with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux
Lens Options
- •Nikon F/G-type compatible — standard
- •Canon EF — standard
- •1-inch C-mount — standard
Software & Integration
- •SLOW Software (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
- •.SLOW format with RAW image data and embedded metadata
- •Export to MP4, AVI, TIFF
Applications
- •Ultra-high-speed ballistics and detonics
- •Shock wave and supersonic flow visualization
- •Defense and aerospace research
- •Plasma and combustion imaging
- •Scientific research requiring sub-microsecond capture
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