TETHERED HEAD SERIES



Photron offers unique high-speed imaging systems that allow
multiple camera heads to be controlled from a single control module,
providing a cost-effective solution to unique imaging applications.



tethered head series



FASTCAM MH6



Perfectly suited for severely space- and weight -constrained locations commonly found in both on-board vehicle safety testing and military testing applications, the FASTCAM MH6 camera system provides an extraordinary mix of resolution, frame rate, light sensitivity and durability through the incorporation of multiple small and lightweight camera heads with a single processor. The MH6 allows up to six miniature (35mm x 35.4mm x 35.4mm, 100g) camera heads to be connected to a single processor.


Extremely thin and flexible connecting cables are available in varying lengths to accommodate a wide variety of camera head viewing angles and mounting locations. The camera heads are extremely rugged and have been operationally tested to 160G. Each MH6 camera head provides outstanding image quality with 1080 HD resolution at 1,000 frame per second and an industry leading light sensitivity of ISO 5,000 color and ISO 12,500 monochrome. Camera heads are compatible with readily available 1-inch C-mount ruggedized lenses.


The MH6 system allows automated image download to built-in non-volatile memory. Image transfer to a computer is available via Gigabit Ethernet and USB3. A built-in 3-axis / 1kHz acceleration sensor can be used to provide a trigger signal to the system if necessary.


Key Features:

• 1920 x 1440 up to 750 fps

• 1920 x 1080 up to 1,000 fps

• Up to 6 heads per processor

• Small Heads (35mm x 35mm x 35mm) ISO 12,500,000 (D) mono,
​5,000 (D) color (base ISO before image adjustments)

• Ruggedized (100G)

• Fastdrive SSD available for fast data offload (approx. 1 GB per second)


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FASTCAM MULTI



The FASTCAM Multi is a unique high-speed camera system featuring one or two compact and lightweight, RV sealed camera heads tethered to a remote processor which can be located up to fifty meters away.


The FASTCAM Multi is ideally suited for test ranges and other applications which require high-performance camera heads to be precisely synchronized while being controlled remotely. The camera heads allow image capture in confined areas that are not large enough to support the size of a “typical stand alone” high-speed camera. The separation of the camera head from the processor ensures that image data is safely retained in the processor, even if the camera head is damaged or destroyed during an explosive event.


Despite the small size of its camera head(s), the FASTCAM Multi provides a very high level of imaging performance. The system offers up to 4,800fps at full 1280 x 1024 pixel resolution and 6,000fps at 720 High Definition (HD) resolution, and with reduced resolution to 750,000fps. A global shutter provides blur free 12-bit images with exposure times as short as 1 microsecond. The FASTCAM Multi’s CMOS sensor features 10 micron square pixels that deliver light sensitivity of ISO 10,000 monochrome and ISO 5,000 color.


The FASTCAM Multi is compatible with a large quantity of off-the-shelf commercial lenses, including C-mount, Nikon F (G-Type) and Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lens mounts, which provide full remote control of both focus and aperture. Due to the small (10μm) pixel pitch of the FASTCAM Multi’s 12-bit sensor, the camera is capable of utilizing 1″ C-mount lenses without vignetting. Its distinctive feature set makes the FASTCAM Multi well-suited for many different applications including microscopy, detonation and explosives testing, off board automotive safety testing and more.


Key Features:

• 1280 x 10240 up to 4,800 fps

• 1280 x 720 up to 6,000 fps

• Capable or real time streaming for long record applications
​(minutes of record time)

• Small Heads (35mm x 35mm x 35mm)

• ISO 10,000 (D) mono, 5,000 (D) color (base ISO before image adjustments)

• Up to 50 meters between processor and heads

• Fastdrive SSD available for fast data offload (approx. 1 GB per second)


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