Vision Research Phantom
HIGH SPEED DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEMS
  
Resolution/Speed Chart (fps)
 
Std HQ
 2650 x1600
1455
725
1920 x 1080
2570
1275
 1280 x 720
5350
2640
 640 x 480
10,750
5285
  • Shoot 10 - 2570 fps at 1920x1080 in Standard Mode
  • 1200 ISO
  • HQ Mode for ultimate image quality
  • Raw digital and/or video workflow solutions
  • Flexible lens solutions

Based on Phantom imaging technology, the Flex camera extends the legacy of the groundbreaking Phantom HD – a camera that changed the world of high-speed imaging for television and motion picture production forever.

The Phantom Flex introduces new degrees of flexibility not available on any other digital cinema camera. And, it goes beyond HD and supports 4 megapixel imaging when the ultimate in image resolution is required.

 
 Phantom Flex Features
Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1600
Number of Pixels 4,096,000
Max. Frame Rate (fps) at Max. Resolution 1455 fps in Standard Mode
Maximum Frame Rate (fps) 280,000 fps @ 256 x 8 in standard mode
Pixel Bit Depth 12-bit
Pixel Size 10 microns
Active Sensor Dimensions (W x H) 25.6 mm x 16.0 mm
Sensor ISO (12232) 1200 ISO (measured using ISO 12232 SAT method)
Minimum Exposure Time 1us in Standard mode, shutter angle / minimum exposure is dependent upon both speed and resolution when in HQ mode
Shutter Type Global Electronic
Internal Shutter for Auto/Remote CSR Yes
Ethernet Connectivity Gb Ethernet
Triggering Circular buffer with on-camera, remote, or software trigger
Image-Based Auto-Trigger No
Sync Imaging / Frame Clocking Yes, Dedicated frame-sync BNC; Can be master or slave
High-Speed (DRAM) Memory 16GB or 32GB
Non-volatile Memory Using the on-camera CineMag capability, shoot, save, and securely offload a 16GB cine in about 16 seconds versus 16 minutes via Gb Ethernet. Maximize your shot time using the Phantom CineMag to record multiple back-to-back shots
Lensing PL mount standard, Canon EOS, manual Nikon, optional Adapter for 2/3 lenses available
Power Supply 100-240V DC, 120W supply included
DC Power Two 24VDC power inputs to allow for “hot swapping" power
Battery / DC Power
20-36V DC
Hi-G No
Preview, Focusing and Playback Via Phantom Camera Control software or Video Out
Video Out 2 x 4:2:2 HD-SDI video ports, can be configured as dual-link 4:4:4 video (4:4:4 not available at 60fps video formats)
Pre/Post-Trigger Recording Yes
CAR – Continuous Adjustable Resolution Yes, 256 x 8
Frame Rate Profile Yes
EDR – Extreme Dynamic Range No
Selective Auto Exposure No
Multi-Cine Yes, up to 63
Cine Conversion Yes, to Cine, Cine Compressed, Cine RAW, AVI, Multipage TIFF, MXF PAL, MXF NTSC, Quick Time, Windows BMP, OS/2 BMP, PCX, TGA, TIFF, LEAD, JPEG, JTIF, RAW, DNG, DP
Continuous Recording Yes
Image Timestamp Yes
Continuous Data Steaming TBA
Secondary IP Address Yes
CineMag Compatible Yes, CineMag interface has field-replaceable pin array assembly
Software Phantom Camera Control, Phantom Video Player, Phantom Cine Panel
Size (W x H) 12.25 x 5.5 in (L x W); 31.1 x 14 cm
Weight 10.5 lbs., 4.75 kg
Mounting Mounting: Two ¼-20 and three 3/8-16 mounting holes on the bottom of the camera body, with additional mounting points on right side panel
Active Cooling Yes
Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Humidity 8% to 80%
Shock 30G, half sine wave, 11 ms, 10 times all axes (without CineMag or lens)
Vibration 25G, 5-500 Hz, all axes without CineMag
Firmware Upload Yes
SDK – System Developers Kit Yes

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Additional Product Photos
 
 
The Phantom Flex's rear control panel provides easy access to the ports you need most often including the genlock and time code.  
The Phantom Flex has extensive on-camera control capability making it easy the trigger the camera into action. Based on feedback from NAB, these controls will move from the bottom of the camera to the front-left and be arranged vertically.
 
 
Based on feedback from NAB, the body design of the Phantom Flex will appear different from what is shown in these photos. It will be shorter and the on-camera controls will move.

 

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