Vision Research Phantom
HIGH SPEED DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEMS
  
Resolution/Speed Chart (fps)
2560 x 1600
 1,500
2048 x 1600
 1,800
 2048 x 1024
 2,800
 1920 x 1080
 2,700
 1280 x 800
 5,250
 1280 x 720
 5,850
 800 x 600
 8,250
 640 x 480  12,500
 512 x 512  15,000
 512 x 384  19,800
 256 x 256  39,500
128 x 128 72,000
128 x 64 125,000
128 x 8 300,000
  • Phantom CineMag Compatible
  • 2560 x 1600 @ 1,500 fps
  • Shutter speeds down to 1 microsecond
  • Supports 8- and 12-bit Pixel Depth.

Based on a camera architecture first introduced with the Phantom® v12.1, the v640 provides a 4 megapixel sensor and greater than 6 gigapixel/second throughput. That means full-resolution frame rates of over 1500 frames-persecond (fps), and 1920 x 1080 HD-resolution frame rates of over 2700 fps.

The v640’s high-resolution timing system yields a timing resolution of better than 20 nanoseconds. Frame rate, frame synchronization and exposure accuracy are all improved over previous generations of high-speed cameras. And, an external frame synchronization signal is available via a dedicated BNC for easier cabling and increased signal integrity. A GenLock input is available for synchronizing the playback of recorded cines to other video gear.

You are able to record directly to our Phantom CineMag non-volatile, hot-swappable memory magazines. They mount on the CineMag compatible version of the camera. Continuously record full-resolution cines into non-volatile memory at up to 240 fps (445 for 1920x1080). That's about 3.5 minutes of continuous recording into the 256 GB CineMag or 7 minutes into the 512 GB CineMag.

Phantom v640 Features
Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1600
Number of Pixels 4,096,000
Max. Frame Rate (fps) at Max. Resolution 10-1500
Maximum Frame Rate (fps) 300,000
Pixel Bit Depth 8- and 12-bits, selectable 
Pixel Size 10 microns 
Active Sensor Dimensions (W x H x D) 25.6 mm x 16 mm 
Sensor ISO (12232) 4000 monochrome, 1000 color
Minimum Exposure Time 1 microsecond
Shutter Type Electronic, global 
Internal Shutter for Auto/Remote CSR Yes
Ethernet Connectivity Yes
Triggering Trigger, Pre-Trigger/MemGate, IRIG-IN, IRIG-OUT, F-Sync 
Range Data Yes, automatically acquire azimuth and elevation or other range data, more info here
SAM-3 (Signal Acquisition Module – 3) Yes
Strobe Sync Yes
Sync Imaging / Frame Clocking Yes, and the v640 has a dedicated FSYNC BNC on the back panel for improved signal integrity; frames can be synchronized to an internal camera clock, an external clock source, IRIG-B time code, or IRIG-B with phase shift  
Ready Out Signal Yes
High-Speed (DRAM) Memory 8GB, 16GB or 32GB available 
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 Interchangeable, F-mount standard; C-mount and PL-mount available, lens not included 
Power Supply 100- 240 VAC, 120 Watt power supply included
DC Power / Battery 20 - 36 VDC, 70 Watts (non-CineMag version); XLR power cable available 
Hi-G No 
Preview, Focusing and Playback Via Phantom Software or Video Out  
Video Out Analog: NTSC, PAL, 720p HD; the v640 also has a component video port for connecting any viewfinder compatible with the Phantom HD
Digital: Versatile Dual HD-SDI can provide 4:4:4 video (except at 60 fps), or can be two single 4:2:2 HD-SDI ports, one for playback and one always live.
Pre/Post-Trigger Recording Yes 
CAR – Continuous Adjustable Resolution Yes, 256 x 8 pixels 
Frame Rate Profile Yes, 5 user-defined frame rates within a single cine 
EDR – Extreme Dynamic Range Yes
Selective Auto Exposure Yes
Continuous Recording Yes
Multi-Cine Yes, up to 63
Cine Conversion Yes, to Cine, Cine Compressed, Cine RAW, AVI, Multipage TIFF, MXF PAL, MXF NTSC, QuickTime, Windows BMP, OS/2 BMP, PCS, TGA, TIFF, LEAD, JPEG, JTIF, DNG, DPX  
Image Timestamp Yes
Continuous Data Steaming No
PIV – Particle Image Velocimetry Yes, 1.2µsec straddle time
Memory Gate Yes
Event Marking Yes
Image Processing Yes
Variable Speed Playback Yes
Secondary IP Address Yes
Software Ships with complete set of Phantom Software for camera setup and control, playback and image conversion
Size (W x H x D) 12.25 x 5.5 x 5.0 in. (L,W,H) 31.1 x 14 x 12.7 cm 
Weight 12 lbs (5.4 Kg) 
Mounting Two 1/4-20 and three 3/8-16 mounting holes on the bottom of the camera body 
Active Cooling Yes
Temperature 0°C to 40°C @ 8% to 80% RH 
Humidity 8% to 80% relative humidity  
Shock 30G, half sine wave, 11 ms, 10 times all axes (without CineMag or lens) to Mil-Std-810 G
Vibration 25G, 5-500 Hz, all axes without CineMag 
Firmware Upload Yes, via Phantom Software  
SDK – System Developers Kit Yes, contact Technical Support

 

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