Vision Research's Miro 3 snaps 2200 frames-per-second
By Darren Murph 
posted Apr 26th 2007 1:40PM
posted Apr 26th 2007 1:40PM
We've seen cameras with megapixel numbers that defy logic, and while Vision Research's latest camera doesn't quite do one million frames-per-second, it holds its own in the fast-snappin' game. The first member of the Phantom lineup, dubbed the Miro 3, is a lightweight, rugged device "targeted at industrial applications ranging from biometric research to automotive crash testing." Essentially, this little bundle of joy is meant to be strapped into daredevil-type situations in order to grab as many photos as possible within a split second, as it can programmed to snap 2,200 frames-per-second at 512 x 512 resolution, or up to 95,000 fps if you only need 32 x 32 images. It touts shutter speeds as low as two-microseconds, an ISO rating of up to 4,800 in monochrome, selectable 8-, 10- or 12-bit pixel depths, and a "number of external control signals allowing for external triggering, camera synchronization, and time-stamping." The Miro 3 looks to be available right now, but unless you need to capture stills of your next stunt, we wouldn't bother inquiring about the (presumably lofty) price.[Via Wired]
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so when are they gonna come out with an HD-GIF format?
Vision Research already makes HD resolution cameras that can record at up to 1000 frames per second and you can check them out at www.visionresearch.com
Sweet. Now my awesomeness can be recorded even more times per second.
I've done a bit of looking into high-speed cameras (just to see how ridiculosly impractical the purchase of one might be) and I find that most of these manufacturers don't bother putting up prices. That's because even a relatively basic high speed camera setup would run you roughly the cost of a Porsche 911.
I've worked in combustion research and we bought one of the Phantoms with a 120,000 fps capacity. Of course that puppy came in around $78k. Lots of fun though...
I've saw one used on eBay for a very good price and was very tempted.
But unfortunately it was black and white only.
:o Would really like one of those, I'd spend upto $20,000 for one of those... if I had that much money... and if there were any that actually cost that little...
Manufacturers please take note - The world needs a basic affordable digital high speed motion camera and thermo camera. Lots of home tinkerers are waiting....