Vision Research's Miro 3 snaps 2200 frames-per-second

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]

[Carl M @ Apr 26th 2007 1:50PM]

You too can start making your own Mythbusters episodes and post them on YouTube!

[just.Rob @ Apr 26th 2007 2:13PM]

so when are they gonna come out with an HD-GIF format?

[photophiroze @ Apr 26th 2007 5:45PM]

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

[Chuckles McGee @ Apr 26th 2007 2:27PM]

Sweet. Now my awesomeness can be recorded even more times per second.

[Vexorg @ Apr 26th 2007 3:36PM]

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.

[viva60 @ Apr 26th 2007 5:13PM]

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...

[SubGenius @ Apr 26th 2007 5:01PM]

I've saw one used on eBay for a very good price and was very tempted.
But unfortunately it was black and white only.

[Jitty @ Apr 26th 2007 7:37PM]

: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...

[Dan @ Apr 26th 2007 9:34PM]

Manufacturers please take note - The world needs a basic affordable digital high speed motion camera and thermo camera. Lots of home tinkerers are waiting....