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SlowMo has three of the very latest 
systems for hire - the new High Definition SA-2, the tried
and tested SA-1.1 and the new portable SA-3.
The SA-1.1 provided the stunning images as seen on BBC's LIFE
and Nature's Great Events and has been used on several major
television commercials. It is the ideal camera for filming
ballistics offering high resolution at extremely fast frame
rates.
The new SA-2 achieves an unpresidented 2000fps at 1920 x 1080
resolution. SlowMo's Photron SA-2 comes with the maximum extended
memory of 32GB allowing over 10 s capture time at full HD
resolution at 1000fps. In our comparison tests, we found that
the SA-2 is only one stop less light sensitive than the SA-1.1.
In 2009, the SA-2 has been very busy providing excellent images
for the advertising industry. See Clients
page.
The recently acquired Fastcam SA-3 generates images on par
with the SA-1 in a portable, sealed unit. It is the perfect
camera for production line analysis and research.
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Photron
SA-2 (32Gb)
The FASTCAM SA-2 with its full HD (1920 x 1080
pixels) resolution at up to 2000fps and PL lens mount,
has enormous potential for broadcast applications in
Advertising, Entertainment and Sports.
It can also permit detailed observation and analysis
of large spatial areas in the fields of equipment testing,
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Photron
SA-1.1 (8Gb)
Released in 2007, the Fastcam SA-1.1 provides
blistering fast speed with unmatched light sensitivity.
Capable of 5400 full frames per second (fps) at mega
pixel (1K x 1K) resolution, the brand new CMOS sensor
provides true twelve bit pixel depth and is capable
of a massive 675,000 fps at reduced resolution.
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Photron
SA-3 (120K Model)
Added to the SlowMo camera list in September
2009, the Fastcam SA-3 provides superb image quality
and sensitivity in a portable rugged package.
It is an extremely flexible and reliable camera covering
all applications including television, industry and
research. Capable of 2,000 full frames per second (fps)
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2048 x 2048 pixels @
1,080fps
1920 x 1080 pixels @ 2,000fps
(Full HD 1080p)
1280 x 720 @ 4000fps
1024 x 576 (16:9) @ 5400fps |
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1024 x 1024 pixels @
5400fps
1024 x 576 pixels @ 10000fps
640 x 480 @ 18000fps |
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1024 x 1024 pixels @
2000fps
1024 x 576 pixels @ 3000fps
512 x 512 @ 5000fps |
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images from the 12-bit A-D sensor. Recently quoted by
editing houses in London as the best high speed images
they have seen in terms of lack of artefacts, noise,
and dark colour detail.
Same outstanding reliablility as the SA-1 especially
when working under hot lights.
The camera has HD-SDI and composite video output and
the maximum 32GB on board memory providing 20 s capture
time at 500fps full HD.
Arri plates together with bars and matt boxes can now
be easily attached to the SA-2 via a custom base plate.
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The Fastcam SA1.1 is Photron's
most light sensitive camera yet, as well as providing
the greatest colour fidelity of any high speed camera
available, thanks to true 12-bit performance.
This camera has been extremely busy since it's release
covering nearly every high speed application from major
wildlife programmes to filming bullets at 50000fps!
See Clients page.
The Fastcam SA1.1 is still the best Photron
camera when capturing at 6000fps and above. As such
it is still in regular use for commercials especially
macro shots. |
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SlowMo's Fastcam SA3 comes
with the maximum 4GB memory. The SA-3 differs in terms
of construction from the SA-1 and SA-2 in the fact it
is not fan cooled but is a sealed unit. This makes it
more suitable for dusty/dirty environments as well as
lending itself to being used with underwater housings.
It is also tested to 100G.
The SA-3 makes a good supplementary camera with the
SA-1.1 on shoots where two cameras are needed especially
useful for ballistics testing.
It has already been successfully used on shoots in Japan
and India. |
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| Common Functions (all
cameras) |
Nikon, C, and PL mounts available.
Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) interface
Handheld remote controller for simple control of all functions
and viewing of live and recorded images.
Low-light mode for initial set up of camera position and
focus
Rugged design for use in industrial environments.
Built to exacting standards providing excellent reliability.
LIVE view during recording.
All the cameras can be dry hired and come with dedicated
laptops/computers. For remote silent power use, special
power cables are available should either system need to
be powered from batteries (car or V-lok type). Extended
batteries are provided with the laptops.
All systems come housed in individual rugged flight cases
including dedicated computers for easy and secure transport.
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| Computers |
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Gigabit ethernet connection to a PC computer. For enhanced
performance esp. for studio work, the HD SA-2 camera is
connected to the SlowMo cube computer and 24" Samsung
widescreen monitor.
SlowMoCube Computer:
Specification:
1.5Tb Raid drives
Intel Core 2 Quad processor 2.8Ghz.
GeForce 9600GT 512Mb Graphics.
4GB DDR3 Ram.
Powerful yet portable PC enabling rapid image downloads
from the SA-2 camera.
Download Times:
1000 - Raw HD images in just 1 min 7 s.
1000 - 16bit TIFF files (no further processing needed)
in 1 min 35 s. |
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Other equipment available includes:
Sturdy Manfrotto tripods
Portable 7" Colour HD video monitor for video out
playback
2KW and 650W Arrilites |
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Various lenses including:
- 20mm and 16mm wide angle
- Nikon fit 24 to 70mm macro zoom lens
- 55mm Nikon micro lens
- 24mm Nikon F2.8
- 85mm Nikon F1.8
- Nikon 80-200mm F2.8 zoom
- 105mm Macro F2.8
- 300mm F4 telephoto
- 500mm F4 Nikon telephoto + lens support
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SlowMo works very closely with Photron (Europe) Ltd to keep
the camera systems in optimal working order. Should a system
fail on location, SlowMo will endeavour to keep downtime to
an absolute minimum, work hard to ensure a quick repair and
where possible provide a replacement system.
All camera equipment is supplied subject to our terms
and conditions. When dry hiring, insurance (to the value
of £100K SA-2, £60K SA-1 and £30K SA-3)
is the responsibility of the user, including travel to and
from the location. |
