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Photron Cameras

 

 

SlowMo has three of the very latest PHOTRON systems for hire - the High Definition SA-2, the tried and tested SA-1.1 and the new portable SA-3.

The SA-1.1 is the ideal camera for filming ballistics offering high resolution at extremely fast frame rates.

The HD SA-2 can record 2000fps at 1920 x 1080 resolution. It comes with the maximum extended memory of 32GB allowing over 10 s capture time at full HD resolution at 1000fps.

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.

Watch this space for the arrival of the new Photron BC2!

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, fluid dynamics, ballistics and explosives.

 

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.

 


 

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) at 1024 x 1024 resolution.

 
Photron SA1
 
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
 
1024 x 1024 pixels @ 5400fps
1024 x 576 pixels @ 10000fps
640 x 480 @ 18000fps
 
1024 x 1024 pixels @ 2000fps
1024 x 576 pixels @ 3000fps
512 x 512 @ 5000fps
         
Download Datasheet
 
Photron SA-1
 
Photron SA-1

Outstanding full high definition 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.

 

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.

 

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 been successfully used on shoots in Japan, Madagascar, Saudi Arabia and India.

Download Photron Quick Start Guide
Common Functions (all cameras)
Nikon, C, PL and now B4 mount 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 and download.

All the cameras can be dry hired and come with dedicated laptops/computers. For remote silent power use, SlowMo has a dedicated 2 x 12V battery system for powering the camera and laptop all day. Special power cables are available should either system need to be powered from V-lok batteries. Extended batteries are provided with the laptops.

All systems come housed in individual rugged flight cases including dedicated computers for easy and secure transport.
 
Computers
All cameras are operated via 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 27" DELL widescreen monitor (2560 x 1440 resolution).

SlowMoCube Computer:

Specification:
1.2Tb Raid 0 Raptor 10000rpm 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.

Raw images can be easily converted to TIFFs via the PFV batch converter.

Other equipment available includes:

Sturdy Manfrotto tripods
TVLogic 7" Colour HD video monitor for video out playback
2KW and 650W Arrilites
  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
  • 500mm F4 Nikon telephoto + lens support

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.