High-Speed Videography

Introduction

Methods

Camera Specs

RedLake MotionScope 8000 S

Resolution: Up to 480 x 420

Recording Rates: 60, 125, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, 8000 frames/second

Shutter Speed: 1x, 2x, 4x, 5x, 10x, 20x of set recording rate

Recording Modes:

  • Manual: Recording starts when the record button is pressed. It stops when the record button is pressed again.
  • External Sync: Recording starts when the record button is pressed. Images are stored at a rate supplied by an external source, and stops recording when memory is full.
  • Trigger: Recording starts when the record button is pressed. When a trigger signal is received, images up to a trigger point are saved. The trigger position (0%-100%) determines how many frames before and after the trigger signal are saved.

Playback Rates: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 30, 60, 125, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, 8000 frames/second. Also single step mode forward and reverse.

Video Display: Built-in 5" monochrome CRT monitor

Remote Operation: RS-232 serial connector allows control via computer or handheld keypad.

Trigger Input: Standard 5-volt signal, or up to 30 volts DC. BNC connector.

Lens Mount: Standard C-mount

Size & Weight:

  • Control/Display Unit: 6” H x 7.5” W x 14.5” L. 11.6 lb. (5.3 kg)
  • Camera Head: 2.5” H x 2.5” W x 4” L. 1.1 lb. (.5 kg)

Power: 110 VAC, 60 Hz, 0.5 A; 220 VAC, 50 Hz, 0.25 A