The demand for accurate, high-resolution video analysis continues to grow across research and industrial sectors. The Photron FASTCAM Orion S40 answers that demand with advanced imaging performance, offering high speed and clarity in one system. Capable of capturing 31,250 frames per second (fps) at full resolution, this camera is built for researchers and engineers who rely on precise measurements and reliable data.
Higher Frame Rates with Clearer Imaging
The Photron Orion S40 delivers remarkable performance for a high-speed system. At 1,280 x 1,024 resolution, it records at 31,250 fps. Reducing the resolution to 1,024 x 1,024 increases the speed to 37,500 fps, while further reductions can push frame rates as high as 312,500 fps at 896 x 32 pixels. This capability makes it possible to document fast-moving events with clarity and consistency.
The camera uses a 1.3-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor. This BSI sensor improves light sensitivity and works with Correlated Double Sampling (CDS) to reduce noise. CDS compares the pixel’s noise and luminance values for each frame, helping isolate clean image data. The result is sharper imaging at high frame rates, even under low-light or high-speed conditions.
Ideal for Advanced Research and Testing
The Orion S40 supports a wide range of technical applications requiring speed and detail. In many of these applications, reducing motion blur and detecting fine shifts in material or fluid movement is critical. The Orion S40 offers the tools to do so with greater confidence. These include:
- Automotive crash and safety testing
- Biomechanics research
- Life science and biological imaging
- Defense and aerospace experiments
- Materials testing
- Fluid dynamics with Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
- Deformation tracking using Digital Image Correlation (DIC)
FASTCAM Orion S40 Sensor and Speed Specifications
- Maximum resolution: 1280 x 1024 at 31,250 fps
- Pixel size: 16 microns
- Sensor size: 20.48mm x 16.38mm
- 1024 x 1024 resolution at 37,500 fps
- Frame rates up to 312,500 fps at reduced resolution
- Global electronic shutter with 1 microsecond shutter speed
- ISO 40,000 (monochrome) and ISO 10,000 (color)
- 12-bit depth for high-fidelity grayscale imaging
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Flexible Design with Multiple Mounts and Memory Options
Photron designed the Orion S40 to accommodate different workflows. Lens mount options include Nikon F-G type (standard) with C-mount and Canon EF mount options. The camera also offers three onboard memory configurations: 32, 64, and 128 GB. High memory capacity allows longer recording times or more data-intensive captures, giving users flexibility during long or complex testing setups.
Data can be transferred using 1 GB or 10 GB Ethernet interfaces, and the camera supports IRIG-B time synchronization for integration into large test systems.
Built for Demanding Environments
With its balance of speed, resolution, and noise reduction, the FASTCAM Orion S40 is ideal in fields such as fluid analysis, material testing, and shock and vibration testing. The Orion S40 technology can capture minute changes and phenomena that could not be captured by conventional high-speed cameras with low noise and high frame rates is essential. Whether it's observing structural deformation under stress or analyzing fluid behavior in real time, this system provides dependable, clear video that supports accurate measurement and interpretation.
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