Phantom Flex High-Speed Camera User Manual

This document is a manual for the Phantom Flex camera, which introduces the features, operation theory, setup and quick start, power and connectors, optics, on-camera controls, CineMag, Phantom software, CineStation, post flow and file formats, maintenance and troubleshooting, and FAQs of the camera.

Phantom Flex High-Speed Camera User Manual - cover page
Brand
Phantom
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
52
File format
PDF
File size
1.6 MB
Published
09 July, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
5A33F5330CB7705A2F079464687AD505
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Phantom Flex High-Speed Camera User Manual PDF

About this manual

The Phantom Flex is a high-speed digital camera designed for capturing fast-moving events with unprecedented flexibility. It offers high sensitivity up to 1,000 ISO and supports resolutions up to 4-megapixel imaging. The camera utilizes a circular buffer system in RAM to allow recording before, during, or after an event, ensuring no data is missed.

What's inside

  • Introduction to Phantom Flex
  • From Muybridge to Phantom
  • Camera Theory of Operation
  • Camera Set Up + Quick Start
  • Power & Connectors
  • Optics
  • On-Camera Controls
  • CineMag
  • Phantom Software
  • Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Specifications

Max Frame Rate (1920x1080)Up to 2,570 fps
ISO Sensitivity1,000 ISO
Video Ports2 x 4:2:2 HD-SDI
Pixel Depth12-bit
Shutter Speed1µs

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum frame rate at 1920x1080 resolution?

The camera supports up to 2,570 fps at 1920x1080 in Standard mode.

How does the circular buffer work?

Images go straight to RAM which acts as a circular buffer, allowing the camera to record continuously and capture events before, during, or after the trigger.

Can the camera output video to a tape recorder?

Yes, the camera can output HD SDI to a tape or data recorder using the HD-SDI ports.

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