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Vision research has announced the new Phantom V2640 super slow motion camera . The camera , designed around a custom 27.6 mm x 26.3 mm CMOS sensor with 4MP spread out with a 13.5 µm pixel size allows this camera to record an insane 6600 fps in 2048x1952(2k) or 11750 fps in 1080p . This camera , which is capable of hitting a maximum of 303,460fps in 1792x8 in its lowest possible recording format is ideal for scientific applications (Which is the main target audience of Vision Research) and therefore the camera delivers a whopping 26 Gpx/second output speed which requires specialized recording systems such as the Phantom CineMag IV storage system with 1TB and 2TB storage options .The camera features RAM storage options of 72GB , 144GB and 288GB on-board .The camera , designed around the Nikon F mount , supports manual lenses ,but there is however an option for two other lens mounts (Canon EF and C mount) if you wish . The camera supports ISO 16000 natively in monochrome and 3200 in co...

4K PL (left) 560/S(right) Vision research has unveiled two 4K capable super-slow motion cameras for their VEO series of Gimbal/smaller rig cameras . The series , which sits beside the larger Flex series , brings RAW  recording with 1000fps for the VEO 4K PL series and 500 fps for the VEO 4K-560L/S versions Phantom VEO 4K VEO4K-L models are designed for software-based operation with two programmable I/O ports and simplified connections. VEO4K-S models include additional I/O ports, on-camera controls, compatibility with CFast recording media and a secondary battery input. VEO4K-PL models include everything in the S-model, with the addition of an optical low pass filter, standard PL-mount and a black cinema-style housing. Introducing Phantom VEO4K: High-speed, High-resolution Cameras for Science, Aerospace and Media Industries WAYNE, NJ, September 5, 2017 – Vision Research, a leading manufacturer of digital high-speed imaging systems, today introduces the...

DJI has officially announced its latest entry level Phantom line drone , the unit , called the Phantom 3 SE brings 4K@30fps video recording and 12MP stills (1/2.3" sensor) along with a 94 degree field of view . The drone ,which has a 2.5 miles video transmission range is much better than the previous Phantom 3 products , and this , combined with its vision transmission system for controlled flight in satellite dead-zones . The unit also features a fly-back home feature when battery power goes low . The DJI Phantom 3 SE is available for $600 Source - dpreview , Dji

The Phantom Flex - a camera featured on many youtube channels and used in many scientific applications has now recieved a 4K upgrade and a new shutter . The new Phantom Flex 4K GS , a camera that is designed to work in rugged conditions and have a plethora of lens mount options including Canon's EF , Nikon F and G and Arri PL mounts is now capable of shooting 1000 fps at Cinema 4k ,938 fps in full sensor readout (4K) or 1975 fps in 2K resolution . .. features a 9.4mp APS-H (super 35) sensor also has a global shutter which makes rolling shutter almost non existent .the base ISO for color is 640 (with the shutter) and 320 (with the electronic shutter) , monochrome mode on the camera  however has a base of 5000 with the shutter and 2000 without it . All media recorded  can be exported to a external drive which is probably handy considering that the camera can shoot cineRAW and ProRes formats . Pricing -$ 103-114,000 Via - studiodaily