High-speed Camera | Professional Ultra High Speed Camera Manufacturer – Revealer

A high-speed camera captures slow-motion video by recording at an incredibly high frame rate, then playing it back at a normal speed. This process of "stretching time" relies on three key components working in perfect harmony:

Capture: The compact high-speed camera uses a fast global shutter and brief exposure time to freeze motion without blur, capturing thousands of crisp images per second.

Store: The massive flow of image data is temporarily held in high-speed internal RAM before being saved to a large, onboard SSD for reliable storage.

Transfer: A high-speed interface like 10Gb Ethernet quickly moves the large video files to your computer for analysis.

Why Does This Matter for Your Application?

The quality of these components directly impacts performance, reliability, and value—key factors when evaluating high speed camera cost. As a professional high speed camera manufacturer, Revealer optimizes this entire pipeline. Our cameras are engineered with robust hardware to deliver precise data for demanding R&D and industrial applications, ensuring your investment is sound.

STEP1-Cover the lens cap or the CMOS dust cover.

STEP2-Turn off the camera, and uncheck the options for enabling dark field correction and bright field correction.

STEP3-Click on "Set Dark Field" and then click "OK".

STEP4-After the prompt indicates that the dark field setting is successful, check the options for enabling dark field correction and bright field correction.

STEP5-Click on "Preview" to complete the dark field setting.

The output format of the ultra high speed cameras is the image format YUV422, with a resolution of 1080P @50fps, and it complies with the 3G SDI SMPTE292M standard. Please confirm that the SDI monitor supports 1080P @50fps and SMPTE292M. If the image still cannot be displayed, you may need to replace it with an SDI monitor from another brand.

If BMP, JPG, and TIF formats cannot be viewed, it might be due to issues with the image viewer's encoder. Please download "Kantuwang" or other image viewing software.

If AVI files cannot be viewed, please try changing the video player or install the Windows player upgrade patch package windows.10.codec.pack.v2.1.8.setup.exe (downloaded from the internet) and then play the file.

RHVD files should be played using our motion analysis software. If you don't have the software or if it still can't play after installation, please contact the sales engineer.

If MP4 format cannot be viewed, it might be due to issues with the video player's encoder. Please download PotPlayer or other video playback software.

First, check the memory of the high-speed camera. Click on “Preview,” right-click on the device list, select the high-speed camera properties, and check the memory status. If it is full, delete the videos from the memory list before proceeding with the shooting.

If the memory is not full, it may be that the parameters do not support the memory required for the next shot. You can find the “Save Length” and reconfigure the parameters.

If you still cannot take photos after setting, please check whether the authorization has expired. If it has expired, authorize it in time and continue to use it.

The high-speed camera supports a variety of trigger level signals depending on the model. The actual supported signals will be displayed in the trigger mode of the software.

High level: 5V signal, threshold 3.3V

Low level: 0V signal, threshold 1.8V

Rising edge: Pulling up from 0V to 5V, with an upward threshold of 3.3V

Falling edge: Pulling down from 5V to 0V, with a downward threshold of 1.8V

Short circuit: The BNC center pin is connected to the BNC outer shell

Open circuit: The BNC center pin is disconnected from the BNC outer shell

A Backside-illuminated (BSI) sensor, used in our NEO series, repositions the wiring layer behind the photodiode. This allows more light to reach each pixel, significantly improving low-light sensitivity and quantum efficiency. Compared to conventional front-side-illuminated (FSI) CMOS sensors, BSI technology enables our cameras to achieve higher frame rates with shorter exposure times and superior image quality in challenging lighting conditions, which is vital for applications like ballistics, micro-explosions, or spark ignition analysis.

The choice depends on your specific needs:

For PIV: Prioritize frame rate and light sensitivity. You need sufficient fps to resolve particle displacements between pulses. Our high-sensitivity BSI cameras (e.g., NEO series) are ideal for low-seeding density or high-speed flows.

For DIC: Prioritize resolution and sensor global shutter. Higher resolution (like our 21MP cameras) provides better spatial accuracy for strain measurement. A global shutter ensures all pixels are exposed simultaneously, preventing motion distortion.

Our technical team can provide a detailed comparison and recommendation based on your test parameters.

Absolutely. As a leading manufacturer with full-stack R&D capabilities, we regularly provide customized solutions. This can include specific sensor modifications, specialized optical interfaces, enhanced cooling systems for extreme environments, customized memory or triggering configurations, and even firmware adaptations for unique experimental setups. Contact our engineering team to discuss your project requirements.

High speed camera prices vary based on resolution, sensor sensitivity (BSI), and onboard memory. Contact our engineers for a customized wholesale quote based on your frame rate requirements.

The cost of high speed cameras varies significantly based on frame rate and sensor technology. Entry-level industrial models may start at lower price points, while ultra-high-speed BSI systems (up to 25,000 fps) are premium investments for scientific research. Contact Revealer for a direct manufacturer quote to get the most competitive pricing.

Choose RAW when you need unprocessed sensor data for maximum post-processing flexibility. YUV gives you a ready-to-view image processed inside the camera (auto whitebalance, denoise, color correction). H.264 is best when bandwidth is limited (e.g., Wi-Fi) and you need a compressed preview stream.

Real-world throughput is limited by many factors: the switch, cable quality, camera firmware, your PC's CPU, the software, and especially the disk write speed. We are continuously improving the network stack; expect the usable bandwidth to increase with firmware and software updates.

When using a clean signal from a function generator, set debounce very low or to 0. For a mechanical switch, use a longer debounce (e.g., 20 ms). If the trigger pulse width is shorter than the debounce time, the pulse will be filtered out and the camera won't trigger.

Some cameras allow you to define up to five different frame rates that automatically change during a single recording – for example, ultra-high speed at the moment of impact, then a lower rate for the aftermath, saving storage while keeping the critical moment sharp.

Image training automatically adjusts the sampling phase for each LVDS data lane from the CMOS sensor to the FPGA. Run it whenever you experience pixel noise or streaking after power-up; it ensures proper data alignment.

The maximum exposure time cannot exceed the frame period:
Exposure (µs) ≤ 1,000,000 / frame rate (fps)
For example, at 1,000 fps the maximum exposure is 1,000 µs.

It lets the camera perform a dark-field calibration (CSR) without you having to manually cover the lens. This is essential for removing fixed-pattern noise before a measurement, especially in remote or hazardous locations.

We offer E, EF, F, C mounts depending on the model, and we plan to add RF. For applications where the camera is inaccessible, we also provide an electronic lens control (focus/iris) that you can operate from the software.

We were the first to offer a truly domestic high-speed-camera solution. Unique features include large on-board Flash storage (up to 20 TB, data retained without power), electronic lens control, multi-client software, and a back-side illuminated sensor (NEO25/ACE65) that rivals or exceeds the sensitivity of global competitors.