High frame rate (SlowMo) camera search

[Paul Cronin]

I have looked all through the DVinfo threads and felt this was the best place to ask the question.

I am in searching for a high frame rate (slow motion) portable camera.

At NAB I checked out the Phantom line and am talking with Abel about them. They are too expensive and I know people will say rent. But if I can find a lower priced and even lower frame rate camera it will work hard all the time. So I thought there might be other options that I have been missing. I know there are loads of cameras made for factory monitoring but I need a portable solution not one hooked up to a Ethernet cable and computer with frame rates in the 500+ range.

Any constructive help greatly appreciated.

[Arnie Schlissel]

What kind of budget did you have in mind? Frame rates of 500fps at any kind of HD resolution is hard to achieve, so it's pretty pricey.

[Paul Cronin]

Thanks for the response Arnie,

I am trying to come in under the Phantom Flex v640 cost which shoots up to 2400fps.

[Bob Hart]

The P+S Technik Weisscam may be rentable over in your country by now.


Footnote: Rental vendors list at P+S website is here :-

http://www.pstechnik.de/en/rental-li...orth%20America

[Paul Cronin]

Thanks Bob they offer some interesting solutions I will check it out.

[Pedro Rey]

Hi Paul...though a much lesser cost and performance option, maybe you should check out this

Fastec Imaging - High Speed Digital Cameras - Industrial Cameras

specifically the Troubleshooter model.
If you find any useful info, please report back since I am also interested.
Good luck,

Pedro

[Paul Cronin]

Thanks Pedro I have contacted them with out response. I will call them when I get back home from my current shoot next week. It is a interesting option.