What is the Phantom High-Speed Digital Camera?
The Phantom HD is a production friendly, high definition, digital camera compatible with HD viewfinders and monitors. When used in the HD format of 1920 x 1080, frame rates as high as 1000 frames per second can be achieved. Higher frame rates are possible at reduced resolution. Higher resolution is possible (2048 x 2048 pixels or 2048 x 1536 pixels) at reduced frame rates.
The camera records images to internal 16 GIG on-board solid state memory and can be immediately played back directly from the camera without the time consuming process of file conversion or downloading. Once viewed the content of the internal on-board memory can be trimmed and saved to a laptop or lunch-box computer hard drive, or to the soon to be available Cinemags. Either of these steps will take time, however, by trimming the content to the usable portion, the duration of this step can be minimized The Contents of the memory can also be played or recorded over single (4:2:2) HD-SDI outputs to a recorder, disc array, or other HD-SDI capture device.
The Phantom HD can be configured for “live” broadcast or studio production and has a continuous video output that includes HD (720p, 1080p, 1080i) standards. Multiple triggering and recording modes can also be tailored to your application. The camera can be controlled by and image files downloaded using a Gigabit Ehternet-to-PC connection. Files can be converted TIFF stacks, MOV or AVI formats using the included Phantom software package.
Tech Deets for the Phantom High-Speed Digital Camera?
Sensitivity: If compared to a motion picture film camera with a 180 degree shutter angle, we have found the sensitivity to be equivalent to approximately ISO 320. However, since the single chip video cameras are capable of extremely fast refresh rates, the exposure time can be adjusted to a value of that equaling nearly a 360 degree shutter. Doing so essentially allows an additional stop of light (transmitted to the sensor) that is not possible with film cameras. In other words, the stated rating of ISO 640 appears to be based on a shutter speed of 1/ FRAME RATE.
Configuration: The camera is supplied with a PL lens mount and a riser block that raises the camera to Arri height. Also supplied is an Arri sliding base with 15mm rods. In its supplied configuration, most Arri lenses and lens accessories can be used with the camera. A Panavision mount is available as an option.
HD (1920 X 1080) and 2K (2048 X 1536)
resolution using a PL-mount lens
● 35mm depth-of-field in a high-speed
digital HD camera
● Up to 1000 frames-per-second at HD
resolution (1080p) and 1500 frames per
second at (HD) 720p
● 16GB of onboard memory
● Adjust frame rate in 1 fps increments
● Shutter speeds as fast as two microseconds
(1/500,000 second)
● 14-bit sensor depth (42-bit color)
● ISO 640 (rated at 360 degree shutter)
● Gigabit Ethernet
● Circular buffer recording / Run-Stop
● SMTPE time code
● 11-stop dynamic range
● Optional battery power available
● 1-1000 fps at HD resolution (Higher frame rates
at reduced resolution)
● On-Board waveform Monitor with
supplied Panasonic 8.4 inch Monitor
● Optional Panavision Lens Mount
● 2048×2048 active pixel CMOS sensor
● Size: 7.62″ x 5.47″ x 12.13″ (HWD)
19.4cm x 13.9cm x 30.8cm (HWD)
● Weight: 12.125 lbs (5.5 kg)
Mexico Tourism Reel by Industria Film Studios, shot with Phantom HD (00:03:40)
Nissan Altima Spot by Simplemente, shot with Phantom HD (00:02:10)
