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Phantom v641 Camera Overview

By StudentFilmmakers.com
posted Jan 28, 2012, 14:22

Phantom v641 Camera Overview

Phantom v641 Camera Overview

The Phantom v641 is the second generation v640 camera. It is smaller and lighter than its predecessor and has a number of new convenience features requested by users. There are dual power inputs for battery backup or hot-swapping batteries when under battery power. The viewfinder port has been moved forward on the camera to make cabling cleaner and less intrusive. Two auxiliary power ports can provide 12VDC (1.5A) power for accessories -- and, each also has a trigger signal input available.

The v641 supports SMPTE and IRIG timecode in and out. A remote port allows you to connect the Phantom RCU directly to the camera (or use the convenient Bluetooth wireless dongle). There are optional On-Camera Controls. The camera comes standard with an Internal Mechanical Shutter for "hands free" session references and our unique Image-Based Auto-Trigger is also standard.

Phantom v641 Camera Overview

Versatile Dual HD-SDI ports give you maximum flexibility for video workflows and broadcast applications. The two ports can be configured as a single dual-link 4:4:4 port, or can be used separately as identical 4:2:2 ports. Turn on the Versatile Dual output feature and one port is always live while the second port can be simultaneously used for playback -- a key feature required for broadcast applications and one of the technologies that helped us win an Emmy award for technology and engineering in the ultra-slow broadcast application. Genlock is provided for synchronizing playback.

The v641 provides a 4 megapixel 35mm format sensor and greater than 6 gigapixels/second throughput. That means full-resolution frame rates of 1450 frames-per-second (fps), and 1920 x 1080 HD-resolution frame rates of 2560 fps. The minimum frame rate is 10 fps.

Take the wide view with our custom-designed 2560 x 1600 pixel CMOS sensor. The aspect ratio of the v641 allows you to keep moving targets in-frame longer and see more of the event you are recording.

 

 

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