FASTCAM MH6

Models MH6, MH6 ST, and MH6 LT

Specifically developed for on-board automotive safety testing and defense applications, the FASTCAM MH6 can capture high-speed images in severely space constrained locations during impact.

Need 2.5x the internal recording memory of the standard MH6? The MH6 LT is designed specifically for those applications requiring longer recording times. See the LT MH6 Overview below for more information.

2-Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor

1920 x 1400 pixels at 750fps 

1920 x 1080 pixels at 1,000fps

1280 x 800 pixels at 2,000fps

1280 x 256 pixels at 5,000fps

Class Leading Light Sensitivity

ISO 12,500 Monochrome

ISO 5,000 Color

 

The FASTCAM MH6 system supports up to six compact HD camera heads (35.4mm x 35mm x 35.4mm, weight 100g), or 12 miniature ST camera heads (15mm x 15mm x 15mm, weight 15g). A combination of HD and ST camera heads may each be connected via a 10m cable to the main processor, facilitating a wide range of camera head viewing angles and mounting positions within the vehicle. All camera heads are extremely rugged and have been operationally tested to 160G. Each MH6 camera head, regardless of type (HD or ST), provides outstanding image quality and industry leading light sensitivity of ISO 5,000 color and 12,500 monochrome. HD camera heads capture images with 1080 full HD resolution at 1,000fps and are compatible with readily available 1-inch C-mount ruggedized lenses. ST camera heads capture images with 800 x 600 (SVGA) resolution at 1,000fps and utilize M10.5 ruggedized lenses. 

The MH6 processor internally handles distribution of trigger and synchronized to each camera head and incorporates two levels of security for the captured image data – automated image transfer to built-in non-volatile memory in the event of a power failure and automated image download to an internal 512GB SSD. After the test, image transfer to a computer is possible via Gigabit Ethernet and USB. 

A built-in 3-axis / 1kHz acceleration sensor is the processor can be used to trigger the system based on detected shock level and serves as a backup to the main trigger input. 

With 2.5x the internal recording memory of the standard MH6, the MH6 LT is a camera system designed for applications not limited to vehicle track and road tests, vibration testing or impact testing where longer recording durations might be required. For instance, with the HD camera head the MH6 LT can capture up to 124 continuous seconds of video at Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) and a frame rate of 250fps. Alternatively, with the ST camera head the MH6 LT can capture up to 268 seconds of video at a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels and a frame rate of 250fps.

The FASTCAM MH6 system supports up to six compact HD camera heads (35.4 x 35 x 35.4mm, weight 100g), or 12 miniature ST camera heads (15 x 15 x 15mm, weight 15g). A combination of HD and ST camera heads may each be connected via a 10m cable to the main processor, facilitating a wide range of camera head viewing angles and mounting positions. All camera heads are extremely rugged and have been operationally tested to 160G. Each MH6 camera head, regardless of type (HD or ST), provides outstanding image quality and industry leading light sensitivity of ISO 5,000 color and ISO 12,500 monochrome. HD camera heads capture images with 1080 full HD resolution at 1,000 frames per second (fps) and are compatible with readily available 1-inch C-mount ruggedized lenses. ST camera heads capture images with 800 x 600 (SVGA) resolution at 1,000fps and utilize M10.5 ruggedized lenses.

The MH6 LT processor internally handles distribution of trigger and synchronization to each camera head and provides rapid, automated image download to an internal 1TB SSD immediately following the recording of a high-speed event. Afterwards, image transfer to a computer is possible via Gigabit Ethernet and USB3.

HD-Camera Head Performance:
1920 x 1400 pixels at 750fps 
1920 x 1080 pixels at 1,000fps 
1280 x 800 pixels at 2,000fps                                                                                                                                                                                      1280 x 256 pixels at 5,000fps

ST-Camera Head Performance:
800 x 600 pixels at 1,000fps 
800 x 312 pixels at 2,000fps 
800 x 120 pixels at 5,000fps                                                                                                                                                                                      

Class Leading Light Sensitivity:
• ISO 12,500 monochrome
• ISO 5,000 color

Global Electronic Shutter:
4μs independent of frame rate

Dynamic Range (ADC):
8-bit monochrome, 24-bit color

Compact and Lightweight:
HD-Camera Heads: 35mm (H) x 35.4mm (W) x 35.4mm (D), weight 100g (0.22lbs)                                                                                            ST-Camera Heads: 15mm x 15mm x 15mm, weight 12g (0.026lbs)

Processor: 210mm x 70mm x 150mm, weight 3kg (6.61lbs)

Internal Recording Memory:
24GB divided between all connected camera heads – Standard MH6                                                                                                                  60GB divided between all connected camera heads – MH6 LT

High-Speed Interface:
Provides camera control and image download to network via fast Gigabit Ethernet, and USB3 interface for local image download

Recording Memory Protection:
Automatic download to internal 512GB or 1TB SSD depending on the model

High-G Rated:
Camera Heads: tested to 160G, 6-axes, 1,000 times                                                                                                                                              Processor: tested to 100G, 10msec, 6-axes 1,000 times 

Built-in Acceleration Sensor:
Threshold values can be set to provide record trigger input (only available on the standard MH6) 

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