Overview of High-Speed Cameras
A high-speed camera is a specialized imaging device designed to capture rapid movements or events that occur too quickly for the human eye or standard cameras to perceive. These cameras record at extremely high frame rates—often ranging from 1,000 to over 1,000,000 frames per second (fps)—allowing users to analyze motion in slow detail when played back at standard speeds.
Working Principle
High-speed cameras operate by capturing a large number of frames in a short time span using advanced CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) or CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) sensors. The captured frames are temporarily stored in high-speed memory, then transferred to long-term storage for playback and analysis. Proper lighting and exposure control are critical, as high frame rates often require intense illumination to ensure clear images.