Scientific Standard Cameras

Scientific imaging applications like DIC (digital image correlation), spray analysis, particle analysis, Tracer-LIF and Schlieren imaging require cameras with low noise and a wide dynamic range. All LaVision single-frame (constant recording frequency) cameras utilise scientific grade newest sensor models which achieve this at a range of different resolutions. From highest data throughput to reduced budget requirements the Imager product family serves all individual needs.

Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) cameras are known for their superior image quality, low read out noise and large dynamic range. The Imager US camera series offers this excellent image quality thanks to this state-of-the-art CMOS sensor technology. The camera delivers true 8, 10 and 12 bit digital images and comes with an USB 3.0 interface. Its compact design and the resolution from 2 MP at 155 Hz frame rate up to 25 MP at 14 Hz frame rate makes this camera series ideal for use in all cases of low-speed strain analysis.

The Imager CS1.1 camera family is a high sensitivity, high resolution digital camera, equipped with the new generation CMOS sensors with excellent image quality and low readout noise. The camera delivers true 8, 10 and 12 bit digital images and comes with a modern CoaXPress-12 interface for distances up to 20 m. Models from 5 MP to 16 MP with high frame rates between 35 – 210 Hz are available.

Like the CS camera family the Imager CS3 camera series combine high sensor resolution with excellent image quality. Due to latest sensor technology highest frame rates between 100 and 240 Hz can be reached depending on the camera model. Versions from 5 MP up to 25 MP are available enabling high resolution measurements for DIC and other applications. The cameras come with a modern CoaXPress-12 interface for distances up to 20 m.

The Imager M-lite 2M camera is not optimized for resolution or frame rate but it's excellent signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range make it a preferred solution for LIF imaging and each application where quantitative signal levels are used for accurate calculations. It benefits from a larger pixel size and matches our modular intensifiers extremely well. With a small size and cost-efficient USB3 interface it is a good solution whenever the highest number of pixels is not of primary importance and 2.3 MP serve the application.

The Photron and Phantom cameras are fully integrated within the software and feature CMOS sensors with frame rates of several kHz at highest spatial resolution. Like all other cameras LaVision's high-speed cameras are ready for use in time-resolved applications featuring very high strain rate testing such as impact or blast.

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