
SA-Z Series High Speed Cameras
Supplier: Photron

Technology type: High-speed Cameras
The Photron SA-Z series is the top-of-the-line model in the Photron portfolio. It offers a sensor with 1024 x 1024 pixels with a maximum frame rate of 21.000fps. 2.1 million frames per second can be captured with reduced resolutions and the minimum shutter time is 159ns. The high sensitivity monochrome 50.000 ISO with a 12bit dynamic range offers the best possible imaging performance.
The SA-Z is a sealed body design. This ensures no particles and dust draw into the electronics/sensor compartment and cooling is managed by using heat pipe technology heatsink. The camera is very rugged and designed to withstand shock and vibration.
Application advise/support: We offer lighting and lenses tailored to each application and can work with you to achieve the best imaging results with your Photron camera.
Range features
A high level overview of what this range offers
- Fastcam SA-Z
- 21.000 fps @ 1024 x 1024 pixels
- Pixel size 20µm
- Light sensitivity ISO 50.000 monochrome
- Including IR ISO 120.000
- Ultrashort shutter 159ns
- 2.100.000 fps maximum framerate
- Flexible trigger options
- Up to 128 memory segments
- GigE network connection (single/dual)
- IRIG B
- Fan off mode
- HD SDI video output
- Feature-rich software PFV
- No software license required
- Optional:
- Fast dock SSD
- EF camera mount for remote focus/iris control
- Easy to use tracking software PFA
What's in this range?
All the variants in the range and a comparison of what they offer
SA-Z 2100K | Framerate | Recording time 32GB (seconds) | Frames | Recording time 128GB (seconds) | Frames |
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1024 x 1024 | 21.000 | 1.09 | 43.682 | 4.37 | 87.373 |
1024 x 840 | 25.000 | 1.06 | 26.621 | 4.26 | 106.512 |
640 x 488 | 60.000 | 1.22 | 73.320 | 4.89 | 293.349 |
512 x 456 | 75.000 | 1.31 | 98.038 | 5.23 | 392.420 |
512 x 256 | 120.000 | 1.46 | 174.712 | 5.83 | 699.000 |
RAM memory versions: 8GB / 16GB / 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |||||
User - region of interest function offers many more resolution/frame rate combinations | |||||
Colour and monochrome sensor available |

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