To create the fastest cameras in IDT's line-up, the company had to focus on efficiency, both on the large scale in the camera construction, and on the quantum scale in the sensor design. To this end, IDT developed its own Polaris II sensor. Comprised of a megapixel array of relatively large 13.68 micron pixels, this sensor is designed precisely to capture more light for a brighter, clearer image. When color is not as important as capturing the image, such as inconveniently low-light situations, the 6000 ISO rating is what is needed; and even when color is required, 2000 ISO paired with a large aperture (fast) lens can accommodate one's needs.
In terms of recording speed, Y4 consists of three options. With the S1 edition Y4, users are able to record up to 3000 frames per second at full (1016x1016) resolution; with the Y4-S2, this is increased by 50% to 4500 fps, and the Y4-S3 shoots at nearly twice the speed at 5100 fps. When super fast speeds are a necessity, IDT cameras may be operated in a plus mode which nearly doubles the possible frame rates to 5900 fps, 8950 fps and 10500 fps, respectively. To accommodate for such speeds, a 1µs exposure time is made possible.
Because of the value of light in high speed photography, and the inherent requirement of high speeds, the Y4 models are perhaps the most diverse offerings, useful to all but those who require the largest resolutions. Included among those who will find the cameras a benefit are those involved in production for monitoring equipment or for durability testing, and researchers, especially those in the field of particle image velocimetry, (PIV).
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Y4-S1 |
Y4-S2 |
Y4-S3 |
Key Features |
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Max FPS @ Max Res |
3000 fps @ 1016 x 1016 |
4500 fps @ 1016 x 1016 |
5100 fps @ 1016 x 1016 |
Plus Mode |
5900 fps @ 1016 x 1016 |
8950 fps @ 1016 x 1016 |
9800 fps @ 1016 x 1016 |
Max Record Time @ MAX fps @ Max Resolution |
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Memory 1.25 GB |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
*Memory 2.5 GB |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
*Memory 5 GB |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Memory 8 GB |
2.66 sec 7998 Frames |
1.77 sec 7998 Frames |
1.48 sec 7998 Frames |
Memory 16 GB |
5.33 sec 15997 Frames |
3.55 sec 15997 Frames |
2.96 sec 15997 Frames |
Max Frame Rate |
50,000 fps @ 1016 x 16 |
100,000 fps @ 1016 x 16 |
200,000 fps @ 1016 x 16 |
Minimum Exposure Time |
1µs |
1µs |
1µs |
Sensitivity ASA |
6000 ISO Mono 2000 ISO Color |
6000 ISO Mono 2000 ISO Color |
6000 ISO Mono 2000 ISO Color |
Power Requirements |
minimum 12V , 6.5 A |
minimum 12V , 6.5 A |
minimum 12V , 6.5 A |
Operating Temperature |
-30-50 °C/-22-122 °F |
-30-50 °C/-22-122 °F |
-30-50 °C/-22-122 °F |
Memory / DRAM |
Internal RAM 8GB or 16 GB |
Internal RAM 8GB or 16 GB |
Internal RAM 8GB or 16 GB |
Quantum Efficiency |
50% |
50% |
50% |
Sensor |
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Sensor Type |
CMOS - Polaris II |
CMOS - Polaris II |
CMOS - Polaris II |
Sensor Size |
13.9 x 13.9 mm |
13.9 x 13.9 mm |
13.9 x 13.9 mm |
Sensor Format |
1 inch |
1 inch |
1 inch |
Array Size |
1.0 megapixel |
1.0 megapixel |
1.0 megapixel |
Pixel Size (micron) |
13.68x13.68 µm |
13.68x13.68 µm |
13.68x13.68 µm |
Pixel Depth |
10 bit mono 30 bit color |
10 bit mono 30 bit color |
10 bit mono 30 bit color |
Inputs |
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Trigger |
TTL & Switch/Circular buffer with on-camera, remote, or software trigger |
TTL & Switch/Circular buffer with on-camera, remote, or software trigger |
TTL & Switch/Circular buffer with on-camera, remote, or software trigger |
Sync |
Phase-lock TTL |
Phase-lock TTL |
Phase-lock TTL |
IRIG |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
GPS Time Code |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
YiFi |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
Outputs |
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Sync |
Frame sync / Strobe |
Frame sync / Strobe |
Frame sync / Strobe |
HDMI |
30 fps |
30 fps |
30 fps |
Comp Video |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Features |
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Approx. Size |
90.5x90.5x220 mm or 3.5x3.5x8.6 inch |
90.5x90.5x220 mm or 3.5x3.5x8.6 inch |
90.5x90.5x220 mm or 3.5x3.5x8.6 inch |
Approx. Weight |
1.9 kg or 4.18 lbs |
1.9 kg or 4.18 lbs |
1.9 kg or 4.18 lbs |
Shock/Vibration rating |
Shock: 100G - All axes |
Shock: 100G - All axes |
Shock: 100G - All axes |
Battery Back-up |
Operation and battery back-up up to 2 hours |
Operation and battery back-up up to 2 hours |
Operation and battery back-up up to 2 hours |
Mount |
C-Mount standard , F&PL Adaptor optional |
C-Mount standard , F&PL Adaptor optional |
C-Mount standard , F&PL Adaptor optional |
Software |
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Motion Studio |
Windows 32/64 Mac to be released |
Windows 32/64 Mac to be released |
Windows 32/64 Mac to be released |
Plug-ins/SDK |
SDK, LabVIEW™ or MatLab |
SDK, LabVIEW™ or MatLab |
SDK, LabVIEW™ or MatLab |
File Formats |
Proprietary RAW (MRF,MCF) |
Proprietary RAW (MRF,MCF) |
Proprietary RAW (MRF,MCF) |
On-the-fly Conversion |
TIF,BMP,JPG,PNG,AVI,MPG,TP2,QT H.264 |
TIF,BMP,JPG,PNG,AVI,MPG,TP2,QT H.264 |
TIF,BMP,JPG,PNG,AVI,MPG,TP2,QT H.264 |
Communication |
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Camera Link |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Ethernet |
100/1000BaseT |
100/1000BaseT |
100/1000BaseT |
USB 2.0 |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Key Features
Shock resistant to 100G in all axes
Up to 16 GB internal Memory
10 bit (mono)
30 bit (color)
Gigabit Ethernet and USB2.0
iPod and PDA compatibility
Increased sensitivity
Lens Mounts: C, F, PL and Canon
Autonomous use up to 60 minutes with the optional battery
HDMI output
Automatic Exposure Control
Pixel Pipeline Processor
Optional GPS time code
Compatible with Data Acquisition System (16-channels, 500 kS/sec)
Compatible with Timing Hub