The Phantom HD High-Speed Digital Camera

 
 
 

Photo-Sonics, Inc. Rental Department:   818-531-3240

 
 
  The Phantom HD High-Speed Digital Camera

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The Phantom HD can be configured for “live” broadcast or studio production and has a continuous video output that includes HD (720p, 1080p, 1080i) standards. Multiple triggering and recording modes can also be tailored to your application.

 

The camera can be controlled by and image files downloaded using a Gigabit Ehternet-to-PC connection. Files can be converted TIFF stacks, MOV or AVI formats using the included Phantom software package.

 

 

TECHNICAL DATA

HD (1920 X 1080) and 2K (2048 X 1536)  
    resolution using a
PL-mount lens
35mm depth-of-field in a high-speed
    digital HD camera

Up to 1000 frames-per-second at HD 
    resolution (1080p) and 1500 frames per
    second at (HD) 720p

16GB of onboard memory
Adjust frame rate in 1 fps increments
Shutter speeds as fast as two microseconds    
    (1/500,000 second)

14-bit sensor depth (42-bit color)
ISO 640 (rated at 360 degree shutter)
Gigabit Ethernet
Circular buffer recording / Run-Stop
SMTPE time code
11-stop dynamic range
Optional battery power available
1-1000 fps at HD resolution (Higher frame rates
    at reduced resolution)
On-Board waveform Monitor with
    supplied Panasonic 8.4 inch Monitor

Optional Panavision Lens Mount
2048x2048 active pixel CMOS sensor
Size: 7.62" x 5.47" x 12.13" (HWD)
            
19.4cm x 13.9cm x 30.8cm (HWD)
Weight: 12.125 lbs (5.5 kg)

 

 
     
  The Phantom HD High-Speed Digital Camera (base configuration).  
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
     
 
 
 

General Description

The
Phantom HD is a production friendly, high definition, digital camera compatible with HD viewfinders and monitors.  When used in the HD format of 1920 x 1080, frame rates as high as 1000 frames per second can be achieved. Higher frame rates are possible at reduced resolution.   Higher resolution is possible (2048 x 2048 pixels or 2048 x 1536 pixels) at reduced frame rates.
 

The camera records images to internal 16 GIG on-board solid state memory and can be immediately played back directly from the camera without the time consuming process of file conversion or downloading.  Once viewed the content of the internal on-board memory can be trimmed and saved to a laptop or lunch-box computer hard drive, or to the soon to be available Cinemags.  Either of these steps will take time, however, by trimming the content to the usable portion, the duration of this step can be minimized  The Contents of the memory can also be played or recorded over single (4:2:2) HD-SDI outputs to a recorder, disc array, or other HD-SDI capture device.
 
     
 
 
     
  Sensitivity

If compared to a motion picture film camera with a 180 degree shutter angle, we have found the sensitivity to be equivalent to approximately ISO 320. However, since the single chip video cameras are capable of extremely fast refresh rates, the exposure time can be adjusted to a value of that equaling nearly a 360 degree shutter.  Doing so essentially allows an additional stop of light (transmitted to the sensor) that is not possible with film cameras. In other words, the stated rating of ISO 640 appears to be based on a shutter speed of 1/ FRAME RATE.

 
     
     
 
 
     
  Configuration

The camera is supplied with a PL lens mount and a riser block that raises the camera to Arri height.  Also supplied is an Arri sliding base with 15mm rods. In its supplied configuration, most Arri lenses and lens accessories can be used with the camera.  A Panavision mount is available as an option.  

 
     
 
 
     
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EQUIPMENT

DAILY RATE

Production Package

$2,500.00

Includes:

Phantom HD camera with primary set and spare set of cables.

Panasonic BTLH 900 HD onboard monitor with internal waveform and mount.

Portable lunch-box type computer with Intel Pentium IV 3 GHz 1 MB Cache 800 MHz CPU, 4 GB RAM (1GBx4)

15mm Arri Balance Plate with Rods.

Portable video cart.

(2) Ethernet cables

(3) 75 ohm BNC cables (HD rated)
 

Optional Items
512 GB Cinemag $1,200.00
Lens package, Zeiss Super Speed  T1.4  18, 25, 35, 50, 85mm $225.00
Panasonic BTLH 1700 17 inch HD Monitor with waveform $175.00
100 mm Zeiss / Cineovision PL Mount Macro lens $75.00
Arri MB14  6.6 x 6.6 Four Stage Matte box with hard mattes $50.00
Arri FF# Follow-Focus unit with right hand knob $40.00
O”Conner 2060 Fluid Head $65.00
B&S Flicker Meter (measures and tests for any flicker present in lamp) $40.00
Panavision mount $100.00
 
Also available and compatible are Innovision Probe II and Probe II plus Lenses, Zoom lenses, High Intensity 24K 34K and 58K Soft-Box Lights and Dimmers. (Call for prices or see specification sheets on the individual items which can be found in this web site.)
 
 
     
 
   Phantom HD Resolution Chart
H x V fps
   
2048 x 2048 542
2048 x 1536 720
2048 x 1024 1,000
1920 x 1200 924
1920 x 1080 1,027
1280 x 720 1,500
1024 x 1024 1,083
1024 x 768 1,443
1024 x 512 2,100
800 x 600 1,800
720 x 576 1,900
720 x 480 2,300
640 x 480 2,300
512 x 512 2,160
320 x 240 4,500
 
         

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