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This section provides an overview for high-speed cameras as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 13 high-speed camera manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked high-speed camera companies as of December, 2024: 1.Vision Research Inc., 2.IX Cameras, 3.SHIMADZU.
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A high-speed camera is a device capable of capturing images of objects moving at high speeds and reproducing them in slow motion. Unlike standard cameras, which capture around 30 frames per second (fps), high-speed cameras can capture from about 100 fps to 2 million fps. This capability makes them ideal for visualizing fast processes that are not visible to regular cameras.
High-speed cameras capture many images per second, allowing them to play back fast phenomena smoothly. They are used in automobile crash testing, fluid dynamics visualization, object drop experiments, and manufacturing defect analysis.
High-speed cameras often work with software for analysis. A typical setup includes the camera connected to a PC, data logger, and sensors like clamp meters. Captured video files are analyzed using specialized software, providing quantitative data such as motion analysis and waveform synchronization.
The history of high-speed photography dates back to 1851, with the first photograph by William Henry Fox Talbot. The field saw developments like the 120 fps black-and-white camera in 1972 and the SP-2000 in 1981, capable of 2,000 fps. In Japan, NAK Corporation developed a 1/2-inch VHS-type high-speed camera in 1981, followed by the HSV-400 in 1986 and a color high-speed camera in 1990.
The price of high-speed cameras varies with their performance. Lower-priced cameras, capturing 120 to 500 fps, can be found around $150, while those capturing 1,000 to 2,000 fps are priced from $1,500 to $3,000. High-end cameras, used for research and capable of 4,000 fps or more, can cost from $4,500 to $15,000 or higher.
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Vision Research Inc., founded in 1983 and headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, is a designer and manufacturer of high-resolution cameras that are used for scientific research, industrial testing, sports broadcasting, and entertainment. The company produces a wide range of products, such as lens mounts, cables, cameras, and cables. The company’s raw materials include precision optics, high-speed electronic components, and rugged materials for camera housing. The company is certified by ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and OHSAS 18001:2007.
AOS Technologies AG, established in 2002 and headquartered in Baden, Switzerland, is a manufacturer of high-speed cameras and imaging systems. The company’s products include self-contained high-speed cameras from non-high-G to defense applications, long-time recording systems for continuous high-speed streaming, and essential accessories like lenses, lighting, and mounting solutions. Its software tools, such as AOS Imaging Studio v4 and TEMA starter, complement its hardware offerings for motion analysis. The company’s products precisely record fast mechanical movements in the industrial, automotive, and space industries. It also provides aircraft wing-mounted cameras, automotive crash tests, and military airborne store separation test solutions.
NAC Image Technology is a manufacturer of high-speed cameras and imaging systems based in California, USA. Established in 1958, the company serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, defense, research, and entertainment. One of their key product lines is the high-speed cameras, which are used in various applications such as scientific research, engineering, sports analysis, and industrial testing. These cameras can record events at incredibly fast frame rates, enabling users to analyze and study fast-paced phenomena in detail.
SHIMADZU established in Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, in 1968 is a manufacturer of Analytical and Measuring Instruments and medical systems. Their product portfolio includes analytical instruments, including spectrophotometers, chromatography systems, mass spectrometers, and elemental analyzers, used for precise chemical analysis and research. The company serves industries such as Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Research and Development and Chemical and Petrochemical. The company has a global distribution channel and the company also offers customer services that include support, custom research projects and customized services.
IX Cameras is a manufacturer of high-speed cameras for slow-motion analysis that is headquartered in Rochford England and was incorporated in 2014. The company provides a diverse array of products, including the i-SPEED 5 Series, i-SPEED 7 Series, and i-SPEED 2 Series. These products find application in precise motion analysis, fluid dynamics, ballistics, and engineering applications. The company's product catalogs serve various industries, including scientific research, automotive development, product design, media production, and ballistic testing. The company also manufactures products tailored for camera control and video analysis needs.
IPF Electronic GmbH, established in 1982 and located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, is a manufacturer that specializes in electronic components and sensors. The company offers a range of products, including accessories and fastening elements, amplifiers, camera systems, capacitive sensors, and more. It also provides accessories for cylinder sensors, additional lights for camera systems, color sensors, and connections. Its product has a company pension scheme, which provides a worry-free future. The company serves clients in the industrial automation industry in Europe.
SmartMore Corporation, established in 2019 in Hong Kong, is a software developer and manufacturer specializing in manufacturing optimization and machine vision. The company’s products include its VS800 series code scanners with liquid lenses for QR or barcodes, its SMore ViMo-branded industrial platform utilizing machine vision and deep learning, and its Smart Manufacturing Lab-branded management software for developing and mass-producing integrated or embeddable devices. The company’s products are used in the optical, semiconductor, and logistics industries.
Hypersen Technologies Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer of precision sensors established in 2015 and based in Shenzhen, China. The company produces standard and custom mechanical or optical sensing devices. These include 6-axis force torque sensors, laser cross beam sensors for edge detection or alignment, and 3D solid-state LiDAR for 3D environment scanning or mapping. The company primarily serves clients in the medical device production, industrial automation, and security sectors. Some of its notable clients include Bosch, Foxconn, and Apple.
Shinano Kenshi Co. Ltd., founded in 1918 and headquartered in Nagano, Japan, is a manufacturer of drive systems and precision motors and also offers customized motion solutions. Its products include robotic grippers, drivers, actuators, blowers, and pumps, used in several industries, including automation, life environment, automotive, space, and assistive technology. The company stocks over 9000 drive system and motor models, and over 95% are customized. It is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO13485 certified, and it also acquired IATF16949 accreditation.
Wavelength Opto-Electronic Pte Ltd, founded in the UK, is a supplier of integrated measurement systems for diagnostics and research into fluid mechanics, and solid mechanics. The company offers a diverse array of measurement systems, including high-speed cameras, sensors, data acquisition units, and software solutions, designed for advanced diagnostics and research, and a wide selection of components, such as optical sensors, pressure transducers, force sensors, more, tailored to meet the unique needs of various applications.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vision Research Inc. |
15.0%
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| 2 | IX Cameras |
13.6%
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| 3 | SHIMADZU |
9.0%
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| 4 | Casio Corporation Co., Ltd. |
8.9%
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| 5 | Shinano Kenshi |
8.4%
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| 6 | nac Image Technology |
8.1%
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| 7 | AOS Technologies AG |
6.9%
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| 8 | PCE Instruments |
6.7%
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| 9 | SmartMore Corporation |
6.4%
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| 10 | Hypersen Technologies Co., Ltd. |
6.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the high-speed camera page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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Japan
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3 | 37.5% |
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United States of America
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1 | 12.5% |
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Switzerland
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1 | 12.5% |
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Germany
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1 | 12.5% |
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United Kingdom
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1 | 12.5% |
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Singapore
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1 | 12.5% |
IDT Japan Co., Ltd.
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IDT Japan Co., Ltd.
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Materport Co., Ltd.
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Novitec Co., Ltd.
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Novitec Co., Ltd.
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5 models listed
IDT Japan Co., Ltd.
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IDT Japan Co., Ltd.
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[1980X1536 pixels 1000fps] The XS-Stick camera is an ultra-compact streaming camera. You can record necessary events while continuing to view live ...
Novitec Co., Ltd.
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The high-speed camera Phantom UV extended model is an extended model that has wavelength sensitivity in the ultraviolet region in addition to the c...
AIC-VISION Co., Ltd.
40+ people viewing
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■High-speed imaging machine vision application [Phantom family] is a machine vision camera that achieves excellent high speed. Supports everything ...
IDT Japan Co., Ltd.
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Novitec Co., Ltd.
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IDT Japan Co., Ltd.
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Detect Co., Ltd.
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Sangen Co., Ltd.
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IDT Japan Co., Ltd.
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[2560X1440 pixels 3000fps] Although the OS II Streaming camera is a very small compact camera, it has two communication methods: 10Gbps Ethernet co...
Detect Co., Ltd.
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IDT Japan Co., Ltd.
50+ people viewing
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[5120X2880 pixels 400fps] Although the OS II Streaming camera is a very small compact camera, it has two communication methods: 10Gbps Ethernet com...
Detect Co., Ltd.
20+ people viewing
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■Features This is a palm-sized, high-definition, 5.3-megapixel high-speed camera that is fully compatible with the "USB3.0 high-speed interface." I...
Yagyu Shokai Co., Ltd.
Last viewed: 3 hours ago
■Features - Commercially available C-mount lenses can be attached. - The maximum frame rate is 2420, which allows you to shoot 2420 frames per seco...
Detect Co., Ltd.
20+ people viewing
Last viewed: 3 hours ago
■Features A palm-sized high-speed camera series that fully supports the "USB3.0 high-speed interface". It can be used in two ways: as a "memory cam...
Mysec Co., Ltd.
20+ people viewing
Last viewed: 2 hours ago
It is a high-speed camera that achieves a shooting speed of up to 1,100,000 frames per second despite its small, lightweight sealed housing measuri...
Mysec Co., Ltd.
30+ people viewing
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This is a multi-head high-speed camera that can connect up to 12 ultra-compact camera heads (up to 6 for full HD type) to the main unit. (15mm squa...
Meishin Koki Co., Ltd.
60+ people viewing
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■Summary Ultra-high resolution, compact high-speed camera that achieves 4K resolution Features ■Highly portable 120.0 x 120.0 x 223.2 mm (WHD), 3....
Meishin Koki Co., Ltd.
40+ people viewing
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■Summary A high-speed camera for production sites that is optimally designed to visualize production equipment and manufacturing processes. Featur...
