Photron

06/09/2026

Need to analyze vibration, motion, or deformation?

High-speed imaging provides the insight engineers need to improve designs and validate performance.

Photron cameras are trusted across aerospace, automotive, and industrial R&D worldwide.

06/04/2026

⚡ High Performance. Exceptional Clarity.

The Photron FASTCAM Mini AX Series delivers outstanding image quality, exceptional light sensitivity in a compact rugged design.

Available in three performance levels:
✔ AX50 — 2,000fps at 1024 × 1024
✔ AX100 — 4,000fps at 1024 × 1024
✔ AX200 — 6,000fps at 1024 × 1024

Key Features:
• 1-Megapixel CMOS image sensor
• ISO 50,000 monochrome sensitivity
• ISO 25,000 color sensitivity
• Minimum exposure time of 1μs standard
• Recording memory options up to 32GB

Built for demanding applications including:
• Ballistics testing
• Fluid dynamics
• Materials testing
• Industrial research
• Engine & combustion analysis

Compact, lightweight, and engineered for performance, the FASTCAM Mini AX is designed to capture what others miss.

06/03/2026

🚀 What does it take to build a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine from scratch?

The PEGASUS team has released an excellent video documenting the development and successful testing of their first-generation bi-liquid RDRE, achieving sustained detonation and approximately 750 N of thrust.

Photron was proud to support this project with a FASTCAM NOVA high-speed camera, helping capture the ultra-fast combustion events that drive innovation in advanced propulsion research.

Congratulations to the entire team—we can't wait to see the Gen2 engine take flight.

🎥 Watch the journey: https://smpl.is/ak966

Project PEGASUS presents the successful testing campaign of our first-generation bi-liquid Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE).Designed, built, and test...

06/02/2026

Some events happen too fast for conventional imaging systems to capture.

The Pharsighted E9 series, distributed Photron, is the world’s first backside-illuminated, full-frame ultra high-speed camera engineered for applications requiring visualization at over 100,000fps.

With unparalleled speed and unmatched light sensitivity, the E9 series is designed for demanding research and test environments including:
• Ballistics & weapon testing
• Combustion & propulsion research
• Fluid dynamics & spray analysis
• Materials research & failure analysis
• Ultra high-speed scientific imaging

Key Performance Highlights:
✔ Up to 489,000fps at 640 × 480 resolution
✔ Maximum frame rates up to 2,720,000fps
✔ Backside Illuminated (BSI) CMOS image sensor
✔ ISO 200,000 monochrome sensitivity
✔ ISO 80,000 color sensitivity

When capturing the impossible matters, every frame counts.

06/01/2026

🚀 Featured in Research: Understanding Rocket Propellant Behavior Under Shock Loading

Researchers recently published a study examining the viscoelastic properties of inert solid rocket propellants exposed to shock waves, providing valuable insight into how these materials deform, dissipate energy, and respond to extreme dynamic loading conditions. The work utilized high-speed imaging and digital image correlation (DIC) techniques to capture full-field deformation during shock-wave-induced inflation experiments.

Studies like this highlight the critical role of high-speed imaging in aerospace, defense, and energetic material research, where transient events occur in microseconds and accurate deformation measurements are essential.

Photron's FASTCAM SA-Z, capable of recording up to 20,000 fps at full megapixel resolution and over 2 million fps at reduced resolutions, has long been a trusted tool for researchers investigating high-speed material behavior, impact dynamics, fracture mechanics, and shock-wave phenomena.

📄 Research Paper: Viscoelastic Properties of Inert Solid Rocket Propellants Exposed to a Shock Wave (Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics) https://smpl.is/ak951

05/29/2026

🔬 Seeing What Happens in a Split Second—Matters.

Photron is heading to the SEM Conference, and we’re bringing the power of high-speed imaging and polarization analysis to Booth #101.

From capturing ultra-fast material deformation to visualizing structural changes in real time, our solutions help engineers and researchers uncover insights that can’t be seen with the naked eye.

At the booth, you’ll experience:
⚡ High-speed cameras for DIC, material testing, and dynamic analysis
🔍 Polarization imaging systems like Rheo-Iris for advanced material characterization
🎯 Expert guidance tailored to your specific application

Whether you're working in experimental mechanics, aerospace, automotive, or advanced materials, Photron delivers the clarity and precision you need when every microsecond counts.

📍 Visit us at Booth #101
Let’s talk about how we can support your next breakthrough.

05/27/2026

🔬 See Stress in Motion at the 2026 SEM Annual Conference & Exposition!

Join the session “Analyzing Stress Through High-Speed Photoelasticity” ( #20911) and discover how advanced polarization imaging is transforming experimental mechanics and stress analysis.

Using the powerful CRYSTA High-Speed Polarization Camera, researchers can visualize dynamic stress propagation, retardation, fast and slow axis, and material behavior in high-speed and real time with extraordinary clarity.

From impact events to transient stress waves, high-speed photoelasticity is opening new possibilities in:
• Experimental mechanics
• Material science
• Soft material research
• Dynamic impact analysis
• Optical measurement techniques

We’re excited to see cutting-edge optical methods and high-speed imaging take center stage at the 2026 SEM Annual Conference and Exposition.

05/26/2026

⚡ High-Speed Imaging. Simplified.

Meet the Photron INFINICAM, a compact high-speed streaming camera designed for real-time image processing and machine vision applications.

With high-speed image transfer through a single USB 3.1 Type-C connection, INFINICAM makes advanced imaging more accessible and easier to integrate than ever before.

✔ 1.2-megapixel streaming at 1,000fps
✔ Up to 30,000fps at reduced resolutions
✔ USB 3.1 Type-C connectivity
✔ Compact 55mm cube design
✔ Lightweight at only 280g
✔ C-mount lens compatibility
✔ Python & C++ SDK support
✔ Real-time image processing capabilities

INFINICAM is compatible with StreamPix and TroublePix software from Norpix, providing a comprehensive off-the-shelf high-speed imaging solution for:

• Machine Vision
• Industrial Automation
• Fluid Dynamics
• Material Testing
• Scientific Research
• Process Monitoring

With Python support and sample applications available, real-time high-speed image processing has never been more intuitive.

05/22/2026

🚗 Capture Critical Views During Impact Testing

The Photron FASTCAM MH6 was specifically developed for on-board automotive safety testing and defense applications where space is limited but image quality and reliability are critical.

Designed for severe impact environments, the MH6 supports up to:
✔ 6 compact HD camera heads
✔ 12 miniature ST camera heads
✔ Mixed HD and ST configurations
✔ Camera head operation tested up to 160G

Key Performance Highlights:
• 1920 × 1080 Full HD at 1,000fps
• 1280 × 800 at 2,000fps
• Up to 5,000fps at reduced resolutions
• ISO 12,500 monochrome sensitivity
• ISO 5,000 color sensitivity

Engineered for:
• Automotive crash testing
• Airbag deployment analysis
• Defense & impact testing
• Occupant safety research

05/20/2026

🚗 Capture Every Detail in 4K. Even at Thousands of Frames Per Second.

The Photron FASTCAM Mini R-4K Series is designed for applications where observing a large spatial area without sacrificing image quality is critical.

From automotive safety testing and fluid dynamics to material testing and DIC analysis, the Mini R-4K delivers exceptional detail, speed, and reliability in a compact rugged design.

✔ 9.4-Megapixel CMOS image sensor
✔ 4K/UHD recording up to 1,250fps
✔ Full HD recording up to 5,280fps
✔ Frame rates up to 200,000fps at reduced resolutions
✔ Shutter speeds down to 2µs
✔ Class-leading light sensitivity
✔ Compact, rugged, and lightweight

Ideal for:
• Car-to-car crash testing
• Pedestrian impact testing
• Curtain airbag analysis
• PIV & microfluidics research
• DIC & drop testing applications

See what others miss — frame by frame.