03-05-2014 02:01 PM
Hi there,
I'm looking to buy a camera for use with vision/machine inspection tools. I need 200-300fps.
Currently I use a cheap Casio consumer camera and do the analysis offline but am looking at USB3.0 DirectShow compliant camera like this one:
http://www.mightexsystems.com/shopping_cart.php?categories_id=253&gclid=CIGNzrSN_LwCFe87MgodpgEAGA
Before I go get something that may be compatible has anyone got a high speed setup working that you can recommend??
Thanks...
03-05-2014 03:16 PM
Well what sort of resolution are you looking for? If you are OK with low resolution, then you should be able to use a USB 3.0 camera. If you want high resolution, then Camera Link will be the way to go if you want to achieve high speeds. Have a look at some cameras here (Basler's Ace line):
03-06-2014 07:36 AM
My targets are typically 2in square. I’m looking at fluid dispensing which isn’t too demanding (1mm^2 would do it for detection of bubbles). Color would be my preference. The 300fps is flexible (just happens to be what I use for my current camera) but I think getting down to 200 would mean I miss events.
Perhaps the greatest challenge is focal length. I typically have macro lens on my current setup and shoot from a distance of 1-5in.
03-06-2014 07:46 AM
It's important that you figure out what sort of resolution you need. Here is a nice tutorial:
Calculating Camera Sensor Resolution and Lens Focal Length
04-02-2014 09:46 AM
Adnan,
I am interested in the tutorial. However, it seems the link that you provided is not ready. Can you please update it?
Thanks
Xian