Outline
NHK has developed an ultra high speed camera which can shoot at a maximum speed of one millionth of a second, far faster than conventional high speed cameras. Not only that, its high sensitivity allows the use in a normal lighting condition. It has been used in the coverage of baseball games, golf tournaments and gymnastic competitions so far. Its smooth slow-motion replays of the actions at the decisive moment, which cannot be captured by the naked eyes, has added an innovative image expression to the program production.
Photographs
Appearance of Ultra High Speed Color Camera
Photo-1, Photo-2
Example of Image Effect
Example of Use in Golf Tournament
Specifications
| Recording rate | 30 - 1,000,000 frames/sec |
| Storage capacity for one recording period |
144 video frames, recorded in CCD internal memory (Additional func.: approx. 5000 frames with external memory at a shooting speed below 1000fps) |
| Pixels | 410(V) x 720(H) |
| Image sensor | single 0.3M-pixel Uitra High Speed CCD |
| Lens mount | Nikon F mount |
| Video Output | HD-SDI (up-converted) |
| Recording trigger | mechanical on/off switch or TTL |
| Power supply | AC100V or DC12V |
| Power consumption | 75VA |
| Dimensions of camera head |
160(W) x 277(H) x 425(D) |
| Camera weight | approx. 7kg |
Example of Use in Golf Tournament
- August 2006 Live broadcast of Japanese professional baseball game “Giants vs Dragons”,
- September 2006 “Giants vs Swallows”
- October 2006 The 2nd and 4th games of Japan Series “Dragons vs Nippon Ham Fighters”,and Japan Open Golf Championship
- November 2006 The 60th National Gymnastic Championships
