The Phantom KT1240 high-speed camera delivers exceptional image quality and flexibility for capturing fast-moving events with clarity. Built with advanced BSI (Back Side Illuminated) sensor technology and offering 2,920 frames-per-second at 2560 x 1664 resolution, it provides accurate data capture across a variety of environments, including low-light conditions. A binned mode combines pixels to boost frame rates at 640 x 384 and below, enhancing flexibility for ultra-fast events.

The Extreme Dynamic Range (EDR) feature mitigates flash effects by adjusting exposure in oversaturated areas perfect for ballistic studies.This camera is ideal for Digital Image Correlation (DIC), projectile tracking, and explosives research, where high pixel resolution is crucial.

Compact and lightweight at 3.2 kg, the KT1240 is ideal for installations in tight spaces. Standalone operation is made easy with on-camera controls, CF Express storage compatibility SDI/HDMI video outputs for real-time monitoring.


Applications

Droplet Analysis/PIV
Track particle movement in fluids to analyse velocity fields and flow patterns.

Digital Image Correlation (DIC):
Measure full-field deformation, strain, and displacement for material testing and structural analysis.

Life Sciences and Biomechanics:
Study biological movements and physiological processes to support medical and biomechanics research.

Material Testing:
Capture how materials respond to stress, fracture, and extreme forces for engineering and design improvements.

Ballistics research:
With high light sensitivity to eliminate motion blur and incredibly high frame rates, it makes it perfectly suited to ballistics e.g. gunshot analysis or explosives etc.

Automotive:

Analyse crash tests, component motion, and vehicle dynamics to support safety and performance evaluations.

Combustion:
Combustion applications often have unique difficulties that need to be overcome. Aside from being exceptionally fast events they often have lighting issues as they quickly fluctuate between being very dark and very bright. Phantom cameras have features that aid researchers in dealing with these issues.

Microfluidics:
Visualise fluid flow at the microscale, aiding research in biotechnology, chemistry, and physics.

Specifications KT1240
Sensor Type CMOS, Back Side Illuminated (BSI) with Global Shutter
Sensor Size (mm) 23.7 x 15.4
Bit Depth (ADCs) 12 bit
Interface Gigabit and 10Gb Ethernet (standard
Operating Temperature -10 to +50˚C
Top FPS at Max Resolution 2,900
Maximum FPS 326,270
  Standard mode Binned
Pixel Size (μm) 9.27 18.54
Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1664 1280 x 832
Quantum Efficiency (%) 88.7 mono, 73.5 colour 84.2 mono
Max. SNR (dB) 39.8 45.2
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (e-) 24.5 mono, 22.4 colour 59.8
Saturation Capacity (e-) 9588 mono, 9050 colour 33,225
Temporal Dark Noise (e-) 24.0 59.2
Dynamic Range (dB) 51.9 54.9
Datasheet KT1240