C321
The Phantom Miro C321J and C321 provide high quality HD imaging for on-board auto crash testing and a range of other applications. The small, rugged cameras work perfectly within established Phantom imaging solutions for additional flexibility.
- 1480 fps at 1920 x 1080
- Exposure Range:
- Mono 10,000 – 50,000
- Color 2,000 – 10,000
- Memory Capabilities:
- 8 or 16 GB RAM
- 240 GB internal, non-removable CineFlash
- Internal battery for data protection
The Phantom Miro C321J and C321 are the next evolution in offering 3GPX/sec throughput, with a maximum frame rate of 1480 fps at full 1920 x 1080 resolution. These cameras provide very high quality, low noise images, and include an ability to set a new CSR default that provides a high-quality image right at boot-up for fast and convenient set-up. They are small, rugged, and built in the same form factor as other Miro C cameras, making them perfect to incorporate into already established automotive crash test imaging solutions. Tested and proven to withstand shocks of up to 170G and vibration of 24 Grms, the cameras also come with an internal back-up battery and Flash, to ensure critical test images are captures and saved.
The cameras use a sensor with tightly packed 10 micron pixels for great light sensitivity. When combined with advanced features shots are delivered quickly with clear detail. 25 shots can be saved into the 240GB Flash before downloading is required, ideal for situations with repeat setups or experiments. These new features can help improve speed and image quality both on the auto test floor and in cutting edge laboratories. The combination of on-camera battery and the non-volatile Flash keeps data safe in the event of power loss.
Key Features:
- High quality images
- 1920 x 1080 resolution
- High sensitivity
- Tested to 170G Shock
What’s in the box?
C321J
The C321J connects directly to the Miro J-Box and does not ship with other accessories.
C321
- Power Supply with XLR extender
- Ethernet cable
- DIN 1.0/2.3 cable for SDI
- MiniBOB
| Resolution | FPS |
|---|---|
| 1920 x 1080 | 1,480 |
| 1920 x 800 | 1,990 |
| 1280 x 1024 | 1,560 |
| 1280 x 720 | 2,210 |
| 1280 x 512 | 3,090 |
| 640 x 480 | 3,290 |
| 640 x 128 | 11,765 |
| 640 x 8 | 94,510 |
Common resolutions and frame-rates, other resolutions available.
Short Description
- The Phantom Miro C321J and C321 offer high quality, HD images in a small and rugged package.
- In addition to 3 Gpx/sec throughput, the cameras come with an internal battery and flash to protect critical images in the event of power loss.
- The C321J connects to the Miro J-Box with a single cable, and the C321 can operate either stand-alone or connect to the J-Box with an adapter cable
Throughput/Speed
- 3 Gpx/sec
- Max speed at full resolution of 1920 x 1080 is 1480 fps
- Max speed at the minimum resolution of 640x8 is 94,510 fps
- Minimum frame rate at all resolutions is 50 fps.
Sensor Specifications
- CMOS Sensor
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- 10 µm pixel size
- 22.03 mm diagonal
- 10-bit pixel depth
- Noise: 9.4 e-
- Dynamic Range: 57 dB
- ISO Monochrome 10,000D
- ISO Color 2,000D
- CAR: 640 x 8
Exposure
- 1 µs minimum exposure
- Auto Exposure
Memory
- 8GB or 16GB internal RAM, 240GB internal, non-removable CineFlash
Record Times
- 4.2 seconds at maximum frame rate, largest resolution and into maximum internal memory (16GB)
Special Features
- Segment memory for up to 63 cines in multi-cine mode
- Image-Based Auto-Trigger (IBAT)
- HD-SDI
- Set new CSR default
- Continuous recording
- Memory gate
- Event marking
- Frame timestamp (IRIG)
- Programmable IO
- IRIG In: C321 - modulated or unmodulated
- IRIG In: C321J - unmodulated
- IRIG Out: C321/C321J -unmodulated
- Burst Mode
- PIV Mode
- Straddle time 1180 ns
- Secondary IP address
- Field-based firmware upgrade capable
Triggering
- Programmable trigger location (pre/post trigger recording)
- Image-Based Auto-Trigger standard
- Trigger from software
- Hardware trigger BNC on MiniBob and Miro Junction Box
Timing and Synchronization
- 20ns timing accuracy
- Frame synchronization to internal or external clock (FSYNC)
- IRIG In: C321 - modulated or unmodulated
- IRIG In: C321J - unmodulated
- IRIG Out: C321/C321J -unmodulated
Signaling
- C321J: System/Camera connector Trigger, IRIG in, IRIG out, Ready, Aux, Ethernet, Programmable IO (Aux signal can be assigned to Event, Memgate or FSYNC)
- C321: Capture connector- Trigger, IRIG In, IRIG Out, Aux1, Aux2, Programmable IO
- Aux1 signal can be assigned to FSYNC, Event, Strobe or Memgate.
- Aux2 signal can be assigned to Ready or Strobe.
Connectivity
- Gb Ethernet for control and data
- C321J: Ethernet is accessed through the system cable.
- C321: Ethernet is accessed through an Ethernet cable with a Fischer connector.
Camera Control
- Phantom Camera Control software (PCC)
- SDK available
Video Out
- HD-SDI available through DIN 1.0 / 2.3 connector on front of the cameras
Lensing
- The C321 and C321J have 1" C-lens mounts that can be reversed to accept CS lenses.
Video Processing
- Brightness
- Gain
- Gamma
- Saturation
- White Balance
- Pedestal
- Tone curve
- Filters
- Color matrix
- Image flip and rotate
- Crop
- Scale
Data Acquisition
- National Instruments M- and X-Series DAQ modules with integrated support in PCC
Motion Analysis
Basic measurements via Phantom Application:
- Distance
- Speed
- Acceleration
- Angles and Angular Speed
- Manual and Automatic point collection for target tracking
- Compatible with 3rd party solutions
Supported File Formats
- Cine, Cine Compressed, & Cine RAW
- AVI
- h.264 mp4
- Apple ProRes .mov
- Multipage TIFF
- MXF PAL
- MXF NTSC
- Uncompressed QuickTime
- Windows BMP
- OS/2 BMP
- PCX, TGA, TIFF, LEAD, JPEG
- JTIF, RAW, DNG, DPX
Power
Camera:
- 16 - 36 VDC, 14 W, 22W during battery charge.
- Rechargeable battery for back-up.
Junction Box:
- 20 - 32 VDC, each camera port accepts 2 AMPS
Mechanical Specifications
- C321: 2.9 x 2.9 x 3.4 inches, 73 x 73 x 87.2 mm (H x W x D)
- C321J: 2.9 x 3.1 x 3.4 inches, 73 x 79 x 87.2 mm (H x W x D)
- Weight: 1.2 lbs, 0.54 kg (without lens or lens mount)
Environmental Specifications
- Operating Temperature: 0°C - 50°C
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to +70°C
- Shock:170G, 6msec sawtooth, 3 axes, 2 directions per axis, 10 shock per direction (60 pulses total) (without lenses)
- Vibration: 24 Grms, 50Hz-2KHz, 3 axes, 15 min/axis, IAW MIL-STD-202H Methos 214-I, Test Condition G (without lenses)
- Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
APIs
- Phantom SDK
- LabView
- MatLab
- Python
Ships Standard With
C321J
- All cables purchased separately
- Power Supply
- Ethernet Cable
- Miro MiniBoB
- DIN 1.0/2.3 cable
Junction Box: (sold seperately)
- Non-sensing power pigtail
- DIN 1.0/2.3 cable
Popular Accessories
- DIN 1.0 / 2.3 cable
- Miro Junction Box
- Ruggedized Ethernet
- Control Breakout Box
- 280W Power supply for Miro Junction Box
Miro J-Box System Cable
System cable to connect Miro C321J, C320J, C210J or adapter cable to Miro J-Box, J-Box 2.0. 5M, available in other lengths.
Miro C 1.0/2.3 DIN cable
1.0/2.3 DIN to BNC cables, with female connectors for HD/SDI in Miro C210, C210J, C320, C320J, C321, and C321J.
Miro J-Box Adapter cable
Adapter cable to connect Miro C321, C320, C210, VEO, Miro LC/R/M to system cable for use with Miro J-Box 2.0.
Miro J-Box Control BoB
Control break-out box with Ethernet, Differential IRIG, Ready, Strobe, FSYNC, and Trigger. Connects via System cable to Miro Junction Box
Miro C Camera / Lens Mount
Miro C camera mount with 4/3 lens protection
The Miro C’s do not have a mechanical shutter. This allows them to be as rugged as they are but can make a CSR for good image quality inconvenient because you need to cover the lens. When you turn the camera off, the CSR returns to the factory default.
For customers that rarely change their camera settings, the “Set new CSR default” feature provides a convenient alternative to this process. You must operate the camera at full resolution, for example 1920 x 1080 for the C321. You may then set the CSR for the frame rate and exposure time you are using. That CSR will remain through turning the camera off and on, for as long as you don’t change that setting. Always run at 1000 fps and a certain exposure, for example? Set CSR once, get great image quality, and don’t worry about it again, no matter how many times you turn the cameras on and off.
Yes! We have an economical upgrade. Just contact your Phantom service team or Sales team member for details.
The Miro Junction Box 2 (VRI-Miro-JB-2) accepts up to 6 Miro cameras at once. The Miro C321J, C320J and C210J use a System Cable, while all other Miro cameras require a system adapter cable.
Up to 4 VEO S-model cameras are also compatible with the Miro-JB-2 (not the original Miro-JB). An adapter cable is required for each camera.
VEO L-model and V-Series cameras are not compatible.
We test the ISO of every Phantom camera model to the industry standard ISO 12232. We use the SAT method which we believe is the best method for determining a sensor's sensitivity. The SAT method does not use gain to boost sensitivity. When using gain to increase sensitivity, you also boost the noise level. A gain adjustment to boost sensitivity is available on all Phantom cameras using image processing tools, if increased noise can be tolerated.
Per the spec, we will often publish both a Daylight (D) and a Tungsten (T) value because the source of illumination has a significant bearing on the result, particularly with monochrome sensors. When T or D is not specified, it can be assumed that the value published is the Daylight variant.
Please note that most modern Phantom cameras include Exposure Index control, which will boost the apparent ISO through the use of pre-defined tone curves that get applied to the raw images. The exposure index (EI) range is specified by Vision Research per camera model to ensure optimal image quality throughout the range.
Per the spec, we will often publish both a Daylight (D) and a Tungsten (T) value because the source of illumination has a significant bearing on the result, particularly with monochrome sensors. When T or D is not specified, it can be assumed that the value published is the Daylight variant.
Please note that most modern Phantom cameras include Exposure Index control, which will boost the apparent ISO through the use of pre-defined tone curves that get applied to the raw images. The exposure index (EI) range is specified by Vision Research per camera model to ensure optimal image quality throughout the range.
We do not manufacturer specialized enclosures such as underwater housings directly. There are manufacturers of underwater housings on the market compatible with Phantom cameras. Here are a few examples:
Gates has a specialized housing for the Flex4K: https://www.gateshousings.com/flex-4k/
Nauticam has an underwater housing for the Phantom VEO (all S-model VEO) https://www.nauticam.com/
Prevco is a subsea engineering consultancy and manufacturer specializing in submersible pressure vessels, instrumentation housings, junction boxes, vent plugs, pressure relief valves and other accessories, also compatible with Phantom cameras
If you supply underwater housings or know of another supplier, please let us know so we can add to this list.
Gates has a specialized housing for the Flex4K: https://www.gateshousings.com/flex-4k/
Nauticam has an underwater housing for the Phantom VEO (all S-model VEO) https://www.nauticam.com/
Prevco is a subsea engineering consultancy and manufacturer specializing in submersible pressure vessels, instrumentation housings, junction boxes, vent plugs, pressure relief valves and other accessories, also compatible with Phantom cameras
If you supply underwater housings or know of another supplier, please let us know so we can add to this list.
Most Phantom cameras come with a fixed amount of high-speed dynamic RAM. When the camera is in the pre-trigger mode (you've pressed "Capture" in the user interface), the camera is continuously recording images into that memory. When it gets to the end of memory, it cycles back to the beginning and continues recording, constantly overwriting itself – until the camera is triggered. This behavior is called "circular buffer recording".
What you end up actually saving in memory is a function of how you've set up your trigger. It can be set so that only frames that occur after the trigger are saved (100% post trigger). In this mode, once the trigger is pressed any images already in memory are overwritten and you record until memory is full, then it stops. If you set the trigger to stop the recording (0% post trigger) and save all frames up to the time of the trigger, the camera will simply stop recording upon the trigger and all the frames in memory before the trigger will be saved. Finally, you can set the trigger anywhere in the middle, for example having 90% of the recorded movie be what happens prior to the trigger and 10% after the trigger.
What you end up actually saving in memory is a function of how you've set up your trigger. It can be set so that only frames that occur after the trigger are saved (100% post trigger). In this mode, once the trigger is pressed any images already in memory are overwritten and you record until memory is full, then it stops. If you set the trigger to stop the recording (0% post trigger) and save all frames up to the time of the trigger, the camera will simply stop recording upon the trigger and all the frames in memory before the trigger will be saved. Finally, you can set the trigger anywhere in the middle, for example having 90% of the recorded movie be what happens prior to the trigger and 10% after the trigger.
Yes you can! Information on discontinued Phantom cameras is archived. Information on most legacy products can be found in the ‘Support by Model’ section at www.phantomhighspeed.com/support
The Phantom RCU is a legacy solution for Flex, Miro and v-Series models. The Bluetooth dongle that was designed for the RCU also works with the handheld PCU from AbelCine, which is also compatible with most modern Phantom cameras. The Bluetooth dongle is needed for wireless connectivity with the RCU or PCU and connects to Phantom cameras with a “Remote port” (v-Series, UHS and Flex cameras). Note that Miro and VEO camera models do not have a ‘Remote’ port directly on the camera body. However, VEO cameras can be connected using the CAMEO VEObob accessory.
There are two third-party solutions that Vision Research recommends highly because they work for ALL Phantom cameras over their Ethernet connection:
There are two third-party solutions that Vision Research recommends highly because they work for ALL Phantom cameras over their Ethernet connection:
- The Semote handheld remote controller includes a handheld unit and camera unit to transmit the signal. This device provides a connection up to approximately 30 meters.
- The iPhantom app works on any Apple IOS device, and connects to any Phantom camera that has a WiFi router attached to the camera. This is particularly great for VEO S-model cameras (with firmware after version 106), because those cameras include a USB port for a USB WiFi dongle available from Vision Research.
We offer hands-on training for Phantom cameras at our Wayne, New Jersey facility. The two-day class has both lecture and labs for the best learning experience. This class is targeted at applications where the cameras will be used for scientific and engineering applications.
On-site training is available.
For customers outside of North America, who prefer local training, most of our International Sales Partners offer training courses tailored to your needs.
If your application is TV or Motion Picture production, consider training courses targeted at those applications from AbelCine, or other Phantom resellers around the world who focus on the "entertainment" market.
On-site training is available.
For customers outside of North America, who prefer local training, most of our International Sales Partners offer training courses tailored to your needs.
If your application is TV or Motion Picture production, consider training courses targeted at those applications from AbelCine, or other Phantom resellers around the world who focus on the "entertainment" market.
Yes. Look in the General Support Documents page for the CE Declarations here: phantomhighspeed.com/support
Vision Research welcomes slow motion videos from our industrial users as well as our entertainment customers. Submission is easy. Send us an email (phantom@ametek.com ) that explains what you’d like to share. In the body of the email give us all the details about your shoot, equipment used, workflow and anything else you think we need to know. We will send you a permission to use form to complete. This form gives us permission to use your footage and tells us how to credit your work. Once we get the completed form, we’ll work with you to get the footage (we prefer the original cine file). Then, we’ll post your high speed video in the Gallery and on our YouTube channel. Slow motion videos in our Gallery are rotated on a weekly basis and randomly chosen for inclusion into the Gallery.
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All Phantom v-Series cameras with the Airborne option (these are no longer shipping) are classified as ECCN 7A994.
All Phantom Miro Airborne and Miro Airborne HD cameras (these are no longer shipping) are classified as ECCN 9A991D.
Any Phantom camera with the FAST option installed (typically this gives you frame rates >= 1,000,000 fps and/or digital exposures < 1 microsecond) such as the Phantom v611, v711, VEO 710 and the Ultrahigh-speed 10, 11, and 12 Series are classified as ECCN 6A003 and are export controlled.
Cameras with ECCN 6A003 can only be exported to these countries with no license required (NLR):
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom.
All other countries require an export license.
All other Phantom cameras are classified as ECCN EAR99.
All Phantom Miro Airborne and Miro Airborne HD cameras (these are no longer shipping) are classified as ECCN 9A991D.
Any Phantom camera with the FAST option installed (typically this gives you frame rates >= 1,000,000 fps and/or digital exposures < 1 microsecond) such as the Phantom v611, v711, VEO 710 and the Ultrahigh-speed 10, 11, and 12 Series are classified as ECCN 6A003 and are export controlled.
Cameras with ECCN 6A003 can only be exported to these countries with no license required (NLR):
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom.
All other countries require an export license.
All other Phantom cameras are classified as ECCN EAR99.
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