Vision Research Bolsters Advanced Phantom(R) v-Series With Two New Digital High-Speed Cameras

WAYNE, NJ, Jun 26 (MARKET WIRE) --
On track for a record year of new product introductions in 2009, Vision
Research, a leading manufacturer of high-speed digital imaging systems,
today unveiled the Phantom(R) v710 and Phantom(R) v210 -- the latest
additions to the company's renowned v-Series of advanced digital
high-speed cameras.

The new flagship model of the company's industry-leading v-Series, the
Phantom v710 is the world's fastest CMOS-based digital camera, with a
maximum recording speed of 1.4 million frames-per-second (fps). With a
competitive pricing structure, the new Phantom v210 serves as the
entry-point into the Vision Research v-Series, giving industries the
ability to utilize high-speed video to maintain a competitive edge,
despite existing budget challenges.

The Phantom v710

The Phantom v710 offers an unrivaled throughput of over seven
gigapixels-per-second, which allows the camera to record at 7,530 fps at
its maximum resolution of 1280x800. At reduced resolutions, the Phantom
v710 can reach the 1.4 million fps mark, making the new v-Series flagship
the world's fastest CMOS-based digital high-speed camera. The new Phantom
v710 is ideally suited for use in a variety of industries for which
high-speed and high-resolution imagery is critical, including industrial
and R&D applications, military and ballistics testing, PIV, as well as
ultra-slow motion replays for 720p high-definition professional sports
broadcasts.

Additional high-performance features include:

-- Breakthrough sensitivity: increased peak quantum efficiency and
reduction in noise-equivalent power

-- Active pixel size of 20 microns

-- Sub-microsecond shuttering: down to 300 nanoseconds, programmable in
18 nanosecond increments

-- High-resolution timing: better than 20 nanosecond resolution

-- Precise frame synchronization: BNC cable provides synchronization
signal and increased signal integrity

-- Range Data input

-- 500 nanosecond straddle time and no image lag: ideal for particle
image velocimetry (PIV) applications

-- Extreme Dynamic Range (EDR): two exposures within a single frame

-- 8GB, 16GB or 32GB of high-performance built-in dynamic RAM

-- Phantom CineMag(TM) and CineStation(TM) support

In addition to blazing speed, the Phantom v710 offers a full suite of
user-convenience features, which further elevate the versatility of the
new v-Series digital high-speed camera. Building on the architecture of
the award-winning v12.1, the world's first CMOS-based digital camera to
break the one million fps mark, the v710 features an internal mechanical
shutter as well as Vision Research's Versatile Dual HD-SDI outputs.

The Phantom v710's internal mechanical shutter gives users the ability to
perform a session-specific black reference, also known as a CSR, without
having to manually cover the lens. Performing a CSR gives users the
ability to calibrate their camera's CMOS sensor, setting all pixels to
pure black -- an important step in ensuring the highest-performance and
most accurate image possible.

The Phantom v710's Versatile Dual HD-SDI outputs can be used in four
different configurations. Users can take advantage of two identical 4:2:2
outputs, independent 4:2:2 outputs where one is live and one is playback,
one dual HD-SDI 4:4:4 output, or 4:4:4 playback on the dual HD-SDI, while
the user has a live image on the component viewfinder. Versatile Dual
HD-SDI is an extremely beneficial feature, especially for the professional
sports broadcast industry, as it gives camera operators the ability to
simultaneously feed replays to the broadcast truck, while still viewing
and capturing new footage with the Phantom v710 at the start of each play.
Furthermore, at 720p HD resolution, the Phantom v710 can record events at
speeds of 8,360 fps, providing unmatched ultra-slow motion replay.

The Phantom v210

The evolving marketplace has placed significant budget constraints on a
number of industries, making it difficult for professionals in these
sectors to utilize digital high-speed video to maintain a competitive
edge. Whether it is used in R&D, product development, maintenance or
testing applications, digital high-speed video is a useful tool that can
have a positive and direct impact one's bottom line.

Offering a range of breakthrough technologies, along with the industry's
most competitive pricing structure, the new Vision Research Phantom v210
is the entry-point into the company's revered v-Series and the ideal
digital high-speed camera for industries where budgets may be tight.
Offering the same megapixel resolution as the Phantom v710, the Phantom
v210 offers end-users two gigapixel-per-second throughput with a maximum
frame rate of over 2,000 fps at full resolution. At reduced resolution,
the Phantom v210 can record at speeds up to 300,000 fps. Additional
high-performance features include:

-- Active pixel size of 20 microns
-- Two microsecond global electronic shutter to help reduce motion blur
-- Phantom CineMag and CineStation support
-- Internal mechanical shutter for remote CSR (optional)
-- Twin HD-SDI outputs
-- High-resolution timing system
-- Precise frame synchronization: BNC cable provides synchronization
signal and increased signal integrity
-- 8GB, 16GB or 32GB of high-performance built-in dynamic RAM
-- Extreme Dynamic Range (EDR): two exposures within a single frame
-- Phantom CineMag and CineStation support

Security and versatility also abound with the Phantom v710 and v210
as the cameras are fully-compatible with Vision Research's Phantom
CineMag system, which is quickly becoming the de facto standard for the
storage of massive high-speed video files. CineMag is a non-volatile,
hot-swappable memory magazine that mounts to an optional interface
directly on the body of the camera, providing added storage and data
protection.

Available in 256GB or 512GB, the CineMag gives end-users the ability to
record full-resolution video at a maximum frame rate of 700 fps, directly
to the magazine, enabling very long record times. To record at higher
speeds, users can record to the camera's onboard memory and then manually
or automatically transfer those files to the CineMag for immediate storage
and maximum data protection.

CineMags are designed to work with Vision Research's new Phantom
CineStation, the company's CineMag docking station. Streamlining the
high-speed imaging workflow for the end-user, the CineStation allows the
high-speed footage -- also known as "cines" -- stored on a CineMag to be
viewed, trimmed, played over video, and saved to hard disk or tape via
10GB Ethernet, dual HD-SDI, or component video outputs. This enhanced
workflow ultimately provides uninterrupted use of the Phantom digital
high-speed camera as the cines can be downloaded and edited offline,
rather than utilizing the valuable camera asset to transfer the data.

The Phantom v710 and v210 are available with either a color or monochrome
CMOS sensor, supporting both 8- and 12-bit pixel depths. The color CMOS
sensor is rated at ISO (ISO-12232 SAT) 1,600 and the monochrome CMOS
sensor is rated at ISO 6,400.

Vision Research is taking orders for both products now with deliveries to
begin in July.

Additional information and detailed specifications for the Vision Research
Phantom v710 and v210 can be found at www.visionresearch.com

About Vision Research

Vision Research designs and manufactures high-speed digital imaging
systems used in applications including defense, automotive, engineering,
science, medical research, industrial manufacturing and packaging, sports
and entertainment, and digital cinematography for television and movie
production.

The Wayne, N.J.-based company prides itself on the sensitivity,
high-resolution and image quality produced by its systems, robust software
interfaces, and reliability and versatility of its camera family -- all
which continue to stand as benchmarks for the high-speed digital imaging
industry.

Vision Research digital high-speed cameras add a new dimension to the
sense of sight, allowing the user to see details of an event when it's
too fast to see, and too important not to(TM). For additional information
regarding Vision Research, please visit www.visionresearch.com.

Vision Research is a business unit of the Materials Analysis Division of
AMETEK Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and
electromechanical devices.

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