High-speed cameras
give the world the opportunity to see everyday things in a new way. In the past, high-speed cameras were mainly used for scientific purposes, but today's uses include surveillance, television programs and more.
Frame Rate
Dictionary.com defines frame rate as "the number of frames of an animation which are displayed every second, measured in frames per second (fps). The higher the frame rate, the smoother the animation will appear."
Fastest Camera
Professor Arun Shukla of the University of Rhode Island is credited for having the world's fastest camera. At 200 million frames per second, this camera can freeze the motion of anything.
Other Cameras
Photron's Fastcam SA5 camera shoots at more than 1 million fps, and the Phantom V710 is even faster-- it shoots at 1.4 million fps.
Uses
High-speed cameras are used by the military to study structure failures in body armor, how concrete resists penetration from multiple impacts, explosion analysis and more. High-speed cameras also are used in television on shows such as "MythBusters" and "Time Warp."
Cost
Costs vary depending on the cameras specs. The University of Rhode Island camera was purchased for $457,000. Other high-speed cameras range in price from $9,000 to $150,000 and more.
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