High-speed and High-res – how Basler do it all (with a little help from Kodak)

Not so long ago Basler introduced the first of their “aviator” line of area (or matrix) cameras. This had a 1Mp sensor that delivered up to 120fps – an impressive performance, you’ll agree.

Now they’ve upped the ante by launching a 2Mp aviator that puts out either 62 or 67fps, depending on the sensor configuration (1920 x 1080 or 1600 x 1200.)

The secret to this speed is in the 4 tap sensor technology. Essentially, the CCD is divided into four regions, each of which outputs its own pixel data. That of course means that Basler had to find a way to balance the output of each quadrant so as to yield a single, edge-free image. If you’re curious about how they did it, follow this link to their newsletter article, “What is the Kodak 4-Tap Sensor Technology Used in aviator Cameras All About?”