Phantom KT1610

Phantom KT1610 – Product Overview

The Phantom KT1610 is a cutting-edge high-speed camera engineered for extreme performance, precision, and flexibility. Built around a 1 Megapixel (1280 x 832) Back Side Illuminated (BSI) sensor, the KT1610 is capable of capturing incredibly fast events with exceptional clarity and light sensitivity—making it an essential tool for advanced motion analysis in research, engineering, and defense applications.

At full resolution, the KT1610 delivers up to 15,640 frames per second (fps). For ultra-high-speed applications, the camera supports windowed modes that push the frame rate to a staggering 916,660 fps (at 256 x 64), while maintaining sharp, blur-free imaging thanks to a minimum exposure time of just 190 nanoseconds when equipped with the FAST option.

The KT1610’s BSI sensor architecture delivers outstanding light efficiency, with a Quantum Efficiency x Fill Factor (QExFF) of 84.6% (monochrome), ensuring bright, clean images even in low-light or high-magnification conditions where light collection is limited. This makes it well-suited for applications like ballistics, impact testing, combustion studies, cavitation, and other high-speed phenomena.

Designed for flexibility and ease of integration, the KT1610 features a compact 5” x 5” form factor that fits easily into tight setups or mobile test environments. Despite its small size, it offers powerful features such as up to 128 GB of RAM for extended recording time, and a robust programmable I/O system for precise synchronization with external triggers, DAQ systems, or event sensors.

Additional features include on-camera controls, video output options, and support for untethered operation via CFexpress storage—enabling standalone use in the field without a connected PC. These capabilities make the KT1610 a versatile and reliable solution for both lab-based experiments and rugged field deployments.

Whether you’re analyzing shockwaves, fluid dynamics, high-speed mechanical failure, or complex scientific events, the Phantom KT1610 offers the speed, sensitivity, and flexibility to meet your most demanding imaging challenges.

Highlights – Phantom KT1610

• 1 Megapixel Resolution (1280 x 832)
  Strikes the ideal balance between resolution and frame rate. Perfect for capturing fast events with enough spatial detail to support accurate analysis of impact zones, stress points, and object trajectories.


• 15,640 fps at Full Resolution
  Delivers true high-speed performance without sacrificing image quality. Capture entire events in real time with full-frame coverage—ideal for dynamic testing and motion diagnostics.


• Ultra-High Frame Rates up to 916,660 fps
  In reduced resolution modes, the KT1610 reaches over 900,000 fps, making it suitable for ultra-fast events like shockwave propagation, high-speed particle movement, or explosives research.


• Minimum Exposure Time: 190 Nanoseconds
  With the FAST option enabled, the KT1610 offers ultra-short exposures to freeze even the fastest motion with minimal blur—critical for visualizing fine details in high-speed experiments.


• Back Side Illuminated (BSI) Sensor with 84.6% QE (mono)
  The BSI sensor design delivers high sensitivity and excellent light collection efficiency, especially important for tests using high-magnification lenses, laser illumination, or limited light conditions.


• Up to 128 GB RAM
  Generous internal memory allows for longer high-speed recordings, even at maximum resolution and frame rate. Easily capture full-duration events or repeatable testing sequences without missing key data.


• Compact and Lightweight (5” x 5”)
  The KT1610’s small footprint and low weight make it easy to mount in tight setups, embed into moving systems, or deploy in field conditions where space is limited.


• Advanced Synchronization and Triggering
  Programmable I/O ports allow seamless integration with external equipment like DAQ systems, sensors, or timing controllers. Perfect for precise multi-system synchronization and event correlation.


• Standalone Operation Ready
  With on-camera controls, video output, and support for CFexpress storage, the KT1610 can operate independently of a computer—ideal for field work or mobile experiments.


• Optimized for Extreme Applications
  Whether it’s ballistic impact, material fracture, combustion, or fluid flow, the KT1610 delivers the speed, sensitivity, and reliability to support high-end research and development across industries.