It’s difficult to know where we would be without camera technology. High speed cameras and slow motion cameras are used in nearly every industry as we know it, from film to science to engineering. This is, of course, to say nothing of basic photography and its usage in day-to-day life. However, not all cameras are made the same or for the same purpose. What one industry may use to capture minute details in a deciduous environment for observational research another may use to model and present goods to a wide audience. What, exactly, separates one camera from another and why? Let’s take a look below.
History Of Photography
Photography is one of humanity’s greatest inventions. Originating in the early 1800’s, it was the result of multiple technological and artistic discoveries coalescing into a greater whole. The Eastman Kodak Company was first founded in 1888 by George Eastman, capturing over 90% of the market share by 1976 and cementing it as one of the most reliable sources of film photography sales in the United States. Morton Sultanoff invented a super high-speed camera back in the 1950’s, making it able to take frames at one-millionth of a second. As such, it was able to record the lightning quick shock wave of a small explosion. Slow motion cameras have developed at an exponential rate since then and are a common feature of most brands.
Shutter Speed
Shutter speeds are measured in fractions of a second, ranging from one full second to 1/1000th of a second depending on the needs of the business. The longer a shutter stays open, the more light is allowed into the film. While it depends on the type of optical system used, it’s possible to reach over one million frames per second with some cameras. Ultra high speed cameras, which exceed 100,000 frames per second, are generally used for laboratory and scientific research. The first practical application of high speed photography was in the late 1800’s, thanks to Eadward Muybridge who studied the sequence of a horse’s gallop. Due to his research, it answered the age-old question of whether or not a horse’s feet fully touched the ground or not while running.
Career Fields
Every career field has at least a superficial need for photography, if not a deeper and more extensive one. Film and fashion are some of the most visible fields, requiring cameras with particular light-sensitivity to capture incredible detail, color and lighting in a variety of different environments. Yet other fields, such as engineering and biology, depend on photography to help them better understand and decipher their subject matter. High speed photography has been one of the most major tools in the development of biomechanics, allowing movie cameras to record images at a rate of 18 frames per second for greater analysis. Slow motion cameras and high frame rate cameras are a staple of nearly every field you can imagine.
Choosing A Camera
Finding the right camera means asking the right questions. Are you searching for more detail in your work or do you need multiple functions for your business at large? The Department of Physics and Space Sciences at Florida Tech saw the Phantom V1210 leading the pack for a variety of different people, primarily for its light-sensitivity and resolution capabilities. Another review saw the Phantom P=Flex4k ringing true with many customers who needed scaled files that still maintained an ideal format through more complex save format options. With modern technology at your disposal, anything is truly possible.
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