WEST COAST AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE iX CAMERAS LINE OF HIGH-SPEED VIDEO CAMERAS
Overview | At A Glance | 210/211 | 220/221 | 203 | Memory | Tech Specs

iX Cameras i-SPEED 203
The compact & economical high-speed imaging solution for science, sports & industry.
i-SPEED 2 Series features four compact cameras –
perfect for confined spaces to get the job done right.
i-SPEED 210/211 & 220 cameras will be discontinued as of May 31, 2023 due to component shortages. New, higher performance compact cameras coming soon from iX Cameras.
The i-SPEED 220 was discontinued June 29, 2022 due to component shortages created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
At a Glance

Compact & Economical High-Speed
.65GP/s throughput
500 fps @ 1280 x 1024
Mono & Color
2 μs to 1 s electronic shutter
79,500 fps max frame rate

Streamlined High-Speed & High Performance
2.76GP/s throughput
2,500 fps @ 1280 x 864
Mono & Color
1 μs to 1 s electronic shutter
225,000 fps max frame rate
Compact & economical high-speed imaging.
The i-SPEED 210 and 211 are the perfect compact high-speed cameras for research situations where access, portability and rapid deployment matter. These cameras fit in the palm of your hand and can fit almost anywhere – under dashboards, in engine compartments, inside machinery and other tight spaces.
These high-speed cameras feature a high-sensitivity 1280 x 1024 CMOS sensor – 1.3 million pixels of resolution at 500 fps, with a maximum frame rate of 79,500 fps – suitable for slowing down most life science, robotics and machinery applications. The global exposure shutter makes this a professional high-speed camera for research at a price that will not break a laboratory budget.
The i-SPEED 211’s larger size includes a 1-hour battery and up to 8GB of memory. Coupled with a PC laptop, this camera is an ideal high-speed imaging solution for untethered, portable field work. Add a layer of rugged durability with the optional High-G package to either camera.

i-SPEED 210/211 Features
- .65GP/s throughput
- 500 fps @ 1280 x 1024
- 1.3 Megapixels
- Pixel size 14 μm
- Maximum frame rate – 79,500 fps
- Mono 2500 – ISO Expandable to 5000
- Color 2000 – ISO Expandable to 4000
- Global electronic shutter – 2 μs to 1 s
- Spectral bandwidth – 400–900 nm
- 2GB, 4GB or 8GB Storage
- Compatible with C mount & Nikon F mount lenses
- i-SPEED 211 – 1 hour battery life, 1.5 hours standby
- i-SPEED Control DX software
- Standard or High-G versions available
The i-SPEED 221 has been discontinued as of June 29, 2022 due to component shortages created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Compact, economical high-speed
with high performance.
The i-SPEED 220 and 221 represent the first cameras in a class of small footprint, easy-to-use, low-cost and very high resolution cameras.
Featuring a custom 1600 x 1600 CMOS sensor, 600 to over 200,000 fps recording and mono 1200/color 1000 sensitivities – the 220/221 captures minute details and is ideal for microscopy, robotics, automotive crash testing, graphics inspection, 3D biomechanics, sports, web inspection, and so much more.
The i-SPEED 221’s larger size includes a 1-hour battery and up to 16GB of memory. Coupled with a PC laptop, this camera is an ideal high-speed imaging solution for untethered, portable field work. Add a layer of rugged durability with the optional High-G package to either camera.

i-SPEED 220/221 Features
- 1.5GP/s throughput
- 600 fps @ 1600 x 1600
- 2.56 Megapixels
- Pixel size 8 μm
- Maximum frame rate – 204,100 fps
- Mono 1200 – ISO Expandable to 2400
- Color 1000 – ISO Expandable to 2000
- Global electronic shutter – 2 μs to 1 s
- Spectral bandwidth – 400–900 nm
- 2GB, 4GB, 8GB or 16GB Storage
- Compatible with C mount & Nikon F mount lenses
- i-SPEED 221 – 1 hour battery life, 1.5 hours standby
- i-SPEED Control DX software
- Standard or High-G versions available
Streamlined high-speed,
high performance & high sensitivity.
The new i-SPEED® 203 is the latest addition to iX Cameras i-SPEED 2 Series of high-speed video cameras. This camera adds a new dimension to the i-SPEED 2 Series – incorporating the i-SPEED Software Suite 2.0 applications and compatibility to synchronize with the i-SPEED 5 and 7 Series ultra high-speed video cameras for multiple camera angles, frame rates and a variety of high-speed imaging results to maximize your research.
Featuring a custom 1280 x 864 CMOS sensor, 2,500 to 225,000 fps recording and mono 6400/color 5000 sensitivities – the 203 is a budget-friendly, compact, lightweight, high-performance high-speed video camera ideal for R&D, impact testing, manufacturing, sports, scientific research and more.
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The i-SPEED 203 replaces the discontinued i-SPEED 230 – both have similar features & specifications.
The i-SPEED 230 featured a battery and was controlled with i-SPEED 230 Control software.
i-SPEED 203 Features
- 2.76GP/s throughput
- 2,500 fps @ 1280 x 864
- 1.1 Megapixels
- Pixel size 13.7 μm
- Maximum frame rate – 225,000 fps
- Mono 6400 – ISO Expandable to 12800
- Color 5000 – ISO Expandable to 10000
- Global electronic shutter – 1 μs
- Spectral bandwidth – 420–700 nm
- 8GB or 16GB Storage
- Compatible with C mount & Nikon F mount lenses
- i-SPEED Software Suite 2.0 (standard & premium bundles)
- Xcitex ProAnalyst® motion analysis software
- Synchronize with i-SPEED 5 & 7 Series cameras
- GenICam compliant
- Dimensions (WHL): 2.6 x 2.6 x 4.7 inches

i-SPEED® JBOX
iX Cameras i-SPEED® JBOX delivers the ultimate cable management solution to simplify and control multi-camera setups. Easily connect and control any combination of up to four i-SPEED 203, i-SPEED 5 Series and i-SPEED 7 Series ultra high-speed video cameras to get the job done right.
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i-SPEED 221 In Action
Mouse trap catch releasing hold down bar & hammer:
Frame Rate: approximately 5,000 fps
Lens: Nikon 50mm
Aperture: ƒ/5.6
Exposure: 4 µs
Distance: 30 inches from subject
FOV: 4 inches
Memory up to 16GB
More memory is ideal for long recordings and when using multiple buffers for your research. The internal memory may be allocated as a single buffer or divided up to 16 separate buffers, allowing for multiple recordings without pausing to save between recording sessions. More is better.
Frame Rates, Resolutions & Recording Durations to RAM
The i-SPEED 210 can be configured with 2GB or 4GB of memory and the i-SPEED 211 can be configured with 4GB or 8GB of memory.
Additional resolutions & speeds available on request.
The i-SPEED 220 can be configured with 2GB or 4GB of memory and the i-SPEED 221 can be configured with 4GB, 8GB or 16GB of memory. The i-SPEED 221 has been discontinued as of June 29, 2022 due to component shortages created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additional resolutions & speeds available on request.
The i-SPEED 203 can be configured with 8GB or 16GB of memory.
The discontinued i-SPEED 230 features similar frame rates, resolutions and recording times.
Additional resolutions & speeds available on request.
Tech Specs
Specifications current as of July 2022 and are subject to change.
i-SPEED 210/211
MONO & COLOR
i-SPEED 220/221
MONO & COLOR
i-SPEED 203
MONO & COLOR
Imager
Sensor Type
Sensor Resolution
1600 x 1600 pixels
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
1.3
million
2.56
million
1.1
million
Sensor Size
17.92 x 14.34 mm
12.8 x 12.8 mm
17.53 x 11.83 mm
Sensor Diagonal
22.9 mm
18.1 mm
21.15 mm
Pixel Size
14 µm
8 µm
Bit Depth
10-bit
Sensitivity (gain)
Mono
2500
ISO Expandable to 5000
* * *
Color
2000
ISO Expandable to 4000
Mono
1200
ISO Expandable to 2400
* * *
Color
1000
ISO Expandable to 2000
Mono
6400
ISO Expandable to 128000
* * *
Color
5000
ISO Expandable to 10000
Amplification (digital gain)
1–4 in 8 steps
1–2 in 3 steps
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Frame Rate @ Full Resolution
500
fps
600
fps
2,500
fps
Maximum Frame Rate
79,500
fps
204,100
fps
225,000
fps
Shutter Type
Global electronic shutter
Shutter Time
2µs to 1s
1µs
Spectral Bandwidth
400–900
nanometers
420–700
nanometers
Synchronization & Capture
Trigger
External signal/switch triggering
Trigger Modes
Video trigger, burst trigger mode
IRIG Sync
211 & 221 – IRIG-B synchronization
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Internal Memory (RAM)
i-SPEED 210
2GB or 4GB
i-SPEED 211
4GB or 8GB
i-SPEED 220
2GB or 4GB
i-SPEED 221
4GB, 8GB or 16GB
i-SPEED 203
8GB or 16GB
Memory Segments
16
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Video Formats
AVI (BMP, JPG)
IXV, AVI (compressed or uncompressed)
The IXV format is a proprietary video format allowing greater control over bit depth & processing; only readable with i-SPEED 2.0 Viewer software.
Image Sequence Formats
BMP, DNG, JPG, PNG, TIF
JPG, RAW, TIF
Ethernet
Remote Control
via supplied software
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (WHL)
210 & 220 – 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.6 inches (64 x 64 x 66 mm)
211 & 221 – 3.7 x 2.7 x 3.6 inches (94 x 69 x 92 mm)
2.6 x 2.6 x 4.7 inches
(65 x 65 x 120 mm)
Weight (without lens)
210 & 220 – 0.66 lb (300 g)
211 & 221 – 2 lb (900 g)
1.1 lb (500 g)
Input Voltage
Power Consumption
210 & 220 – 7.5W max
211 & 221 – 15W max
17W max
Lens Mount
C mount & Nikon F mount
Mounting
1/4–20
Battery Life (211 & 221)
1 hour
Recording
1.5 hours
Standby
Operating Temperature
41˚ to 113° F (5˚ to 45° C)
41˚ to 122° F (5˚ to 50° C)
High-G Package
100
g shock
* * *
10
g vibration
N/A
g shock
* * *
N/A
g vibration
Connectivity
IRIG
211 – IRIG-B synchronization
221 – IRIG-B via BNC
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Network
1Gb Ethernet port using RJ-45 connector
Power Input
LEMO 6-Pin female connector
LEMO 5-Pin female connector
Input/Output
211 – LEMO 8-Pin female I/O module
LEMO 16-Pin female
Purchasing Options
Sensor
MONO
COLOR
Mono or Color
Internal Memory (RAM)
i-SPEED 210
2GB or 4GB
i-SPEED 211
4GB or 8GB
i-SPEED 220
2GB or 4GB
i-SPEED 221
4GB, 8GB or 16GB
i-SPEED 203
8GB or 16GB
Package Type
Standard or High-G rated (210/211 & 220/221)
Warranty
one-year limited warranty, up to two years coverage available
one-year limited warranty
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