Extremely Exquisite.
up to 10 million frames per second
Shimadzu Hyper Vision HPV-X2
Experience the Invisible with ultra high-speed video recording up to 10 million fps with 6x higher sensitivity (ISO 16000) than conventional video cameras. Featuring the FTCMOS2 Advanced Next-Generation Burst Image Sensor with a two camera synchronized recording function for 3D DIC (digital image correlation). The best in its class.
The Fastest Just Got Faster.
up to 2.45 million frames per second
NEW – iX Cameras i-SPEED 7 Series G2
On January 6th iX Cameras announced the next generation i-SPEED 7 Series ultra high-speed video cameras. Three models featuring new 3.2MP AST sensors with 2072 x 1536 resolution, frame rates up to 2.45 million fps and a new High-G body design.
Loaded with features, options – perfect for ballistics, fluid dynamics, PIV & DIC (digital image correlation) and a wide range of industrial & scientific research.
Flash X-ray Systems
Flash X-ray solutions for ballistics, hypervelocity impact testing,
detonics (ordnance velocity & explosives research) and more.
See Through the Toughest of Conditions
Scandiflash Flash X-ray (FXR) Systems are valuable solutions to image through fire, smoke, metal and other materials during research using fast 20ns X-ray pulses for incredibly sharp ultra high-speed imaging.
Built for the lab or take it on the road with a Scandiflash Mobile FXR Lab Solution to get the job done right.
Go Thermal!
high-speed & high-definition MWIR
FLIR X6900sc/X8500sc HD MWIR Science-Grade Series
Feel the heat with award winning mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) science-grade video cameras from FLIR. Experience thermal imaging at 2,000 fps with 2x the resolution of the competition or shoot high-definition & high-speed MWIR at 180 fps in full resolution – 1280 x 1024 pixels.
Compact Workhorse.
high performance with high resolution
SVS Vistek SVCam-HR Series
High performance with high resolution, 11–29 megapixels in a small, but mighty high-speed video camera. A perfect solution for quasistatic DIC (digital image correlation). Grab a pair today & start shooting.
Experience the Invisible™ with 3D DIC
VIC-3D™ Ultra High-Speed DIC System
Incredible ultra high-speed, 3D digital image correlation is possible with a pair of Shimadzu Hyper Vision HPV-X2 ultra high-speed video cameras, Correlated Solutions VIC-3D 8 software, VIC-Snap Remote app, installation, support & more.
Turn-Key Solution.
brand new design
HADLAND / MSI miniFF (mini Flight Follower)
We’re proud of our new & improved miniFF developed with our partner, MS Instruments. It’s been redesigned to be lighter, more compact & easier than ever to set up to do the work for you. This all inclusive high-performance package follows speeding projectiles in-flight and records the action with high-speed video via a computer-controlled rotating mirror – camera included.
Light it Up.
the brightest LED lighting systems from REL & VIC
REL SURE-Bright™ Profusion X Gen2 LED Lighting System
Portable, modular & configurable high intensity illumination system.
REL SURE-Bright™ Focused LED Lighting System
High intensity, focused illumination system arrays.
VIC Ultra-Bright LED Lighting System
Portable high intensity illumination system, available with single or multiple modules. Video/Flood controllers, precision camera mounts and more.
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Acquisition & Analysis
accurate results made easy
Acoustic & Optical Targets
The complete line of easy to use, precision electronic acoustic & optical targets from our partner, MS Instruments. Perfect for ballistics testing at indoor ranges and in the field. Record & measure your results with MSI Ballistics DB software.
Xcitex ProAnalyst®
Revolutionary motion analysis software that turns your high-speed video camera into a precision measurement instrument. Available in professional, lite & special editions, each tailored towards specific industries and applications.
Better Gear. Better Results.
Hadland Imaging Brochure
The latest product lines from Hadland Imaging in one downloadable document, including our new miniFF developed with MS Instruments, the award winning FLIR X6900sc MWIR & X8500sc High-Definition MWIR Science-Grade cameras, AMOtronics, REL, Scandiflash and more gear you need to get the job done right.
Ultra High-Speed News
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The Shimadzu AGX-V Series Precision Universal Testing Machine Wins an iF DESIGN AWARD 2020
Congratulations Shimadzu! The Shimadzu Autograph AGX-V Series precision universal testing machine has been awarded the iF DESIGN AWARD 2020 by iF International Forum Design GmbH, based in Hannover, Germany. This award is one of the world’s most prestigious design...
Schlieren Imaging: A Powerful Tool for Atmospheric Plasma Diagnostic
by Enrico Traldi, Marco Boselli, Emanuele Simoncelli, Augusto Stancampiano, Matteo Gherardi, Vittorio Colombo & Gary S. Settles Published May 10, 2018 Abstract Schlieren imaging has been widely used in science and technology to investigate phenomena occurring in...
FLIR: Watching Bullets Fly with High-Speed Thermal!
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Experimental and Numerical Study of Blast-Structure Interaction
by Benjamin J. Katko, Rodrigo Chavez, Heng Liu, Barry Lawlor, Claire McGuire, Lingzhi Zheng, Jane Zanteson, and Veronica Eliasson, Ph.D. ABSTRACT Blast wave interaction with structures is a complex phenomenon. Not only are the fluid mechanics and combustion physics...
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Schlieren Diagnostic for Cinematic Visualization of Dense Plasma Jets at Alfvénic Timescales
by Thomas C. Underwood, Keith T. K. Loebner, Victor A. Miller & Mark A. Cappelli Published online at link.springer.com on December 03, 2019 Abstract The manner in which magnetized plasma jets evolve remains key to better understanding the behavior of hydromagnetic...
Dynamic Formation of Stable Current-driven Plasma Jets
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iX Cameras Home Video Series – Power Tools Introduction
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32nd International Symposium on Ballistics 2021 in Reno, Nevada
32nd International Symposium on Ballistics 2021 May 9–14, 2021 | The Peppermill Resort & Spa ~ Reno, Nevada USA Mark Your Calendar! May 9–14, 2021 Join us in Reno, Nevada in May 2021 for the 32nd International Symposium on Ballistics. Enjoy the beauty of the area...
Shock Wave Attenuation Using Rigid Obstacles with Large- and Small-Scale Geometrical Features
by Alexander Ivanov1, Nicolas Fassardi1, Christina Scafidi2, Tal Shemen2 & Veronica Eliasson2 Received: 1 May 2019 / Accepted: 19 June 2019 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 ABSTRACTExplosions and their resulting shock waves may pose a large threat to both...
Over 100 Million Frames per Second High-Speed Global Shutter CMOS Image Sensor
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The Theoretical Highest Frame Rate of Silicon Image Sensors
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IBS Student Award Renamed to Honor Jack Riegel at 31st International Symposium on Ballistics
The International Ballistics Society provides a Student Grants Program consisting of free conference registration and travel support to selected students for attendance at the 31st International Symposium on Ballistics, that was held in Hyderabad, India, during...
MIT Summer 2020 – High-Speed Imaging for Motion Analysis
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DYMAT Winter School 2020 – Les Houches, France
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Thanks from Kyle Fontanazza, Butler Police Department
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Steven Reynolds – Head of the High Speed Video (HSV) Program at Oakley
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