Phase One iXM-RS150F
Phase One iXM-RS150F
New 150MP aerial photography system
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Phase One have updated their aerial photography systems with the iXM-RS150F.
It offers a significant jump (14204 x 10652) in resolution with a backside-illuminated sensor.
More info from Phase One
Phase One info
Boost Your Productivity with a Wider Aerial Coverage.
Phase One is proud to present iXM-RS150F as the company’s flagship full frame aerial metric camera with an image size of 150MP.
The iXM-RS150F enables increased productivity for a range of aerial image acquisition projects as it provides wider aerial coverage compared to Phaseone’s previous generations which makes it the best choice for new mission types and assignments. The camera is designed with the innovative backside illuminated sensor to allow perfect image quality.
iXM-RS150F can be used standalone or as part of a multi-camera array for customised applications.
Unique Features
- High resolution, with a pixel count of:
14204×10652 for the iXM-RS150F
11608×8708 for the iXM-RS100F - 3.76µm pixel size for the iXM-RS150F
- 83dB Dynamic range for the iXM-RS150F
- Backside-illumination technology for the iXM-RS150F
- 2 fps fast capture rate for the iXM-RS150F
- Seven RS lenses calibrated to infinity focus by Phase One
- USB-C and 10G Ethernet for versatility of connectivity
RS Lenses
The camera is designed to fit one of the seven interchangeable RS lenses, ranging from 32mm to 150mm and individually calibrated by Phase One.
RS Leaf Shutter
The lenses’ integrated leaf RS shutter offers high capture speed of 2fps with a 1/2500 sec. exposure time for an array of flight conditions while enabling a capacity of 500K actuations.
150MP Aerial System
A fully integrated Phase One 150MP Aerial System is available with either a single frame sensor for RGB imaging or a four-band Aerial System with dual frame sensors for RGB and NIR imaging.
Specifications
| Camera | iXM-RS150F | iXM-RS150F Achromatic | iXM-RS100F | iXM-RS100F Achromatic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 150MP | 100MP | ||||
| 14204×10652 | 11608×8708 | |||||
| Dynamic range | 83dB | 84dB | ||||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | |||||
| Pixel size | 3.76µm | 4.6µm | ||||
| Effective sensor size(mm) | 53.4x40mm | |||||
| Light sensitivity (ISO) | 50-6400 | 200-25600 | 50-6400 | 200-12800 | ||
| Capture rate | 2fps | 1.6fps | ||||
| Camera type | Medium-format camera for aerial imaging | |||||
| Lens mount | Phase One RS | |||||
| Data interfaces | USB3, Ethernet 10G | |||||
| I/O interfaces | Trigger, Mid exposure, Ready, Serial | |||||
| HDMI | 1920×1080 60p | |||||
| Data storage | XQD card | |||||
| Synchronization speed | 50 microseconds in an array of cameras | |||||
| Raw file compression 14bit | IIQ large: 150MB IIQ small: 100MB |
IIQ large: 100MB IIQ small: 65MB |
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| IR cut-off filter | Yes | Yes, Optional with clear glass | Yes | Yes, Optional with clear glass | ||
| Connection to pod | 4xM4 bolts | |||||
| Power input | 12 – 30 VDC | |||||
| Max. power consumption | 16W | |||||
| Weight (excluding lens) | 1000g | |||||
| Dimensions (excluding lens) | 90x90x91mm | |||||
| Approvals | FCC Class A, CE, RoHS | |||||
| Temperature | -10°C to 40°C | |||||
| Humidity | 15% – 80% (non-condensing) | |||||
Lenses
| Technical Specs | 32MM | 40MM | 50MM | 70MM | 90MM | 110MM | 150MM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lens Composition | 14 elements in 10 groups | 10 elements in 7 groups | 10 elements in 7 groups | 9 elements in 7 groups | 9 elements in 8 groups | 6 elements in 5 groups | 5 elements in 5 groups |
| Min Focus Range | infinity | ||||||
| Shutter Speed max | Up to 1/2500 | Up to 1/2500 | Up to 1/2500 | Up to 1/2500 | Up to 1/2000 | Up to 1/2500 | Up to 1/2500 |
| Exposure Control | 1/3 f-stop increments | ||||||
| Aperture range | f/4 – f/22 | f/4 – f/22 | f/4 – f/22 | f/5.6 – f/22 | f/5.6 – f/22 | f/4 – f/22 | f/5.6 – f/22 |
| Filter Dia. (mm) | 86 | 67 | 67 | 58 | 72 | 58 | 58 |
| Total Len. (mm) | 186 | 174.5 | 181 | 179 | 224 | 184 | 196 |
| Weight (g/lb) | 970 / 2.13 | 730 / 1.60 | 800 / 1.76 | 580 / 1.27 | 1150 / 2.53 | 620 / 1.37 | 630 / 1.39 |
| Angle of view (Long side) – (°) |
77.8 | 65 | 54.6 | 41.8 | 33.0 | 27.6 | 20.8 |
| Angle of view (Short side)- (°) |
62.3 | 51 | 42.3 | 31.9 | 25.1 | 20.9 | 15.6 |
| Entrance pupil to image plane (mm) |
105.7 | 94.1 | 99.3 | 91.1 | 130.8 | 76.1 | 68.4 |
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