Photron FASTCAM ultima SE, Руководство пользователя

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Introduction Introduction
The first section of this chapter is devoted to a brief description of how the The first section of this chapter is devoted to a brief description of how the
PHOTRON FASTCAM ultima SE moves images in and out of memory. We feel this
PHOTRON FASTCAM ultima SE moves images in and out of memory. We feel this
will assist you to decide which record mode is best suited to a particular application.
will assist you to decide which record mode is best suited to a particular application.
The Processor stores its images in random access memory (RAM) rather than on The Processor stores its images in random access memory (RAM) rather than on
film or magnetic tape. The major advantage of storing pictures in RAM is speed.
film or magnetic tape. The major advantage of storing pictures in RAM is speed.
There are no moving mechanical parts involved in the recording process. A mechani-
There are no moving mechanical parts involved in the recording process. A mechani-
cal part takes time to stabilize at a particular speed. A mechanical tape or film
cal part takes time to stabilize at a particular speed. A mechanical tape or film
transport is the major source of delay between pressing the record key and when
transport is the major source of delay between pressing the record key and when
recording begins. How then, does the Processor manage the picture storage process?
recording begins. How then, does the Processor manage the picture storage process?
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