Digital camera HPV-X3

industrialfor scientific applicationsfor research and development

Overview
Visualization and analysis of ultra-high-speed phenomena across research and industrial applications. The HyperVision HPV-X3 captures events up to 20 million frames per second with high sensitivity and synchronized recording, supporting advanced workflows such as DIC and other time-resolved analyses.

Export Control Regulations
Any export of a Shimadzu High-Speed Camera, HPV-X3/HPV-X2/HPV-X/HPV-2, is subject to export control regulations of the nation, based on Part 2 of the NSG guideline, 5.B.3.

Key features

• High image resolution across an impressive range of recording speeds: 20 Mfps with approximately 300,000 pixels.
• External input/output for synchronized image capture with synchronization accuracy to 5 ns.
• Flexible design and user-oriented operation to support varied experimental and industrial setups.
• High-sensitivity imaging sensor suitable for advanced analytical methods including DIC.

Videos

• DIC Analysis for High-Speed Tensile Testing of CFR
• Observing Blast and Shock Waves During Detonation of Micro-Explosives
• Expansion and Contraction of Bubbles in Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Gel and related microbubble observations
• HyperVision HPV-X3 High-Speed Video Camera (manufacturer video)

Downloads

• Brochure: HyperVision HPV-X3 (PDF, approx. 4.36 MB)

Applications (documents)

• 3D-DIC Analysis in Compression Test of Glass Tube | 2026-01-20
• Observation of High-Frequency Oscillations of Water Vapor Microbubbles Using the HPV-X3 | 2025-06-03
• Fracture Observation in Glass Ring-on-Ring Bending Tests Using HPV-X3 | 2025-06-03

Technical specifications

• Model: HPV-X3
• Series: HyperVision
• Maximum recording speed: 20 million frames per second (20 Mfps)
• Resolution at 20 Mfps: approximately 300,000 pixels
• Synchronization accuracy: 5 ns
• External I/O for synchronized capture (trigger and sync)
• High-sensitivity sensor optimized for DIC and other high-speed analyses
• Compatible with various analytical software programs