OptiTrack FLEX:V100R2
The FLEX:V100 camera series offers integrated image capture and processing in a powerful, compact package. Scalable, modular, and a fraction of the price you would expect-V100 cameras deliver the world's premier optical tracking value proposition.
New in the R2
The FLEX:V100R2 is a complete redesign of the breakthrough FLEX:V100 camera. It introduces a robust set of new features, including: user changeable lenses, on-board MJPEG compression, sync signal over USB cable*, high power IR LED Strobe mode*, and compatibility with the original V100 cameras.
OptiSync is NaturalPoint's custom synchronization system, which sends and receives sync signals over USB cable. As a result, cabling is reduced by 50%, which enables faster and simpler setup.*2
The V100R2 can be optimized for a variety of applications with custom-designed, interchangeable lenses. Choose between 3.5mm, 4.5mm, and 5.5mm EFL lenses to adapt your cameras to your ideal capture volume. All three lenses feature a special spring focus assist, very low distortion, and fast F#1.6 apertures for increased tracking distance. Typical applications utilize 3.5mm EFL for capture volumes in smaller spaces, 4.5mm for larger capture volumes and camera counts, and 5.5mm for facial capture.
See the FLEX:V100R2 Lens Changing Tutorial video to learn how to swap out lenses.
On-board MJPEG compression for V100R2 cameras offers real-time grayscale video at full frame rate (100 FPS) and full resolution (640 x 480) with 1/10th the required USB bandwidth of uncompressed video. Compact, high-quality grayscale video enables image preview with multiple cameras—an indispensable tool for camera aiming and focusing during rig setup and calibration. Additionally, MJPEG preview can help with determining ideal marker placement, marker range and highlight light interference issues.*1
In addition to sending grayscale video, V100R2 cameras can detect and process marker data on-board before transferring it over USB to the computer. This greatly reduces processing power required on the host computer while also conserving USB bandwidth.
The V100R2 supports two power modes. The standard power mode is USB power compliant for use with off the shelf hubs and direct connections to a PC.
When used with the NaturalPoint's OptiHub, the cameras can operate in high power mode to draw additional power for the Strobe.*2
The extra power increases capture range and allows for wider FOV lenses, like the new 3.5mm lens, or the longer range 5.5mm lens. It also allows smaller capture markers to be used, resulting in less marker overlap and a less obtrusive mocap suite.
A single cable is all that is needed to run both the R2 camera and IR light source. No external power adapters are necessary.
The V100R2 offers the flexibility to be used with existing V100 camera installations, in traditional Wired Sync mode. For OptiSync, all cameras must be R2.
Additional Features
- Camera Control - exposure and imager controls
- High-speed USB 2.0 connectivity
- In-camera image processing
- Precision Greyscale marker tracking
- A standard ⅝ inch marker can be tracked up to 22 feet (7 m)
- Raw Grayscale, MJPEG*1 and Thresholded video
- Tracking Filters
- Case also available in black upon request
- More...
Compatible Software
ARENA is NaturalPoint's full body motion capture software. A robust and intuitive package, ARENA incorporates camera calibration, skeleton solving, data capture, cleanup tools, flexible export to BVH, C3D, FBX, and real-time streaming to MotionBuilder, 3DS Max, and DAZ Studio.
Compatible with version 1.5 or higher
ARENA Expression is NaturalPoint's standalone facial motion capture package. Desktop ready with integrated Scene A/V, simple calibration, a built-in data editor, and 0.1 mm precision, Expression enables a single user create top-tier digital content from capture to export. Expression features data export to C3D and FBX and real-time streaming to FaceRobot, MotionBuilder, and DAZ Studio.
Compatible with version 1.5 or higher
Tracking Tools 2.0 is NaturalPoint's real-time 3D optical tracking solution, providing a highly integrated environment for calibration, tracking, recording and streaming. Create custom rigid-bodies and export to industry standard VRPN and Trackd protocols for implementation in interactive 3D visualization, biometric analysis, industrial automation, and numerous custom applications. Tracking Tools 2.0 supports multiple simultaneous capture volumes, volume interleaving for higher frame-rate capture, support for multiple scene cameras, and tremendous scalability.
Compatible with version 2.0 or higher
NaturalPoint's free OptiTrack SDK provides complete access to the powerful capabilities of the V100R2 camera. Its easy to use API and included sample applications allow you to create your own tracking applications with ease. View multiple Camera Data/Video windows at once, track multiple objects, and integrate the data into your own applications. The API is available via COM automation interfaces, which provide compatibility with C/C++, Delphi, Visual Basic, VBScript, and many other languages.
Compatible with version 1.3.037 or higher
OptiTrack FLEX:V100R2 Benefits
- Compact USB cameras at 100FPS
- Simple camera setup and quick calibration
- Use up to 6 cameras per USB hub
- Included IR Light Ring
- Standard M12 Lens holders and ¼-20 thread mounts
- Developer support for custom applications
Notes:
*1 MJPEG mode not supported by the OptiTrack SDK.
*2 Only enabled with the OptiHub, NaturalPoint's custom USB High Speed hub, designed to complement the R2 camera.
