GLOBAL IMAGING BRIEF
Why it matters
Analysis: greater detail at high frame rates can help examine short crash events, but lighting, shutter time, lens coverage and synchronized triggering determine whether the captured evidence is usable.
Excelitas launches pco.dimax cs8 for high-speed safety testing
Excelitas announced the pco.dimax cs8 on September 28 for automotive crash testing and motion analysis. It lists an 8 MP global-shutter CMOS sensor, more than 1,100 frames/s at 3840 x 2160, on-board recording and several lens-mount options.
Full perspective
The company also specifies 25 GB of internal recording and up to 150 g shock resistance. These are product claims in a launch notice; test laboratories should request the conditions behind the ratings and confirm the camera's behavior in their own rig.
Analysis: build a complete capture budget
For a crash sequence, calculate how many frames the memory can hold at the chosen resolution and format, then verify trigger latency and synchronization with other cameras and sensors. A global shutter avoids rolling-shutter skew, but motion blur still depends on exposure and lighting. Lens choice should cover the field of view at the required working distance without sacrificing edge clarity.
Original source
Original source: Excelitas product announcement, September 28, 2026. Published specifications are supplier statements, not independently certified laboratory results.