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High speed, precise tracking for medium-sized areas. The next generation of the most widely used camera in motion tracking history.

1.3 MP resolution
+/- 0.20 mm 3D accuracy¹
240 FPS frame rate
1000 FPS max frame rate

Small footprint, lightweight. The Prime^x 13’s 2.7″ square signature, 12 ounce weight and invisible 850nm IR illumination are perfect for applications which require a discreet tracking system.

240 FPS

High frame-rate capture. The Prime^x 13’s 240 FPS capture rate and image stopping global shutter can be used when your application requires Prime Series precision for movement speeds above 125mph.

Tracks Passive and Active Markers with positional errors less than +/-0.20mm and rotational errors less than 0.5 degrees. For some tracking applications, customers find benefit in using a combination of active and passive markers.

Mix and match cameras. Any camera in the Prime and Prime^x family can be used together to create the optimal configuration for any use case. That is 11 different cameras that can be chosen to deliver the highest 3D accuracy in any environment.

“Fast glass” M12 lens. We custom design our own super low distortion, “fast glass” lenses for optimal marker tracking. The Prime^x 13’s F#1.6 lens is treated with a wide band anti-reflective coating, which dramatically increases light transmission to the imager, yielding larger volumes and more precise 3D data.

Filter Options. Switch between IR and visible spectrum imaging with our software selectable Filter Switcher, or select a band-pass filter to more thoroughly eliminate interference from other light sources.
850nm band-pass | 800nm / 700nm FS

Powerful on-board image processing. All OptiTrack cameras feature integrated image processing. The algorithms which identify markers and marker centers, and the sequence of data delivery are important steps to achieve both world leading accuracy and low latency.

On-camera status indicator. Your OptiTrack system will let you know what it’s up to with the user definable color LED indicator surrounding the lens. Recording a performance? Everyone on set knows the system is recording. Select a camera? It instantly changes color. Have your own idea? Simple software controls help you make it so.

New, higher output strobe. Ultra high power LEDs provide improved range for any given shutter setting. The world’s longest range motion capture camera just got even better.

Easy set-up. Aim assist and easily accessed lens controls make the Prime^x 13 fast and easy to set up.

Full resolution grayscale reference video. All Prime^x cameras can be used as a reference video source – with synchronized, calibrated 3D overlay. Deliver and/or record full resolution, full frame rate video with 3D overlay of markers, rigid bodies, skeletons, etc.

External sync in/out, Genlock, and Time Code. Synchronize any Prime and Prime^x cameras to any signal or source with the eSync 2 with all the functionality and flexibility you’d expect with a professional tracking system. Cameras sync to dozens of sources including a professional cameras’ Genlock signal, where record and other event triggering can be managed from general purpose inputs and software commands.

Use the sync output signal as a master or to trigger force plates, EMGs and National Instrument DAQs for flexible yet precise hardware synchronization. Highly accurate frame timing can also be achieved with SMTPE Time Code for ease in editing and logging. OptiTrack’s free and open SDK allows for further customization within the timing protocols.

Expert system configuration for any space. OptiTrack has built over 10,000 tracking systems in areas of all shapes and sizes. Our experts can help guide you on the most economical and suitable tracking system for your needs—for today and the future.

Before Continuous Calibration

After Continuous Calibration

It’s more than just cameras. In addition to the essentials to which you’ve grown accustomed, you’ll also discover several new software features that will make you wonder how you ever got along without them. Enjoy innovations like our Continuous Calibration, where a wand wave is required on first installation only, then calibrates automatically just by using the system. No longer does the calibration degrade over time, temperature change, or after cameras are bumped

2D Object Data

Reconstructed 3D Points

Skeletons

Rigid Bodies

OEM & computer vision integration.Incorporate Prime^x13 cameras into OEM tracking or computer vision applications via the free SDK, a C/C++ interface for control of and access to raw camera frames, image processing modes, camera settings, 2D object data, camera synchronization and all 3D data.

1. 3D accuracy referenced is typical for a 30’×30′ (9m×9m) tracking area. Passive range is estimated using a 14mm marker.

Product Specifications

Image Sensor

1280 x 1024 Resolution
240Hz Native Frame Rate
4.2 ms Latency

Tracking Performance & Range¹

3D Accuracy +/- 0.20 mm
Passive Markers 16m (55′)
Active Markers 25m (85′)

Global Shutter

Default Speed 0.25 ms
Minimum Speed 0.01 ms
Maximum Speed 3.9 ms at 240 fps

Image Processing Types

Object
Segment
RAW Grayscale
MJPEG Grayscale

LED Ring

10 LEDs
Ultra High Power
850 nm infrared
Strobe mode
Intensity control

Connections

GigE/PoE data port
Ethernet camera sync
PoE power

Lens & Filter

Adjustable focus
850 nm band-pass filter
800nm (IR) / 700nm
(Visible) Filter Switcher
Stock Lens
- 5.5 mm F#1.8
- 56° horizontal FOV
- 46° vertical FOV
Optional Lens
- 8 mm F#1.8
- 42° horizontal FOV
- 34° vertical FOV

Size & Weight

Width 2.7 inches(6.86 cm)
Height 2.7 inches(6.86 cm)
Depth 2.1 inches(5.46 cm)
Weight 0.7 pounds(0.32 kg)

Camera Body

Sculpted from aluminum and polycarbonate
1/4″-20 tripod thread (×2)
2 digit numeric LEDs status indicators
Full-color LED health and activity indicator

Compatible Software

Motive
Camera SDK
NatNet SDK

1. 3D accuracy referenced is typical for a 30’×30′ (9m×9m) tracking area. Passive range is estimated using a 14mm marker.

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