Sumerian

Goal was to design an affordable photo-finish system of high quality.

High resolution (1440 pixels), high speed (5500lps), high sensitivity.

Automatic sensitivity control inside the camera, exceptional high dynamic range.

Automatic uses GPS satellite timing and calibration as standard.

No user errors possible; Records ALL events (starts and photocell passages)

CONTINUOUS image recording for full day (f.i. 80 to 300 Gigabytes/day).

Easy operation (single window) or NO OPERATOR (for use as backup camera).

Remote controllable by (your) software.

Read-out software as OPEN SOURCE available for personalized integration.

HOW CAN IT BE SO AFFORDABLE

Standard “off-the-shelf” industrial USB3 camera; designed in Germany, produced in China

standard version with manual lens

no motorized lens required by super large range of automatic intensity control (gain + exposure) !!

Designed for clubs; no fancy options which are not mandatory but only distract the operator

No battery required; saves weight and money by using computer battery for powering PF

Designed to support the athletic community, not for company profit