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Three types of camera, with a range of specs

Thunderbird (NEW)

Our new next-generation camera range, the Thunderbird, consists of five cameras can be used with both active and passive markers. They integrate with each other and with our other cameras (except the Kestrels). These cameras deliver the highest resolutions, up to 12MP. They offer greater field of view advantages, have a wider range of lenses, and are ideal in confined spaces.



They contain the very latest core technology, including GigE camera standard communication, the latest field-programmable gate arrays and built-in PTP-based output synchronization, setting you up for long-term success.
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Kestrel Plus 


The new Kestrel Plus range is future-forward and backward compatible, integrating with our previous Kestrel and Raptor systems.

This range consists of four cameras which work with both active and passive markers. They are available in 300, 1300, 2200 and 4200.
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Active marker cameras

These compact and robust little cameras offer great value for money and are ideal for studios starting out with mocap.

BaseCam is the entry-level model and is available as a set of 12 cameras. It works with our lite mocap software, BaSix Go.

More advanced are the 0.4mpxl Icefall and 1.6mpxl Lhotse. They integrate with each other and with the Thunderbird range, as well as with our Basix Go and Cortex software. And they can easily be upgraded to Thunderbird 400 and 1600 respectively, enabling passive marker tracking. These cameras are ideal for tracking rigid objects such as drones and robots.
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Markerless Cameras (Rainbow Range)

The Rainbow cameras are Motion Analysis’ cutting-edge reference video camera range offering color video recording. Whether stand alone as a set of up to 8 cameras or alongside our motion capture camera system, the Rainbow camera system offers precision synchronized recordings for processing videos in the markerless software of your choosing. Frame-by-frame synchronization with the Thunderbird cameras allows for a single environment in which marker-based and markerless collections can be performed.

The Rainbow range offers a 1 MP and a 3 MP camera adaptable to various collection environments
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Camera capability comparison

Camera Passive/Active/
Reference/Markerless
Mpxl FPS Full res Compatible with*
Camera Icefall Active 0.4 400 Icefall, Lhotse, Thunderbird
Lhotse Active 1.6 160 Icefall, Lhotse, Thunderbird
Kestrel Camera Kestrel 300 Plus Active/Passive 0.3 810 Kestrel and Raptor
Kestrel 2200 Plus Passive/Active 2.2 332 Kestrel and Raptor
Kestrel 4200 Plus Passive/Active 4.2 200 Kestrel and Raptor
Thunderbird Camera Thunderbird 400 Passive/Active 0.4 400 Icefall, Lhotse, Thunderbird
Thunderbird 1600 Passive/Active 1.6 160 Icefall, Lhotse, Thunderbird
Thunderbird 3200 Passive/Active 3.2 190 Icefall, Lhotse, Thunderbird
Thunderbird 5100 Passive/Active 5.1 141 Icefall, Lhotse, Thunderbird
Thunderbird 12M Active/Passive 12 63 Icefall, Lhotse, Thunderbird
Thunderbird Camera Rainbow Reference/Markerless 1.3 80 All other cameras
Rainbow 3 Reference/Markerless 3.2 180 All other cameras

Not sure which is best for your application?

Our friendly sales team is happy to help you calculate the best configuration for your application and volume. You can also download our camera comparision sheet below.
Our friendly sales team is happy to help you calculate the best configuration for your application and volume. 
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