Point Grey announced the addition of a new 1.3 MP global shutter CMOS to its Chameleon3 family of USB3 Vision cameras.

The new Chameleon3 CM3-U3-13Y3 models are based on color and monochrome versions of the ON Semiconductor Python1300, a 1/2” global shutter CMOS sensor featuring 1280 x 1024 image resolution. The camera is capable of running at 149 FPS at full resolution and up to 470 FPS in pixel binning mode. The Python1300 sensor continues the legacy of its predecessor the Vita1300, maintaining the same ½” optical format, while improving on imaging performance such as temporal dark noise.

The Chameleon3 camera line combines the ease-of-use of USB 3.0, the small size and flexibility of board-level, and the most popular CCD and CMOS image sensors into an affordable package. Available in a compact 44 x 35 x 19.5 mm case or as a 40 x 31 mm board stack, the Chameleon3 is well-suited to a wide range of space-constrained applications. Other standard features include an on-camera frame buffer for image retransmission and opto-isolated GPIO with locking connection.