Suggested Values of Rate, Height and Mode
Though impossible to predict the conditions at your facility, the table below shows some values which we have used when timing the events listed.
Typical camera settings by sport
| Sport | Camera | Rate | Height | Ratio | Mode | Lens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track and Field Sprints (Youth) Sprints (Elite) | Vision Vision Vision PRO Vision PRO X | 1000 2000 3000 7500 | 640 1280 2048 5120 | 1.5:1 | Zoom 100% Zoom 200% Zoom 200% Zoom 200% | 8-48mm 8-48mm 12.5-75mm 18-35mm |
| Track and Field Distance Events (Youth) Distance Events (Elite) | Vision Vision Vision PRO Vision PRO X | 600 1200 2000 5000 | 640 1280 2048 5120 | 1:1 | Zoom 100% Zoom 200% ☑ Double | 8-48mm 8-48mm 12.5-75mm 18-35mm |
| Cycling Sprints | Vision PRO Vision PRO X | 3000 7500 | 1024 2560 | 3:1 | Zoom 100% | 2.8-10mm 18-35mm |
| Cycling Mountain Climbs | Vision PRO Vision PRO X | 2000 5000 | 1024 2560 | 2:1 | Zoom 100% | 2.8-10mm 18-35mm |
| Horse Racing | Vision PRO Vision PRO X | 4000 10000 | 2048 5120 | 2:1 | Zoom 200% ☑ Double | 16-160mm 70-200mm |
| Greyhound Racing | Vision PRO Vision PRO X | 6000 15000 | 2048 5120 | 3:1 | Zoom 200% ☑ Double | 16-160mm 70-200mm |
| Speed Skating | Vision PRO Vision PRO X | 2500 6500 | 1024 2560 | 2.5:1 | Zoom 100% | 12.5 –75mm 70-200mm |
| Paddling | Vision PRO Vision PRO X | 1000 2500 | 2048 5120 | 1:2 | Zoom 200% | 16-160mm 70-200mm |
| Motorsports | Vision PRO Vision PRO X | 20000 40000 | 2048 5120 | 10:1 | Zoom 200% ☑ Double | 12.5-75mm 18-35mm |
| Motorsports (Night) | Vision PRO Vision PRO X | 5000 40000 | 512 5120 | 10:1 | Wide 50% Zoom 200% ☑ Double | 12.5-75mm 18-35mm |
note: These values may not be available from your EtherLynx camera as some of the suggested settings are only available from the higher resolution cameras in the EtherLynx range of cameras.