mini-2x-vR-Cam
High-speed referee camera for VAR, video judging and Replays
100+ fps video capture is a must in modern sports
Mini-2x-vR-Cam cameras with a shooting speed of 100/120 fps provide new opportunities in video refereeing, training process, as well as television broadcasts:
- ✅ Video judging systems / VAR / VOL accuracy – increased shooting speed allows to determine the offside position and goal with an error of up to 10 cm, 2 times more accurate than conventional cameras. 50/60 fps cameras allow up to 20 cm of error between frames, which can be important for detecting offside, touchdown, or photo finish at an athlete's speed of 10 m/s.
- ✅ Training process – frame-by-frame movement analysis. For many sports (gymnastics, figure skating, diving, etc.), accuracy and precision of all movements are extremely important. Providing more frames for parsing allows to evaluate the technique more subtly.
- ✅ Broadcast aesthetics – allows to capture a bright and dynamic image in super slow motion. Compact cameras are connected by a single cable and feature a remote-controlled zoom lens. They can be installed at any angle, and provide previously inaccessible angles and planes in super motion for the broadcast.
Application in various sports
- Plotting virtual offside lines (VOLs) with increased accuracy
- Goal line detection – Goal Line Technology (GLT)
- Photo finish in water sports and athletics
- Analysis of movement phases in handball, tennis, basketball, and volleyball
🎯 Accuracy is doubled – the interval between athlete positions at adjacent phases is halved. This is critical for making accurate decisions.
The new mini-2x-vR-Cam, which operates at 100/120 frames per second, provides an optimal balance that is sufficient to improve the quality of judging and sports broadcasts, while maintaining a reasonable ratio of cost, quality and capabilities.
🎥 mini-2x-vR-Cam: a new generation of mini-cameras
SLOMO.TV presents a revolutionary camera based on many years of experience in integrating NDI and VAR systems. Double the processing speed of the previous mini-II-vR-Cam, the new camera maintains simplicity, flexibility and reliability.
☁️ CloudyGenLock® – synchronization without Genlock
SLOMO.TV proprietary technology: cameras synchronize phase and frequency without an external generator (Genlock). It is enough to connect the cameras to each other and to the server via Ethernet. CloudyGenLock® – precise control and management of camera operation.
(RJ-45, PoE)
(IP synchronization)
Video refereeing (VAR | Video judging)
Full integration with SLOMO.TV video refereeing systems – searching, managing parameters (zoom, focus, exposure, color correction, frame rate adjustment) and recording of high-quality video.
Management and diagnostics via SLOMO.TV software
Specialized software for controlling cameras allows to perform remote configuration and diagnostics.
Cost-effective
Uses low-cost twisted pair cable instead of coaxial SDI for 3G.
Ethernet instead of SDI
Working with standard RJ-45 connectors used in the communications industry is available to any technical staff and does not require the use of specialized expensive tools. All the necessary components are easily available anywhere and do not require a special order.
Benefits for sports
The low cost and simplicity of cable infrastructure dramatically reduces the cost of technical personnel and operation.
Track and field, basketball, handball, soccer, ice hockey, wrestling, short track, water polo, esports, or swimming: cameras work via regular Ethernet.
🏆 Application: from VAR to esports
Football / Ice Hockey
VAR, VOL (Virtual Offside Lines), video judging. Improving accuracy for fair play.
Water sports
Photo finish in swimming, diving, track analysis – 100/120 fps capture each splash.
Esports
SSM replays for esports and recording 240 fps from the game along with specialized replay technology for esports (requires the use of a replay server from SLOMO.TV).
Athletics
Throws, sprints, jumps – 2x slow-motion without losing quality.
Handball / Basketball
Controversial moments, line touches, and fouls – detailed information at high speeds.
Volleyball
In volleyball, it provides increased accuracy for detecting the ball in the field and playing near the net.
🧩 Flexible architecture: can be used remotely
Working over Ethernet allows further use for remote video production or remote video judging – using the remote VAR center technology.
✅ Integrator benefits
- Low cost of ownership: using affordable cables and connectors, no video engineers or complex equipment needed.
- Easy to use: requires minimal technical knowledge to operate.
- Compact: it can be installed anywhere in sports arenas, including dangerous zones (behind the goal, on towers, etc.).
- Suitable for modern sports broadcasts: its high frame rate and cost-effectiveness make it an ideal choice.
