{"product_id":"250-fps-1080p-global-shutter-usb-camera-color","title":"Color 250 FPS 1080p Global Shutter USB Camera (Lens Included)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; padding: 14px 20px; background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1); border: 2px solid #f59e0b; border-radius: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: #b45309; letter-spacing: -0.01em;\"\u003eEARLY ADOPTER SALE — $369 (reg. $389)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 0 0; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; color: #92400e;\"\u003eLaunch pricing on our newest 250fps camera for a limited time. Lock it in before it goes to $389.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 24px 0; padding: 22px 24px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 173, 181, 0.14), rgba(0, 173, 181, 0.04)); border: 2px solid #00ADB5; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f172a; letter-spacing: -0.01em;\"\u003eSHIPS FROM THE USA — SAME OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #1e293b;\"\u003eOur top-tier swing camera, stocked here in the United States and shipped same or next business day. Skip the 2-4 week wait from overseas suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: #00adb5;\"\u003eCAMERA, LENS, AND CABLE ALL INCLUDED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #334155;\"\u003eEverything you need in one box: the camera, your choice of CS-mount lens, and a 5m USB 3.0 cable. Pick your lens at checkout and it ships ready to mount. Comparable USB3 global-shutter cameras sell the body alone, no lens and no cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: #00adb5;\"\u003ePLUS 25% OFF ANY 1-YEAR SWINGNERDS PLAN — UP TO $50 VALUE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #334155;\"\u003eWhen you're ready to lock in a full year, get 25% off Pro, Premium, or Ultimate. Code arrives in the same activation email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 24px 0; padding: 18px 22px; background: rgba(0, 173, 181, 0.06); border-left: 4px solid #00ADB5; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f172a;\"\u003eHow this compares to a FLIR Blackfly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #334155;\"\u003eThis is the same class of USB3 global-shutter, 1.6 MP, high-frame-rate camera used in professional machine vision (for example the FLIR Blackfly S BFS-U3-16S2C, which runs the same Sony IMX273 global-shutter sensor). Those run over $400 for the \u003cstrong\u003ecamera body alone\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no lens, no free shipping, and no golf software. Here you get the camera, your choice of lens, free US shipping, and a SwingNerds plan discount for less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 24px 0; padding: 18px 22px; background: rgba(0, 173, 181, 0.06); border-left: 4px solid #00ADB5; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f172a; letter-spacing: -0.01em;\"\u003eGOOD BAY LIGHTING RECOMMENDED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #1e293b;\"\u003eAt 250 FPS, each frame gets only a fraction of the exposure time of a 120 or 180 FPS camera, so more light is always better. The good news: paired with the bright F1.2 or F1.4 lens, the color version does well in ordinary, decently-lit bays. Only a genuinely dim room will leave footage dark, grainy, or motion-blurred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #1e293b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf your bay is on the darker side, the \u003ca style=\"color: #00adb5; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/swingnerds.com\/products\/250-fps-1080p-global-shutter-usb-camera-monochrome\"\u003emonochrome version\u003c\/a\u003e performs best in lower light\u003c\/strong\u003e — with no color filter over the pixels, it gathers more light and stays cleaner in dimmer bays. And for the most forgiving option of all, the \u003ca style=\"color: #00adb5; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/swingnerds.com\/products\/180-fps-global-shutter-usb-camera-multiple-lens-options\"\u003e180 FPS\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca style=\"color: #00adb5; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/swingnerds.com\/products\/120-fps-global-shutter-usb-camera-multiple-lens-options\"\u003e120 FPS\u003c\/a\u003e version handles dim rooms with room to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a USB3 Vision machine-vision camera, the same interface FLIR and Basler cameras use.\u003c\/strong\u003e SwingNerds Vision drives it natively: \u003cstrong\u003eone click in Settings installs 250fps camera support\u003c\/strong\u003e and it is ready to record, with no vendor SDK to wrestle with. One honest heads-up: it is \u003cstrong\u003enot a UVC webcam\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it will not appear as a regular camera in apps like Zoom or OBS, and Windows Device Manager lists it as a \"USB3 Vision Device\" (that is normal). If you want a camera that also doubles as an everyday webcam, our \u003ca style=\"color: #00adb5;\" href=\"https:\/\/swingnerds.com\/products\/120-fps-global-shutter-usb-camera-multiple-lens-options\"\u003e120 FPS\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca style=\"color: #00adb5;\" href=\"https:\/\/swingnerds.com\/products\/180-fps-global-shutter-usb-camera-multiple-lens-options\"\u003e180 FPS\u003c\/a\u003e cameras are UVC and work in any app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout this camera\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top of our swing-camera lineup: a USB \u003cstrong\u003egolf simulator camera\u003c\/strong\u003e that captures \u003cstrong\u003e1440×1080 (1.6 MP) color at 250 FPS\u003c\/strong\u003e with a true global shutter. Every frame of your golf swing is sharp and free of the rolling-shutter skew that ruins fast-motion video on ordinary webcams. This is a real step up from our 120 FPS and 180 FPS 720p cameras: full 1080-line resolution and more frames, for the sharpest impact detail and the smoothest ultra-slow-motion playback we offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 24px 0; padding: 16px 20px; background: rgba(0, 173, 181, 0.06); border-left: 4px solid #00ADB5; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f172a;\"\u003eThis is the color version\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #334155;\"\u003eColor gives natural-looking footage that's easiest to read at a glance, and it's the right pick for most people and for side-by-side video where color helps. Want maximum sharpness and better low-light performance instead? The \u003ca style=\"color: #00adb5;\" href=\"https:\/\/swingnerds.com\/products\/250-fps-1080p-global-shutter-usb-camera-monochrome\"\u003emonochrome version\u003c\/a\u003e gathers more light and resolves finer detail (no color filter over the pixels), the way professional high-speed motion cameras do. Same price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks with your launch monitor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with virtually any indoor golf simulator setup. Use this camera alongside \u003cstrong\u003eGSPro, Rapsodo MLM2PRO, Uneekor EYE XO \/ QED, SkyTrak \/ SkyTrak+, FlightScope Mevo \/ Mevo+, Square Golf, Garmin R10, ProTee VX\u003c\/strong\u003e, or any other launch monitor that runs on a Windows or macOS PC. The camera records the visual swing; your launch monitor handles the ball data. SwingNerds syncs the two together for frame-by-frame swing analysis with your shot data overlaid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal shutter\u003c\/strong\u003e — no rolling-shutter distortion on fast swings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1440×1080 (1.6 MP) color at 250 FPS\u003c\/strong\u003e — the highest resolution and frame rate in our lineup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera, lens, and 5m USB 3.0 cable all included\u003c\/strong\u003e — choose a 2.8mm F1.2 wide-angle or 2.8-12mm F1.4 adjustable CS-mount lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright F1.2 wide-angle lens\u003c\/strong\u003e option — more light onto the sensor, which matters at 250 FPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-click setup in SwingNerds Vision (Windows): built-in 250fps camera support installer, no vendor SDK needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e MV-CS016-10UC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sony IMX273, 1.6 MP CMOS global shutter, color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1440×1080 at 250 FPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Global\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens (included, choose at checkout):\u003c\/strong\u003e CS-mount 2.8mm F1.2 wide-angle (~110°, 4-8 ft optimal) or 2.8-12mm F1.4 adjustable (~34-112°, 8-12 ft optimal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterface:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB 3.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e camera, your choice of CS-mount lens, and a 5m USB 3.0 cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 24px 0; padding: 18px 22px; background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08); border: 2px solid #f59e0b; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f172a;\"\u003eAdd the $15 tripod adapter to mount this on any tripod or clamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #1e293b;\"\u003eThis camera uses a compact machine-vision body with \u003cstrong\u003esmall M2\/M3 mounting holes\u003c\/strong\u003e (screws included), not the 1\/4\"-20 tripod thread on our 120 and 180 FPS cameras, so a standard tripod, arm, or clamp will not thread onto it directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #1e293b;\"\u003eOne small part fixes that: our \u003ca style=\"color: #00adb5; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;\" href=\"https:\/\/swingnerds.com\/products\/tripod-mount-adapter-for-250-fps-global-shutter-camera-1-4-20\"\u003eTripod Mount Adapter ($15)\u003c\/a\u003e bolts onto the camera and gives you a standard 1\/4\"-20 stud. Once it is on, any normal tripod, arm, or clamp works. Add one per camera. Questions? Email \u003ca style=\"color: #00adb5;\" href=\"mailto:support@swingnerds.com\"\u003esupport@swingnerds.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWell-lit golf simulator bays\u003c\/strong\u003e where you want the sharpest, highest-frame-rate swing footage available and you have the lighting to support it. The jump from 720p to 1080p plus 250 FPS means more detail across the whole frame and smoother ultra-slow-motion review of exactly what the club is doing through the ball. This is the camera for serious swing-analysis work and for commercial bays that want the best image quality on offer. Not the right pick for dim bays: get the 120 or 180 FPS model for those.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is this different from the 120 and 180 FPS cameras?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo jumps at once: resolution and frame rate. The 120 and 180 FPS models are 720p; this one is 1440×1080 (full 1080 lines) at 250 FPS. You get more detail across the whole image and smoother slow-motion. The trade-off is that it needs more light, so it's built for well-lit bays and for people who want the best image quality we sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShould I get color or monochrome?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the color version: natural-looking footage that's easy to read, which suits most people. If you want maximum sharpness and better performance in less-than-ideal light, the \u003ca style=\"color: #00adb5;\" href=\"https:\/\/swingnerds.com\/products\/250-fps-1080p-global-shutter-usb-camera-monochrome\"\u003emonochrome version\u003c\/a\u003e gathers more light and resolves finer detail because there's no color filter over the pixels. Both are the same price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much lighting do I really need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecent overhead room lighting is usually enough, especially with the bright F1.2 or F1.4 lens. Extra dedicated lighting aimed at your hitting area (LED panels or shop lights) gives the cleanest footage but isn't required. If your bay runs on the darker side, the \u003ca style=\"color: #00adb5;\" href=\"https:\/\/swingnerds.com\/products\/250-fps-1080p-global-shutter-usb-camera-monochrome\"\u003emonochrome version\u003c\/a\u003e performs best in lower light, and the 120 or 180 FPS versions are more forgiving still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does this compare to a FLIR or other machine-vision camera?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the same class of hardware: USB3, global shutter, 1440×1080 (1.6 MP), high frame rate. The difference is value and simplicity. Cameras like the FLIR Blackfly S run over $400 for the body alone, ship without a lens, and require a vendor SDK to run. This one includes your choice of lens, ships free from the US, sets up with one click inside SwingNerds Vision, and comes with a SwingNerds plan discount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this work with my launch monitor?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Any golf launch monitor that runs on a Windows or macOS computer (GSPro, Rapsodo MLM2PRO, Uneekor EYE XO \/ QED, SkyTrak \/ SkyTrak+, FlightScope Mevo \/ Mevo+, Square Golf, Garmin R10, ProTee, etc.) can be paired with this camera through SwingNerds Vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat lens distance do I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2.8mm F1.2 wide-angle lens works at roughly 4-8 feet from your hitting position, which fits most standard sim bays. The 2.8-12mm F1.4 adjustable lens covers 8-12 feet and lets you dial in the zoom. For tighter or longer bays, email us before ordering and we'll recommend the right lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this for non-golf applications?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutside of golf, this works with machine-vision software that speaks USB3 Vision \/ GenICam (Hikrobot MVS, for example). It is not a UVC webcam, so it will not show up in Zoom, OBS, or other webcam apps. If you want one camera for both swing capture and general webcam duty, choose our \u003ca style=\"color: #00adb5;\" href=\"https:\/\/swingnerds.com\/products\/120-fps-global-shutter-usb-camera-multiple-lens-options\"\u003e120 FPS\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca style=\"color: #00adb5;\" href=\"https:\/\/swingnerds.com\/products\/180-fps-global-shutter-usb-camera-multiple-lens-options\"\u003e180 FPS\u003c\/a\u003e model, which are UVC and work everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 24px; padding: 18px 22px; background: rgba(0, 173, 181, 0.06); border-left: 4px solid #00ADB5; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #0f172a;\"\u003eNeed a different lens for your bay?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #334155;\"\u003eBay too tight or too long for the included lenses? \u003cstrong\u003eEmail \u003ca style=\"color: #00adb5;\" href=\"mailto:support@swingnerds.com\"\u003esupport@swingnerds.com\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering\u003c\/strong\u003e and we'll help you pick the right lens. We may have 1.7mm, 2.5mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 12mm, or 16mm CS-mount options available. Send us your bay dimensions and we'll recommend what fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SwingNerds","offers":[{"title":"2.8mm F1.2 wide-angle (~110° FOV, 4-8 ft from ball)","offer_id":43820869222474,"sku":"MV-CS016-10UC-28","price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.8-12mm F1.4 adjustable (~34-112° FOV, 8-12 ft from ball)","offer_id":43820869255242,"sku":"MV-CS016-10UC-ZOOM","price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7457\/1594\/files\/CleanShot2026-07-18at22.02.19_2x_980c3c68-349d-4d54-9d89-9857f8f8eb58.png?v=1784430201","url":"https:\/\/swingnerds.myshopify.com\/products\/250-fps-1080p-global-shutter-usb-camera-color","provider":"SwingNerds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}