Vadzo Imaging Unveils Bolt-900MGS for High-Speed Capture Solutions
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IRVINE, Calif., September 4, 2026, Vadzo Imaging, a global leader in embedded vision camera products, has unveiled the Bolt-900MGS, a 3MP monochrome global shutter camera built on the Sony Pregius S IMX900 sensor. This new camera combines advanced features such as quad HDR, near-infrared (NIR) sensitivity, and quad shutter control, addressing multiple challenges in high-speed capture scenarios.
The Bolt-900MGS is designed for engineering teams that require geometrically accurate monochrome imaging in scenarios where subjects move under uncontrolled lighting conditions. The camera delivers 3MP output at 2064×1552 with 2.25 μm pixels over a 2 Lane & 4 Lane MIPI CSI-2 interface, connecting directly to embedded AI systems without the overhead of USB enumeration or a network stack. This direct connection simplifies integration and enhances performance in tight spaces.
Vadzo Imaging highlights the engineering challenges faced by embedded vision systems observing moving subjects under uncontrolled lighting. These systems can fail in three distinct ways: geometric distortion, photometric issues, and spectral limitations. Geometric distortion occurs due to rolling shutter sensors, which create skew on vertical edges and elongation on objects as they move across the field of view. Photometric issues arise from the inability of standard dynamic range sensors to handle extreme contrast, leading to lost detail in highlights and shadows. Spectral limitations occur when applications dependent on NIR illumination lose a significant portion of the signal due to the Bayer filter array.
The Bolt-900MGS addresses these issues at the sensor level. It uses global shutter operation, which captures all 3MP pixels in the same exposure window, eliminating geometric distortion. Quad shutter control allows for four independent exposure conditions within a single capture sequence, ensuring that a wide dynamic range scene can be captured correctly without software corrections. Quad HDR provides up to 120 dB dynamic range, combining four exposure conditions into a single high dynamic range frame. Removing the Bayer filter array further enhances the camera’s performance, providing unobstructed access to the full photon flux across the visible and NIR spectrum.
“With the Bolt-900MGS, we are removing the compromises embedded engineering teams have historically had to make,” said Vadzo Imaging’s CEO, John Doe. “This camera offers a holistic solution to high-speed capture challenges, ensuring both geometric accuracy and dynamic range in one hardware package.”
The Bolt-900MGS is particularly valuable for applications such as high-speed inspection, robotics, automated guided vehicle (AGV) navigation, and biometric platforms. Its compact board-level footprint and direct MIPI CSI-2 connection make it an ideal choice for space-constrained environments. The camera supports standard S-Mount (M12) optics and operates across a wide temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, making it suitable for a variety of industrial settings.
Vadzo Imaging’s portfolio includes both global shutter and rolling shutter options at various resolution points, providing flexibility for different application needs. The Bolt-900MGS can be specified as a 3MP monochrome global shutter camera with the same sensor, optics interface, and thermal range as the Falcon series module, ensuring seamless integration for teams already using Vadzo’s products.
In summary, the Bolt-900MGS offers a comprehensive solution for high-speed capture challenges, combining advanced features to ensure geometric accuracy, dynamic range, and NIR sensitivity. Its direct MIPI CSI-2 connection and compact design make it a valuable tool for OEMs and system integrators in various industries.