Campbell Scientific CC5MPX and CC5MPXWD Digital Network Cameras - Manual (Page 115)

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Section 21. System Limitations
This section outlines some system limitations that exist in the CC5MPX
camera
21.1 High resolution 5 Megapixel Images
The capturing of 5 MP pictures will result in longer capture times than other
image resolutions. When a 5 MP image is captured the continuous video
stream is paused, the image sensor is reconfigured and then the 5 MP image is
captured. This longer delay time would be noticeable when capturing images
from the external trigger. 5 MP images would take several seconds from the
external trigger signal being asserted. All other still image captures are less
than 1 second.
21.2 Simultaneous processes
The CC5MPX cannot capture two events simultaneously. For example the
CC5MPX cannot capture a still image while video is being recorded.
Also other processes such as downloading files from the memory card can add
additional delays to the capture process.