Vero brings Vicon’s trusted accuracy to a compact, accessible camera range. Choose from four models, from high-speed capture at up to 330 fps to the new 4.2MP Vero 4.2, with the widest field of view in its class.
For the most coverage and detail. 4.2 MP at 180 fps, with a 98.7 ° to 43° varifocal lens for volumes up to 10 × 10 m and reliable data right to the edges.
2.2MP at up to 330 fps with wide horizontal coverage, ideal for fast-moving subjects like athletes and drones.
1.3MP at 250 fps with a 6 to12mm varifocal lens.
For the tightest spaces. 1.3MP at 250 fps with a 4mm fixed lens (79° × 67.6°) in the most compact Vero body.
For teams capturing in volumes up to 10 × 10 m, data at the edges of the space has always been a compromise. Markers drop out, trajectories break, and the fix is cleanup, interpolation, or a smaller usable volume. Vero 4.2 changes that. Its 4.2MP square sensor and 98.7° × 98.7° field of view give you extra-wide, extra-tall coverage, so you capture reliable data across more of your space, not just the center. 30% more capture volume per camera and 80% more vertical field of view than Vero 2.2.
Expand your usable capture area in every direction and stop losing data at the edges and corners of your capture space. At up to 98.7° × 98.7°, Vero 4.2 has nearly twice the field of view in the 4MP camera class.
Switch from wide coverage to tight detail without switching hardware. One varifocal lens takes you from 98.7° to 43°, so there are no lens kits to buy and no cameras to reposition between sessions.
Get the sub-millimeter data and proven software your field trusts. Vero 4.2 sends full grayscale data to your PC, where Vicon’s processing separates overlapping markers, resulting in fewer gaps and less clean-up.
When your subjects move fast, Vero 2.2 keeps up. It captures 2.2MP at 330 FPS, the fastest in the Vero range, making it a natural fit for athletes, drones, and other fast-moving subjects.
330 FPS at full frame, so you capture fast movement in more detail, frame by frame. 
A 2048 × 1088 sensor and varifocal lens cover up to 98.1° × 50.1°, ideal for volumes that are wider than they are tall.
Zoom from 98.1° to 44.1° to balance coverage and detail without swapping lenses.
Vero 1.3 brings Vicon accuracy to tighter budgets. At 1.3 MP and 250 FPS, it’s a versatile all-rounder for teaching labs, research groups, and studios starting out with motion capture or expanding an existing system.
Vicon’s proven data and software at a price point that works for tight budgets.
A 6–12mm varifocal lens zooms from 55.2° to 27.2° across, the narrowest setting in the Vero range, for concentrating on a smaller area.
250 FPS handles everyday biomechanics and full-body capture.
For teams needing an entry-level system, Vero 1.3X is the most compact camera in the range, suited for volumes up to 6m x 6m, suitable for depths up to 112 mm, and weighing 560 g. Its fixed 4 mm lens covers 79° × 67.6° so that you can track the full body at short range in small rooms, low-ceilinged labs and VR spaces.
Vicon Vero is a range of compact, lightweight optical motion-capture cameras designed for small- to mid-sized capture volumes. There are four models: Vero 1.3, Vero 1.3 X, Vero 2.2, and Vero 4.2. Every Vero camera weighs under 600g and runs on a single Cat5e cable with Power over Ethernet. Vero works with Vicon’s Nexus, Shōgun, and Tracker software across life sciences, entertainment, and engineering.
The four Vero models differ in resolution, frame rate, and field of view. Vero 1.3 is 1.3 MP at 250 fps with a 6-12 mm varifocal lens (55.2° to 27.2°) 4 mm fixed lens. Vero 1.3 X is also 1.3 MP at 250 fps, with a 4 mm fixed lens and a wider 79.0° × 67.6° field of view. Vero 2.2 is 2.2 MP at up to 330 fps with a 6.5–15.5 mm varifocal lens. Vero 4.2 is 4.2 MP at up to 180 fps at full resolution, with a square sensor and the widest field of view in the range: up to 98.7° × 98.7°.
Choose what matters most in your capture space: coverage, speed, or budget. Vero 4.2 suits teams who need the most coverage and resolution per camera, especially in tall volumes up to 10 × 10 m or where data drops out at the edges. Vero 2.2 is suited for very fast movement, with the highest frame rate in the range (330 fps). Vero 1.3 and Vero 1.3 X are entry points for smaller volumes, with Vero 1.3 X offering a wider fixed field of view. A Vicon specialist can work out the right mix for your space.
Vero is designed for small- to mid-sized capture volumes, and Vero 4.2 extends the range to spaces up to 10 × 10 m. How many cameras you need depends on your room shape, ceiling height, number of subjects, and the accuracy you require. Wider-field models such as 4.2 and 1.3X cover more area per camera, which can mean fewer cameras are needed to cover the same area.
A square sensor provides equal horizontal and vertical coverage, so each camera captures more of a tall volume. Most motion capture sensors are wider than they are tall, which leaves gaps near the floor and ceiling. With Vero 4.2’s 2048 × 2048 sensor, you can track a full gait cycle from head to foot, a performer reaching overhead, or a drone climbing, without adding cameras to fill vertical gaps.
Yes., on Vero v4.2, v2.2 and v1.3. Vero has varifocal lenses, so you can adjust the field of view on the same camera. You can switch from wide coverage to tight detail between sessions without buying lens kits or swapping hardware. Vero 1.3X is the only Vero with a fixed lens.
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| Model | v4.2 | v2.2 | v1.3 | v1.3 X |
| Resolution (MP) | 4.2 (2048 x 2048) | 2.2 (2048 x 1088) | 1.3 (1280 x 1024) | 1.3 (1280 x 1024) |
| Max Frame Rate (Hz) | 180 @ 4.2MP | 330 @ 2.2MP | 250 @ 1.3MP | 250 @ 1.3MP |
| 180 | 330 | 250 | 250 | |
| Standard Lens | 6.5-15.5mm Varifocal | – | ||
| Wide Lens | 6.5-15.5mm Varifocal | 4 mm Fixed Focal Length | ||
| Minimum Standard FOV (H x V)° | 43 x 43 (tele) | 44.1 x 23.6 (tele) | 27.2 x 21.8 (tele) | – |
| Minimum Wide FOV (H x V)° | 98.7 x 98.7 (wide) | 98.1 x 50.1 (wide) | 55.2 x 43.9 (wide) | 79.0 x 67.6 |
| Camera Latency | 5.5 ms | 3.6 ms | 3.4 ms | 3.4 ms |
| Strobe | IR | |||
| Shutter Type | Global | |||
| Connection Type | Cat5e / RJ45 | |||
| Power | PoE | |||
| Max Power Consumption | 12W | |||
| Dimensions (mm) (H x W x D) | 83 x 80 x 135 | 83 x 80 x 112 | ||
| Weight (kg) | 0.57 | 0.56 | ||
| Updateable Firmware | Yes | |||
View and download documentation for the Vicon Vero family of cameras.
The Vero Optical family of cameras combine the benefits of affordable motion capture with the reliability that comes with Vicon’s four decades of experience.
Details on the Vero optical cameras can be found in the page below.
Vero Family
A mixed or Vantage/Vero camera system needs to be on the latest firmware. For version details, the FAQ: What is the latest version of Firmware?
If your computer is connected to the internet, the Vicon software will do a firmware check. If a firmware update is needed you just need to click on the notification symbol and follow the instructions. Otherwise follow the instructions below.
1. Please download the latest version of the Vicon Firmware Update Utility, extract the files from ViconFirmwareUpdateUtility_x.x.x.xxxxh.zip. Once complete, run the executable inside. This will install the Reprogramming Tool for the appropriate Firmware version on the computer.
2. Once the program has been installed make sure:
3. Double click on the Vicon Firmware Update Utility to start the program. The program will automatically search for all Vicon hardware which can be updated. Click Next when ready.
4. A list of existing Firmware for all devices is now presented. You have the option to reprogram all devices.
This process can be slow. Please do not interrupt the programming process. Once the reprogramming is completed you will be able to go to the next page and close out of the programming tool. If any cameras fail or you have further questions, please contact Vicon Support.
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