Iranian-made photo finish system
The advanced photo finish system, developed by the specialists of RasaAndishan Mowj Pardaz, has been designed and manufactured to determine the winner accurately in a wide range of races, including athletics, rowing, cycling, horse racing and more.
In sports competitions, especially when several competitors cross the finish line at the same time, it is hard to identify the winner with the naked eye. Photo finish technology minimizes judging errors by accurately capturing images or video of the finish line. The system greatly reduces the chance of an unclear or incorrect result. That is why it has become a standard way to determine the winner in modern sports.
Besides determining the winner, the finish-line photo is a vital tool for recording the exact time each competitor crosses the finish line. Electronic tracking systems have advanced, but in many close or critical races this technology is still considered the most important evidence for deciding the winner.
Photo finish cameras were developed in the 1940s and 1950s to reduce cheating and to ensure accurate, reliable judging in races. These cameras use strip photography, in which only events that happen on a fixed line (the finish line) are recorded. Each part of a competitor's body appears in the image exactly as it crosses the finish line. The horizontal position of each point in the photo shows the crossing time.
A photo-finish camera is not an ordinary camera. It watches only the finish line and records every moment of it. In the final image the vertical axis is the finish line itself and the horizontal axis is time. That is why the position of every athlete in the image is also their exact crossing time.
The finer the time step of the image, the closer two athletes can be told apart. The RasaAndishan photo-finish system reached a precision of 0.3 ms in our tests. The leading photo-finish makers, such as FinishLynx, ALGE and Seiko, judge races on the same principle.
Officials do not judge by the first part of the body that touches the line. Each sport has its own rule:
In fully automatic timing (FAT) in athletics, the clock is started by the start signal itself, and times are read from the photo-finish image to the thousandth of a second and rounded up to the next hundredth. That is why the camera must be exactly on the finish line and the image must be sharp enough for the torso to be seen clearly.
The motorised lens is powered only when it is needed, which extends its life. You can read the details in the new features of the photo-finish software.
Complete Persian documentation, online training and access to technical experts during races come with the device. Before choosing a model, tell us the sport, the number of lanes and the light conditions of your venue, and contact us.
The company RasaAndishan Mowj Pardaz is proud, as the first manufacturer of photo finish systems in Iran, to offer an accurate and reliable product for every sport with a finish line. The system is used in athletics, cycling, rowing, motor racing, horse racing and similar competitions.
Model 1000, the base version of the system, uses a manual lens M42 uses. This model meets the basic needs of finish-line photography. The images below show examples of this system in use at horse races in Iran.
By offering this domestic technology, RasaAndishan Mowj Pardaz has taken a valuable step towards improving the accuracy and quality of judging in sporting events.
Model 1000 image output
As you can see in the Model 1000 image, the colors are not natural and a red color shift is visible in the image.
Model 2000 and 3000 image output
One of the main challenges of the Model 1000 photo finish system was its strong dependence on ambient lighting. Sunlight changes quickly, especially near sunset or when the sun goes behind clouds. At those moments, users had to adjust the lens aperture by hand. To solve these problems, the Model 2000 was designed and manufactured.
Model 2000 removes many of the software and hardware limitations of the previous version (Model 1000). Its key features include:
Despite these improvements, some tasks were still time-consuming and difficult for users, such as manually adjusting the mirror in some critical races and precisely setting the finish line.
Model 3000 has been designed with significant improvements over Model 2000. It offers all the features of Model 2000 and, in addition:
Full documentation in Persian is available to you. You can take training online and contact our technical experts at critical moments during races. Our support is close and accessible, so you do not depend on a foreign manufacturer for setup and troubleshooting.
Below you can see images from successful tests of this system at various competitions.
Successful test of the Iranian photo finish system at the Gonbad-e Kavus racecourse
Successful test of the Iranian photo finish system at the dragon boat races at Azadi Sport Complex
Successful test of the Iranian photo finish system at the cycling races on the Shahr-e Aftab track
Successful test of the Iranian photo finish system at the National Athletics Championships, Aftab-e Enghelab Complex
Investing in accurate and credible race judging
If you are looking to raise the standard of your competitions and give competitors and officials complete confidence, advanced domestic photo finish is the best choice for you. This system not only brings judging quality up to a professional level, but also guarantees the credibility of your events among athletes and spectators by reducing errors and increasing accuracy.
By purchasing this product, you not only support an advanced domestic technology but also bring your sporting events closer to international standards. It is time to move beyond traditional methods, make use of modern technology and give competitors and spectators an unparalleled experience.
Contact us now and our experts will help you choose the model that best suits your needs. With RasaAndishan photo finish, always stay one step ahead!
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A comparison table of the models' performance is shown below.
| PhotoFinish Model | Resolution(Pixels) | Interface / Speed | Lens Support | Lux Boost | Filter | Servo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RA-PFS-1000 | 2700 | 3000~ / USB2 | M42 - Manual | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| RA-PFS-2000 | 2700 | 3000~ / USB3 | Electrical - Canon | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| RA-PFS-3000I-V1 | 2700 | 3000~ / USB3 | Electrical - Canon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| RA-PFS-3000I-V2 | 5340 | 4850~ / USB3 | Electrical - Canon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| RA-PFS-3000I-V3 | 10680 | 2450~ / USB3 | Electrical - Canon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |