The FASTCAM Ultima 512 native resolution is 512 × 512 pixels × 10 bits at 2000 FPS.

By reducing the resolution, the frame rate for recording can be increased.

The Ultima 512 CMOS image sensor is what is called a camera-on-chip, full digital output.

The sensor is a Photobit MV02, digital image data could be read from the processor through an optical fiber, Ethernet, or FireWire interface.

Live video images could be displayed on NTSC or PAL monitors.