The AiM SmartyCam 3 Corsa sits between the Sport and GP in the SmartyCam 3 family. Its global shutter CMOS sensor captures each frame in a single pass — eliminating the horizontal banding and wave distortion that rolling shutter cameras produce when vibrating at engine speed. At 7,000 rpm, the Corsa’s video remains clean and stable where generic action cameras produce unusable footage.
The die-cast aluminium body with glass-fibre reinforced PA and sapphire frontal glass handles the continuous vibration, heat, rain, and debris contact of circuit racing. At 102 × 63 × 47 mm and 280 g, it installs on the roll bar, A-pillar, or windscreen bracket without affecting cockpit vision or adding significant weight to the mounting structure.
CAN bus connection to any AiM logger (MXG, MXP, MXS, MXm, EVO5, PDM08/PDM32) overlays real-time telemetry directly onto the recorded video: speed, RPM, gear, throttle, brake, G-forces, lap time, and track map. Overlays are configured in Race Studio 3 and can be adjusted post-session without re-recording. Up to 2 TB SD card capacity supports multi-day testing programmes on a single card.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Video resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Frame rate | 60 fps |
| Compression | H.264 |
| Sensor | Global shutter CMOS |
| Lens options | 67° or 84° |
| Display | 128 × 128 px (status and playback) |
| Dimensions | 102.2 × 63 × 46.5 mm |
| Weight | 280 g |
| SD card | Up to 2 TB |
| ECU / logger connection | CAN bus |
| Power supply | 9–15 V external |
| IP rating | IP65 |
| Housing | Die-cast aluminium + glass-fibre reinforced PA |
| Front glass | Sapphire |
| Software | Race Studio 3 |
SmartyCam 3 Family Comparison
| Feature | Sport | Corsa | GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p 60 fps | 1080p 60 fps | 1080p 60 fps |
| Sensor | Rolling shutter | Global shutter CMOS | Global shutter CMOS |
| SDI live output | No | No | Yes (3G-SDI) |
| Lens options | 67°/84° | 67°/84° | 67°/84°/120° |
| Housing | Moulded | Die-cast Al + PA | Machined Al + PA |
| Weight | 200 g | 280 g | — |
| SD card | Up to 2 TB | Up to 2 TB | Up to 2 TB |
| IP | IP65 | IP65 | IP65 |
| Best for | Club, track day | GT, touring, circuit | Open-wheel, broadcast, FIA/FIM |
Lens Angle Selection Guide
| Lens | Best for |
|---|---|
| 67° | Closed-roof cars — minimises cockpit and A-pillar in frame |
| 84° | Open and closed roof — good balance of track view and cockpit framing |
Accessories
FAQ
Why does global shutter matter for a motorsport camera?
A rolling shutter sensor scans the image line by line from top to bottom. Under high-frequency vibration — at 6,000–9,000 rpm — the time between scanning the first and last line is long enough for the image to shift, producing a skewed or wobbly wave effect in the footage. A global shutter captures every pixel simultaneously, so vibration at any engine speed produces clean, stable video. This is why the Corsa and GP use global shutter sensors and the Sport does not.
Do I need an AiM logger to use the Corsa?
No. The Corsa records video independently on the SD card without any connected device. Data overlays require a CAN connection to an AiM logger or compatible ECU. Without a data source, the camera records clean video only.
What is the difference between the Corsa and the Sport?
The Corsa uses a global shutter CMOS sensor and die-cast aluminium housing with sapphire glass — it is designed for continuous motorsport use. The Sport uses a rolling shutter sensor and a lighter moulded body. The Corsa is the correct choice for any application at sustained high RPM where vibration-induced image distortion is a concern.
How long will a 128 GB SD card last at 60 fps?
At H.264 high quality (~4 GB/hr): approximately 32 hours. At normal quality (~2 GB/hr): approximately 64 hours. For a typical one-day test session of 4–6 hours on-track, a 32 GB card is sufficient at normal quality.
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