The AiM SmartyCam 3 GP is the professional-grade model in the SmartyCam 3 camera family. It records 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps using a global shutter CMOS sensor — eliminating the rolling shutter wave-effect caused by engine vibration that affects standard CMOS cameras. The machined aluminium housing with glass-fibre reinforced PA body and sapphire frontal glass is rated IP65 and built for continuous exposure to the conditions of endurance racing, rally, and open-wheel competition.
The defining feature of the GP over the Corsa and Sport is the 3G-SDI output. This enables live 30 or 60 fps video streaming from the camera to an external recorder or broadcast system — required in FIA and FIM series that mandate live video feeds to officials, and useful for teams running in-car broadcast infrastructure during endurance events.
CAN bus connection to any AiM logger (MXG, MXP, MXS, MXm, EVO5, PDM08/PDM32) or directly to a compatible ECU overlays real-time telemetry data onto the recorded video: speed, RPM, gear position, throttle, braking, G-forces, lap time, sector time, and track map. Overlays are configured in Race Studio 3 with per-channel display logic and position control.
The GP uses an external bullet camera connected to the main processing unit by cable. This allows the lens to be positioned independently — in the wheel arch, at the rollcage tube, on the windscreen pillar — while the processing unit mounts remotely. Three lens angle options cover every circuit racing application.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Video resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Frame rate | 60 fps |
| Compression | H.264 |
| Sensor | Global shutter CMOS (no rolling shutter artefacts) |
| SDI output | 3G-SDI, 30 or 60 fps live stream |
| Lens options | 67°, 84°, 120° (separate bullet cameras) |
| Bullet camera dimensions | 24 mm dia × 41 mm (67°/84°) / 46 mm (120°) |
| Main unit dimensions | 120.8 × 80.2 × 30.9 mm |
| SD card | Up to 2 TB |
| File size (approx) | 4 GB/hr (high), 2 GB/hr (normal), 1.5 GB/hr (lower) |
| ECU / logger connection | CAN bus |
| Power supply | 9–15 V external |
| IP rating | IP65 |
| Housing | Machined aluminium + glass-fibre reinforced PA |
| Front glass | Sapphire |
| Software | Race Studio 3 |
Lens Angle Selection Guide
| Lens | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 67° | Closed-roof GT, touring, saloon | Minimises cockpit and A-pillar in frame; less black-frame effect |
| 84° | Open and closed roof; versatile | Good balance of track view and cockpit framing; most common choice |
| 120° | Formula, single-seater, open-wheel | Widest field of view; overtaking and circuit reference visible |
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° |
| Camera format | Integrated body | Integrated body | External bullet cam |
| 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, karting | GT, touring, circuit | Open-wheel, broadcast, FIA/FIM series |
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FAQ
Do I need an AiM logger to get data overlays, or can the GP work standalone?
The SmartyCam 3 GP can record video standalone without any connected device. Data overlays require a CAN connection to an AiM logger (MXG, MXP, MXS, MXm, EVO5, PDM08/PDM32) or a compatible ECU. Without a connected data source, the GP records clean video with GPS position data only if a GPS09 module is present on the CAN bus.
Which series mandate the SDI output?
The 3G-SDI output is typically required for series with live video feed requirements for marshals or officials — common in FIA-sanctioned international endurance and rally events. Check your series sporting regulations. For club racing and time attack, the SDI output is useful for teams running trackside broadcast or recording to an external multi-channel recorder.
What is the difference between the GP and the Corsa?
The GP adds a 3G-SDI live video output, a 120° wide-angle lens option, and uses a separate external bullet camera connected by cable to the main unit — allowing independent positioning of the lens and processing body. The Corsa has an integrated design (lens and body in one unit) and is better suited to GT, touring car, and circuit applications where 67° or 84° coverage is sufficient and live streaming is not required. Both share global shutter CMOS sensors and identical IP65 ratings.
How much recording time does a 1 TB SD card provide?
At high quality (H.264, ~4 GB/hr): approximately 256 hours. At normal quality (~2 GB/hr): approximately 512 hours. At lower quality (~1.5 GB/hr): approximately 680 hours. For a typical race weekend of 8–10 hours of on-track time, a 64 GB card at high quality is sufficient.
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