Photo-Finish & Video Cameras for RFID Chip Timing Systems

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Time-Synchronized Video Footage High-Speed Photo-Finish Images Automatic Chip-to-Image Alignment Works with a Wide Range of RFID Technologies
  • IPICO

Bring Certainty to Every Finish

RFID chip timing is fast and efficient—but it isn’t perfect. Missed reads, incorrect placements, and close finishes can leave uncertainty in your results.

FinishLynx eliminates that uncertainty.

By integrating time-synced video and photo-finish cameras with your chip system, you gain visual, time-stamped proof for every athlete—accurate to 1/1000th of a second or better. FinishLynx works with leading chip timing systems like MYLAPS, Race|Result, ChronoTrack, Tag Heuer, Active/IPICO, Trident, and more, so you can upgrade accuracy without replacing your existing setup.

No more guessing. No more disputes. Just verified results. Every chip read is backed by visual evidence—so you can confidently confirm finish order and times, even in the closest races.

Use Your Existing Chip System

Seamlessly integrates with leading RFID platforms—no need to replace your current setup.

Capture Certified Results

Trusted by championship-level events across running, cycling, motorsports, and more.

Eliminate Doubt

Photo-finish images provide indisputable proof for close or contested finishes.

Increase Accuracy by 10x

Achieve precision impossible with chip timing or standard video alone.

Unlock Powerful Add-Ons

Including time-synced video, automatic capture, wireless start, scoreboard integration, and more.

Join the Lynx Network

Connect with a global community of timers and get lifetime 24/7 emergency tech support.

Built for Road Races Marathons & XC

From local 5Ks to world-class marathons, FinishLynx integrates easily into real-world race environments. Typical setups combine:

  • RFID chip timing system
  • Photo-finish camera
  • Time-synced video camera

Sample Road Race System with Chip Timing & Photo-Finish

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Supported Transponder Types Include:

  • Disposable RFID tags (fun runs, obstacle races)
  • Dual-frequency chips (multi-sport)
  • Bib tags (marathons, road races)
  • Active transponders (cycling, motorsports)
  • Reusable shoe tags (cross country)

Frequently Asked Questions

To combine FinishLynx with a chip timing system, you’ll need:

  • FinishLynx software
  • LapTime plugin
  • Photo-finish camera
  • Optional: IdentiLynx video camera
  • Compatible start system (recommended)

Important: Not all chip systems integrate—always confirm compatibility before purchasing.

Chip timing is widely used because it’s affordable and scalable—but it can lack verification.

FinishLynx adds a critical layer of confidence:

  • Confirms close finishes with visual proof
  • Resolves missed or faulty chip reads
  • Ensures accurate finish order
  • Provides defensible, certifiable race results

When accuracy matters, FinishLynx delivers certainty.

Absolutely not – There are three main components to a basic digital line-scan FAT system:

Yes. That’s one of the biggest advantages of adding FinishLynx to a chip timing system. If a chip is missed, damaged, improperly placed, or produces a questionable read, the time-synced photo-finish image and video provide visual confirmation of finish order and finish time. This gives timers and race organizers a reliable way to verify results and resolve disputes with confidence.

Support includes software and hardware guidance, setup assistance, training materials, and direct access to our technical team. FinishLynx also provides 24/7 emergency support and connects you with a global network of timing professionals.

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