Latest high frame rate consumer priced video cameras?

In summary, the speaker is looking for a camera that can capture images at a frequency of at least 100 frames per second in order to measure servo arm speeds under various torque loads. They are a high school physics teacher conducting personal research on RC helicopter accessories and believe this technology could also be useful for studying falling objects. They mention that GoPro, Sony, and Casio cameras have high frame rates, but resolution may be reduced and high light levels are necessary for the highest rates. They have been recommended the GoPro hero black edition, but it is too expensive and not necessary for their needs. They are wondering if anyone has experience using the latest cameras for this type of application and also mention the option of using a laptop
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I'd like to get images at a frequency of at least 100 frames/sec to measure servo arm speeds (including acceleration from rest) under various torque loads. This is for personal research associated with RC helicopter accessories, but as a high school physics teacher it seems it would be good for falling objects etc. There are GoPro cameras that do this, a new Sony (about 120 fps) and a new series of Casio cameras (e.g Casio Exlilm EX-ZR200) that do very high frame rates. It is understood that at the highest rates resolution is reduced, and high light levels are needed, but neither of these are necessarily a problem in my application.
I have been recommended the Gopro hero black edition but this seems quite expensive in that it is designed for waterproof helmet-cam use and and I don't need that robustness.

Has anyone experience with the latest cameras of this type for this application?

Edit: Another option: I could use a laptop-tethered camera. Are there high frame rate webcam-type units?
 
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