I really like you article of high speed photography. I want to do the same for my hobby of high power rocketry. I have a 1/4" lunch rod with a light pipe inside. So when the bird launches the launch lug blocks the light. This is sensed by a photo transistor which triggers the camera.

My problem is I have not found a camera that have fast enough shutter/reaction to catch the bird.

Any suggestion on what camera to use?

Rocket Nut