Chronos 1.4 High Speed Camera

Description

The Chronos 1.4 High-Speed Camera is the ideal choice for research and development, engineering, and manufacturing work that requires relatively high frame rates for review and analysis. Compared to the Chronos 2.1-HD, our 1.4 model has the capacity for high frame rates at lower resolutions and is the best choice for lower budgets. Video is saved in compressed H.264 (MPEG-4) or uncompressed RAW format to removable media. You can save hundreds of shots on a single SD card.

Chronos 1.4 high speed camera is mainly used by:

  • Science, engineering, manufacturing industries
  • Low-budget YouTubers and video enthusiasts

This slow-motion, high-speed camera’s main features:

  • 1.4Gpx/s, 1.3 megapixel image sensor captures 1280×1024 @ 1057fps, and up to 38500fps at lower resolution.
  • Available in color and monochrome. The monochrome option has higher effective resolution and is twice as sensitive as color.
  • 8GB, 16GB and 32GB memory options for 4, 8, and 16 second record times respectively.
  • High sensitivity of ISO 320-5 120 (Color), 740-11 840 (Monochrome) enables shooting with modest lighting.

Features

  • 1.4Gpx/s, 1.3-megapixel image sensor captures 1280x1024 @ 1069 Frames Per Second (FPS), and up to 40413FPS at lower resolution. Available in color and monochrome. The monochrome option has higher effective resolution and is twice as sensitive as the color option.
  • 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB high-speed RAM buffer options for 4, 8, and 16 second record time respectively.
  • High sensitivity of ISO 320-5120 (Color) and 740-11840 (Monochrome) enables shooting with modest lighting.
  • Completely standalone, untethered operation. Field-swappable internal battery lasts for upto 1.5 hours of recording.
  • Runs indefinitely on AC adapter or external power source.
  • Continuous record mode records normal rate video (60FPS) continuously to storage devices while simultaneously recording bursts of high-speed video.
  • I/O ports enable synchronization and remote triggering through electrical signals, audio, and web interface. An open source, REST-based Application Programming Interface (API) is also included for integrations into custom software or control environments.
  • Focus peaking highlights sharp edges for quick and perfect focus. Zebra lines help you set correct exposure

Spesification

Camera Imaging 1280x1024 1069FPS
Memory 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB
Record Time 4 seconds (8GB), 8 seconds (16GB), 16 seconds (32GB)
Lens mount CS/C mount
Backfocus Field adjustable
IR Filter 650nm, user removable, 24 x 16 x 1.1mm
Display 5" 800x480 capacitive touchscreen, 1000 nit daylight visible
Enclosure Anodized CNC machined aluminum
Cooling Active cooling, variable-speed fan (fan-off option supported)
Dimensions 155mm x 96mm x 67.3mm (6.11" x 3.78" x 2.65") without lens
Weight 1.06 kg (2.34 lbs) without lens
Video Formats H.264 Industry-standard mp4 (MPEG-4) files at bitrates up to 60Mbps
CinemaDNG Raw Standard Adobe CinemaDNG raw files
TIFF Standard TIFF raw files with timestamps
Storage Devices SD, USB, SSD, or SMB/NFS network drives
Image Sensor Resolution 1280x1024p @ 1069FPS
Speed 1.4Gpx/s – Full throughput down to 320-pixel image width
Dimensions 8.45 x 6.76mm (2/3” format, 1.3-Megapixel, 3.9x Crop Factor)
Pixel Pitch 6.6um
Sensitivy (ISO) Color - ISO 320 to 5120 Mono - ISO 740 to 11840
Shutter Electronic global shutter, 1/fps to 1us (1/1 000 000 s)
Dynamic Range 56.7 dB
Bit Depth 12-bit
Battery Type EN-EL4a
Maximum Run Time 1.5 hours recording
Charge Time 2 hours (0-80%) with in-camera charger
IO Power Input 17-20V 40W (5.5/2.5mm barrel jack, positive tip)
Network Gigabit Ethernet
Trigger Two trigger inputs/frame strobe outputs (BNC and Aux) Adjustable input threshold 0 to 6.6V Electrically isolated trigger input (Aux connector) Trigger with sound, laser, and lighting using accessories
Audio Microphone/Line input using continuous live mode @ 60FPS
Video HDMI output 720p or 1080p (default) @ 60FPS, video only
USB USB type A (host) and micro-B (device)
SATA eSATA 3Gbps to SATA 2.5” lll SSD (5V power)
Trigger Modes End Trigger Camera records until a defined delay after trigger
Toggle Camera starts recording with one button press, and stops recording with a subsequent button press
Exposure Trigger External signal sets the frame rate for synchronization
Shutter Gating External signal sets the frame rate and controls the exposure for synchronization
Frame Sync Output The camera outputs a signal indicating its frame rate and exposure
Trigger Ports BNC Female BNC connector
Phoenix Pluggable black phoenix terminal block (8-pin)
Network Control Through web page or REST API based interface with USB or CAT ethernet cable
Recording Modes Normal Records into the ring buffer. Once a trigger occurs, video can be reviewed and saved.
Segmented Video memory is divided into segments, each recording as in the Normal mode above. Number of segments is user selectable.
Gated Burst Frames are captured while trigger is active
Live Slow Motion Continuously records a short slow-motion video and immediately plays it back then repeats.
Normal Speed Recording Continuous Video is saved continuously at up to 60FPS to mp4 (MPEG-4) files on removable storage. Operates like a normal video camera.
Assistive Focus Aid Highlights sharp edges to aid focusing
Zebras Rolling diagonal lines indicate clipped (overexposed) areas
Viewfinder zoom Zooms in to allow easier focusing
Overlay Displays frame and time information on top of footage
Environmental Operating Temperature -20 °C to +40 °C (-4 °F to +104 °F)