Chronos 1.4 affordable high-speed camera
Chronos 1.4 affordable high-speed camera
Chronos affordable high-speed camera
Chronos 1.4 affordable high-speed camera

Chronos 1.4 Affordable High-Speed Camera

The Chronos 1.4 is a portable high-speed camera which is extremely easy to use with a rich set of features and functionality.

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Description

Main Features

High-Resolution: 1280×1024 @ 1,069FPS (max res)

High Frame-Rate: 2/3″ format image sensor captures up to 40,413 Frames Per Second (FPS) at lower resolution.

All-in-One: Completely standalone, untethered operation with a 5″ inch touchscreen display and battery for portability.

Internal Storage: 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB RAM memory options allow for 4, 8, and 16 second recording times. Store footage via the SD card slot.

Recording Methods: Standard, Segmented, Running Record, Gated Burst and Live Slow Motion offer versatile image capture options for dynamic environments.

Lens Mounting: Nikon F, Canon EF and C mounts available as field-swappable options.

Colour or Monochrome: High sensitivity ISO 320-5,120 (Colour) and 740-11,840 (Monochrome) allows filming in dynamic lighting conditions.

Trigger Options: I/O ports enable synchronization and remote triggering remotely via cable, sound, and web-triggers.

Focus Peaking: Highlights edges for quick and clear focus with zebra lines help correct exposure.

API: Open source, REST-based Application Programming Interface (API) is included for integration into custom software or control environments.

Specifications

CAMERA
Imaging 1280×1024 @ 1069FPS
Memory 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB
Record Time (in seconds) 4 (8GB), 8 (16GB), 16 (32GB) at max resolution
Lens Mount CS/C mount included (options available)
Backfocus Field adjustable
IR Filter 650nm, user removable, 24 x 16 x 1.1mm
Display 5” 800×480 capacitive touchscreen, 1000 nit daylight visible
Enclosure Anodized CNC machined aluminum
Cooling Active cooling, variable-speed fan (fan-off option)
Dimensions 155mm x 96mm x 67.3mm (6.11” x 3.78” x 2.65”) w/o lens
Weight 1.06 kg (2.34 lbs) without lens
VIDEO FORMATS
H.264 Standardized MP4 files at bitrates up to 60Mbps
Cinema / DNG 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 maximum
Speed 1.4Gpx/s
Dimensions 8.45 x 6.76mm (2/3” format, 1.3-Megapixel, 3.9x Crop Factor)
Pixel Pitch 6.6um
Sensitivity (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 10.3 stops (62.4 dB)
Bit Depth 12-bit
BATTERY
Type EN-EL4a
Runtime 1.5 hour recording
Charge Time 2 hours (0-80%) with in-camera charger
Inputs/outputs
Power Input 17-20V 40W (5.5/2.5mm barrel jack, positive tip)
Network Gigabit Ethernet
Trigger 2 trigger inputs/frame strobe outputs (BNC & Aux) Adjustable input threshold 0 to 6.6V Electrically isolated trigger input (Aux connector) Trigger with sound, laser, and lightning using accessories
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 Records until a defined delay after trigger
Toggle Starts and stops with button press
Exposure Trigger External signal sets synchronization frame-rate
Shutter Gating External signal sets the exposure synchronization and frame rate
Frame Sync Output Outputs a signal indicating its frame rate and exposure
TRIGGER PORTS
BNC Female BNC connector
AUX Phoenix 1778890 8-pin terminal block connector, including isolated trigger input.
SOFTWARE
Control Through web page or REST interface with USB or CAT ethernet cable
Stream Live or Playback Mode network streaming via RTSP stream and VLC player.
APIs HTTP REST Interface, open-source codebase
NETWORK CONTROL
Network Control Through web page or REST 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
Normal Speed Recording
Continuous Video is saved continuously at up to 60FPS to MP4 files on removable storage. Operates like a standard 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)

 

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