Chronos Q12 Affordable High-Speed Camera

The Chronos Q12 is a portable, easy to use high-speed camera capable of imaging at HD (1920×1080) resolution at speeds of 4900fps.

Description

HD (2048 x 2016) Resolution

4900+ Frames Per Second

Raw and Compressed file outputs.

Power on, select your desired framerate & resolution, and start shooting in minutes. Preview your footage and save it to the onboard 1 TB SSD in RAW or Compressed formats.

Flexible Lens mounts

Change the camera’s native lens mount by removing four easily accessible screws. Adjust backfocus with the included shim kit. One lens mount is included, and additional mounts can be purchased as accessories.

Universal Connectivity

5″ Touchscreen user interface

Remote Control & Automation
Apps for mobile and desktop use extend the intuitive control from the built-in 5″ LCD touchscreen to the palm of your hand.

 

Specifications

Maximum Resolution 2048 x 2016
at 2,782 FPS
Minimum Resolution 128 x 32
at 29,411 FPS
Throughput 11.8 Gigapixels
per second
Memory Options 64 GB, 128 GB
Record Time at Max Resolution 5.9s (64GB),
11.8s (128GB)
Save Formats Uncompressed CinemaDNG Raw
Save Formats Compressed H.264/AVC & H.265/HEVC
MPEG-4 File Format
Built-In Storage 1 TB NVMe SSD
Built-In Touchscreen 5″ 800×480
High Brightness LCD
Built-In Battery
Power Input 12-24 Volts DC
60W
Size & Weight (Without Lens) Handheld
1.32 kg (2.91 lbs)
Format S35
Pixel Size 9μm
Diagonal 25.86mm
Active Area 18.44mm x 18.14mm
Crop Factor 1.6
Sensitivity (ISO)

Color Sensors

200, 280, 400, 600
Sensitivity (ISO)

Mono Sensors

400, 560, 800, 1200
Shutter Type Global Electronic
Shutter Duration 1/FPS to 4μs
(1/250,000s)
Dynamic Range 11.3 stops
(68 dB)
Bit Depth 8-bit, 12-bit
Crop Factor at 1920 x 1080 (HD 2.2
Black Calibration Method Automatic
Standards Lens Mount
User-Installable Mount Plates
Electronic Lens Control
Backfocus Adjustment
Infrared Filter
Frame Buffer (RAM) 64 GB, 128 GB
Simultaneous 60 FPS Recording
Focus Aid /
Peaking
Over-Exposure
Indicator
(Zebras)
1:1 Viewfinder
Zoom on LCD
Histogram
(Linear &
Logarithmic)
Gain
Color
Temperature /
White Balance
Color
Matrix
Text
Overlays
Calibrated
ICC Profile
Built-In
Storage Media
1 TB NVMe SSD
Save to
External Media
Save to
Networked
Drive
On-Camera
Review
Play / Pause /
Mark-Start / Mark-End
On-Camera
File Browser
Play Footage
Once Saved
to Media
USB Port 1 Type-C
(USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps)
USB Port 1 –
Supported
Modes
PC Connection or
Peripheral Connections
USB Port 2 Type-C
(USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, 20 Gbps)
USB Port 2 – Supported Modes Peripheral
Connections (SSD, etc.)
eSATA
SD Card
Gigabit
Ethernet
via USB-C Adapter
Wireless via USB-C Adapter
HDMI
Output
1080p at 60 FPS or 4K at
30 FPS
Trigger Input/
Output Channels
Trigger
Interface
Multiple
Camera
Synchronization
Built-In Battery
Battery Type
Runtime
Charge Time
Power
Input Jack
Locking Barrel Jack,
5.5mm x 2.5mm
Input Voltage 12-24 Volts DC
Typical Power
Consumption
60 Watts
D-Tap
Battery Cable
Included?
Enclosure
Material
Anodized Aluminum
Cooling
System
Dual Fan
Dimensions
(Metric)
188mm x
111mm x 53mm
Dimensions
(Imperial)
7.40″ x 4.37″ x 2.08″
Weight 1.32 kg (2.91 lbs)
Operating
Temperature
0 °C to +40 °C
(32 °F to +104 °F)
REST API
Network Video
Streaming
Control via
Web Interface
Control via
iOS/Android/
Desktop App
Coming Soon
Standard
Warranty
1 Year
Extended
Warranty
Options
1 or 2 Year Extension
User
Manual
Interactive Online
Knowledgebase
Email
Support
Telephone
Support