A high-speed camera capable of continuous shooting at high speed (high frame rate) is a product that enables slow-motion shooting required in a wide range of fields, from verification at research and development sites and production sites to video production. am.
This time, among such high-speed cameras, we also handle overseas product procurement service Unipos, which is compact enough to fit in the palm of your hand, but capable of high resolution and shooting at speeds of 1000 fps or more.Chronos High-Speed CamerasWill introduce
We have summarized the characteristics of each of the two models that are currently available in the lineup, so we hope that it will help customers who don't know which one to choose...
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2023/2/13 Postscript: An article introducing the shooting procedure with Chronos has been published. |
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About Kron Technologies
Kron Technologies, which designs and manufactures the Chronos High-Speed Camera, is a Canadian company founded in 2016.Crowdfunding service KickStarter campaign With the support of over 200 backers, the Chronos High-Speed Camera has been released.
Since its establishment,Making high-speed photography accessible to anyone” as our mission, we continue to develop products.
Mission
Make high-speed imaging accessible to everyone.
Making high-speed photography accessible to anyone
Our Vision
Provide state-of-the-art products for an excellent user experience, at a fair price, with the best possible quality and customer service.
To provide cutting-edge products that provide an excellent user experience, at reasonable prices, with the highest quality and customer service.
Differences between Chronos 1.4 and Chronos 2.1-HD specifications
The Chronos High-Speed Camera has Chronos 1.4When,Chronos 2.1-HD There are two types of models.
Chronos 1.4 has an image sensor with a speed of 1.4Gpx/s, Chronos 2.1-HD has an image sensor with a speed of 2.1Gpx/s, and the corresponding resolution and frame rate are different. Although Chronos 2.1-HD is the newer model, Chronos 1.4 may be a more suitable choice depending on the application, so please check the specifications and features before considering the most suitable model.
There are two types of image sensors, Color and Monochrome, and you can choose at the time of purchase (the price is the same regardless of which you choose). Monochrome has a higher effective resolution and a sensitivity (ISO) that is about twice as high as that of Color.This maker pagePlease refer to). The supported ISOs are different between Chronos 1.4 and Chronos 2.1-HD, so please check the following.
Comparison of main specifications
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| Chronos 1.4 | Chronos 2.1-HD | |
| Maximum resolution | Up to 720p | Up to 1080p |
| Sensor ISO | 320-5120 (Color), 740-11840 (Monochrome) | 500-8000 (Color), 1000-16000 (Monochrome) |
| Lens mount options | CS and C mount lens support | CS, C, Nikon F and Canon EF mount lens support |
| Record time | 4s (8GB), 8s (16GB), or 16s (32GB) | 3s (8GB), 6s (16GB), or 11s (32GB) |
| Battery | 1.5h runtime on field-swappable EN-EL4a battery | 1h runtime on field-swappable EN-EL4a battery |
Each model details
Chronos 1.4
Chronos 1.4
https://www.krontech.ca/product/chronos-1-4-high-speed-camera/
Features
Chronos 1.4 model compared to Chronos 2.1-HD model,Supports higher frame rates (up to 40,413 fps).The price is also more affordable than Chronos 2.1-HD.
Suitable field of use
Chronos 1.4 models with high frame rates are ideal for review and analysis in R&D, engineering and manufacturing.It can be used for vibration analysis, fluid analysis, schlieren imaging, particle image tracking velocimeter (PTV), etc.
It is also suitable for measurement and monitoring using captured images.Of course, it is also possible to shoot at a resolution equivalent to 720p, so it can also be used for video production.
resolution and frame rate
- Maximum resolution priority: 1280×1024 @1,069fps
- Maximum frame rate priority: 320×96 @ 40,413fps
You can increase the frame rate by lowering the resolution.Please refer to the table below for the relationship between resolution and frame rate.
RAM and recording time
8 GB (approximately 4 seconds) / 16 GB (approximately 8 seconds) / 32 GB (approximately 16 seconds)
The recording time for one shot differs depending on the RAM (internal memory capacity) of the selected camera.Please refer to the table below for the difference in recording time depending on the resolution and frame rate settings.
| Record Time (sec) | ||||
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| Resolution | Max FPS | 8GB | 16GB | 32GB |
| 1280 × 1024 | 1069 | 4.08 | 8.16 | 16.33 |
| 1280 × 720 | 1519 | 4.08 | 8.17 | 16.34 |
| 1280 × 512 | 2134 | 4.09 | 8.18 | 16.36 |
| 1280 × 360 | 3030 | 4.09 | 8.18 | 16.37 |
| 1280 × 240 | 4532 | 4.11 | 8.22 | 16.44 |
| 1280 × 120 | 8986 | 4.12 | 8.25 | 16.51 |
| 1280 × 96 | 11184 | 4.16 | 8.33 | 16.66 |
| 1024 × 768 | 1770 | 4.11 | 8.22 | 16.44 |
| 1024 × 576 | 2357 | 4.11 | 8.23 | 16.46 |
| 800 × 600 | 2871 | 4.15 | 8.30 | 16.60 |
| 800 × 480 | 3585 | 4.14 | 8.29 | 16.58 |
| 640 × 480 | 4434 | 4.20 | 8.40 | 16.80 |
| 640 × 360 | 5899 | 4.20 | 8.40 | 16.80 |
| 640 × 240 | 8810 | 4.21 | 8.42 | 16.84 |
| 640 × 120 | 17391 | 4.22 | 8.45 | 16.91 |
| 640 × 96 | 21598 | 4.31 | 8.61 | 17.25 |
| 336 × 240 | 15968 | 4.37 | 8.75 | 17.50 |
| 336 × 120 | 31294 | 4.46 | 8.93 | 17.86 |
| 336 × 96 | 38726 | 4.51 | 9.02 | 18.04 |
| 320 × 240 | 16682 | 4.44 | 8.81 | 17.63 |
| 320 × 120 | 32667 | 4.42 | 8.85 | 17.70 |
| 320 × 96 | 40413 | 4.42 | 8.85 | 17.70 |
*The contents of this table are based on the latest data sheet as of January 2023 published by the manufacturer.
Chronos 2.1-HD
Chronos 2.1-HD – Kron Technologies
https://www.krontech.ca/product/chronos-2-1-hd-high-speed-camera/
Features
CHronos 2.1-HD model compared with Chronos 1.4 model,Higher resolution (up to 1920x1080).Both Chronos 1.4 and Chronos 2.1-HD have CS/C lens mount, but Chronos 2.1-HD offers Nikon FC and Canon EF-C adapter options.
Suitable field of use
The high-resolution 2.1-HD model is ideal for filming high-quality video content such as movies and advertisements, sports photography and analysis, and for research purposes that require high-resolution images that allow for detailed confirmation. Suitable for
resolution and frame rate
- Maximum resolution priority: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) @1,000fps
- Maximum frame rate priority: 640×96 @ 24,046fps
You can increase the frame rate by lowering the resolution.Please refer to the table below for the relationship between resolution and frame rate.
RAM and recording time
8 GB (approx 3 seconds) / 16 GB (approx 6 seconds) / 32 GB (approx 11 seconds)
The recording time for one shot differs depending on the RAM (internal memory capacity) of the selected camera.Please refer to the table below for the difference in recording time depending on the resolution and frame rate settings.
| Record Time (sec) | ||||
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| Resolution | Max FPS | 8GB | 16GB | 32GB |
| 1920 × 1080 | 1000 | 2.76 | 5.51 | 11.02 |
| 1920 × 720 | 1495 | 2.77 | 5.53 | 11.06 |
| 1920 × 512 | 2095 | 2.78 | 5.55 | 11.11 |
| 1920 × 360 | 2963 | 2.79 | 5.58 | 11.16 |
| 1920 × 240 | 4403 | 2.80 | 5.60 | 11.21 |
| 1920 × 120 | 8569 | 2.89 | 5.78 | 11.56 |
| 1920 × 96 | 10569 | 2.94 | 5.87 | 11.74 |
| 1440 × 1080 | 1434 | 2.56 | 5.12 | 10.25 |
| 1440 × 720 | 2142 | 2.57 | 5.14 | 10.29 |
| 1440 × 512 | 2997 | 2.59 | 5.18 | 10.36 |
| 1440 × 240 | 6265 | 2.63 | 5.26 | 10.53 |
| 1440 × 96 | 14825 | 2.77 | 5.54 | 11.08 |
| 1280 × 1024 | 1512 | 2.88 | 5.77 | 11.55 |
| 1280 × 720 | 2142 | 2.90 | 5.79 | 11.59 |
| 1280 × 512 | 2996 | 2.91 | 5.82 | 11.65 |
| 1280 × 360 | 4230 | 2.93 | 5.86 | 11.72 |
| 1280 × 240 | 6265 | 2.97 | 5.94 | 11.89 |
| 1280 × 120 | 12075 | 3.07 | 6.14 | 12.28 |
| 1280 × 96 | 14825 | 3.14 | 6.28 | 12.56 |
| 1024 × 768 | 2531 | 2.88 | 5.75 | 11.50 |
| 1024 × 576 | 3358 | 2.89 | 5.77 | 11.55 |
| 800 × 600 | 4352 | 2.73 | 5.47 | 10.94 |
| 800 × 480 | 5406 | 2.73 | 5.47 | 10.94 |
| 640 × 480 | 5406 | 3.44 | 6.88 | 13.76 |
| 640 × 360 | 7135 | 3.48 | 6.95 | 13.90 |
| 640 × 240 | 10488 | 3.54 | 7.07 | 14.14 |
| 640 × 120 | 19783 | 3.72 | 7.43 | 14.86 |
| 640 × 96 | 24046 | 3.87 | 7.74 | 15.49 |
*The contents of this table are based on the latest data sheet as of January 2023 published by the manufacturer.
Choose the best model and customize your specifications
When purchasing Chronos, it is necessary to select the specifications according to the customer's application.
Based on the features introduced above, we will select the following items and deliver them after customizing them according to the customer's specifications.In addition, since it will be customized by a Canadian manufacturer and shipped to Japan, it will take about 2 to 3 weeks for delivery from the time of order. Please contact us).
■ Chronos body
* Clicking on the product name above will take you to each manufacturer's shop page.You can see the specific specification customization items there.
■ RAM
8GB / 16GB / 32GB
* The recording time is the maximum recording time for one shot.By using a large-capacity recording medium (SD card) as a storage destination in addition to the camera's RAM (internal memory capacity), it is possible to record for a long time.
■ Image sensor
Color / monochrome
*The price will not change regardless of which option you choose.
■ Lens
Without lens / With lens (The following lenses are included.)
- Chronos 1.4 : Computer 12.5-75mm f/1.2 zoom lens
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Chronos 2.1-HD : Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Nikon F zoom lens
* It is also possible to use lenses other than the attached lens.Below is an example of a compatible lens (on the manufacturer page (See details for each.)
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[Please check the lens] Some lenses havevignette It has been confirmed that (a phenomenon in which the periphery becomes dark except for the center) occurs.On the detail page of each lens, the possibility of vignettes is displayed. Footnotes: (Click the lens model name in the table below to see the details page.) receive). |
| lens model | Lens mount | Required adapter |
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| COMPUTER 12.5-75mm f/1.2 Zoom | C | CS-C |
| COMPUTER 12mm f/1.4 Prime | C | CS-C |
| 6-60mm f/1.7 Zoom | CS | None |
| 2.8-12mm f/1.4 Zoom | CS | None |
| COMPUTER 8mm f/1.4 | C | CS-C |
| FUJIAN 35mm f/1.7 | C | CS-C |
| Microscope Lens C CS – C | C | CS-C |
| SIGMA 24-70mm f/2.8 Zoom | C | CS-C |
■ Lens adapter * Chronos 2.1 HD only option
Nikon F to C – FotodioX / Canon EF to C – FotodioX
* If you select "with lens", please select Nikon F to C – Fotodio X for Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Nikon F zoom lens
■ Warranty period
1 year / 2 years / 3 years
* The standard warranty period is one year.Warranty can be extended for an additional fee
Feel free to contact us for purchases and inquiries
Tegara Corporation (Unipos) provides Chronos High-Speed Camera to customers in Japan as an authorized reseller of Kron Technologies.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your purchase, please feel free to contact us.
2023/2/13 Postscript: An article introducing the shooting procedure with Chronos has been published.
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