On November 2023, 11, Kron Technologies released two new models in its high-speed camera Chronos series.Chronos 4K12"and"Chronos Q12Has been added.
Chronos 4K12 supports high-speed shooting at a maximum resolution of 4K (4096×2160), and Chronos Q12 supports high-speed shooting at a maximum resolution of 2K (2048×2016).Each model is built on a new architecture that has been redesigned from the ground up, offering six times the pixel rate and improved performance compared to the existing Chronos 2.1-HD model.
This article provides an overview of these new Chronos High-Speed Camera models.Also, at the end of the article, there is a performance comparison table with the existing models "Chronos 1.4" and "Chronos 2.1HD", so please take a look.
「Chronos 4K12」および「Chronos Q12」はただいまご予約受付中です。初回ロットのメーカー出荷予定は、4K12が2024年2月、Q12が2024年3月となっています (2024年11月現在の情報です)。
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Chronos 4K12
Chronos 4K12
https://www.krontech.ca/chronos-4k12/
A high-speed camera equipped with a 4/3-inch image sensor and capable of 4096K shooting with a maximum resolution of 2160 x 4.
The bit depth can be set to 8bit/10bit/12bit, and 8-bit 4K shooting is possible at a high speed of 1,397fps.Also, by lowering the resolution (128 x 32), it is possible to shoot at a maximum frame rate of 29,002 fps.
Built-in RAM can be selected from 64GB and 128GB, and the shooting time at maximum resolution (4096 x 2160) is 64GB: 5.5 seconds, 128GB: 11 seconds.
Main Specifications
| Maximum resolution | 4096×2160 at 1,397 FPS |
| Minimum resolution | 128×32 at 29,002 FPS |
| Throughput | 11.8 Gigapixels per second |
| Record Time at Max Resolution | 5.5s (64GB),11s (128GB) |
| Built-in Storage | 1TB NVMe SSD |
| Image Sensor Format | 4 / 3 " |
| Sensitivity (ISO) Color Sensors | 100, 150, 200, 400 |
| Sensitivity (ISO) Mono Sensors | 200, 300, 400, 800 |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit |
Resolution/frame rate correspondence table
| Bit Depth | 8-bit (16.7 Million Colors) |
10-bit (1.07 Billion Colors) |
12-bit (68.7 Billion Colors) |
| 4096 x 2160 (4K) | 1,397 FPS | 1,006 FPS | 481 FPS |
| 3840x2160 (UHD) | 1,491 FPS | 1,006 FPS | 481 FPS |
| 2048 x 2016 (2K) | 2,065 FPS | 1,082 FPS | 518 FPS |
| 1920 x 1080 (HD) | 3,651 FPS | 1,947 FPS | 942 FPS |
| 1280 x 1024 | 3,856 FPS | 2,060 FPS | 998 FPS |
| 1280 x 720 | 5,153 FPS | 2,793 FPS | 1,366 FPS |
| 800 x 600 | 6,059 FPS | 3,316 FPS | 1,633 FPS |
| 320 x 240 | 11,729 FPS | 6,847 FPS | 3,533 FPS |
| 1280 x 96 | 20,413 FPS | 13,268 FPS | 7,495 FPS |
| 320 x 96 | 20,413 FPS | 13,268 FPS | 7,495 FPS |
| 128 x 32 | 29,002 FPS | 21,231 FPS | 13,590 FPS |
Chronos Q12
Chronos Q12
https://www.krontech.ca/chronos-q12/
A high-speed camera equipped with a Super 35 image sensor and capable of 2048K shooting with a maximum resolution of 2016 x 2.
The bit depth can be set to 8bit or 12bit, and 8-bit 2K shooting allows high-speed shooting at 2,782fps.Also, by lowering the resolution (128 x 32), it is possible to shoot at a maximum frame rate of 29,411 fps.
Built-in RAM can be selected from 64GB and 128GB, and the shooting time at maximum resolution (2048 x 2016) is 64GB: 5.9 seconds, 128GB: 11.8 seconds.
Main Specifications
| Maximum resolution | 2048×2016 at 2,782 FPS |
| Minimum resolution | 128×32 at 29,411 FPS |
| Throughput | 11.8 Gigapixels per second |
| Record Time at Max Resolution | 5.9s (64GB), 11.8s (128GB) |
| Built-in Storage | 1TB NVMe SSD |
| Image Sensor Format | S35 |
| Sensitivity (ISO) Color Sensors | 200, 280, 400, 600 |
| Sensitivity (ISO) Mono Sensors | 400, 560, 800, 1200 |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit, 12-bit |
Resolution/frame rate correspondence table
| Bit Depth | 8-bit (16.7 Million Colors) |
12-bit (68.7 Billion Colors) |
| 4096 x 2160 (4K) | - | - |
| 3840x2160 (UHD) | - | - |
| 2048 x 2016 (2K) | 2,782 FPS | 975 FPS |
| 1920 x 1080 (HD) | 4,936 FPS | 1,731 FPS |
| 1280 x 1024 | 6,534 FPS | 1,829 FPS |
| 1280 x 720 | 8,840 FPS | 2,453 FPS |
| 800 x 600 | 9,697 FPS | 2,891 FPS |
| 320 x 240 | 16,425 FPS | 5,682 FPS |
| 1280 x 96 | 23,992 FPS | 10,123 FPS |
| 320 x 96 | 23,992 FPS | 10,123 FPS |
| 128 x 32 | 29,411 FPS | 14,727 FPS |
Chronos 4K12 / Q12 common specifications
The 4K12 and Q12 now have a built-in 1TB NVMe SSD for storage (they also have an SD card slot like the existing models).Furthermore, the I/O has been redesigned and now has two USB-C ports (2Gbps and 5Gbps), which increases the saving speed when saving to an external SSD, making it easier to save images. has been completed.
The 4K12 and Q12 also feature user-interchangeable lens mounts (you can choose C-mount, E-mount, F-mount, EF-mount, or MFT mount plate at time of purchase).
Main specifications comparison table of 4 Chronos series models
| Chronos 1.4 | Chronos 2.1-HD | Chronos 4K12 | Chronos Q12 | |
| Maximum resolution | 1280 x 1024 at 1,069 FPS |
1920 x 1080 (HD) at 1,000 FPS |
4096 x 2160 (4K) at 1,397 FPS |
2048 x 2016 at 2,782 FPS |
| Minimum resolution | 320 x 96 at 40,413 FPS |
640 x 96 at 24,046 FPS |
128 x 32 at 29,002 FPS |
128 x 32 at 29,411 FPS |
| Throughput | 1.4 gigapixels per second |
2.1 gigapixels per second |
11.8 gigapixels per second |
11.8 gigapixels per second |
| Memory Options | 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB | 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB | 64 GB, 128 GB | 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Record Time at Max Resolution | 4s (8GB), 8s (16GB), 16s (32GB) |
2.7s (8GB), 5.5s (16GB), 11s (32GB) |
5.5s (64GB), 11s (128GB) |
5.9s (64GB), 11.8s (128GB) |
| Save Formats Uncompressed | CinemaDNG Raw, TIFF Raw |
CinemaDNG Raw, TIFF Raw |
CinemaDNG Raw | CinemaDNG Raw |
| Save Formats Compressed | H.264 / AVC MPEG-4 File Format |
H.264 / AVC MPEG-4 File Format |
H.264/AVC & H.265/HEVC MPEG-4 File Format |
H.264/AVC & H.265/HEVC MPEG-4 File Format |
| Built-in Storage | - | - | 1TB NVMe SSD | 1TB NVMe SSD |
| Built-in Touchscreen | 5 ″ 800 × 480 High Brightness LCD |
5 ″ 800 × 480 High Brightness LCD |
5 ″ 800 × 480 High Brightness LCD |
5 ″ 800 × 480 High Brightness LCD |
| Built-In Battery | Removable, 1.5 Hour Runtime |
Removable, 1.5 Hour Runtime |
- | - |
| Power Input | 17-20 Volts DC 40w |
17-20 Volts DC 40w |
12-24 Volts DC 60w |
12-24 Volts DC 60w |
| Size & Weight (Without Lens) | Handheld 1.06 kg (2.34 lbs) |
Handheld 1.06 kg (2.34 lbs) |
Handheld 1.32 kg (2.91 lbs) |
Handheld 1.32 kg (2.91 lbs) |
For a more detailed specification comparison table, please visit the manufacturer's website below.
Camera overview | Kron Technologies
https://www.krontech.ca/product-comparison/
The existing models "Chronos 1.4" and "Chronos 2.1HD" are still on sale.Please also refer to the following articles for information on these models.
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.
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.
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