This year at NAB 2024, we met with Ansel from Freefly Systems who introduced the Ember S2.5K camera, designed especially for scientific imaging and slow-motion capture. Although the camera has half the resolution of the Ember S5K, it also shoots at far more frames per second – 2277fps in full resolution. The Ember S5K camera was introduced back in 2022, and we took a closer look at it during Cine Gear 2023. The focus group for the Ember S5K is film, documentary, sports, etc. The S2.5K has another much tighter focus group: filling a gap in the industry where extreme slow motion takes priority over resolution – think scientific – sports analysis, vibration analysis, for example, where resolution isn’t as important. Ansel Luchau from Freefly Systems interviewed by Graham Sheldon from CineD at NAB 2024. Image credit: CineD Differences in the S2.5K and the S5K Ansel highlighted that the S5K remains Freefly’s primary camera in the Ember line. However, when looking at who the S2.5K is aimed at, it’s clear that the camera puts frame rates front and center as its main feature given its sensor size of 2560 x 2048 (5.2MP) compared to the S5K’s 5120 x 4096 (21MP) and the 2277fps (at maximum resolution) compared to the S5K’s 616fps. Additionally, the S2.5K includes a pre-record feature (optional on the S5K), and an active EF-compatible lens mount is included in the box. Freefly Ember S2.5K High-Speed camera. Image credit: CineD Accessories and what the future holds In response to...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 23 April