At NAB 2024, Freefly Systems has introduced a new 2.5K version of their Ember high-speed camera. The new Ember S2.5K features a lower resolution sensor compared to its 5K sibling that allows for higher frame rates up to 2,900fps in 2K. After tipping their toes in the world of high-speed capture with their Wave camera back in 2020, at the end of 2022 Freefly introduced the Ember S5K, which features a global shutter sensor capable of capturing slow-motion footage at up to 600fps in full 5K resolution. The new 2.5K version seems to be catered more towards scientific applications, but it can definitely be used for creative purposes, if resolution is not a major concern. Let’s take a closer look! Freefly Systems Ember S2.5K – features The new Freefly Systems Ember S2.5K shares exactly the same 850-gram box-style body of the S5K model, which we described in detail in this article. This means that the new camera also has the same I/O – including a single full-size HDMI output, USB-C, and RJ45 Ethernet – and retains compatibility with existing Ember accessories. Freefly Ember S2.5K accessories. Image credit: Freefly Systems The biggest difference is, of course, the sensor. This new version still features a Super35 (23.04×18.43mm) global shutter sensor, but with a reduced resolution of 2560×2048 pixels. The lower resolution, compared to the 5K model, allows for faster capture up to 2,277fps in 2.5K and 2,900fps in 2K. And if you’re willing to sacrifice image height, then you can even access...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 15 April