Kron Technologies Inc. has announced the release of two new high-speed cameras, the Chronos 4K12 and the Chronos Q12, which are quite affordable when compared to other cameras in their field. Prices from competitors are closer to six figures when buying new, so let’s take a closer look at what $15,000 to $20,000 can get you. Similarities and differences between the two models The cameras are quite close spec-wise: both have a 5-inch 800×480 display and weigh the same at 2.91lbs/1.32kg without any optics attached. Both cameras have a throughput of 11.8 gigapixels per second and record on an internal 1TB NVMe SSD. Kron Technologies states a dynamic range of 11.3 stops for both models. The new Chronos 4K12 – Image credit: Kron Technologies The Chronos 4K12 can shoot 4K video at more than 1,397fps. The recording time with max resolution is 5.5 seconds for the 64GB model and 11 seconds for the 128GB model. With lower resolutions (128×32), the camera can catch up to 29,000fps. The Chronos Q12 can shoot up to 2,782fps at a maximum resolution of 2048×2016. At the lowest resolution of 128×23, the frame rate goes up to 29,411fps. The recording time for this model is 5.9 seconds for the 64GB version and 11.8 seconds for the 128GB version. The Chronos Q12 with the Super35 sensor – Image credit: Kron Technologies The Q12 has a larger Super35 sensor at nine microns per pixel, which is twice the size of the 4K12 model. You can see the...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 24 November, 2023