Resolution and Framerate
Having a 4/3” 1080p image sensor, it is able to capture up to 2.1 gigapixels per second. Like any other camera, the relationship between the resolution and the framerate works conversely. So in this case, you get 1000 fps when shooting at 1080p, and as you go lower in the resolution the framerate increases dramatically up to 100,000 which is insane. If you’re already familiar with the world of slow-motion or you are an initiate (in this case checking this one out will be of use), you know that frame rate matters to create clear, smooth, and good looking slow-motion images and footage. The more the framerate the, better your slo-mo footage will be.
In terms of memory options, Chronos 2.1 provides you with 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB memory options with the record time variation of 2.5, 5, and 11 seconds. The below table shows the exact relationship between resolution, framerate, memory, and record time.
Other Features
The Chronos 2.1 camera has other capabilities and features that make it a considerable option for other use cases and not just for slow-motion footage. Let’s check out the list of features of Chronos 2.1 ;
- Electronic Global shutter
- 10.3 stops of dynamic range (62.4 dB) (preliminary)
- Nikon F, Canon EF, Micro Four Thirds, and C mounts supported
- Base ISO of 500 (Color), and 1000 (Monochrome) sensitivity
- 5″ 800×480 1,000 nit touchscreen (multitouch, capacitive)
- Multiple RAM versions
- Internal Recording on an SD card, External Storage option via USB and SATA interface
- H.264/MP4 recording format
- RAW video recording (Uncompressed DNG RAW)
- Bit depth 12-bit
- AC Adapter or battery
- Focus peaking highlights sharp edges for quick and perfect focus
- Gigabit Ethernet Network
- Two Trigger inputs/frame strobe outputs (BNC and Aux)
- Microphone/Line input, headphone output
- HDMI monitor output
- USB type A (host) and micro B (device)
- eSATA 3Gbps
- Low-noise variable-speed fan
- Weight: 3.3lbs
- Dimensions: 155mm x 96mm x 67.3mm (6.11″ x 3.78″ x 2.65″)
Pricing
In terms of pricing, the new Chronos 2.1 is truly an affordable camera with an average price of $5000, comparing to the other cameras with this framerate capability with prices between $70,000 to $100,000. The detailed prices of different loads of Chronos 2.1 are $5,000 with 8 GB RAM, $5,400 with 16 GM RAM, and $6,000 with 32 GB RAM.
here’s an example of how Chronos 2.1 will respond to your needs.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, with every camera getting released to move the industry forward, more people are enabled to move from typical to the professional zone. This particularly happens when companies try to make a superb innovation possible at a much lower price. So it’s appropriate to appreciate the attempt, and use the technology to grow our expertise every day.
