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Chronos 1.4 Datasheet
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Written by Roberto Gonzalez, PhD
Updated over 10 months ago

Chronos 1.4 is a 1.4 gigapixel-per-second handheld high-speed camera. Completely self-contained, you can take high-speed imaging with you anywhere. It records 1280x1024 video at 1,069 fps, and can record at up to 40,413 fps at lower resolution. Video is saved in compressed h.264 or uncompressed RAW format to removable media. You can shoot for hours, saving hundreds of shots on a single card.

Main Features

1.4Gpx/s, 1.3-megapixel image sensor captures 1280x1024 @ 1069 Frames Per Second (FPS), and up to 40413FPS at lower resolution. Available in color and monochrome. The monochrome option has higher effective resolution and is twice as sensitive as the color option.

8GB, 16GB, and 32GB high-speed RAM buffer options for 4, 8, and 16 second record time respectively. High sensitivity of ISO 320-5120 (Color) and 740-11840 (Monochrome) enables shooting with modest lighting.

Completely standalone, untethered operation. Field-swappable internal battery lasts for up to 1.5 hours of recording. Runs indefinitely on AC adapter or external power source.

Continuous record mode records normal rate video (60FPS) continuously to storage devices while simultaneously recording bursts of high-speed video.

I/O ports enable synchronization and remote triggering through electrical signals, audio, and web interface. An open source, REST-based Application Programming Interface (API) is also included for integrations into custom software or control environments.

Focus peaking highlights sharp edges for quick and perfect focus. Zebra lines help you set correct exposure.

Resolutions and Framerates

Resolution is adjustable in 16x2 increments. Some example combinations of resolution and frame rate are shown below:

8 GB Memory Option

16 GB Memory Option

32 GB Memory Option

RESOLUTION

MAX FPS

RECORD TIME (Seconds)

RECORD TIME (Seconds)

RECORD TIME (Seconds)

1280 x 1024

1,069

4.08

8.16

16.33

1280 x 720

1,519

4.08

8.17

16.34

1280 x 512

2,134

4.09

8.18

16.36

1280 x 360

3,030

4.09

8.18

16.37

1280 x 240

4,532

4.11

8.22

16.44

1280 x 120

8,986

4.12

8.25

16.51

1280 x 96

11,184

4.16

8.33

16.66

1024 x 768

1,770

4.11

8.22

16.44

1024 x 576

2,357

4.11

8.23

16.46

800 x 600

2,871

4.15

8.30

16.60

800 x 480

3,585

4.14

8.29

16.58

640 x 480

4,434

4.20

8.40

16.80

640 x 360

5,899

4.20

8.40

16.80

640 x 240

8,810

4.21

8.42

16.84

640 x 120

17,391

4.22

8.45

16.91

640 x 96

21,598

4.31

8.62

17.25

336 x 240

15,968

4.37

8.75

17.50

336 x 120

31,294

4.46

8.93

17.86

336 x 96

38,726

4.51

9.02

18.04

320 x 240

16,682

4.44

8.81

17.63

320 x 120

32,667

4.42

8.85

17.70

320 x 96

40,413

4.42

8.85

17.70

Full Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice

Mechanical Drawing โ€“ Dimensions and Mounting Holes

Spectral Response

Chronos 1.4 - Color Option Spectral Response, QE (%) vs Wavelength, nm

Chronos 1.4 - Monochrome Option Spectral Response, QE (%) vs Wavelength, nm

NOTE: The spectral response curves are measured without IR filters in units of quantum efficiency

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