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sanjay:
Hello Folks,

We have been working very hard here for nearly two years to develop a brand-new high-speed camera architecture that can host a multitude of sensors. Today, I am happy to announce the launch of two new cameras that continue to build upon the Chronos 1.4 and 2.1-HD in capabilities, performance, and value as compared to other high-speed cameras around the 12 Gpx/s mark.

Official launch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nbQ1Nykn_Y

The Chronos 4K12 is capable of 4K over 1,000 FPS. It is now available for pre-order and will begin shipping in February.
Details and demo shots: https://www.krontech.ca/chronos-4k12/
Pricing and pre-order: https://www.krontech.ca/product/chronos-4k12-pre-order-deposit/

The Chronos Q12 is capable of HD over 4,900 FPS. It is also now available for pre-order and will begin shipping in March.
Details: https://www.krontech.ca/chronos-q12/
Pricing and pre-order: https://www.krontech.ca/product/chronos-q12-pre-order-deposit/

Camera comparison page: https://www.krontech.ca/product-comparison/


Please feel free to ask questions about the new cameras here, and I'll be checking in to answer any questions. We're very busy at the moment, so it may take me a day or two to respond. If you'd like to expedite an inquiry, please use our official contact page on the website and one of our Product Specialists will reply promptly.

Thank you for supporting us and being an active part of our community!

B.H.V:
Will you guys have U.S.A. distributors to sell the new cameras so we don't have to pay customs/duties?

BTW, this is just an idea. But why don't you have a competition among Chronos owners to see which can make the most creative video and have the winners get a brand new Chronos 4K12 or Q12 camera. I think that would be a great idea!

rnighting:
Will the max FPS @ min res be increased with a software update down the road, or is that a limitation of the sensor? Seems a shame that the original 1.4 still wins this spec by a sizeable margin.

weatherproductions:
How is the low light quality and dynamic range compared to the 2.1?

sanjay:

--- Quote from: B.H.V on November 14, 2023, 04:07:01 PM ---Will you guys have U.S.A. distributors to sell the new cameras so we don't have to pay customs/duties?

BTW, this is just an idea. But why don't you have a competition among Chronos owners to see which can make the most creative video and have the winners get a brand new Chronos 4K12 or Q12 camera. I think that would be a great idea!

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We have no current plans to establish US distributors, as the direct from Krontech model is where we're able to extend more value to customers. We do partner with distributors in regions where the logistics are more complex, ie. in regions where we can't speak the language. I also spoke to our sales team about customs/duties and can confirm that if you ship with our preferred carrier (usually DHL) to the US and pay our shipping fee, the order ships DDP with incoterms. This means that Krontech covers taxes/duties the shipment incurs during customs clearance.

Great idea regarding the competition! I've taken note of it and the marketing team has read that note as well.



--- Quote from: rnighting on November 14, 2023, 08:30:07 PM ---Will the max FPS @ min res be increased with a software update down the road, or is that a limitation of the sensor? Seems a shame that the original 1.4 still wins this spec by a sizeable margin.

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No, the max FPS at min res is a limitation of the sensor. The 1.4 is still a great camera for framerates above 20,000 FPS.



--- Quote from: weatherproductions on November 15, 2023, 08:42:35 AM ---How is the low light quality and dynamic range compared to the 2.1?

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Low light quality is vastly improved compared to the 2.1. This is a brand-new sensor, and it has several architectural improvements, such as built-in black calibration, so there's actually no black cal button on the new camera. Image quality is paramount and we've spent a lot of time and resources ensuring that calibration, noise control in low-light conditions, and color science are all optimized by the time the cameras ship.

Dynamic range is 1 stop more than the 2.1 when comparing 12-bit to 12-bit. From our beta testing, even the 8-bit footage looks excellent thanks to those architectural improvements at the sensor level.

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