Future Camera Idea Krontech: Chronos 2K but using a 2/3 sensor for lower cost

[B.H.V]

Just an idea. Some of us like the smaller 2/3 sensor form factor as we can use modern sharp 0.95 and 1.2 lenses (Laowa Argus, Meike and Nokton) at their wider aperture receiving more light into the sensor while keeping a greater depth of field for easier focusing compared to larger sensors. And I'm guessing by using a smaller sensor and some other cost cutting measures (ie. cutting the maximum record time to 3 seconds which would require less RAM), the camera can be more affordable. Looks like GPixel has a 2/3 2K sensor (see below). Just a thought. Was thinking this can maybe be around $5000-6500 as the lowest affordable option for Krontech. At this price point, I think more people would buy.

https://image-sensors-world.blogspot.com/2022/08/gpixel-announces-new-global-shutter.html
 
Some key specs:

"GSPRINT4502 is a 2.5 Megapixel (2048 x 1216), 2/3” (φ10.7 mm), high speed image sensor designed with the latest 4.5 µm charge domain global shutter pixel. It achieves more than 30 ke- charge capacity and less than 4 e- rms read noise, with dynamic range of 68 dB which can be expanded using a multi-slope HDR feature. Utilizing an advanced 65 nm CIS process with light pipe and micro lens technology, the sensor achieves >65% quantum efficiency and < -92 dB parasitic light sensitivity.

GSPRINT4502 can achieve extremely high frame rates up to 3460 fps in 8-bit mode, 1780 fps in 10-bit mode or 850 fps in 12-bit mode, all at full resolution. With 2×2 on-chip charge binning, full well capacity can be further increased to 120 ke- and frame rate to 10,200 fps. GSPRINT4502 supports vertical and horizontal regions of interest for higher frame rates. GSPRINT4502 is perfect for high-speed applications including 3D laser profiling, industrial inspection, high speed video and motion analysis."

[B.H.V]

They can name the camera the "Chronos 2.5" based on the GSPRINT4502  data throughput.

[CavOkay]

They could as well focus on improving and upgrading the current models, with FW or SW upgrades,
considering user suggestions, for example like mine :

https://forum.krontech.ca/index.php?topic=687.msg4715#msg4715

 

[B.H.V]

I really hope they would do more firmware features for the 1.4 and 2.1 but I don't think they will. But it would be nice to release a more budget friendly Chronos that is newer in sensor tech despite the smaller 2/3 sensor size and price it around $5500 - $6000. I'm sure they will get more sales from this more budget friendly option.