Learn what makes the Chronos 4K12 unique on its overview page
Chronos 4K12
Sensor:
4/3" (Color OR Mono)
Resolution/Frame Rate (4K):
1397 FPS (8-bit)
1006 FPS (10-bit)
481 FPS (12-bit)
Record Time:
11 Seconds
File Formats:
Cinema DNG
H.264/H.265
TIFF
Lens Mounts:
C, E, EF, F, MFT and PL (passive)
Free User-Installable Software Features
New
Introduced in August 2025
- HDMI Playback Support: View your recorded footage directly on an HDMI display for quick and convenient playback.
- REST API Integration: Automate and control the camera remotely with the newly supported REST API functionality.
- Cross-Platform MP4 Playback: Play MP4 recordings seamlessly on both Windows and macOS (YUV420 format is used).
- Improved H.26x File Configuration: Target Bits/Pixel is used to configure H.26x saved files instead of bitrate.
Software v1.7.0
Update your 4K12 Camera to the latest version here
Introduced in December 2024
- TIFF File Saving
- Shutter Gating Input
- Exposure Trigger
Introduced in October 2024
- Advanced Trigger (ability to set end of recording trigger delay, and ability to set start of recording before or after trigger, in units of time and frames)
- IRIG-B timecode receiver and frame timestamping
- Text Overlays for frame metadata
- Persistent Settings across reboots
- Frame Sync Output
Included with the Chronos 4K12
- Chronos 4K12 Camera Body
- Mount Plate
- Lens Mount Shim Kit
- 3.0mm Allen Key
- Trigger Switch Cable
- USB-C to 2.5 Gbps Ethernet Adapter
- 3.5mm to Dual-BNC Adapter Block
- 3.5mm to 4-pin Terminal Block
- SD Card
- D-Tap to Barrel Jack Cable
- 90W DC Power Supply
- Region-Specific Power Cord
- Quickstart Guide
- Certificate of Quality
- Nanuk 920 Carrying Case
| CAMERA | |
|---|---|
| Imaging | 4096 x 2160 @ 1,397 FPS |
| Memory | 128GB |
| Record Time (in seconds) | 11 seconds (128GB) at max resolution |
| Lens Mount | C, E, F, EF, MFT and PL Mounts (Passive mounts) |
| Backfocus | Field adjustable via included shim kit |
| IR Filter | 650nm, user removable |
| Display | 5” 800x480 capacitive touchscreen, 1000 nit daylight visible |
| Enclosure | Anodized CNC machined aluminum |
| Cooling | Active cooling, variable-speed fans |
| Dimensions | 188mm x 111mm x 53mm (7.40” x 4.37” x 2.08”) w/o lens |
| Weight | 1.32 kg (2.91 lbs) without lens |
| Models | Color or Monochrome |
| VIDEO FORMATS | |
|---|---|
| Compressed | Standardized H.264 AVC, or H.265 HEVC MPEG-4 Video Files |
| Raw | Standard Adobe CinemaDNG raw files |
| TIFF | Standard TIFF files with timestamps |
| Storage Devices | Internal 1 TB NVMe SSD, SD Card, USB-C SSD, or SMB/ NFS network drives |
| IMAGE SENSOR | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 4096 x 2160 @ 1,397 FPS Maximum, 128x32 @ 29,002 FPS Minimum |
| Speed | 12.4 Gigapixels per second |
| Dimensions | 20.74mm x 9.79mm (4/3” format, 10-Megapixel, 2x Crop Factor) |
| Pixel Pitch | 4.5um |
| Sensitivity (ISO) | Color - ISO 100 to 400, Mono - ISO 200 to 800 |
| Shutter | Electronic global shutter, 1/fps to 1us (1/1,000,000 s) |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit User Selectable |
| INPUTS/OUTPUTS | |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 12-24V 60W (5.5/2.5mm barrel jack, positive tip) |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet via USB-C Adapter |
| Trigger | 2 trigger inputs / frame strobe outputs (4-pin 3.5mm TRRS Connector) Adjustable input threshold 0 to 6.6V. Included TRRS to BNC splitter cable accessory. |
| Video Out |
HDMI Live Display - All common resolutions including: 4096 x 2160 at 24/25/30/50/60FPS 3840 x 2160 at 24/25/30/50/60FPS 1920 x 1080 at 24/25/30/50/60FPS 1280 x 720 at24/25/30/50/60FPS |
| USB | USB-C Port 1: 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps (Peripheral), USB-C Port 2: 3.2 Gen 2x2, 20 Gbps (Peripheral, SSDs) |
| TRIGGER MODES | |
|---|---|
| End Trigger | Records until a defined delay after trigger |
| Toggle | Starts and stops with button press |
| Exposure Trigger | External signal sets synchronization frame-rate |
| Shutter Gating | External signal sets the exposure synchronization and frame-rate |
| Frame Sync Output | Outputs a signal indicating its frame rate and exposure |
| RECORDING MODES | |
|---|---|
| Normal | Records into the ring buffer. Once a trigger occurs, video can be reviewed and saved. |
| ASSISTIVE | |
|---|---|
| Focus Aid | Highlights sharp edges to aid focusing |
| Zebras | Rolling diagonal lines indicate clipped (overexposed) areas |
| Histogram | Graphically represent brightness and distribution of light in the image |
| Overlay | Displays frame and time information on top of footage |
| SOFTWARE | |
|---|---|
| API | HTTP REST Interface, Open-source codebase |
| NETWORK CONTROL | |
|---|---|
| Network Control | REST API via optional Ethernet or WiFi adapters |
| RECORDING MODES | |
|---|---|
| Normal | Records into the ring buffer. Once a trigger occurs, video can be reviewed and saved. |
| ASSISTIVE | |
|---|---|
| Focus Aid | Highlights sharp edges to aid focusing |
| Zebras | Rolling diagonal lines indicate clipped (overexposed) areas |
| Histogram | Graphically represent brightness and distribution of light in the image |
| Overlay | Displays frame and time information on top of footage |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to +104 °F) |
| REGULATORY COMPLIANCE | |
|---|---|
| USA | FCC - 47 CFR Part 15 |
| Canada | ISED ICES-Gen Iss.1 & ICES-003 Iss.7 |
| EU / UK / AUS / NZ | CE EN IEC 61000-6-3-:2021, 61000-6-2:2019 |
| Korea | KS C 9610-6-3:2017, 9610-6-2:2019 |
| Japan | VCCI-CISPR32:2016 |
| SERVICE & SUPPORT | ||
|---|---|---|
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Standard 1 year warranty. Optional 1 and 2 year extensions available. Chronos high-speed cameras benefit from free software updates, which offer continuous additions and improvements to in-camera features. Support, tutorials, and software updates are available online at support.krontech.ca |
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| Specification | Chronos 1.4 | Chronos 2.1-HD | Chronos 4K12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (HD) at 1,000 FPS | 1920 x 1080 (HD) at 1,000 FPS | 4096 x 2160 (4K) at 1,397 FPS |
| Minimum Resolution | 320 x 96 at 40,413 FPS | 640 x 96 at 24,046 FPS | 128 x 32 at 29,002 FPS |
| Throughput | 1.4 Gigapixels per second | 2.1 Gigapixels per second | 11.8 Gigapixels per second |
| Memory Options | 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB | 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Record Time at Max Resolution | 4s (8GB), 8s (16GB), 16s (32GB) | 2.7s (8GB), 5.5s (16GB), 11s (32GB) | 11s (128GB) |
| Save Formats Uncompressed | CinemaDNG Raw, TIFF Raw | CinemaDNG Raw, TIFF Raw | CinemaDNG Raw, TIFF |
| Save Formats Compressed | H.264/AVC MPEG-4 File Format | H.264/AVC MPEG-4 File Format | H.264/AVC & H.265/HEVC MPEG-4 File Format |
| Built-In Storage | - | - | TB NVMe SSD |
| Built-In Touchscreen | 5" 800x480 High Brightness LCD | 5" 800x480 High Brightness LCD | 5" 800x480 High Brightness LCD |
| Built-In Battery | Removable, 1.5 Hour Runtime | Removable, 1.5 Hour Runtime | - |
| Power Input | 17-20 Volts DC 40W | 17-20 Volts DC 40W | 12-24 Volts DC 60W |
| Size & Weight (Without Lens) | Handheld 1.06 kg (2.34 lbs) | Handheld 1.06 kg (2.34 lbs) | Handheld 1.32 kg (2.91 lbs) |
| - | Chronos 1.4 | Chronos 2.1-HD |
Chronos 4K12 New |
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| Bit Depth |
12-bit |
12-bit |
8-bit |
10-bit |
12-bit |
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4096 x 2160 4K |
- | - | 1,397 FPS | 1,006 FPS | 481 FPS | ||
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3840 x 2160 UHD |
- | - | 1,491 FPS | 1,006 FPS | 481 FPS | ||
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2048 x 2016 2K |
- | - | 2,065 FPS | 1,082 FPS | 518 FPS | ||
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1920 x 1080 HD |
- | 1,000 FPS | 3,651 FPS | 1,947 FPS | 942 FPS | ||
| 1280 x 1024 | 1,069 FPS | 1,512 FPS | 3,856 FPS | 2,060 FPS | 998 FPS | ||
| 1280 x 720 | 1,519 FPS | 2,142 FPS | 5,153 FPS | 2,793 FPS | 1,366 FPS | ||
| 800 x 600 | 2,871 FPS | 4,352 FPS | - | - | - | ||
| 320x240 | 16,682 FPS | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1280 x 96 | 11,784 FPS | 14,825 FPS | 20,413 FPS | 13,268 FPS | 7,495 FPS | ||
| 320 x 96 | 40,413 FPS | - | - | - | - | ||
| 128 x 32 | - | - | 29,002 FPS | 21,231 FPS | 13,590 FPS | ||
Chronos 4K12 high-speed cameras are available in Color or Monochrome versions for the same price.
The monochrome models feature a native sensor with no color filters, resulting in improved light sensitivity (ISO) and higher effective resolution due to the lack of color filters and the subsequent Bayer Pattern demosaic algorithm.
Monochrome sensitivity (ISO) for the Chronos 4K12 is 200 - 800.
Please contact our Sales team if you are interested in a Chronos 4K12 monochrome camera, so that we may assist you directly.