Equipment

It's always difficult to decide which camera is right for some particular job.

It's common to think that a 4K camera is better than a 2K or 1K one, just as a color camera is better than a black and white camera.
Reality is often not what we have in mind, which is why we strive to offer our clients a wide selection.

We use both Photron and Vision Research cameras. We provide the necessary software for the post image processing with the cameras, and above all, we try to ensure that the choice is tailored to the intended use of the images.

Black and white cameras have significantly higher sensitivity than their color counterparts, which means using less power, bulky, and heat-generating lights and way less noise.

It's not how many pixels my sensor has, but how many I'll actually use for the shot. To achieve truly high speeds, 4K (or 9-megapixel) cameras require a significant crop factor, resulting in a significant number of pixels on my sensor being unused. A 1K camera, on the other hand, will utilize most of the available pixels, so paradoxically, a 1K camera could have a higher resolution than a 4K camera where I'm forced to "turn off" a large number of pixels just to reach the desired fps rate.

It took years of work to understand sensors, pixels, lenses, lights, crop factors, resolutions, video formats, codecs, and an endless array of other information. Our expertise helps you avoid wasted time and effort, allowing you to focus on what matters most. Whether you choose to work with us is entirely your decision.

Regarding cameras, below is a list of their key features, those important for project creation.

Vision Research Phantom Flex 4K

Vision Research Phantom Flex 4K
Sensor size Super 35mm (S35) 27.6 x 15.5mm or Super 16mm in crop mode
Maximum resolution: 4096x2304
Standard resolutions/fps: 4096x2160=1000fps, 2048x1080=2000fps, 1280x720=3000fps
Other resolutions available: up to 6000 fps
Pixel count: 9.4 Megapixels
Bit depth 12 bit
Base ISO: 640, 1250 log mode
File formats: Cine raw (with the PCC software TIFF, AppleProRes, Motion Jpeg, BitMap…..)
Lens Mount: PL
Weight: 6,4 kg
Vision research
  • Veo 4K

Photron NOVA S6

Photron NOVA S6
Sensor size 20.48 x 20.48mm / 28.96mm
Maximum resolution: 1024x1024
Standard resolutions/fps: 1024x1024=6400fps, 640x480=20000fps, 256x256=64000fps
MAX fps: 800.000
Bit depth 12 bit
Base ISO: 64000
File formats: BMP, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, RAWW, MRAW, AVI, MOV
Lens Mount: Nikon, C Mount
Weight: 3,3 kg
Photron
  • Nova S9
  • Nova S12
  • Nova S20