popalock Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 looking into getting a super slow motion camera for some research I might be doing and came across a new kickstarter backed camera: http://edgertronic.com at $5500 is this a bargain or is there anything else out there for similar or less money? Problem is I don't know how slow I need to go down to.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinmcconnell Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Looks like they're a little coy on what resolution that '18,000' fps is actually recorded at. For $5500 you might consider the option of renting a more capable high speed camera. I personally haven't purchased a high speed camera because they're just so stinking expensive, but if I needed some REALLY nice original slo-mo, temporarily renting a Phantom or NAC would probably be the road I would go down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popalock Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 hmmm yeah: " Frame rates up to 17,791 fps (resolution dependant) " 1280*1024 = 500fps 1024*720 = 700fps 640*480 = 1850fps 320*240 = 5725fps 192*96 = 17791fps yeah renting sounds like a good option. Just had a quick look at renting (in the UK) and it looks like I'd get a Phantom for a day or so for same price as buying this camera outright.. ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinmcconnell Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 hmmm yeah: " Frame rates up to 17,791 fps (resolution dependant) " 1280*1024 = 500fps 1024*720 = 700fps 640*480 = 1850fps 320*240 = 5725fps 192*96 = 17791fps yeah renting sounds like a good option. Just had a quick look at renting (in the UK) and it looks like I'd get a Phantom for a day or so for same price as buying this camera outright.. ouch Is it for a commercial project, or non-commercial work? You might try the ol' film student card and see if they'd loan it for cheaper or free if it's for an educational purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgharding Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Yes phantoms are a lot to hire, but if it's commercial and they want that kind of slow motion it has to built into budget, because that is the cost of creating the idea. If not, you could try hiring the FS700, if you don't need ultra slow motion, you can get it for a couple of hundred a day, maybe less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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