Practical Engineering ikr I wonder how long it took to make this camera. Must've take a lot of time but I k ow it was worth it. This camera is so amazing and I wish I could own one.
I was just watching one of your videos and decided it was time to look around for a good slow motion camera again, and here you are. You should totally get one of these, would make your channel even better!
MidBoss I'm currently testing it out. BUY ONE when they become available. You won't regret it! I have a few examples of what this camera does, filming shotgun slugs.
TAOFLEDERMAUS yea this is definitely the perfect tafldermaus camera. been watching your channel for years with the ol' casio. I'm definitely going to order one on Kickstarter as soon as possible!!
Love your channel Jeff, and I saw Codydon Reeder using one too! My channel is small and so is my budget, but this is an investment I cant pass up! Im might have to sell of a few musical instruments and a child or two but, hey its all for the sake of art right?
2,500$ is stupidly affordable. That's like saying you wish there more affordable luxury electric sports cars. If you didn't realize, most good high speed cameras cost over 30,000$ or so. Please stop complaining.
Hi David , thanks for making this camera me and Jeff had a blast playing with it . Jeff seems to love it and is super excited to play with it hahaha . It's a cool camera I can't believe u build that . Nice job .
This tear down was very informative. This is on my radar when it goes live, I'd love to use it in future videos. That machining work looks great, very professional. Good luck in your funding campaign!
This is AMAZING. Can't wait for your Kickstarter. Please also keep in mind that there was a 1,000fps camera that was funded on Kickstarter already and they ended up having money problems after hitting some major issues. I'll be watching for yours!
I've seen footage on RU-vid which look pretty good - of course it all depends on if the shooter has good lighting, focus, etc... but off the bat, this one looks really good.
Personally I love the raw machined aluminium look. Maybe you could make that a no cost option (it would save you a bit on powder coating or hard anodising as well so more profit for R&D)
Absolutely fantastic! A lot of people have been waiting for this scope of camera and you completely knocked it out of the park! Guess I'd better start setting some $$ aside... XD
Woah woah... wait a minute, you MADE THAT?! Gosh and golly, God has blessed you with extreme talents! You've just EASILY earned a subscriber, a fellow engineer. God bless you and thank you for sharing. 😎😀
This is fantastic. I've always wanted a high speed camera to make content, but the price. With this, i'll be that much closer to finally obtaining one! Well done good sir!
That's very nice. I see few "problems" as fillmaker: -At least fhd 1920x1080 max resolution ( maybe @800fps) -Compatible with other mounts like EF, or better, E mount - many fillmakers use EF mounts because It's easy to adapt to sony E or other mirrorless mounts and have good and fast optics for cheap. (maybe offer a version with the EF mount-even if the sensor si smaller than aps-c size, es can add metabones speedbooster or similar) -Log or cine gamma profile - like in sony cameras -Better battery - many filmmaker have the np-f sony batteries that can be changed fast and easy, they have many sizies (eg: np-f550 up to np-f970) and they are cheap. Thank you for your time
I would mention that having all the connectors on a daughter board is a *must*. I can't count the number of black magic pocket cinema cameras which were destroyed due to the HDMI being on the main board. It means when a connector is abused and ruins the board it doesn't require a new main board (which has the CPU attached, at least in this case the sensor is on a daughter board already - the BM camera had the HDMI on the same board as the sensor). This isn't optional at all, it's a must for this type of camera, sometimes all it takes is someone brushing past with an external monitor plugged in and it will rip the tracks off the board and ruin it.
This is fantastic! I love how many features you integrated into the system and how well designed everything is. Also, I love that you have twilight sparkle on the silkscreen, I hope you always keep that on there, its such a nice touch :3
Indeed, it is. Opinions differ when it comes to things like this. While I truly think he made an amazing job, as I am quite aware of what is going on in the background (all the work that went into machining (and the creation of the CAD files), the PCB layout, the years of prototyping and the huge amount of money he spent). But for me, this completely unnecessary silkscreen addition ruins it quite a bit. He must be extremely into MLP to put such artwork onto something that took so much effort and time to make. I quite dislike the MLP fandom and can't get away from the feeling that he just put it there to spread the word and force MLP onto a completely different thing. What I mainly dislike about the MLP fandom is the aggressiveness with which they put avatars, fanart, and stickers everywhere. I can't understand what is behind this fandom but I simply find it weird and odd. However, I am absolutely not trying to start another fight about MLP. This is just my personal opinion and I am not saying anybody is wrong about liking it. But I simply don't think this belongs onto a 2500$ commercial product which is quite a reasonable price for how much effort went into it.
I totally understand what you mean, but I don't think he is trying to force MLP on anyone, honestly, I didn't even know he was into it until I saw it on the silkscreen. He doesn't say he is anywhere and none of his logos/avatars show any hints that he is. Although, most of what you mention happens in all fandoms, you also see anime pictures plastered everywhere on forums, and superheroes, video games, etc. Certainly a lot of people in the MLP fandom have an "I don't care what you think" mentality, however, tesla500 definitely does not present himself as that kind of fanatic. He just really likes it and doesn't try to hide it.
SpectrHz Indeed he does not force it on anybody. However he has made or just actively hosts this website which indirectly highlights how strange this fandom can be krontech.ca/bronycan2015/ Many adults enjoy watching kids shows and I don't think either that there is anything wrong. Many parents enjoy watching with their children. But except for MLP nobody goes into the public and actively maintains a fandom which might not be the best thing to do. The best would be to simply enjoy the shows at home and not make a whole fandom. Wait, this is the internet. I forgot.
The first test shot with the balloons (9:27) is really interesting because the first balloon that pops is actually what pops the second balloon, not the dart.
Also I know touch screens are easy and cheap but there's a reason dslr's still have dozens of functions available through physical buttons, not having to look at a display can be a huge bonus
Don't think that's an issue for a high speed camera. Those are not really point and shoot cameras and every shot usually takes some amount of setup anyway.
You have done something that is amazing by any standard and the fact that you did a lot of this by your self and gave it out to youtubers that can really show off what this can do is incredible!
This blew me away, I've been following your stuff for a long time and I'm really loving it all. I aspire to be a lot like you some day. I hope that I am in a situation to afford to back your kickstarter when it goes live because I really would want something like this and to further research like this.
Brilliant camera, I was sent over here from Taofledermaus' latest video that featured this camera. The price is very fair given just what that camera can do and I would defiantly like to see this project succeed. Also I got a kick out of seeing Twilight on the main board, nice touch, you should keep that there as an Easter egg.
I just saw Dave's review and wanted to wish you the best of luck.This thing is capable of becoming a game changer and I hope all your hard work and dedication pays off.I have yet to check out the kickstarter yet but chances are one way or another I'll be budgeting for this in the future after the holidays.
My my my, that's exactly what I need. Between yours and Taofledermous' channel I see enough examples to get pretty excited. I see renting a high speed camera as very annoying. Yours would be within the buy range. May I ask some silly questions though. I didn't actually see the W value above 1280. Does it go higher? And will there be any cats in the production facility? :) Nice nice work on your project. Quite amazing.
Damn. I always hoped to see an update on your camera and it looks pretty solid and well engineered. The price seems good compared to commercial units and i really want one but still can't afford or justify that now. I hope your kickstarter is successfull and you can improve it later even more.
Will the camera come with the source code, so that users can improve, add features etc ? High-speed experimental set-ups are often highly specific, would be great to have a camera that allows to modify to exactly the task at hand.
What an amazing journey tesla ! after all these years is amazing to see what you've accomplished, Im 100% sure the kickstarter will go really well, congrats dude !
I'm very into this camera. I want high speed that will fit in a small camera bag and this is perfect. Really like the controller on the back. No need to make it pretty engineers and DP's are going to be using this. Keep the test footage coming.
A lot of those shots are giving me flash backs to early Mythbusters. For the price, seems like an amazing camera, I hope you're able to get it into production!
Wow, incredible job! Are you going to machine the cases for the Kickstarter as well? If so I would look into getting them sandblasted and anodised, I think that would look great!
If it's a small kickstarter like 10 or 20 units I'd probably make them myself to save money, if it's many more I'll really need to contract it out, as it takes a long time on my older machine.
FRIGGING awesome ! So, so much in this world that our eyes have not seen......... until now ! I can think of a thousand things that it could be used for and hope someday I'll own one !
It took me until I watched this video to actually get what you were on about with milling all these camera housings. First I thought (months back) that you just gonna make a rugged outer case for a commercial camera. Pretty amazing electronics you got there. Hat's up!
Have watched the camera development since you started the youtube vidos. Always hoped you would go for a production camera. Looks like it won't be long now. Keep up the good work.
You have my attention! I was hoping you would make your camera available since the first time you demoed it. Great footage, where does it max out for frame rate and resolution?
Max resolution is 1280x1024 at 1,050fps, you can do higher rates at lower resolution, eg: 720p 1500fps 640x480 4400fps 640x360 6000fps 640x120 18,000fps With this sensor architecture, there's no speed benefit to going below 640 pixels width, but vertical resolution can still be traded for speed all the way down to 1 pixel.
So Awesome! Does it use regular DDR3 / DDR4 SODIMM memory? Also, do you think it would be possible to add a connector that outputs 5V + 12V (maybe via a 2.5mm stereo jack) with enough current to power a 2.5" SSD? (would be super useful since it has esata already and if raw video will be availiable with a firmware update a 1TB SSD is probably a reasonable choice) I love how this project keeps getting better and better! I can't belive you don't have more subscribers than you do. Rock on and keep us updated! :D /) (next version with NVMe storage and 1080p ? xD)
tesla500 Great specs, that's what I was hoping to hear. It looks like a camera that could take on the industry heavy hitters for people in the amateur market.
Wow... your prototype performs better than commercial cameras costing $20000. It's really nice to see some demo videos with really high frame rates. A lot of people seem to only want high resolution, but seeing shots at 6000 and 8900 fps has me sold. As they say, "shut up and take my money"!!! Will you be selling the prototypes?
Some amazing footage there Tesla500, especially the balloons; both air and gas. That case for the camera looks great too. Love the footage of it being made being shot right on the camera the case is intended for!
Wow, I don't understand everything you're talking about here, but this is very informative, I can tell you really care about creating a quality product!
That is a gorgeous camera, and I can't wait to see the disruption it brings to the industry. I'm not much into high speed videography myself, but I'd love to see a more consumer level point-and-shoot with the same open source design philosophy. I love the idea of folks being able to write their own software to add functionality, considering it runs such a ubiquitous operating system.
Jeff of Taofledermaus sent me. Your camera looks fantastic. Count me in as a buyer. I can't wait for it to go into production. Thanks for all your hard work. I'm looking forward to supporting you with a purchase!
Over 3 years later, no one has even tried to compete, I'm astonished! I was expecting a major competitor by now. I think we pushed the price so low no one sees any reason to try.
@@tesla500 I've been looking at high speed video cameras and for my limited budget, the 1.4 fits my price range and does everything I'd want the camera to do. (I'm just a technical nerd who loves playing with equipment, so it's for my own home use.) Pity we're all on lock-down, because I'll just have to wait... (Insert smiling face.) The consumer based cameras that can shoot high speed are cool, but just too limited for experimenting. Also, thanks for your response.
Is it true that you designed the camera all by yourself? Dave from EEVblog told me that this is a ONE MAN BANG project!!! You are so freaking amazing. I could never imagine that one man could ever have done such a big project and be very successful.
Yes, it's been a huge project, working almost full time on it for the last couple of years, plus a lot of less serious playing around since 2006. Thanks!
BTW, are you Canadian? the kickstarter page is in CAD. I have never backed any project in kickstarter except yours. I still own the bank several thousandths though. Whatever, screw those bankers, you are the man!
That slick case tho! Man this looks soo nice, i mean, for a production ready piece, it's really polished, and i'm not talking about the shine either. I've seen far, far, worst looking products. Hope that the Kickstarter gets a lot of attention because this is a special camera. Love the name too.
About the cables, I think it was HP that had a kit for their older laptops that allowed operation with the machine pulled to pieces. Essentially extension cords for connections. Consider maybe getting some done?? Essentially you need a ribbon cable and a connector. Not really that complicated.
Wow. Just wow. How come the majors like Sony or Canon, etc can't do this? Organizational inertia I guess. Kudos to you for getting this so far along. You should send your video to Sony USA , et al with a big "Buy Me Out Now While You Still Can" note & watch the offers roll in. Congrats. If I had any money I'd buy two! What a great product demo!
I don't know if it makes me happy or sad, realizing that 1500fps at 720p is probably going to be inside of your cellphone or action camera in about 2-3 years from now, considering many SoCs are already doing 720p at 240fps directly into h264 because of 4k encoding necessities. Perhaps with the advent of these hobby-pro cameras, the leap and incentive to making a 1000fps GoPro becomes reality. Sure the flexibility and full control of this camera offers a whole array of possibilities!
I heard of you from taofledermaus's video showing off your demo camera. It looks like it goes a very long way toward solving the price and portability issues that kept me from buying an edgertronic. There are two things I'd really like to see in a consumer grade hi speed camera: full 1080 16:9 capability (even if it's below the 1000 fps mark the current 4:3 res maintains) and getting 1280x720 up to around 1800-2000 fps. I'm looking forward to the crowd funding stage. There is a very strong chance I will participate.
Impressive work man. When you do your kickstarter shots make sure you have nice lighting. Also m4/3 compatibility would probably be really smart as far as lenses are concerned. Huge selection of lenses used by Olympus, Panasonic and BlackMagic
This is so freakin awesome, couple of things though : 1. Can we expect a highspeed 1080p version in later revisions? 2. Will it be tested / compatible with mounting equipment (dji ronin)?
This is just about the coolest thing I have seen in a while. I plan on backing the Kickstarter, however I was wondering if you had an older/not fully functioning prototype up for sale in the US?
saw this on Taof's channel... sent the link to Norm(camera nut), Joey(the camera guy) & Tested.com .. hopefully they'll do a review, BEST OF LUCK, this looks fantastic
I'm impressed, is there any link to keep me up on when you'll start the kickstater? aslo is there any possibility after you get your compensation you'll release schematics and software? Also a little deep information would be very welcome!
Keep an eye out on this channel for updates. I'm working on a website, it should be live in the next week or two with much more detailed information. I do plan to release the user application open source once the Kickstarter is done.
as embedded dev i'm a little more interested on wht is going on on the chip, i never played with video (and seems a lot diffcult) so I'm fascinated. Great job!
Cool, a DM8148 :-D I've gotten quite familiar with that thing by doing baremetal programming on it. Unfortunately we ultimately ended up not using it. You're probably still using the vintage 2.6.37 kernel then, or do you have video and HDVICP2 working on a 4.x kernel?
