Proton Camera Innovations has announced the launch of its new slow-motion mini camera.
Designed to meet increasing demand for high-speed capture in sports broadcasting, the Proton High Frame Rate (HFR) camera is the smallest slow-motion mini camera in the world according to the company.
The latest addition to Proton’s family, the HFR is the company’s first global shutter minicam and its first to feature a C-mount lens system.
Combined two, three or four phase SDI output is reassembled at the server, providing continuous slow motion output with frame rates of up to 240fps. Enabling simplified slow-motion capture workflows allows the unit to be smaller than any other on the market, said the company. Proton HFR’s global shutter eliminates motion artefacts, aiming to provide accurate imaging in fast-moving environments.
HFR is also available in ‘flex’ format, which allows the head to be separated from the processing unit, enabling operators to use the head in space-constrained environments with the processing unit positioned elsewhere for optimised cable management and stability, said the company.
The C-mount lens system ensures compatibility with a range of lenses, enhancing creative control over depth of field and focal length.
Proton CEO Marko Höpken said, “The Proton HFR delivers industry-leading slow-motion capture in a compact, adaptable package, ensuring that broadcasters and production teams can achieve the highest-quality footage in the most demanding environments.
“Our philosophy has always been to balance miniaturisation with uncompromising image quality and practical functionality. The Proton HFR embodies this approach, providing a powerful, flexible tool that enhances storytelling and immerses audiences in the action like never before – an opportunity that can be seized not only by major sports broadcasters, but also by lower leagues and smaller, niche sports productions. Or indeed, by any filmmaker who values stunning, crisp, super slow-motion imagery.”
