Freefly Ember S2.5K

Overview
The Ember S2.5K is a high-speed imaging system that allows for recording at 2.5K resolution and a maximum frame rate of 3,563 fps. It features continuous recording and a pre-record function that can be adjusted from 1 second to 2 hours. The camera uses the Apple ProRes 422 LT codec and has a fast workflow with live app preview on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. It also has a modular ecosystem, a Gpixel sensor, and an active EF compatible lens mount. The camera has a two-second boot up time and uses a high-endurance pSLC SSD that can record for 10,000 hours continuously. It also has a global shutter, wireless control, and a USB 3.2 Type C port.

The Ember S2.5K is designed to be easy to use, with a simple setup process and a remote trigger function. It also has a continuous shooting mode and a live app preview feature. The camera can be used in a variety of setups, from a minimalist setup with just an iPhone, to a full cinema build with a reference monitor and sophisticated color tools. It also has features such as Amplify for enhancing small movements in videos, and Ember Stabilize for correcting vibrations and movements. With its compatibility with Apple ProRes and customizable lens mounts, the Ember S2.5K is a versatile and powerful high-speed camera.

Summary
Dynamic Range: 11 Stops
Native ISO: ISO 100, 200, 400
Lens Mount: Canon EF
Shutter: Global (Electronic)
Media Type: Internal SSD
Resolution and Frame Rate: 2560 x 2048 (5.2MP)
Weight: 0-2kg
Included in box
1x Ember S2.5K camera body (2.56TB internal pSLC SSD)
1x Active EF compatible lens mount (electronic, pre-installed)
1x Rear accessory mount stand-offs (pair)
1x- USB C-C 3.0 Cable
1x D-Tap-Ember Power Cable
8x M3 x 10mm SHCS fasteners for accessory mounts

About the Freefly Ember S2.5K
Ember S2.5K allows you to view the world in an entirely new way. Investigate aerodynamics, vibration, and motion at 3000+fps more quickly than ever before.

EMBER IS EASY

Ember is the easiest high speed imaging system ever created. We have built the ecosystem to allow anyone to capture world class images.

TWO SECOND BOOTUP
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING
REMOTE TRIGGER
LIVE APP PREVIEW

CONTINUOUS RECORDING

Ember S2.5K features the latest in pSLC SSD technology that is rated for 80 Petabytes or 10,000 hours of continuous recording.

Record continuously or setup a custom trigger with user defined pre and post trigger roll. Capture time is limited only by drive size ensuring you get the action, and nothing more.

Modular Ecosystem

Run-n-gun to full cinema build, our modular Ember Ecosystem has you covered.

Solo

Power, point and trigger Ember with the ability to review your shots seconds later.

Solo setup allows for amazing helmet cam and crash cam applications. Embers global shutter isn’t bothered by much!

iPhone

Minimalist setup with just iPhone and ember – USB-C connection for app control, preview and export

iPad

As simple as the iPhone setup, with the power and real estate of an iPad. Perfect for in depth scientifc imaging

FPV

820g going 100mph and pulling 4 G’s

Cinema

High quality reference monitor for accurate colours and sophisticated colour tools. Use with/without iPhone for control

Carbon

3000fps from a drone going 70mph

Robot Arm

At only 820g Ember can be used on small/cheap robots. Smooth out bumpy shots with built in stabilization

6-Axis Gimbal

We have an ember S5K intergrated into a GSS gimbal for the most extreme missions

APP CONTROL

Ember features iOS, iPadOS, and a full MacOS app to suit your workflow. Run and gun with Ember + iPhone or stabilize 200 shots on the macOS app. Nothing is faster from capture to share than Ember!

SCALE 4,8 / GAIN 12 / FREQUENCY 70Hz – 285Hz

Amplify is a technique used in image processing to enhance small movements in videos, making them easier to see. This can help in identifying and fixing vibrations in mechanical systems. Additionally, it allows for adjustment of the frequency range to target specific movements more effectively.

SMOOTHING 80% / CROP FACTOR 1.3 / LENS 14mm

Simply connect to your Ember with your iPhone or iPad and enjoy blazing fast stabilization for any of your shots. Ember Stabilize uses data from the internal IMU to correct or maintain a stable orientation of the image, compensating for movements and vibrations.

TAKING Apple ProRes TO NEW SPEEDS

Ember S2.5K maintains compatibility with ProRes and breaks our old record of the fastest ProRes implementation ever – check out untreated clips.

LENS MOUNTS

Ember features an adaptable chassis that allows for user customization of lens mount. Ember S2.5K ships with an Active EF compatible lens mount.

EF Mount Active
PL Mount
3rd Party Mounts

Format S35
Native Aspect Ratio 5:4
Pixel Size 9.0μm x 9.0μm
Native Resolution 2560 x 2048 (5.2MP)
Active Area 23.04mm x 18.43mm
Shutter Type Global Electronic
Sensitivity ISO 100, 200, 400
Dynamic Range 11 stops
Lens Mount
Standard Mounts Active Locking EF Mounts
Third Party Mounts Passive Canon RF, EF, FD
Passive Nikon F
Passive Leica M
Passive LPL
Media
Media Internal NVMe SSD
Media Size and Type 2.56TB pSLC
Format Apple ProRes 422 LT
Native Bit Depth 10-bit
Colour Space Sensor-Native RBG
Rec 709 or HLG Beta OETF
Resolutions / Frame Rates
Bit Rate
Maximum
5120×2880, 600fps
4096×2160, 800fps
2560×1440, 2250fps (1)
2048×1080, 2900fps (1)
2.00GB/s
1.83GB/s
1.46GB/s
1.71GB/s
1.32GB/s
Continuous Recording Time
5120×2880, 600fps
4096×2176, 800fps
2560×1440, 2250fps (1)
2048×1080, 2900fps (1)
Others
36min (4TB)
45min (4TB)
24min (2.56TB)
32min (2.56TB)
Limited only by Media
Pre-Record Buffer Size
2.56TB pSLC Only
1s – 2hr Circular Buffer
Limited only by Media
(1) Ember S2.5K in full color or Ember S5K in monochrome, with FW 2.0 (coming soon).
Power
DC Input Voltage 12V – 26V
Power Consumption Standby
4K Max FPS
5K Max FPS
30W
50W
55W
Interface
DC Input 4-pin Molex Micro-Fit
HDMI Output Type-A (Full-Size)
1080p24/25/30
GPIO 6-pin JST GH
Optically Isolated
Start/Stop Trigger
UART API
USB USB Type-C
USB 5Gbps
Wireless Wi-Fi 5
802.11ac (5GHz)
Ethernet RJ45
1 GigE
Other features
Firmware Update via USB
Upgradeable Storage Yes
On-Board LCD No
Audio Recording No
Physical
Dimensions
w/ Universal Mount Width: 100mm
Height: 104mm
Depth: 86mm
Weight w/ Universal Mount 852g
Mounting Points
1/4-20
M3
1x Top, 1x Bottom
4x Per Side
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0ºC – 40ºC
Ingress Protection IP52

2.5K full res: 2,277 fps
2.5K max fps: 3,563 fps
Continuous Recording
Pre-Record (adjustable from 1 second to 2 hours)
Apple ProRes Codec (ProRes 422 LT)
Fast iOS/iPadOS and macOS based app workflow with live app preview
Modular Ecosystem
Gpixel sensor
Active EF compatible lens mount
Two Second boot up
2.56TB high-endurance pSLC SSD rated for 10,000 hours of continuous recording
Global Shutter
Wireless Control
USB 3.2 Type C