fps1000 - The low cost high frame rate camera
A project in Hertfordshire, UK by Graham Rowan000days
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This high frame rate camera takes from 840 to over 10,000 frames per second to produce amazing slow motion video at a very low cost.
Backers: 209
Average Pledge Per Backer: £602
Funded: £125,721 of £20,000
Dates: Oct 3rd -> Nov 5th (34 days)
Project By: Graham Rowan
Backers: 209
Average Pledge Per Backer: £602
Funded: £125,721 of £20,000
Dates: Oct 3rd -> Nov 5th (34 days)
Project By: Graham Rowan
£125,721
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 5 @ 19:30 -0500 GMT
628%
of goal
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Latest News
We are funded!! Thank You!! 
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
100K STRETCH GOAL - USB3 Expansion Connector - REACHED!!
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! We've reached our 100K stretch goal. EXACTLY!! By amazing coincidence we've landed at 100K exactly. This fulfils the last basic requirement for the fps1000 - the ability to save images in near real-time and to interface to the external world at... (Read More)
New video - 1920 x 1080 @200 fps (fps1000 PLATINUM)
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's the first PLATINUM video - full HD. It's too high resolution and too large to post on Kickstarter so please view on my Vimeo site at: http://vimeo.com/user33535663/review/110201175/34ae6f752c Taken with a Canon 100mm Macro lens at f2.8 with... (Read More)
HD Sprinkler video link on Vimeo
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to those who pointed out that my recent uploaded HD video got compressed in the upload. Please follow this link to see the full resolution version on Vimeo. http://vimeo.com/user33535663/review/109492168/ff84853146 (Read More)
100K STRETCH GOAL - USB3 Expansion Connector
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I said there would be a stretch goal at 100K, so it's about time I announced it as we are fast approacing the goal! The main feature now missing from the fps1000, determined from my own experience in using the camera and feedback I've received from... (Read More)
New video - 1280 x 720 @290 fps (fps1000 GOLD)
October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
By popular request here's a video taken at 1280 x 720 (290 fps) - from fps1000 GOLD model. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Also below is a random still from the sequence in 2 formats: The encoded BAYER... (Read More)
New fps1000 Logo
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This is what I love about kickstarter - it's a community that embraces new ideas and wants to contribute to the story. By the time the day came to record our kickstarter video we still hadn't come up with a name for our product. fps1000 was chosen... (Read More)
STRETCH GOAL - Internal Battery Included - REACHED!
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Amazing!! We've reached our second stretch goal. Thank you all for your incredible support. All cameras will now be shipped with an internal battery. This applies to all existing and future backers. With your feedback and backing the fps1000 is... (Read More)
The fps1000 goes 3D!!
October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
This is not a stretch goal but will be included in all fps1000 cameras at no extra cost.Many of you have asked whether it would be possible to connect two fps1000 cameras together for stereo / 3D applications. The fps1000 is ideal for this as it has... (Read More)
STRETCH GOAL - Internal Battery Included
October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
This is the last step in achieving my goal of a truly portable high frame rate camera. If pledges reach £80,000 then all fps1000 cameras will include an internal battery at no extra cost. This applies to all existing and new backers.The new casing... (Read More)
STRETCH GOAL - Sealed, metal case - REACHED!
October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Yes! Thanks to you all the fps1000 has just taken a step up. All cameras will now be shipped in a more rugged, sealed metal case. I am talking to industrial designers now and will provide design sketches in a future update. I have some exciting new... (Read More)
STRETCH GOAL - Sealed, metal case
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Things have moved so fast that I've had to think quickly about stretch goals. I've listened to your feedback and I agree that the feature most in need of improvement is the case. So here it is... If pledges reach £60,000 then all fps1000 models will... (Read More)
Target reached!
October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
The fps1000 is funded! Thank you for backing me. Now's your chance to make it even better. Please give me your wish list items for stretch goals - any area where you think the fps1000 can be improved. (Read More)
A FAQ is available.
October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Firstly, I want to thank everyone for your support and positive feedback for the fps1000. It is already over 50% funded after the first 48 hours which is amazing. I have begun to collate a FAQ in response to some of your questions. Please continue... (Read More)
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