As I film action and water-sports in extreme weather conditions, I am wondering how this camera will perform at 45° and 50° celsius. In the past I’ve experienced cameras shutting down, freezing the image and also using 50% of the battery life in a short period of time.
This is important to know when it comes to slow motion recording in extreme conditions.
Maybe this is not an everyday situation for many but I’m sure there are some creatives that work in these weather conditions, not only at 50° but also freezing conditions.
I can’t to test the Spark and push it to its limits under high weather conditions.
I’m also curious about the operating temperature range for Spark. Most cameras officially state their operating environment temperatures between 0° and 40°C. A few expensive cameras can support temperatures from -20° to 45°C (like Arri, but it’s super expensive). I’ve frequently encountered these issues too—noise increases even if the camera doesn’t shut down in high temperatures, and I’ve faced complete failure in saving footage in low temperatures.
We are currently fine-tuning the sensor and testing its dynamic range. As you know, Spark features a global shutter. While the dynamic range of global shutters is generally lower than that of rolling shutters due to technical reasons, they effectively eliminate the jelly effect. Spark offers excellent dynamic range performance among global shutters.
The recommended operating temperature for Spark is up to 40°C, which is standard for many camera products. However, it can still operate beyond this temperature, though you might notice some changes, such as increased power consumption.
We will be conducting tests to explore Spark’s limits under extreme conditions (rest assured, we have the facilities for these experiments) and will share insights on its performance at 45°C and 50°C. This process may take some time, so please stay tuned for updates.
