High-speed cinematography just got a lot more accessible. The Pixboom Spark is a compact Super 35 cinema camera that shoots 1,000FPS at 4K and 1,800FPS at 2K — frame rates that were previously locked behind $80,000+ rigs like the Phantom Flex. It ships in March 2026 and starts at around $12,999 MSRP — with Kickstarter backers already receiving units from batch one.
Pixboom Spark: Full Specs at a Glance
Built around a proprietary backside-illuminated (BSI) Super 35 global shutter sensor — not Sony-made — with 13+ stops of dynamic range. The BSI architecture is critical: it boosts quantum efficiency from the standard 60% to over 80%, meaning you need roughly 25% of the lighting usually required for high-speed shooting.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Super 35mm BSI Global Shutter CMOS, 4.6K open gate |
| Frame Rates | 670fps @ 4.6K open gate / 1,000fps @ 4K / 1,800fps @ 2K |
| Max FPS (custom ROI) | Up to 15,000fps (region of interest mode) |
| Dynamic Range | 13+ stops |
| Dual Native ISO | Yes — cleaner low-light performance at high fps |
| Recording Format | Pixboom Lossless RAW (.pxbl) — ProRes support coming via firmware |
| Pre-record Buffer | Up to 2,000 frames |
| Storage | Pixboom Pro Card (proprietary SSD) — up to 2.4TB |
| Storage Transfer Speed | 20Gbps via USB-C — no external card reader needed |
| Monitoring Outputs | 12G-SDI (4K 60p) + HDMI 2.0 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB-C, Sync port, EXT port, DC in |
| Display | 3.5-inch high-brightness touchscreen |
| Lens Mounts | E-mount, PL, EF — active lock with full power + data transfer |
| Body | Machined aluminum alloy, active cooling, 1.1kg / 2.4lbs |
| Dimensions | 108 × 110 × 130mm |
| Power | V-mount integrated + DC-in, hot-swap on DC |
| Colours | Black, Silver |
| MSRP | $12,999 (includes Pro Card) |
| Kickstarter Price | $7,999–$8,499 (fulfilled) |
| Shipping | March 2026 (priority for pre-orders) |
| Warranty | 1 year camera + 1 year or 42,000 TBW on Pro Card |
Why the Pixboom Spark Is a Bigger Deal Than It Looks
The breakthrough isn’t just frame rate — it’s continuous RAW recording without RAM buffer limits. Traditional high-speed cameras fill a RAM buffer in seconds, then force you to stop, wait for data to offload, and shoot again. The Spark streams directly to the SSD using Pixboom’s proprietary compressed RAW format, meaning you can roll through an entire stunt sequence without stopping — a genuinely production-changing capability.
At 15,000FPS in custom ROI mode, the Spark enters scientific and industrial imaging territory — water droplets, ballistic events, material stress testing — at a price point that’s accessible to documentary and commercial filmmakers, not just labs and studios. The Phantom Flex 4K, its nearest comparable rival, starts at $90,000 for a rental week.
The companion Pixboom Cine software handles the .pxbl to CinemaDNG conversion on Mac and PC — and upcoming ProRes support will simplify the workflow further for editors already in an Apple ecosystem.
For full specs and pre-orders, visit Pixboom’s official website.
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