Freefly
Compact 5K high-speed capture with a global shutter, continuous recording, and a lightweight build for flexible production setups.
Ember / Profile
Super 35 global shutter
Continuous ProRes recording
Internal + removable SSD
5K
Resolution
4 TB
Internal storage
10-bit
Apple ProRes
11 stops
Dynamic range
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Performance
Core specs
Max sensor resolution
5120 × 4096
Sensor
Super 35 Gpixel
Pixel size
4.5 μm
Shutter
Global shutter
Dynamic range
11 stops
Codec
10-bit Apple ProRes
Internal storage
4 TB SSD
External media
Media Expander SSD
Pre-record media
1.28 TB pSLC SSD
USB
USB-C
Control
Wireless / App
Frame rate
See recording modes
Frame rates
5K
16:9
616 FPS
5K
2.37:1
809 FPS
4K
17:9
800 FPS
4K
2.37:1
1,011 FPS
3K
16:9 · Cropped
1,011 FPS
2K
16:9 · Cropped
1,487 FPS
4 TB INTERNAL.
JUST KEEP ROLLING.
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Recording
Ember records high-speed Apple ProRes directly to solid-state storage, without a RAM-limited capture window. Record to the 4 TB internal SSD, or use the Media Expander with the removable 1.28 TB pSLC SSD for a flexible recording and offload workflow.
REMOVABLE · 1.28 TB pSLC
CAMERA
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MEDIA EXPANDER
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1.28 TB pSLC SSD
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MASTER DRIVE
CAMERA
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MEDIA EXPANDER
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1.28 TB pSLC SSD
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MASTER DRIVE
INTERNAL · 4 TB
CAMERA
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MASTER DRIVE
CAMERA
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MASTER DRIVE
Optional pre-record
The removable 1.28 TB pSLC SSD supports Ember’s pre-record workflow, allowing footage before the trigger to be retained when that workflow is required.
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Package
The Ember S5K package includes the camera, recording media, power, monitoring, and support hardware needed for a complete production setup. Slowmo House support can be booked separately.
Camera + media
Freefly Ember S5K (4TB Internal)
Kippertie PL Mount, EF Mount or Sony E Mount
Freefly Ember 720nm IR Filter (x1)
Freefly Ember Media Expander (with SDI)
Freefly Pre-Roll pSLC SSD – 1.28TB with Case (x1)
Power + connectivity
Mutiny Gold Mount Battery Plate
15V 4pin XLR AC Power Supply
HDMI Cables – 1ft (x2)
Freefly USB-C Data Cables (x3)
Ethernet to USB-C Adapter (x1)
LEMO 6-pin to 4-pin XLR Power Cable (x2)
Mutiny Battery Plate Power & GPIO Cables – Short & Long (x8 total)
Molex D-Tap Power Cable (x1)
Build
Tilta Cage for Ember S5K
15mm LWS Baseplate
Tilta Top Handle
Wooden Camera Sliding Dovetail Mount (x1)
15mm Rods – 12" (x2), 8" (x2), 4" (x2)
Tilta Adjustable Cold Shoe Bracket (x1)
Tilta Cold Shoe Phone Bracket (x1)
Tilta Mini Articulating Arm (x1)
Tilta 15mm Rod Holder to Nato (x2)
Nato Clamp to Cold Shoe Adapter (x2)
Tilta Right Side Wooden Handle 2.0 for ARRI Alexa (x1)
Tilta Left Side Wooden Handle 2.0 (x1)
Nanuk 935 Grey Hard Case
Velcro Dividers & Lid Organizer
Monitoring + control
SmallHD Indie 5 Monitor Package
SDI Cables (x2)
D-Tap Power Cables (x2)
Hoodman Sun Hood
Smallrig Monitor Arm
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Support
Ember can operate as a compact self-contained camera system or scale into a full production build. Slowmo House support can be booked separately for camera prep, operation, high-speed planning, media workflow, and troubleshooting.
Camera setup
Lens configuration, exposure, frame rate, monitoring, control, and camera prep.
High-speed planning
Frame rate, lighting, motion, framing, and shot requirements.
Media workflow
Internal and removable SSD management, offload, and production storage workflow.
On-set support
Camera operation, troubleshooting, playback, and production coordination.
Start here
Send the shot requirements and production details. We’ll help spec the right camera, package, and workflow.