Freefly Wave High-Speed Camera (2TB)
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Freefly designed the Wave to be the most efficient high-speed camera available. It’s small, light, and insanely fast. It has unique capabilities allowing capture opportunities that were never possible before.
Maximum FPS varies by resolution, but for typical cinema resolutions:
- 4K (4096x2176) - 422fps
- 2K (2048x1088) - 1,461fps
Wave processes up to 3,774,873,600 pixels per second continuously using a lightweight 5:1 compression. It sets a new level of efficient imaging, consuming less than 5nJ/px, or 5mW/(Mpx/s).
SKU: 950-00105
Features:
- Unlimited Capture time - Clip length is limited on by SSD size/space
- No Trigger Setup - Push to record, push to stop
- Mōvi Pro Integration - start/stop recording from 2500ft away
- Small. Light. Robust. - The perfect little package.
- 1.5 hr runtime - Low average power draw on internal battery + A/C adapter and charger
- Non-Volatile Storage - Solid State Recording Power-down safe
- Global Shutter - Say goodbye to rolling shutter artifacts
- Locking E-Mount - Can be easily adapted to most lens mounts with simple mechanical adapters
In the Box:
- Wave Camera (2TB SSD)
- Camera Charger/AC adapter (US plug but capable of 110/220V)
- D-Tap to Wave power adapter
- Set of lens mount shims
- USB A-C cable
- 3.0mm hex drive (straight tip)
- Travel Case
Image Sensor | Format: S35 | Aspect Ratio: 4:3 | Pixel Size: 5.5 x 5.5 μm | Native Resolution: 4096 x 3072 | Active Area: 0.9 x 0.7" / 2.3 x 1.7 cm | Shutter Type: Global Electronic | Native ISO: 250 |
Lens Mount | Locking E-Mount |
Mounting Points | 1 x 1/4"-20 on Top | 1 x 1/4"-20 on Bottom | 8 x M3 (2 Per Side) |
Recording | Media: Internal NVMe SSD | Media Size: 2 TB | Format: Compressed RGB | Native Bit Depth: 10-Bit | Compression Ratio: (Typical) 5:1 to 6:1 | Bit Rate (Maximum): 1.00 GB/s (8.00 Gb/s) | Bit Rate (4096 x 2176, 422 fps, 5.5:1): 0.89 GB/s (6.84 Gb/s) | Bit Rate (2048 x 1088, 1461 fps, 5.5:1): 0.74 GB/s (5.92 Gb/s) | Continuous Capture Time (4096 x 2176, 422 fps, 1 TB): 19 Minutes | Continuous Capture Time (4096 x 2176, 422 fps, 2 TB): 39 Minutes | Continuous Capture Time (2048 x 1088, 1461 fps, 1 TB): 23 Minutes | Continuous Capture Time (2048 x 1088, 1461 fps, 2 TB): 45 Minutes |
Frames Per Second (FPS) | Maximum (2048 x 128): 9259 | 4K (4096 x 2176): 422 | 2K (2048 x 1088): 1461 |
Number of Pixels | Up to 3,774,873,600 Pixels per Second |
Compression | 5:1 |
Runtime | Standby: Up to 1.5 Hours | Recording (Max Rate): Up to 1 Hour |
Battery | Lithium-Ion 11.1 V, 2200 mAh |
Interface | DC Input: Barrel Jack | DC Input: 0.2 x 0.1" / 5.5 x 2.1 mm | HDMI Output: Type-A (Full Size) at 1080p30 | GPIO: 6-Pin JST GH, Optically Isolated, Start/Stop/Sync, UART (3.3 or 5.0 V) API, | USB: Type-C (Reversible), USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 1, SuperSpeed 5 Gb/s | Wireless: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Bluetooth v4.2 |
DC Input Voltage | Operation: 12 to 26 VDC | Charging to 100%: 14 to 26 VDC |
Power Consumption | Standby: 15 W | Recording (Max Rate): 19 W | Charging (Max): 24 W |
Energy | Less than 5 nJ/px or 5 mW/(Mpx/s) |
Charge Time | Up to 1.5 Hours (Powered Off) |
Software | Operating System: Windows 10 | Export Formats: Camera-Native, ProRes, CineForm, H.264, PNG Sequence, and JPEG Sequence |
IP Rating | IP52 |
Construction Material | 6061 Aluminum |
Dimensions | With E-Mount: 5.9 x 3.8 x 1.9" / 15.0 x 9.7 x 4.7 cm |
Weight | With E-Mount: 25.3 oz / 716.0 g |
Freefly designed the Wave to be the most efficient high-speed camera available. It’s small, light, and insanely fast. It has unique capabilities allowing capture opportunities that were never possible before.
Maximum FPS varies by resolution, but for typical cinema resolutions:
- 4K (4096x2176) - 422fps
- 2K (2048x1088) - 1,461fps
Wave processes up to 3,774,873,600 pixels per second continuously using a lightweight 5:1 compression. It sets a new level of efficient imaging, consuming less than 5nJ/px, or 5mW/(Mpx/s).
SKU: 950-00105
Features:
- Unlimited Capture time - Clip length is limited on by SSD size/space
- No Trigger Setup - Push to record, push to stop
- Mōvi Pro Integration - start/stop recording from 2500ft away
- Small. Light. Robust. - The perfect little package.
- 1.5 hr runtime - Low average power draw on internal battery + A/C adapter and charger
- Non-Volatile Storage - Solid State Recording Power-down safe
- Global Shutter - Say goodbye to rolling shutter artifacts
- Locking E-Mount - Can be easily adapted to most lens mounts with simple mechanical adapters
In the Box:
- Wave Camera (2TB SSD)
- Camera Charger/AC adapter (US plug but capable of 110/220V)
- D-Tap to Wave power adapter
- Set of lens mount shims
- USB A-C cable
- 3.0mm hex drive (straight tip)
- Travel Case
Image Sensor | Format: S35 | Aspect Ratio: 4:3 | Pixel Size: 5.5 x 5.5 μm | Native Resolution: 4096 x 3072 | Active Area: 0.9 x 0.7" / 2.3 x 1.7 cm | Shutter Type: Global Electronic | Native ISO: 250 |
Lens Mount | Locking E-Mount |
Mounting Points | 1 x 1/4"-20 on Top | 1 x 1/4"-20 on Bottom | 8 x M3 (2 Per Side) |
Recording | Media: Internal NVMe SSD | Media Size: 2 TB | Format: Compressed RGB | Native Bit Depth: 10-Bit | Compression Ratio: (Typical) 5:1 to 6:1 | Bit Rate (Maximum): 1.00 GB/s (8.00 Gb/s) | Bit Rate (4096 x 2176, 422 fps, 5.5:1): 0.89 GB/s (6.84 Gb/s) | Bit Rate (2048 x 1088, 1461 fps, 5.5:1): 0.74 GB/s (5.92 Gb/s) | Continuous Capture Time (4096 x 2176, 422 fps, 1 TB): 19 Minutes | Continuous Capture Time (4096 x 2176, 422 fps, 2 TB): 39 Minutes | Continuous Capture Time (2048 x 1088, 1461 fps, 1 TB): 23 Minutes | Continuous Capture Time (2048 x 1088, 1461 fps, 2 TB): 45 Minutes |
Frames Per Second (FPS) | Maximum (2048 x 128): 9259 | 4K (4096 x 2176): 422 | 2K (2048 x 1088): 1461 |
Number of Pixels | Up to 3,774,873,600 Pixels per Second |
Compression | 5:1 |
Runtime | Standby: Up to 1.5 Hours | Recording (Max Rate): Up to 1 Hour |
Battery | Lithium-Ion 11.1 V, 2200 mAh |
Interface | DC Input: Barrel Jack | DC Input: 0.2 x 0.1" / 5.5 x 2.1 mm | HDMI Output: Type-A (Full Size) at 1080p30 | GPIO: 6-Pin JST GH, Optically Isolated, Start/Stop/Sync, UART (3.3 or 5.0 V) API, | USB: Type-C (Reversible), USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 1, SuperSpeed 5 Gb/s | Wireless: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Bluetooth v4.2 |
DC Input Voltage | Operation: 12 to 26 VDC | Charging to 100%: 14 to 26 VDC |
Power Consumption | Standby: 15 W | Recording (Max Rate): 19 W | Charging (Max): 24 W |
Energy | Less than 5 nJ/px or 5 mW/(Mpx/s) |
Charge Time | Up to 1.5 Hours (Powered Off) |
Software | Operating System: Windows 10 | Export Formats: Camera-Native, ProRes, CineForm, H.264, PNG Sequence, and JPEG Sequence |
IP Rating | IP52 |
Construction Material | 6061 Aluminum |
Dimensions | With E-Mount: 5.9 x 3.8 x 1.9" / 15.0 x 9.7 x 4.7 cm |
Weight | With E-Mount: 25.3 oz / 716.0 g |
Freefly Systems Wave
The Compact High-Speed Camera Pushing Boundaries
Global Shutter
Say goodbye to rolling shutter artifacts. Wave uses a global shutter to capture the world as accurately as possible.

Build
Wave is made of 6061 aluminum and features mounting hardpoints on all sides of the camera.

Scientific Applications - Wave can go even faster
By selecting a smaller frame size, Wave can shoot at up to 9,259fps for scientific applications. Users can also dial in exact frame rates or use external triggers to synchronize Wave to a rotating or vibrating subject to act as a visual oscilloscope.
