Weisscam HS-2

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Weisscam's flagship high-speed camera – 2K at up to 2,000 fps. Known for its cinematographic look and German precision, the HS-2 was the premium choice for European high-speed productions.

What is the Weisscam HS-2?

The Weisscam HS-2 is a German high-speed digital camera for professional cinematography. With 2K resolution at up to 2,000 fps, it combined extreme slow-motion with a cinematic image character that made it the preferred choice for demanding European productions.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Value
Sensor	CMOS
Resolution	2048 × 1080 (2K)
Max. fps (2K)	~1,000 fps
Max. fps (1080p)	~2,000 fps
Max. fps (720p)	~3,000 fps
Color Depth	12-bit RAW
ISO	500–2000
Mount	PL
Storage	Internal RAM

Frame Rate vs. Resolution

Resolution	Max. fps
2048 × 1080	~1,000
1920 × 1080	~2,000
1280 × 720	~3,000
640 × 480	~5,000

The Cinematic Advantage

Image Character

Characteristic	Weisscam HS-2	Typical High-Speed
Highlights	Smooth Roll-Off	Harsh Clipping
Skin Tones	Warm, Natural	Often Flat
Noise	Fine-Grained	Digital Pattern
Contrast	Film-like	Video-like

Why the Difference?

Sensor Design – Optimized for look, not just speed
Processing – German image processing philosophy
Color Science – Cinematography-oriented

HS-2 vs. Phantom Flex

Feature	Weisscam HS-2	Phantom Flex
Max. fps (HD)	~2,000	~2,570
Max. fps (720p)	~3,000	~5,350
Look	Cinematic	Neutral/Sharp
Noise	Lower	More at high ISO
Weight	~6 kg	~4 kg
Rental/Day	~€2,000	~€1,800

Decision:

HS-2: When image quality over speed
Phantom: When maximum fps required

Typical Configurations

High-End Commercials

HS-2 Body
Cooke S4/i Prime Set
Preston FIZ
Cine Monitor
Rental: ~€2,500/day

Feature Film VFX

HS-2 Body
ARRI Master Primes
Motion Control Integration
Rental: ~€2,800/day

Tabletop/Product

HS-2 Body
Macro Lenses
Periscope Attachment
Rental: ~€2,200/day

Application Areas

Commercials (Main Market)

Type	Application
Automotive	Splash, Reflections
Cosmetics	Beauty Shots, Hair
Beverages	Splashes, Drops
Fashion	Fabric Movement

Film/TV

VFX Plates for Slow-Motion
Stunt Doubles
Explosion Elements
Nature Shots

The Weisscam Workflow

On-Set

Recording to internal RAM
Download during setup changes
Instant playback control
RAW export for post

Post-Production

12-bit RAW for maximum flexibility
Compatible with DaVinci Resolve
Seamless integration with ARRI footage

The Legacy

In High-Speed Cinematography

Proved: Image quality and speed are compatible
Set European standard
Influenced Phantom development

For the Industry

Aspect	Significance
Image Quality	New benchmark for high-speed
Workflow	Professional approach
Support	Local expertise

Today

Aspect	Details
Availability	Specialized rental houses
Rental/Day	€1,800–€2,500
Status	Active (limited)
Successor	HS-2 MK II
Alternative	Phantom Flex4K

Current Usage

Premium Commercials – Where look is more important than max. fps
European Productions – Local support
Beauty Work – Superior skin tones

From the crafts

Perspectives

Cinematographer

Die HS-2 war meine Go-To für High-Speed, wenn ich einen cinematographischen Look brauchte. Der Sensor lieferte Bilder, die sich nahtlos mit ARRI-Material mischen ließen – ohne stundenlange Color Correction.

Director

Die HS-2 gab mir High-Speed ohne den typischen 'Video-Look'. Besonders für Beauty-Shots und emotionale Slow-Motion war die Bildqualität unübertroffen.