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Kron Technologies Chronos 4K12 Software Update v1.8.0

Chronos 4K12 • Software v1.8.0

Kron Technologies Chronos 4K12 Software Update v1.8.0

Release date: Friday, February 27, 2026

Kron Technologies has released Chronos 4K12 Software Version 1.8.0, delivering improvements to performance, stability, and usability—plus new capture resolutions and workflow enhancements.

Chronos 4K12 Camera

What’s New in Version 1.8.0

Quick Highlights
  • New resolutions added (see the table below).
  • Metadata.csv sidecar option to save camera configuration alongside footage.
  • Smaller H.264/H.265 files with inter-frame compression when saving.

New Features

  • New resolutions added (see table below).
  • A CSV sidecar file (Metadata.csv) can now be saved alongside footage containing camera configuration from the last recording.

Improvements & Fixes

  • Smaller H.264/H.265 files: Inter-frame compression is now used when saving H264/H265.
  • Device mode now works on all platforms.
  • Device mode refreshes file lists on hosts when files are changed by cameras.
  • Linux users must reopen the window manually to refresh file lists.
  • Windows hosts automatically refresh file windows when files change.
  • TIFF and DNG files now contain ISO in their metadata.
  • Fixed issue where TIFF files from 4K12 mono could not be opened in some programs (MatLab).
  • Fixed slow boot issue in Windows after NFS usage.
  • General stability improvements.
  • Fixed issue where applying unchanged values could round settings down in Record Settings and Record Modes.
  • Fixed issue where Stop button did not immediately switch back to Record when Auto Save was enabled.
  • Fixed HDMI display flickering.
  • Fixed HDMI unsupported error not appearing when monitors are unsupported.
  • Fixed minimum value issue for Record Length in seconds.
  • Fixed H.264 Maximum Quality preset Target Bits/Pixel incorrectly marked out-of-range.
  • Fixed record settings showing 0.00 when 0 is out-of-range.
  • Fixed DHCP switching delay of ~1 minute 30 seconds.
  • Fixed Trigger Delay graph requiring Reset twice.
  • Fixed SMB Apply button remaining disabled after failed test.
  • Fixed GUI disappearing when testing NFS after ethernet disconnect.
  • Corrected frame rate and exposure metadata in TIFF and DNG files.

GUI Changes

  • Added a checkbox for “Save Metadata.csv”.

Resolutions & Record Times

Note: Resolutions shown in bold were newly added in Chronos 4K12 Software v1.8.0.

Resolution 8bit FPS 10bit FPS 12bit FPS 8bit Rec Time 10bit Rec Time 12bit Rec Time
4096x2160 (4K) 1397 1006 481 11.0 11.4 19.9
3840x2160 (UHD) 1491 1006 481 10.3 12.3 21.3
3840x1080 2845 1947 942 10.8 12.7 21.8
3840x544 5211 3659 1810 11.8 13.5 22.7
3072x2176 1816 1006 481 11.3 15.3 26.6
3072x1728 2257 1256 602 11.5 15.5 26.8
3072x864 4244 2412 1174 12.2 16.1 27.5
3072x448 7365 4332 2161 13.6 17.3 28.8
2560x2048 2034 1066 510 12.9 18.2 32.1
2560x1440 2827 1494 719 13.2 18.5 32.4
2560x720 5153 2793 1366 14.1 19.3 33.3
2560x384 8751 4936 2483 16.0 21.0 35.2
2048x2016 (2K) 2065 1082 518 16.1 22.9 39.5
2048x1080 3653 1947 942 16.9 23.6 40.2
2048x720 5153 2793 1366 17.7 24.3 41.0
2048x576 6337 3479 1717 18.4 24.9 41.7
2048x480 7351 4082 2030 19.0 25.5 42.3
2048x256 11729 6847 3533 22.3 28.5 45.6
1920x1080 (HD) 3651 1947 942 18.0 25.3 43.6
1920x544 6643 3659 1810 19.8 27.0 45.4
1536x1536 2663 1405 675 21.9 31.1 53.0
1536x1152 3468 1846 892 22.4 31.5 53.5
1536x864 4482 2412 1174 23.1 32.2 54.2
1536x448 7765 4332 2161 25.7 34.6 56.8
1536x256 11729 6847 3533 29.8 38.3 60.8
1280x1024 3856 2060 998 27.2 37.7 65.6
1280x720 5153 2793 1366 28.3 38.7 66.7
768x576 6337 3479 1717 49.0 66.9 108.5
512x480 7351 4082 2030 76.0 99.6 169.4
256x160 15749 9649 5174 212.9 231.7 370.4
128x32 29002 21231 13590 1156.4 1053.1 1233.8

Download the Software Update

For complete release notes, additional details, and Kron’s official documentation, visit the Chronos 4K12 Software Release Notes on Kron Technologies’ support page .

How to Update the Chronos 4K12

Update Instructions

  1. Download the software update package from the links above.
  2. Install Raspberry Pi Imager from: https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/
  3. Power off the camera and remove the Service Door using a Phillips screwdriver.
  4. Eject the microSD card by pressing it inward.
  5. Insert the microSD card into your computer.
  6. Launch Raspberry Pi Imager.
  7. Select Choose OS → Use Custom.
  8. Select the downloaded software update file.
  9. Select the microSD card under Choose Storage.
  10. Click Next and select No for OS customization.
  11. Click Yes to begin writing the update. The process may take 15–30 minutes.
  12. Once complete, reinsert the microSD card into the camera.
  13. Reconnect power and start the camera.
  14. Verify the software version reads 1.8.0 in System Settings → About.

Need Help Updating Your Chronos 4K12?

If you need assistance downloading the firmware or updating your camera, our team is happy to help. We can walk you through the process step-by-step.

Mar 4th 2026 Delaney Williams

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