On Sale QHY 224C Cooled CMOS Planetary Camera - Colour
- QHYColdcmos series
- 1.2MP
- Sony STARVIS back illuminated Exmor-R IMX178 CMOS sensor
- Cooled
- 50FPS at full resolution
- Both planetary and deep sky imaging
- USB 3.0 super fast interface
- High frame rate
- Anti-amp light control
- Built-in 128MB DDRII image buffer which safeguards against unexpected drops in data transmission
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One of the most important feature on this camera is that it is cooled, which makes it perfect for long exposure sessions. The QHY224 has the capacity to cool 40ºC below ambient. Incorporated with anti-dew technology, the CMOS chamer is fully sealed and includes a silicon tube socket as well as a heater to avoid dew formation, so that users can enjoy a relaxed imaging session even on damp nights.
Perfect for both planetary and deep-sky imaging, made with Sony IMX224 colour CMOS sensor and a fast USB.3.0 interface, users can enjoy all levels of sky observation as this camera provides ultra sensitive and high frame rate photography capabilities.
Built-in 4 pins filter wheel connector as well as a 6 pins RJ11 guiding port.
Amp-glow suppression telenology to support a clearer background in long exposure sessions. This is particularly good for users who are looking to do deep sky imaging.
What's in the Box?
- QHY224C camera
- USB3.0 cable (1.5m)
- Self-locking power cable
- 6-pin guide port
- Car power adapter
- Drying tube
- Dessicant
- 1.25'' Nosepiece
- M42/2'' Nosepiece
- Download card
- Inspection report
USB Powered for camera and +12V powered for TEC
| CMOS Sensor | 1/3inch IMX224 Color CMOS Sensor |
| Effective Pixels | 1280*960 |
| Pixel Size | 3.75um*3.75um |
| Effective Area | 4.8mm*3.6mm |
| Shutter | Electric Rolling Shutter. |
| Readout Noise | 3e@low gain 0.55e@high gain |
| Frame Rate (on 8bit) |
150FPS@1280*960
300FPS@640*480
557FPS@320*240
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| Exposure Time | 7us-400sec |
| AD Sample Depth | 10bit/12bit (8bit/12bit output) |
| On Camera Image Buffer | Yes, 128MB DDRII Buffer |
| Cooling | 2-stage TEC, Typical -40 below Ambient. Temperature Regulated |
| Anti Dew Control |
Air Connector for removable silicon gel tube
Heat board for optic window of airproof CCD chamber
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| Computer Interface | USB3.0 Super Speed |
| Telescope Interface | M42/0.75&2inch adapter. Optional C-mount adapter |
| Colour Wheel Port | 4PIN QHYCFW2 socket |
| Guide Port | 6PIN RJ11 Guide Port |
| Sensor Type | IMX224 |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | 1/3" |
| Pixel Size | 3.75µm |
| Resolution | 1.2MP (1280 x 960) |
| Colour / Monochrome | Colour |
| FPS | 150fps |
| USB | 3.0 |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows, Mac OSX, Linux |
| Cooled? | Yes |
| Usage | Planetary Imaging, Deep Sky Imaging |
| Camera Weight | 450g |
| Warranty Information | 2 Years |