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QHY5III462 Colour Camera

$675.00 $499.00

SUPERB NIR RESPONSE
The QHY5III462C uses Sony's latest generation IMX462 back-illuminated sensor with extended red and near infrared response. It has nearly double the red and NIR sensitivity as previous generation BSI sensors and even greater sensitivity compared to front illuminated sensors. Because the RGB filters become transparent at NIR wavelengths, the camera captures RGB color images in visible light and monochrome images in NIR.

 

SUPER HIGH CONVERSION GAIN
Sony's new sHCG (Super High Conversion Gain) technology produces a higher voltage from fewer photons resulting in greater sensitivity even at very low levels of light. With sHCG technology, even in visible light, the QHY5III462C has higher sensitivity than the back-illuminated IMX290 based cameras

 

HIGH FRAME RATE
To produce the highest detail with the greatest dynamic range, many planetary imagers prefer to capture hundreds or thousands of images in as short a time as possible and then process the results into one final combined image. This requires high sensitivity for short exposures and low read noise for combining multiple images. The QHY5III462C will output 135 frames per second at full resolution. With its exceptionally high QE and extraordinarily low (0.5e-) read noise, it is the perfect camera for planetary imaging.

 

FILTERS FOR VISIBLE AND IR IMAGING
The QHY5III462C comes with two free 1.25-inch filters. The IR850 filter is a long wavelength pass filter that allows wavelengths > 850nm to pass through. The UV/IR filter passes visible light and blocks the NIR. With these two filters you can capture both RGB color images and NIR monochrome images with the same camera. At NIR wavelengths, the RGB filters become transparent and the camera behaves like a monochrome IR camera.
* IR850 for NIR
* UV-IR for Color

 

QHY cameras are arriving regularly. If the camera you want is not in stock, please let us know (using the Contact Us form) as we can usually get a specific camera within 2 to 4 weeks.

What's In the Box?
Specifications
Software

*  QHY5III462C Camera    

*  1.25" UV/IR Filter    

*  1.25" IR850 Filter    

*  USB3.0 Cable    

*  Guiding Cable    

*  Focus Locking Ring

CMOS Sensor
SONY IMX462 CMOS 
Pixel Size
2.9um x 2.9um
Effective Pixel Area
1920 x 1080
Effective Pixels
2 Megapixels 
Full Well
12000e-
Readout Noise
0.5e-
AD Sample Depth
12-bit (output as 16-bit and 8-bit)
Sensor Size
Typical 1/2.8 inch
Full Frame Rate    Full Resolution
135 FPS@8-bits (USB3.0 Port)
ROI Frame Rate
Higher rates at selected fields of interest (Supports any region ROI)
Exposure Time Range
7us-900sec
Shutter Type
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Computer Interface
USB3.0
Guide Port
Yes
Telescope Interface
1.25-inch
Optical Window(s)
Changeable 1.25-inch filter as optical window
Filters Included
1.25-inch UV/IR cut filter and 1.25-inch IR850 filter
Weight
88g

The manual and software can be downloaded from

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