QHY5III462 Colour Camera
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Overview
The QHY5III462 camera uses the Sixth Generation Sony 2.1 megapixel IMX462 STARVIS CMOS sensor. The pixel size is 2.9um making it the same size and resolution as the sensor used in the QHY5III290 camera that has been so successfully used for planetary imaging by some of the best planetary imagers in the world. Like other cameras in the 5III series, the QHY5III462 is USB 3.0 powered and controlled. No additional power is required.
The IMX462 sensor is back-illuminated and incorporates new technology that gives it some significant advantage over other planetary cameras: First, the IMX462 sensor has sHCG (Super High Conversion Gain) for very low read noise at high gain. This is ideal for stacking hundreds or thousands of short planetary images. Second, it is exceptionally sensitive in the NIR.
In this latest generation of sensors, the photodiode portion of the pixel well is physically deeper than in previous Sony BSI sensors, allowing photons of longer wavelength to penetrate deeper into the substrate. This dramatically increases the sensor’s sensitivity to red and near infrared (NIR) light. The RGB filters over the pixels become transparent at NIR wavelengths, so the sensor displays almost equal peak sensitivity to NIR light as it does to light in the visible spectrum.
The peak QE in the NIR around 800nm is as high as the peak QE in the visible wavelengths. For planetary imagers using a methane filter that passes light around 880nm this is welcome news.
- Specifications
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Specifications
Model | QHY5III462M/C |
Image Sensor | SONY IMX462 |
Mono/Color | Color |
FSI/BSI | BSI |
Sensor Size | Typical 1/2.8 inch |
Pixel Size | 2.9μm*2.9μm |
Effective Pixel Area | 1920*1080 |
Effective Pixels | 2 Megapixels |
Full Well Capacity | 12ke- |
Read Noise | 0.5e- |
A/D | 12-bit (output as 16-bit and 8-bit) |
Full Frame Rates | 135 FPS@8bit |
Exposure Time Range | 7μs-900sec |
Shutter Type | Electronic Rolling Shutter |
Computer Interface | USB3.0 Type-B |
Guide Port | Custom ST-4 |
Telescope Interface | 1.25-inch, C-Mount |
Optical Window | AR Anti-reflection Glass |
Extra Filter | R850nm Filter Included |
IR-Cut Filter | Included in 462C Only |
Back Focal Length | 12mm |
Weight | 88g |
Extra Information
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.
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.
HIGH FRAME RATE: The QHY5III462C will output 135 frames per second at full resolution, making it perfect for planetary imaging.
FILTERS FOR VISIBLE AND IR IMAGING: The QHY5III462C comes with two free 1.25-inch filters: the IR850 filter and the UV/IR filter.
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from 126 reviewsI've used this on my 8" ASTRONZ Cassegrain and it gives a fairly sharp image across most of the field of view. Being a long focal length telescope at 2436mm I wanted an eyepiece that gives me that little extra field of view when compared to my other 30mm eyepiece.

We were looking to buying a telescope for a while and finally made a decision to get one through Astronz. Contacted Andrew on a Wednesday and wanted to check whether we could get it deliver to Christchurch and luckily Andrew was driving down to CHCH for the weekend and by Friday we had the telescope personally delivered at no cost. It was great to meet Andrew as a person and his wealth of knowledge and genuine passion made the whole experience great. I would highly recommend Astronz

Many more discovery to see through it. Red colour on the moon was lovely to see with.

I had used a non-laser collimator earlier and compared to that this laser unit was far easier to use and took only a couple of minutes.

works way better than the celestron one I was using. I still have the same issue with the thread sticking but no way as bad as the celestron one.

Great addition to my telescope
Makes looking at the sky much easier
Good quality , Great value .

Worked as designed and can be used on other rigs as well

It was exactly what I needed and would have taken me ages to source. Thanks so much for a great service!
Happy with the sales integration with staff. Goods arrived on time and in good order. Looking forward to a bright future dealing with new Astronomy supplier

Exactly what was needed with fast delivery. Great trade!!!

Much better than my old x3 Barlow which was to powerful for my Tasco Galasee 144mm/500mm telescope. Clear and sharp.

Yeah, not bad at all. Nice crisp and clear and far more ergonomic on my dobsonian than a straight through. Price is on point, well worth it.
