For an inexpensive, entry-level camera, one very popular option is the QHY5L-II Color CMOS Planetary Camera & Autoguider. This versatile camera produces 1280 x 960 pixel images, and while it’s great for imaging the Moon and planets, it can also be used to capture images of brighter deep sky objects.
Alternatively, check out the USB 3.0 QHY5III485C Color Planetary CMOS Imaging Camera with All Sky Lens. This 1.25” color CMOS camera has a Sony IMX485 8.4 MP sensor that produces 3864 x 2180 pixel images. It also includes a 2.5mm lens that allows you to capture 180 degree views of the night sky!
Looking for an inexpensive camera that has everything you need to capture perfect images of the planets? Try the QHY5III462 Planetary Color and NIR CMOS Imaging Camera Expansion Kit. It not only includes the QHY5III462 2.1 MP color camera but also comes with 1.25” screw-in filters, a USB 3.0 cable, a tracking cable, a focus locking ring, a C-mount adapter, a wide angle All Sky lens and a CS mount adapter.
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