Orion StarShoot G10 Deep Space Color Imaging Camera

Name: Orion StarShoot G10 Deep Space Color Imaging Camera
Brand: Orion
SKU: ORI-51452
Price: 599.95 USD
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Orion StarShoot G10 Deep Space Color Imaging Camera

This extremely sensitive deep-sky astro imaging camera is based on the Sony IMX294CJK Type 4/3 14-bit CMOS chip, with 4.63 micron pixels, and a factory spec'd 10.7M effective pixel array. Multiple resolution/aspect ratios are available in software, and the effective pixel array has been maxed out to 4128 x 2808! Exposures from 0.1ms-1000s and up to 30+ fps means you can shoot planets as well as nebulae. You'll be amazed at the results, all for a modest investment.

The StarShoot G10 features a two-stage regulated thermo-electric cooler with fan, capable of reaching ~35 °C below ambient, which dramatically reduces noise. And the USB 3.0 interface provides exceptionally fast frame rates and downloads. Power for the camera electronics comes through the USB port, and the TE cooler is powered by an included AC adapter.

A standard t-threaded front opening, with an included 2" nozzle means you can attach the G10 camera to most all telescope configurations, including coma correctors, flatteners, and off-axis guiders. And with a built in two-port USB2.0 hub, that filter wheel and guidescope camera can be wired directly to the G10, which means you'll only have the one USB cable running to your laptop, making cable management much less of a headache!

The one-shot color CMOS chip excels at seeing very faint objects in a short exposure, and adjustable gain means you can boost the sensitivity in a given exposure. If your main goal is deep-sky imaging, and you want the best possible sensitivity and lowest noise in your images, the G10 is the preferred solution. The more affordable G16 can also image deep-sky objects well, but will require either longer relative exposures or more images stacked together to increase the sensitivity and lower the noise in your resulting images.

Please note: This StarShoot G10 Color Imaging Camera can only be operated with a compatible imaging software that may require device specific drivers. As of March, 2025, the website address referenced on the included driver download card is no longer accessible. The functionality of this product is not guaranteed.

Specification

Product specification
SKU Number	ORI-51452
Model Number	51452
Imaging Camera Series	Orion Starshoot
Color, Mono or Polarized Camera Color, Mono or Polarized Camera One of the main considerations when choosing an astrophotography camera is whether it comes with a color or monochrome (black & white) sensor. There is a large selection to choose from either way, although a good number of relatively inexpensive beginner imaging cameras often come in color only. While a color camera may be easier to master, a monochrome astro-imaging camera is nice because you can shoot in black and white, or you can add an external color filter wheel to the system and image in color. In fact, some monochrome cameras come with an internal filter wheel! Regardless of whether the filter wheel is internal or external, most of the time you will need to buy the filters themselves separately. That is usually best, however, because there is a huge selection of imaging filters to choose from, including the basic LRGB (Luminance, Red, Green & Blue) filter set as well as narrowband filters that allow you to explore particular wavelengths of light alone or as a group. While this is a huge subject, here is the takeaway: A color camera is a good choice if you want to end up with color images but don't want the added expense and learning curve of a monochrome camera and filter wheel. However, a monochrome camera will grow with you as you add accessories to expand its capabilities.	Color
Cooled or Uncooled Camera	Cooled
Pixel Size in Microns	4.63 µm x 4.63 µm
Pixel Array & Resolution	4128 x 2808 (11.6 MP)
Camera Sensor Manufacturer	Sony
Sensor Type - CMOS, CCD	CMOS
Sensor Size - APS-C, etc.	4/3"
Effective Pixel Array	4128 x 2808
Effective Pixels	11.6
Includes Guide Sensor?	No
Max FPS or Full Frame Rate	200
Full Well	66600e-
Minimum Exposure	0.1ms
Maximum Exposure	1000s
ST-4 Type Guide Port?	Yes
Computer Interface	USB2.0
Telescope Interface Thread Type (with proper adapters)	2"
Power	AC
Camera Weight (lb.)	1.18
OS Compatibility	Windows 7/8/10

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