Orion StarShoot Mini 1.2mp Color Camera
Orion StarShoot Mini 1.2mp Color Camera
Looking for an affordable, yet highly capable camera for planetary and lunar imaging? Look no further than this Orion StarShoot Mini camera! Fitted with a color sensor, easily create full-color images in a cinch. The tiny 3.75 micron pixel size is great for capturing small details, and the exposure range of 0.135 ms to 1000s provides a wide range of imaging opportunities. This wide exposure range not only makes this camera great for imaging bright solar system objects, but with the ability to capture longer exposures, deep sky imaging is also available as well! This camera is housed with the Sony IMX 225 sensor and features a total of 1.2 MP.
As a 12-bit camera, you can expect stunning resolution of detail on the Moon and the planets. The ability to capture 15 frames per second is wonderful for collecting detail between poor bouts of seeing. This camera is also capable of capturing 50 frames per second at 320x240, which is optimal for high focal length imaging.
The Sony IMX 225 sensor collects wavelengths from 400nm to 1000nm and also allows near-IR light through. While this may be ideal for imaging the planets with reflectors, the addition of a user-supplied IR-blocking filter may be needed for use with achromatic refractors for the best possible results.
Please note: This StarShoot Mini 1.2mp 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.