QHY QHY268 Monochrome Photographic APS-C CMOS Camera
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SKU Number
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QHY-QHY268M-PH |
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Model Number
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QHY268M-PH |
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Imaging Camera Series
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QHY 268 |
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Color, Mono or Polarized Camera
Color, Mono or Polarized CameraOne 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. |
Monochrome |
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Cooled or Uncooled Camera
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Cooled, Two-Stage TEC |
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Pixel Size in Microns
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3.76 |
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Pixel Array & Resolution
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6280 x 4210 (26.4 MP) |
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Camera Sensor Manufacturer
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Sony |
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Sensor Type - CMOS, CCD
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CMOS |
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Sensor Size - APS-C, etc.
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APS-C |
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Front or Back Illuminated Sensor
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BSI (Back Illuminated |
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Sensor Dimensions (mm x mm)
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23.61 x 15.83 |
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Sensor Diagonal (mm)
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28.43 |
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Includes Guide Sensor?
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No |
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Includes Anti-Dew Heater?
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Yes |
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Includes Humidity Sensor?
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Yes |
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Built-in Image Buffer?
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Yes: 1GB DDR3 Memory |
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Native Bit Depth
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16 |
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Max FPS or Full Frame Rate
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6.8FPS@8BIT, 6FPS @16BIT 2048lines, 13.6FPS @8BIT, 11.5FPS@16BIT 1080 lines, 25.4FPS@8BIT, 19.5FPS@16BIT 768 lines, 35FPS@8BIT, 25FPS@16BIT 480 lines, 50FPS@8BIT, 34FPS@16BIT |
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Full Well
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51ke- 75ke- or above in extended full well mode |
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Amp Glow Control
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Zero Amplifier Glow |
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Recommended Gain Setting
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30 (PH Mode, aka Extended Full Well Mode), 56 (High Gain Mode) |
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Readout Noise
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1.1e- High Gain, 3.5e- Low Gain (5.3e- to 7.4e- in extended full well mode) |
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Dark Current
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-20℃，0.0005e /pixel/sec -10℃，0.001e /pixel/sec |
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Minimum Exposure
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30us |
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Maximum Exposure
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3600 seconds |
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Shutter
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Electronic Rolling Shutter |
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ST-4 Type Guide Port?
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Yes |
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Native Back Focus (mm)
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14.5 (±0.2） |
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Camera Window
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AR+AR |
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Remote Firmware Upgrade Available?
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Yes |
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Computer Interface
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USB3.0 |
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Telescope Interface Thread Type (with proper adapters)
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M54 |
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Filter Wheel Interface
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4Pin QHYCCD CFW Port |
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Camera Weight (lb.)
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1.78 |
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Includes Color Filter Wheel?
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No |
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Includes Off-Axis Guider?
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No |
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Warranty
Warranty
Manufacturer's warranty period, if known. Customers should communicate directly with the manufacturer regarding details of their warranty, as warranties have a tendency to change without notice.
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QHY 2 Years (1-2 Years on Sensors) |
- QHY268 Photographic Monochrome Camera
- Desiccant tube
- 12V AC power adapter and cable
- 1.8 m USB3.0 cable
- Self-locking power cable
- M54 turning 2" adapter ring
- M54 adapter
- Driver download instruction
- B1 Adapter Kit
- 5 mm M54 to M48 adapter
- Three 3 mm Spacers
- 1 mm Spacer
- 10 mm Spacer
- Eight 24 mm M3 screws
- Eight 28 mm M3 screws
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