QHYCCD QHY268C Color Photographic CMOS Camera - Short Back Focal Length
A Standout Full Color Option!
One-Shot Color simplicity and QHY's expansive user adjustability combine in this APS-C sized entry from QHY! Simplify your data collection or delve into the details, but always receive dazzling results with the QHYCCD QHY268C Color Photographic CMOS Camera - Short Back Focal Length. Read on to discover why this high resolution crop-sensor imager is a standout option for your system!
Create detailed portraits of astrovistas with ease! With this One-Shot Color (OSC) variant of QHY's QHY268 platform, you can capture all the information you need to create a full-color image in one frame for a more streamlined planning, collection, and processing experience. This data is captured in 26.4 MP fine resolution with Sony's IMX571 sensor, a standout APS-C performer featuring Back-Side Illuminated technology. QHY gives you expanded control over this high resolution sensor with six different readout modes, allowing you the flexibility to tailor performance to your application or keep standard for strong, balanced, and simple use. This is supported by a two-stage cooling system, anti-dew window, and a generous image buffer. This supporting technology is packed into QHY's Short Back Focal Length (SBFL) housing, shortening the native backfocus below the industry standard 17.5 mm to 14.5 mm to allow more room for more complex imaging train builds!
An Advanced Imaging Option
With an incredible Sony BSI sensor backed by a superb suite of supporting technology and features, the QHY268 Color Photographic APS-C CMOS Camera is sure choice for truly inspiring images and dedicated data collection!
BSI APS-C Sensor
The QHY268 has been designed with the
incredible Sony IMX571 at its core! This crop sensor features a Back Side
Illumination (BSI) design, providing improved full well depth and Quantum
Efficiency (QE) compared to front side illumination designs. This is
reflected in this APS-C sized sensor's excellent 51 ke- full well depth,
which perfectly dovetails a native 16-bit ADC, high dynamic range, and low
read/ dark current noise. This performance is packed into 3.76 μm pixels
for great "/pixel matching with a wide variety of scopes. This color
variant of the IMX571 sensor brings you RGB data collection in every frame,
bringing you high definition full-color images with a streamlined collection
and processing workflow!
Granular Sensor Control
Adapt your camera to your
application, with QHY's multiple readout modes! Shoot in Photographic
(standard) mode and enjoy balanced sensor performance at low gain, or engage
High-Gain mode to improve performance across the board in the 60-100 gain
range. For strong dynamic range and full well depth across the entire gain
range at the cost of some read noise, with an increased max full well of up
to 75 ke-, enable Extended Full Well mode. Complimenting these three modes
are 2CMS variants of each, giving you each mode's unique experience with
reduced read noise through secondary sampling technology. These powerful
readout modes are backed by QHY's 'TRUE RAW IMAGE OUTPUT' which delivers
your image without any post-processing noise reduction, giving you maximum
control in the post-processing room and preventing the 'star eater' effect
seen in some mirrorless/ DSLR cameras even when noise reduction is toggled
off. Now that's some fine-grain control!
Pro Level Technology
Supporting the QHY268 Color
Photographic APS-C CMOS Camera's sensor is a host of leading tech that will
have you imaging like a Pro! Combatting the noise that can creep into your
images with increased sensor temperatures is a two-stage cooling system,
allowing you to reduce the chip's temperature -35°C below ambient
temperature for >1 second exposures and -30°C below ambient in higher
frame rate scenarios. Amp glow is similarly suppressed through QHY's Zero
Amplify Glow technology. These images are readout into a
large 1 GB DDR3 memory buffer, ensuring smooth and
efficient image transfer. Keeping the AR+AR coated window into the sky above
clear of moisture is a two pronged approach, with an integrated window dew
heater and powerful moisture sealing design. When internal moisture strikes,
easily perform maintenance by temporarily connecting the included drying
tube (desiccant not included). Finally, QHY helps ward your camera again low
voltage damage with their UVLO technology which reduces power draw to 70%
when voltage drops below safe levels*!
*Please Note: Once the Under Voltage Locking (UVLO) feature has been
tripped, it must be reset in software to unlock power consumption above
70%.
Power and Ports
The QHY268 brings you a
straightforward set of connections for a no-nonsense system setup. Powering
this camera is simple and secure, with an included 12V power supply and a
threaded camera side power input. For high-speed data transfer, QHY has
designed this camera with a USB B 3.0 port (USB B to A cable included). For
users invested in QHY's ecosystem, this camera additionally features a CFW
port for streamlined control of compatible accessories!
Spacers Included
The QHYCCD QHY268C Color Photographic
CMOS Camera - Short Back Focal Length comes with hardware to help you build
your imaging train. Included is: an M54 5 mm adapter, M54 3 mm adapter,
M54-M42 3 mm Adapter. Additionally included is an M54 to 2" nosepiece
adapter, allowing you to use the camera with 2" compression fittings.
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