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QHY QHY5III200M v2 Monochrome CMOS Planetary Camera Guider
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QHY QHY5III200M v2 Monochrome CMOS Planetary Camera & Guider

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The First Mono CMOS Planetary Camera with Near-Infrared Enhancement!

With extended near infrared sensitivity similar to that of the QHY 5III462 color camera, the QHY5III200M is part of a new generation of monochrome planetary guide cameras with better compatibility, more memory, a USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C interface, and more. The 5III200M also makes it easier to guide with its large 4um pixels via the included ST-4 port.

The QHY5III200M is one of the first second generation monochrome 5III multi-use cameras (planetary, lunar, solar and guide) from QHY. The Sony SC2210 sensor is very sensitive in near infrared. The QE is between 50% & 20% in the spectral range of 700nm to 1000nm, which includes the methane absorption line (890nm). Sensitivity in this part of the spectrum is great for planets, especially Jupiter & Saturn. NIR sensitivity of this kind has been available in color CMOS sensors like those found in the QHY5III585C, but for those who wish to use a monochrome camera and filters, the QHY5III200M is a great choice at a great price.

The 2MP sensor, with a 1920 x 1080 effective pixel area, has a full well capacity of 8000e and readout noice from 0.75e - 3e. The electric rolling shutter offers exposure times from 15us to 900 seconds. The body of the QHY5III200M is compatible with CS/C lenses, and can accept a 1.25" filter. An IR blocking filter is included since the sensor window is not IR blocked. An IR850 filter is also included.

QHY5III200M Includes All the Latest V2 Upgrades

The QHY5III200M includes all the improvements and upgrades found in the V2 version of the 5III series of cameras. Here are just a few features of this exciting, and inexpensive, planetary camera and guider:

  • 512MB DDR3 Memory: Planetary photography often requires high data transmission in a short amount of time. With a 512MB DDR3 image buffer, pressure on computer transmission is reduced significantly.
  • New Front-End Design: The QHY5III V2 cameras, including the 200M, is not only compatible with C or CS lenses, and can shoot through those lenses with filters attached, they are also supportive of a 1.25" telescope interface. Mounted filters can be attached to the front end of the QHY5III200M body, and unmounted 1.25" filters, such as lab filters, can be attached above the sensor, giving you a lot of choices in filtering for your images.
  • Extended NIR Sensitivity: As mentioned above, the Sony SC2210 CMOS monochrome sensor has extended near infrared sensitivity. This NIR sensitivity brings out unique details when imaging the planets, especially the big gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn.
  • USB3.2 Gen1 Type C Interface: The version 2 QHY5III cameras have been upgraded from USB3.0 Type B interfaces to USB3.2 Type C. This interface lasts longer and is more flexible, although it is recommended that you use the official Type-C QHY data cable for quality assurance and proper camera function.
  • Universal Guiding Interface: The normal ST-4 guiding interface used in previous generations of planetary cameras has been replaced with a more universal ST-4 interface. This upgrade makes it easier to get a replacement cable should the one provided become damaged or lost.
  • Indicator LED: A multi-colored status indicator light is located on the back of the camera to alert you of any functionality issues should they occur. The indicator light stays off if all is good, but if a problem arises, the indicator LED will flash to indicate a problem. The color of the flashing light will be dependent on which problem you are having.