QHY QHY5III485C Color Planetary & All-Sky Camera
Check Out This Highly Versatile Camera from QHY!
QHY is an industry leader in developing easy-to-use, high-performance 1.25” cameras, and this 8.4MP QHY5III485C is a wonderful addition to the line up! Versatile in nature, employ this camera for next-level planetary imaging, autoguiding, and even all-sky photography. However you choose to utilize this triple threat, QHY has you set up for success!
As a QHY5III model, the QHY5III485C offers high-speed data collection, making it an ideal tool for imaging our solar system. Additionally, the high-performance onboard Sony IMX485 sensor ensures crisp detail with its low read noise, high resolution, and large full well capacity! Attachment to your imaging rig is a piece of cake with the 1.25” design. Simply insert it into a standard 1.25” eyepiece holder and make use of the included focus locking ring for integration with just about any system. If you wish to capture all-sky images, the included f/1.2 CS lens lets you do so right out of the box. Versatile, powerful, and optimal for astroimagers of any level, the QHY5III485C is a must have.
Your Perfect Solution for Planetary Imaging, Guiding, and All-Sky Creativity
Adaptable for multiple applications, powerful in performance, and easy to use, the QHY5III485C opens the doors to outstanding images of the planets and the night sky. This superspeed imager comes backed by Sony excellence and boasts the outstanding build quality of QHY, making it a highly capable system for a host of applications. Read more below as we take a deeper look into the onboard sensor, the ports of this camera, and its key inclusions!
Color Sony IMX485 Sensor
The QHY5III485C uses the Sony IMX485; a back-illuminated, 8.4 MP color CMOS sensor with a pixel size of 2.9um and an array of 3864 x 2180. By employing the latest pixel technology for low-noise capabilities, the IMX485 delivers 3.3x better low-light performance than comparable Sony sensors with 4K resolution. With its large field of view (12.86 mm diagonal) and super low read noise of less than 1e-, the QHY5III485C is ideal for planetary, lunar, and solar imaging.
All-Sky Applications
QHY understands the need for versatility, providing users with the ability to collect stunning all-sky images straight out of the package. The included 2.5mm f/1.2 fisheye lens converts this high-performance planetary camera into a 8.4MP all-sky imager with a 180° field of view. With such a large scope of vision, enjoy capturing the entire sky within the frame, making it perfect for imaging meteor showers, our Milky Way sprawling across the sky, star trails, and a host of other creative avenues!
Power & Ports
On the rear of this QHY5III485C camera, two ports can be found: a USB3.0 Type B port, and a LEMO guide port. This USB3.0 interface ensures maximum reliability and speed during data transfer with its large bandwidth, offering 10x faster transmission than USB2.0! A USB Type B cable comes included within the box for your convenience. This connection also supplies power to your camera. The LEMO style guide port is a great addition for those who wish to connect their camera directly to their mount’s ST-4 guide port for pinpoint accuracy during deep-sky imaging. A LEMO to ST-4 guide cable comes standard within this package.
Everything You Need Included
QHY includes a number of useful additions for use right out of the box! As stated above, two cables are included: a 2.0 mm USB3.0 Type C cable and a LEMO to ST-4 guide cable. Furthering versatility, the included 2.5mm f/1.2 CS lens provides an expansive 180° view of the night sky. When connecting to your telescope or guidescope, a 1.25” extension tube helps you reach perfect focus, and the added 0.25mm focusing adapters and focus locking ring ensure seamless integration with just about any setup! You’ll also find a CS to C mount adapter and a handy driver download instruction card for your camera.
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