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Cameras for Astrophotography
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The QHY5L-II Mono Camera is a QHY CMOS camera for auto-guiding which can also be used for planetary imaging applications.
Unlike older CMOS technologies the QHY5L-II has no fixed pattern noise, and there’s no random horizontal noise.
The QHY5L-II Colour camera kit is an advanced CMOS camera system used mainly for Planetary imaging applications, which can also be used for Auto-Guiding and basic Deep Sky imaging as well as Video Astronomy (Electronic Observing) – all with the software provided!
Camera has a native CS mount to accept modern CCTV lenses without the need of additional adapters.
Price includes 2 year Warranty, IR block filter (built-in) plus Free Shipping!
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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Fits all versions of the HEQ5, as well as the Orion Sirius mount.
The QHY5-II Mono camera is all you need for basic guiding and planetary imaging and has reduced banding compared to the original QHY5. Low weight, compact size and economic pricing makes the QHY5-II Mono the ideal guide camera with useful planetary imaging capabilities.
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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The Revolution Imager R2 fits any standard 1.25″ focuser and lets you see much fainter objects than the human eye ever could. This is a complete stand alone system, with 7″ colour monitor, imager, mains power supply or 12v battery cable, 1.25″ adapter, focal reducer and more……
Due to restrictions on importing Lithium Ion batteries we now supply either a small mains power supply OR 12 volt battery cable with cigar plug (to fit the popular power tanks). Please use the customer notes section, when ordering, to let us know which you prefer.
The Watec 902H2 ULTIMATE (1/2″ format) is one of the newest and most sensitive monochrome camera offered by Watec.
“THE” camera for basic meteor, occultation and lunar impact study!
QHY5P-II Colour is a 5 mega pixel high resolution Colour Planetary camera with high QE, using the advanced MT9P006 Colour sensor. Pixel size is a tiny 2.2um, resulting in high magnification without a Barlow lens.
The Lodestar x2 Mono is an upgraded version of the very popular Lodestar autoguider.
The QHY8L is a compact and light weight cooled one shot colour APS size CCD camera at a similar price to many DSLRs. Compare specs to cameras with the same sensor (Mallincam Universe etc) to see the exceptional value and advantages of the QHY8L Price includes UK delivery.
Only one left at this price…….
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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Instruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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QHY10 is a compact and light weight one shot colour APS size CCD
With Super HAD technology, a peltier cooling system and active cooling dark noise is extremely low.
The 6.05um*6.05um pixel size is ideal for high resolution and high sensitivity Deep Sky imaging.
The best mono analogue camera in the serious Astro-Video market.
Includes UK Delivery!
Our cameras are the international CCIR version, if you need an EIA camera please enquire
QHY183C … 20mega pixel Back illumination cooled colour COLDMOS Camera
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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We proudly announce the QHY miniCAM5F, an evolution of the miniCAM5S, with a built-in 9 position motorised filter wheel and LRGB filter set.
Enhanced with long exposure capability and cools -38ºC below ambient whilst based on the same 1.2 megapixel 1/3” sensor used in the highly sensitive QHY5L-II.
The QHY5-III 178 Mono has the highest resolution in the new QHY5 III series CMOS USB3.0 cameras
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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The PoleMaster does not need to be directly over the RA axis to function
The Revolution Imager R2 fits any standard 1.25″ focuser and lets you see much fainter objects than the human eye ever could. This is the camera and controller only version. Just add your own accessories (telescope adapter, monitor / PC / Laptop, 12 volt power and cables) to unlock the Universe!
Other accessories in the image are NOT supplied with this version.
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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QHY5-III 174 Mono is the first in the new QHY5-III series CMOS USB3.0 cameras. The camera is designed to be an excellent Planetary, Lunar and Solar and meteor capture video camera.
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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Starlight Xpress Ultrastar Mono is an advanced version of the ‘Superstar’ guide camera and has a similar resolution of 1392 x 1040 pixels. The sensor has 70% more area and QE is greater, at around 75% peak. These characteristics give the Ultrastar excellent performance as both a guide camera and an imaging camera, it’s also well suited to ‘Live Viewing’ with a greater FOV than the Lodestar x2. Price includes shipping to UK.
The Starlight Xpress Ultrastar Colour camera is an advanced version of the ‘Superstar’ guide camera and have a similar resolution of 1392 x 1040 pixels.
However, the CCD chip has 70% more area and the QE is considerably greater, at around 75% peak.
These characteristics give the Ultrastar an excellent performance as both a guide camera and an imaging camera, which is especially well suited to ‘Live Viewing’ mode.
The QHY5P-II Mono is a 5 mega pixel high resolution Mono Planetary camera with high QE, using the advanced MT9P031 mono sensor.
G-11 / GM8 PoleMaster (includes adapter)
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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The QHY5R-II Colour Guide and Planetary Camera is the modern incarnation of the Philips SPC900NC / ToUcam with great performance and sensitivity!
A quick look at capabilities of QHY5R-II colour planetary and guide camera
Makes a perfect partner for the QHY MiniGuideScope
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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A fantastic camera from QHY, available in the following options…
Uses the Kodak KAF-8300 8.6 mega pixel chip.
The Revolution Imager R2 fits any standard 1.25″ focuser and lets you see much fainter objects than the human eye ever could. This is a powerful system, with 7″ colour monitor, imager, 1.25″ multi-part adapter, .5X (variable) reducer and more. Just add 12 volts DC power from a car, battery or your house (via transformer).
Due to restrictions on the transportation of Lithium Ion batteries, we can no longer supply one with the kit. If you need info or advice on powering the equipment, please send us an email.
The QHY174M COLDMOS camera uses a Sony Exmor IMX174 CMOS sensor with 2.35 megapixels on a 1/1.2 inch chip. As a member of the QHYCCD COLDMOS series, the QHY174M has the ability to cool 40ºC below ambient, rendering a clean background for long exposure imaging. The optical window is heated with smart circuitry to prevent condensation from forming.
The ZWO ASI120MM Monochrome 1/3 CMOS USB2.0 Camera with Autoguider Port is an excellent choice as an affordable planetary and deep sky camera for those who have just started in Astro photography and cannot spend a fortune on a specialist Astro photography camera or who want to replace a modified webcam or a cheaper planetary imager.
This NEW version comes with an AUTOGUIDER PORT and the price includes UK delivery!
The NEW ZWO ASI120MC is an excellent choice for an affordable planetary camera or deep sky one shot colour camera for those who has just started in astro photography, but cannot spend a fortune on a specialist astro photography camera or want to replace a modified webcam or a cheaper planetary imager. This NEW version also comes with an ST4 AUTOGUIDER PORT so you may now use it both for imaging or guiding!
The QHY8L is a compact and light weight cooled one shot colour APS size CCD camera at a similar price to many DSLRs. Compare specs to cameras with the same sensor (Mallincam Universe etc) to see the exceptional value and advantages of the QHY8L. Price includes EU delivery.
Only one left at this price…..
The QHY5-III 174 is the first in the new QHY5-III series CMOS USB3.0 cameras. The camera is designed to be an excellent Planetary, Lunar and Solar and meteor capture video camera. With a 50mmF1.4 C-mount lens it can reach stars of up to mag 8 or 9 at 30FPS (33ms exposure) live video recording. This high sensitivity with HD resolution will push video astronomy to new heights.
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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QHY miniCAM5S Mono – Cooled CMOS Camera with Guide Port.
The QHY5L II Premium Package for Mono and Colour Cameras contains…
The best mono analogue camera in the serious Astro-Video market.
Includes EU Delivery!
Our cameras are the international CCIR version, if you need an EIA camera please enquire
The QHY5-III 178 Mono has the highest resolution in the new QHY5 III series CMOS USB3.0 cameras. Price includes shipping to the EU.
The QHY5-III 290 Mono uses a SONY STARVIS Exmor R back illuminated CMOS sensor. The Starvis sensor allows you to “see” very dim stars in real time video. The QHY5-III 290 can capture mag 9 stars when connected to a 50mm F1.4 C-mount lens. Compared with the IMX236 sensor it has twice the sensitivity to visible light and more than three times in the near infrared.
The Watec 902H2 ULTIMATE (1/2″ format) is the newest and lowest light gather monochrome camera offered by Watec.
This adapter can be used to mount the PoleMaster on any 1/4″- 20 UNC (universal) thread, handy for DIY installations
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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Instruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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Instruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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The QHY21, QHY22 and QHY23 cameras feature Sony’s latest high sensitivity ExviewII CCD sensors: ICX674, ICX694 and ICX814.
These sensors has very high QE (close to 80%) and very low thermal noise.
With dual stage TEC cooling technology these cameras can achieve temperatures 45C below ambient. By comparison with the competition, the 10 to 15C of extra cooling helps ensure great results, even on hot summer nights!
This is the colour equivalent of the Mintron 22S85HC-EX-R with a 1/2″ colour EXview CCD.
This is one of the most sensitive colour AstroVideo cameras available today.
It can switch, either automatically or manually, between Colour and Monochrome modes to get the best views of particular objects.
This is the colour version of the Mintron 12V6HC-EX with a 1/2″ colour EXview CCD.
Colour cameras are not as sensitive as their Mono equivalents, so I recommend them for larger faster scopes and brighter deep sky objects.
However performance can always be enhanced by stacking frames and processing the resultant image.
QHY IMGOH Mono – Cooled Deep Sky, Planetary and Guide camera!
The IMG0H is a versatile new camera using the latest SONY EXview ICX618AL CCD sensor and a 14bit high speed AD converter.
The IMG0H has high QE (almost 70%) making it a very sensitive guide and planetary camera.
The QHY183M is a one-inch, 20 Megapixel back-illuminated COLDMOS camera. Pixel size is 2.4um for high-resolution. The camera is capable of producing 15FPS @ 20 Megapixels. It has a two-stage TEC that cools the sensor to -40C to -45C below ambient. ADC is 10/12-bit and 8/12-bit output with 1e- read noise! Computer interface is USB 3.0 and exposure times can be set from 50us to approximately 1000 sec.
The Revolution Imager R2 fits any standard 1.25″ focuser and lets you see much fainter objects than the human eye ever could. This is the camera and controller only version. Just add your own accessories (telescope adapter, monitor / PC / Laptop, 12 volt power and cables) to unlock the Universe!
Other accessories in the image are NOT supplied with this version.
Sale coming to an end soon, order now to secure pricing!
The ZWO ASI224MC comes with an exciting 1/3″ and 1.2M pixels IMX224 sensor that features SONY Exmor and NIR Technology resulting in extremely low read noise (1.5 e) and high sensitivity, especially in the near IR range. See separate listing for UK sales.
QHY163C Shipped to EU
The QHY10 is a compact and light weight one shot colour APS size CCD camera.
With Super HAD technology, a peltier cooling system and active cooling. dark noise is extremely low.
The 6.05um*6.05um pixel size is ideal for high resolution and high sensitivity deep sky imaging.
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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The QHY5-III 290 Mono uses a SONY STARVIS Exmor R back illuminated CMOS sensor. The Starvis sensor allows you to “see” very dim stars in real time video. The QHY5-III 290 can capture mag 9 stars when connected to a 50mm F1.4 C-mount lens. Compared with the IMX236 sensor it has twice the sensitivity to visible light and more than three times in the near infrared.
The QHY5-III 290C uses a SONY STARVIS Exmor R back illuminated CMOS sensor. The Starvis sensor means you can see very dim stars in real time video. The 2.9um pixel size is also idea for planetary imaging.
The IMG2PRO is a cooled CCD camera which uses SONY’s high sensitivity Exview CCD sensor ICX285AL. This sensor is popular because it has very low dark current resulting in clean images during long exposures. The camera has a two stage TEC and set point cooling to -45C below ambient. Thermal performance is much better than similar cameras such as the Atik 314L+. The desiccant system is user rechargeable for easy maintenance.
Please ask about availability.
The Lodestar x2 Colour is an upgraded version of the very popular Lodestar autoguider.
A serious contender in the AstroVideo market… The Watec 910HX / RC Mono Camera PC Kit!
The weapon of choice for occultation and meteor work, as well as deep sky observing! Works with, or without a PC / laptop.
Finally a new Watec entrant in the serious Astro-Video market… The Watec 910HX / RC Mono Camera Kit!
Sporting the latest Sony 1/2″ EXview HAD CCD II Mono sensor this camera is highly sensitive and is now the weapon of choice for amateurs specialising in Occultation and Meteor work.
We stock only the newest version of this camera, with the latest x2 sensor
The QHY6 is a cooled 16 bit camera with a sensitive 1/3″ Mono EXview CCD that offers excellent guiding performance and deep sky imaging. It can be used without external power, for guiding, or with a 12 volt supply for cooled long exposure imaging. It has an ST4 port.
The best mono analogue camera in the serious Astro-Video market.
Includes Shipping to the Rest of the World (Not UK or EU)
Our cameras are the international CCIR version, if you need an EIA camera please enquire
The IMG2PRO is a cooled CCD camera which uses SONY’s high sensitivity Exview CCD sensor ICX285AL. This sensor is popular because it has very low dark current resulting in clean images during long exposures. The camera has a two stage TEC and set point cooling to -45C below ambient. Thermal performance is much better than similar cameras such as the Atik 314L+. The desiccant system is user rechargeable for easy maintenance.
Please ask about availability.
Starlight Xpress Ultrastar Mono is an advanced version of the ‘Superstar’ guide camera and has a similar resolution of 1392 x 1040 pixels. The sensor has 70% more area and QE is greater, at around 75% peak. These characteristics give the Ultrastar excellent performance as both a guide camera and an imaging camera, it’s also well suited to ‘Live Viewing’ with a greater FOV than the Lodestar x2. Price includes shipping to EU.
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
Images are visible when you join the Forum.
This is the colour version of the Mintron 12V6HC-EX with a 1/2″ colour EXview CCD.
Colour cameras are not as sensitive as their Mono equivalents, so I recommend them for larger faster scopes and brighter deep sky objects.
However performance can always be enhanced by stacking frames and processing the resultant image.
The QHY6 is a cooled 16 bit camera with a sensitive 1/3″ Mono EXview CCD that offers excellent guiding performance and deep sky imaging. It can be used without external power, for guiding, or with a 12 volt supply for cooled long exposure imaging. It has an ST4 port.
The 12V6HC-EX has a 1/2″ highly sensitive Sony EXview Mono CCD and accumulates light for up to two and a half seconds outputting an apparently continuous signal.
All controls are on the back of the camera and can be accessed remotely, from a PC, using our cable (see accessories sub-menu below).
The controls cover a wide range of shutter speeds, with digital zoom, negative image, and image flipping and masking.
The QHY12 is a compact and light weight one shot colour APS sensor size CCD camera.
With Super HAD technology, a two stage cooling system and an active cooling fan, dark noise is extremely low.
The 5.12um*5.12um pixel size is ideal for high resolution deep sky imaging.
The QHY21, QHY22 and QHY23 cameras feature Sony’s latest high sensitivity ExviewII CCD sensors: ICX674, ICX694 and ICX814.
These sensors has very high QE (close to 80%) and very low thermal noise.
The QHY22 can be supplied as a package with QHY Filter Wheel and filters.
The IMG132E is a high performance CMOS camera for planetary imaging applications.
It uses Sony’s Exmor CMOS sensor which gives clear and noise free images.
Unlike older CMOS technologies, the IMG132E has no visible fixed pattern noise such as vertical lines.
The Mintron 22S85HC-EX is in many ways a simplified version of the 12V6HC-EX.
The camera body is smaller, lighter and lacks the SVideo and PC ports of its bigger brother.
A useful enhancement is the ability to expose for twice as long, i.e. 5 seconds.
The 12V6HC-EX mono camera has a 1/2″ highly sensitive Sony EXview Mono CCD and accumulates light for up to two and a half seconds outputting an apparently continuous signal.
All controls are on the back of the camera and can be accessed remotely, from a PC, using our cable (see accessories sub-menu below).
The controls cover a wide range of shutter speeds, with digital zoom, negative image, and image flipping and masking.
QHY IMGOH Colour – Cooled Deep Sky, Planetary and Guide camera!
The IMG0H is a versatile new camera using the latest SONY EXview ICX618AL CCD sensor and a 14bit high speed AD converter.
The IMG0H has high QE (almost 70%) making it a sensitive guide and planetary camera. With it’s inbuilt cooling, the IMG0H can also be used for deep sky imaging, especially for smaller objects like planetary nebula and smaller galaxies.
The QHY12 is a compact and light weight one shot colour APS sensor size CCD camera.
With Super HAD technology, a two stage cooling system and an active cooling fan, dark noise is extremely low.
The 5.12um*5.12um pixel size is ideal for high resolution deep sky imaging.
Sale coming to an end soon, order now to secure pricing!
The QHY174M COLDMOS camera uses a Sony Exmor IMX174 CMOS sensor with 2.35 megapixels on a 1/1.2 inch chip. As a member of the QHYCCD COLDMOS series, the QHY174M has the ability to cool 40ºC below ambient, rendering a clean background for long exposure imaging. The optical window is heated with smart circuitry to prevent condensation from forming.
Moravian Instruments G3-16200 Monochrome CCD Camera with Low Noise, High Quantum Efficiency Kodak KAF-16200 Class 2 CCD Sensor and 5-pos Filter Wheel…
for SCIENTIFIC and Narrow-Band ASTROPHOTO Imaging with Antiblooming and Electronic Shutter
The NEW ZWO ASI120MC is an excellent choice for an affordable planetary camera or deep sky one shot colour camera for those who has just started in astro photography, but cannot spend a fortune on a specialist astro photography camera or want to replace a modified webcam or a cheaper planetary imager. This NEW version also comes with an ST4 AUTOGUIDER PORT so you may now use it both for imaging or guiding!
The QHY11 Colour is a compact full frame 36*24mm cooled CCD camera.
It uses the TrueSense KAI11002 CCD sensor and offers a big image circle.
11 mega pixels with 9 um pixels offers very sharp stars and a wide FOV.
The QHY11 Mono is a small full frame size 36*24mm cooled CCD camera.
It uses the TrueSense KAI11002 CCD sensor and offers a big image circle.
The 11mega pixels and 9um pixel size offer you very sharp star and wide FOV area in many telescopes.
The QHY5-III 224 C uses the SONY IMX224, a 1/3inch ultra low readout noise CMOS sensor . The sensor is declared as the highest sensitivity CMOS sensor in SONY small sensors.
The QHY5-III 290C uses a SONY STARVIS Exmor R back illuminated CMOS sensor. The Starvis sensor means you can see very dim stars in real time video. The 2.9um pixel size is also idea for planetary imaging.
The QHY5R-II Colour Guide and Planetary Camera is the modern incarnation of the Philips SPC900NC / ToUcam with great performance and sensitivity!
A quick look at capabilities of QHY5R-II colour planetary and guide camera
Makes a perfect partner for the QHY MiniGuideScope
The ZWO ASI224MC comes with an exciting 1/3″ and 1.2M pixels IMX224 sensor that features SONY Exmor and NIR Technology resulting in extremely low read noise (1.5 e) and high sensitivity, especially in the near IR range. Free delivery to UK, see separate listing for EU sales.
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