CAMERA QHY 5-III-485C

CAMERA QHY 5-III-485C

CAMERA QHY 5-III-485C

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Back-Illuminated CMOS color planetary camera and All Sky camera to photograph all objects of the solar system.

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QHY-5-III-485C


QHY 5-III-485C Planetary and All Sky Camera


We are pleased to announce a addition to QHYCCDs line of high speed, high QE, low noise, planetary cameras, the QHY-5-III-485C. The QHY-5-III-485C uses Sony's IMX485, back-illuminated, 8.4 megapixel color CMOS sensor with an array of 3864 x 2180 pixels at 2.9um. With USB 3.0 interface, the full frame rate of 18.5 FPS at 16-bits or 44 FPS at 8-bits. Smaller regions of interest will yield even faster frame rates. This camera makes a great planetary combo with the other released  QHY 5-III-462 M/C CMOS Camera (various versions available) .


Large Sensor Size

The QHY-5-III-485C has 4 times the area of the smaller QHY-5-III-462C and 4 times the number of pixels. In area it is the same size as the popular IMX174 sensor but with back-illumination and higher resolution. The generous field of view provided by this larger sensor makes it ideal for solar and lunar imaging whereas the smaller, faster  QHY 5-III-462 M/C CMOS Camera (various versions available) with its enhanced IR response is superior for imaging planets like Jupiter, Saturn and Mars.


The following images show the field of view of QHY-5-III-485C and QHY-III-462C: 

Sun at a focal length of 560mm, Field of view of QHY5III485C camera with 80mm f/7 solar scope Sun at a focal length of 2000mm, Field of view of QHY5III485C camera with C8 telescope QHY 462C: Jupiter at a focal length of 8000mm, Field of view of QHY5III462C camera with C14 and 2X barlow QHY 462C: Saturn at a focal length of 8000mm, Field of view of QHY5III462C camera with C14 and 2X barlow


High QE and sHCG (Super High Cain Conversion)

While the QHY-5-III-485C does not have the extended near IR response of the QHY5III462C, it does have sHGC (Super High Cain Conversion) for exceptionally low (less than 1e-) read noise. For solar and lunar imaging, the NIR response is not required but the ability to take multiple short exposures in H-alpha light is ideal for solar use and making movies of solar prominences, arcs and eruptions.


Combination All Sky Camera

The QHY-5-III-485C standard package includes a 2.5mm Fisheye lens that converts the planetary camera into a high-resolution, 8.3 Megapixel All Sky camera with 180-degree field of view. The following items are included with the camera:

  • Camera body
  • USB3.0 Cable
  • Tracking Cable
  • Focus Position Locking Ring
  • 2.5mm All Sky Lens
  • C-mount extension ring
  • 1.25" extension tube

Further technical details are shown in the following 4 graphic curves of the QHY 485 C:

  • Sony: IMX 485 CMOS, BSI
  • SENSOR TYPE: BSI CMOS – Back-side illuminated
  • PIXEL SIZE: 2,9µm x 2,9µm
  • RESOLUTION: 3864 x 2180
  • MONOCHROM OR COLOR: Color
  • MAXIMUM FRAME RATE: Full Resolution 44 FPS@8-bits, 18.5 FPS @ 16- bits (USB3.0 Port), higher rates at selected fields of interest (Supports any region ROI)
  • FULL WELL CAPACITY: 12,236 e-
  • READ NOISE (E- RMS): 1.0e- to 2.4e- Standarde mode, 0.6e- to 1.09e- sHGC Mode
  • A/D CONVERSION: 8- bit/12-bit (output as 8- bit and 16-bit)
  • RANGE OF EXPOSURE TIMES: 10 µs - 300 Sec
  • SHUTTER: Electronic Rolling Shutter
  • OPTICAL WINDOW: UV/IR cut and AR coated
  • COOLING: The camera has no active cooling
  • POWER SUPPLY: Please note: the camera is powered exclusively with the included USB 3.0 cable!
  • USB CONNECTION: USB 3.0
  • TELESCOPE CONNECTION: 1.25-inch with CS mount threads (C-mount adapter included)
  • GUIDING PORT: Ja, SBIG ST4 compatible
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