{"title":"Guide Cameras","description":"\u003cp\u003eCameras sold for autoguiding. Many double as planetary cameras and also appear there. Part of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cameras\"\u003eCameras\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"asi174mm-mini-mono","title":"ASI174MM Mini (mono)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb justify font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASI174MM Mini\u003c\/strong\u003e camera integrates Sony \u003cstrong\u003eIMX174LLJ \/ IMX174LQJ\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/1.2? sensor (11.3 mm x 7.1 mm). It is ZWO first mini camera. This camera has \u003cstrong\u003e1936 x 1216 pixels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pixel size is 5.86 µm x 5.86 µm.  This camera provides \u003cstrong\u003e12bit \u003c\/strong\u003eADC and its \u003cstrong\u003eQE peak is 77%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/astronomy-imaging-camera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/asi174mm-mini-e1506066766980.jpg\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7790\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/asi174mm-mini-e1506066699312_f2d6fae9-f80b-427b-832e-297c62a3aed7.jpg?v=1766552473\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"337\" style=\"border: 0px; display: block; text-align: center; margin: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; background: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/astronomy-imaging-camera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Logo-of-174%EF%BC%88%E6%9C%80%E6%96%B0%EF%BC%89.jpg\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8251 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Logo-of-174_EF_BC_88_E6_9C_80_E6_96_B0_EF_BC_89-1024x447_bf85707c-89ef-4f04-90af-fee2605fd0dc.jpg?v=1766552474\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"447\" style=\"border: 0px; display: block; text-align: center; margin: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; background: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003eAstrophotography Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb justify font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003eASI174 mini camera offers you very good performance for planetary imaging and guiding. Low read noise, high dynamic range, QE peak 77%, AR protective window and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb justify font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/ASI174mini-readnoise-fullwell-gain-dynamic-rang-QE-e1506066830580_b5e38fab-2424-42cd-9c86-4966bf1555c2.jpg?v=1766552476\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7792 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/ASI174mini-readnoise-fullwell-gain-dynamic-rang-QE-e1506066830580_b5e38fab-2424-42cd-9c86-4966bf1555c2.jpg?v=1766552476\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1386\" style=\"border: 0px; display: block; text-align: center; margin: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; background: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003e174Mini vs. 174MM\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb justify font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003eCompared with ASI174MM camera, 174mini has smaller outlook, lighter weight, and it can reach focus with eyepiece at the same position.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/astronomy-imaging-camera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ASI174minivsASI174mmmc-e1506066849814.jpg\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7793\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/ASI174minivsASI174mmmc_034e44c6-d414-421d-ae11-347c6e14b933.jpg?v=1766552478\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"546\" style=\"border: 0px; display: block; text-align: center; margin: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; background: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003eUSB2.0Port \u0026amp; ST4 Port\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb justify font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 2.0 Port: \u003c\/strong\u003eMini cameras have one USB2.0 type C port. Type C port is very popular among mobile phones, it doens’t matter with the  positive side and negetive side of the adapter.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb justify font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eST4 Port: \u003c\/strong\u003eCan connect mini camera directly to the auto guide port of mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/astronomy-imaging-camera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/USB-e1506066902622.jpg\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7794\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/EF_BC_91_EF_BC_97_EF_BC_94_EF_BD_8D_EF_BD_89_EF_BD_8E_EF_BD_89USB_fd01fe6e-525b-4609-8825-6dfbcd3b4aaa.jpg?v=1766552479\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"427\" style=\"border: 0px; display: block; text-align: center; margin: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; background: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003eConnecting Drawing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb justify font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/astronomy-imaging-camera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ASI-Mini-e1506066929220.jpg\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7795\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/ASI-Mini-e1506065889927_109fa90d-8d52-4e03-94f6-49708b38db85.jpg?v=1766552481\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"571\" style=\"border: 0px; display: block; text-align: center; margin: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; background: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px 17px; padding: 0px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eM28.5-CS adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCS-C adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e1.25? extender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e1.25? filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003eMechanical Drawing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/ASImini_E5_9B_BE_E7_BA_B8-e1506065939453_eb2e28d3-21fd-4460-aab0-1b26898e61b0.jpg?v=1766552483\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7796 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/ASImini_E5_9B_BE_E7_BA_B8-e1506065939453_eb2e28d3-21fd-4460-aab0-1b26898e61b0.jpg?v=1766552483\" alt=\"\" width=\"894\" height=\"584\" style=\"border: 0px; display: block; text-align: center; margin: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; background: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003eWhat is in the box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb justify font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003eASI mini camera box includes all necessary cables, drivers, adapters, and manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb justify font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/astronomy-imaging-camera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/174mini%E9%85%8D%E4%BB%B6%E5%9B%BE-e1506066957962.jpg\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7806\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/174mini_E9_85_8D_E4_BB_B6_E5_9B_BE_9b6196c5-fecb-4822-8c48-869aa3bb6f18.jpg?v=1766552485\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" style=\"border: 0px; display: block; text-align: center; margin: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; background: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/banner_fd938bd3-8ed5-43dd-adbe-6ee7249a9175.jpg?v=1766552486\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7825\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/banner_fd938bd3-8ed5-43dd-adbe-6ee7249a9175.jpg?v=1766552486\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" style=\"border: 0px; display: block; text-align: center; margin: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; background: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 25.2px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 18px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eASI174 and ASI290 mini camera have very beautiful outlooks, small size, lighter weight, this is not a big deal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 25.2px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 18px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe should consider much more…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow to  choose a good guide camera?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"\u003eMany people may say : it must be small, suitable for different equipments(guide scope, OAG), stable working.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"\u003eYes, I think thoes are basic demand for a good guide camera, and ASI mini camera can do them well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003eSo, what else we do care in the deep of our mind?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"\u003eI think there will be three potential requests: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh sensitivity, precisely guiding, big FOV\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/asi174miniVSasi290mini_00bd1a25-c67d-47be-9cb2-b8f607a86bbb.jpg?v=1766552488\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7822\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/asi174miniVSasi290mini_00bd1a25-c67d-47be-9cb2-b8f607a86bbb.jpg?v=1766552488\" alt=\"asi174miniVSasi290mini\" width=\"1000\" height=\"400\" style=\"border: 0px; display: block; text-align: center; margin: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; background: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHigh Sensitivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eSensitivity is the first thing we considered. it is very important to look for a guide star. So at the beginning, we were considering to use mono sensor to design our guide camera only. Because mono sensor has much higher sensitivity than color ones. After that, we carefully compared the sensitivity of our sensors. At last, we decide to use 290 and 174  mono sensor. As we know, 290 and 174 mono sensor have about 80% QE peak, can detect more stars in view. Also, we can shorten the exposure time in guiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePrecisely Guiding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/290mini_6cbe107f-256c-4cf3-bbd3-31577d3c7d90.jpg?v=1766552489\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-7826 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/290mini_6cbe107f-256c-4cf3-bbd3-31577d3c7d90.jpg?v=1766552489\" alt=\"290mini\" width=\"303\" height=\"293\" style=\"border: 0px; float: left; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; margin: 6px 20px 6px 0px; background: none; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eASI290 mini is designed for precisely guiding. 2.9um pixel size can give you a higher arcsec\/pixel than 224 or 120 camera. Which means in same guide scope, 290mini can detect slighter movement of stars. ASI290 mini can improve about 30% guide precision than 120mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBig FOV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/174mini_b96b1d7b-361e-442d-9fbb-c5b931d38504.jpg?v=1766552491\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-7827 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/174mini_b96b1d7b-361e-442d-9fbb-c5b931d38504.jpg?v=1766552491\" alt=\"174mini\" width=\"303\" height=\"293\" style=\"border: 0px; float: left; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; margin: 6px 20px 6px 0px; background: none; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eASI174 mini is designed for Big FOV guiding. This is very useful in OAG to looking for a guide star. When you using OAG guider to work with Ritchey-Chretien or Schmit-Cassegrain telescope, the hardest part is to looking for a guide star. ASI174 mini have 1\/1.2? big sensor which means you can have  4 times bigger Fov than 120mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSmiling Face\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eThe back of ASI mini camera is like a smiling face, it’s mouth is Type C USB port, which is widely used in mobile phones. And it’s nose is ST4 port, for guiding. Every time, you use mini camera, there will always a smile face stay with you in the dark nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/174miniVS290mini_3329d4d7-d410-42d2-aa65-dc579505a5ec.jpg?v=1766552492\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); opacity: 1; text-decoration-line: none !important;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7821\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/174miniVS290mini_3329d4d7-d410-42d2-aa65-dc579505a5ec.jpg?v=1766552492\" alt=\"174miniVS290mini\" width=\"1000\" height=\"400\" style=\"border: 0px; display: block; text-align: center; margin: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; background: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFocus like a eyepiece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eASI mini camera and eyepiece can  reach focus at same position. You can focus with an eyepiece, and put ASI mini camera into 1.25? holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/E7_94_BB_E6_9D_BF-11_9f91c605-8883-4b49-a7a8-40f49f6c488a.jpg?v=1766552494\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7824\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/E7_94_BB_E6_9D_BF-11_9f91c605-8883-4b49-a7a8-40f49f6c488a.jpg?v=1766552494\" alt=\"?? 1\" width=\"1000\" height=\"400\" style=\"border: 0px; display: block; text-align: center; margin: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; background: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003eWorks on OAG\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eMini camera is very suitable for OAG, it can have much biger focus range than normal ASI cameras. Never to worry about guide camera can not focus with main camera at same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/OAG_14c5af1b-243e-4273-a320-3d0f8b37ae6b.jpg?v=1766552495\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7823\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/OAG_14c5af1b-243e-4273-a320-3d0f8b37ae6b.jpg?v=1766552495\" alt=\"OAG\" width=\"1000\" height=\"400\" style=\"border: 0px; display: block; text-align: center; margin: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; background: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eASI mini camera is available now! You can order it form us or our dealers!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eWish you all have clear skies!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZWO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013382729839,"sku":"ASI174MM Mini","price":559.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/asi174mm-mini-e1506066699312__04178.jpg?v=1766552498"},{"product_id":"asi120mm-mini-mono","title":"ASI120MM Mini (mono)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCamera Sensor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASI120MM Mini\u003c\/strong\u003e camera integrates \u003cstrong\u003eAR0130CS\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/3? sensor (4.8 mm x 3.6 mm). It is ZWO new mini camera. This camera has \u003cstrong\u003e1280 x 960 pixels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pixel size is 3.75 µm x 3.75 µm.  This camera provides \u003cstrong\u003e12bit \u003c\/strong\u003eADC and its \u003cstrong\u003eQE peak is about 75%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003eAstrophotography Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb justify font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003eASI120 mini camera offers you very good performance for planetary imaging and guiding. Low read noise, high dynamic range, QE peak 75%, AR protective window and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/astronomy-imaging-camera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/120-Gain-RN-DR-FW-vs-gain.jpg\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3830 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/120-Gain-RN-DR-FW-vs-gain-741x1024_4905aa56-e29b-4366-abbf-e1bee4e1685c.jpg?v=1766553431\" alt=\"120 Gain RN DR FW vs gain\" width=\"741\" height=\"1024\" style=\"border: 0px; display: block; text-align: center; margin: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; background: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003eHigh QE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eAbsolute QE Curve, we estimate the Peak Value is over 75%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/QE1_6b9964c3-da07-4686-acdc-f219ae0e902b.jpg?v=1766553433\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9840\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/QE1_6b9964c3-da07-4686-acdc-f219ae0e902b.jpg?v=1766553433\" alt=\"QE\" width=\"683\" height=\"471\" style=\"border: 0px; display: block; text-align: center; margin: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; background: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003e120Mini VS 120MM-S\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb justify font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003eCompared with ASI120MM-S camera, 120mini have smaller outlook, lighter weight, and it can reach focus at same position with eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb justify font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/ASI120minivsASI120mmmc_7b750a5b-48f9-4488-a42f-24805fdc02e5.jpg?v=1766553435\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11394\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/ASI120minivsASI120mmmc_7b750a5b-48f9-4488-a42f-24805fdc02e5.jpg?v=1766553435\" alt=\"ASI120minivsASI120mmmc\" width=\"750\" height=\"546\" style=\"border: 0px; display: block; text-align: center; margin: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; background: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb justify normal background-color:=\"\" text-align:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003eUSB2.0Port \u0026amp; ST4 Port\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb justify font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 2.0 Port: \u003c\/strong\u003eMini camera has one USB2.0 type C port. Type C port is very popular in mobile phones, it will not care about positive side and negetive side of the adapter.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb justify font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eST4 Port: \u003c\/strong\u003eCan connect mini camera direct connect to auto guide port of mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/P10408911_1d751cd2-13a5-4484-ad28-d9250ae7662a.jpg?v=1766553436\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11390\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/P10408911_1d751cd2-13a5-4484-ad28-d9250ae7662a.jpg?v=1766553436\" alt=\"P1040891\" width=\"600\" height=\"431\" style=\"border: 0px; display: block; text-align: center; margin: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; background: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"position: relative; padding: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(238, 57, 57); margin: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif rgb normal background-color:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003eConnecting Drawing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb justify font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/astronomy-imaging-camera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ASI-Mini1-e1506067569923.jpg\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7802\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/ASI-Mini1-e1506066318426_010e4e4b-9bd7-4b1a-890a-0f2ac63b5992.jpg?v=1766553438\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"522\" style=\"border: 0px; display: block; text-align: center; margin: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; background: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px 17px; padding: 0px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eM28.5-CS adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCS-C adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e1.25? extender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e1.25? filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"ZWO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013448298607,"sku":"ASI120MINI","price":279.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/P10409002-460x460__56679.jpg?v=1766553440"},{"product_id":"lodestar-pro-autoguider","title":"Lodestar PRO Autoguider","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.7em; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThe Lodestar PRO is an upgraded version of the very popular Lodestar \u0026amp; Lodestar X2 autoguider. The original Lodestar X2 uses the same ICX829 ExView2 CCD chip from Sony as the Lodestar PRO which offers excellent sensitivity and read noise. With lower readnoise and faster downloads, the effective sensitivity of the new Lodestar PRO makes it even easier to find faint guidestars making this still the best choice Autoguider on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.7em; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e The Lodestar PRO specification:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.7em; text-align: left;\"\u003eCCD - Sony ICX829AL ExView2 monochrome CCD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.7em; text-align: left;\"\u003ePixel count - 752(H) x 580(V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.7em; text-align: left;\"\u003ePixel size - 8.6 x 8.3uM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.7em; text-align: left;\"\u003eOptical size - 6.47 x 4.81 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.7em; text-align: left;\"\u003eRead noise - Typically 5.5 electrons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.7em; text-align: left;\"\u003eGain - 0.75 e\/ADU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.7em; text-align: left;\"\u003eBarrel size - 31.75mm dia. x 85mm long (1.25 inch eyepiece push fit size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.7em; text-align: left;\"\u003eBarrel thread - 25.4mm x 0.75mm ‘CS’ mount lens thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.7em; text-align: left;\"\u003eInput connection - ‘Mini B’ USB socket for USB2.0 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.7em; text-align: left;\"\u003eOutput connection - Standard RJ12 autoguider socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.7em; text-align: left;\"\u003eOutput type - Opto-isolated 4 lines (N,S,E \u0026amp; W) pull down with common return line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.7em; text-align: left;\"\u003eDownload rate - \u0026gt; 10 frames per second in binned 2x2 mode (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starlight Xpress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013631733871,"sku":"110-0019","price":819.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Lodestar_252520PRO_front_400x800__14260.1682640645.1280.1280.jpg?v=1766558056"},{"product_id":"sedna-m-usb3-0-mono-camera-imx178","title":"Sedna-M USB3.0 Mono Camera (IMX178)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Player One Sedna-M is a compact monochrome astronomy camera built around the 1\/1.8\" Sony IMX178 CMOS sensor. 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The sensor sits behind a 21 mm AR (anti-reflection) multi-layer coated protective window, which passes light efficiently while keeping dust and moisture off the chip. Back focal length from the sensor to the front of the 1.25\" nosepiece is 7.5 mm, which is what you use to work out spacing if you place the camera behind a filter or in an off-axis guider. The rolling-shutter sensor supports exposures from 32µs all the way to 2000 s, covering fast planetary frames at one end and long guide or EAA sub-exposures at the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quantum-efficiency curve below shows where the IMX178 is most responsive across the visible spectrum, peaking near 80%. High QE is what lets the Sedna-M reach faint guide stars and short-expose bright targets without pushing gain to noisy extremes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/QE178m-1024x758_b2b937b8-863a-47ca-9362-91447a7bb92a.jpg?v=1784237040\" alt=\"Player One Sedna-M IMX178 sensor quantum efficiency (QE) curve peaking near 80 percent\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutoguiding:\u003c\/strong\u003e the primary role — keeping your main imaging scope tracking accurately during long exposures, on a guide scope or through an off-axis guider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanetary and lunar imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 60 fps readout and 2.4µm pixels capture thousands of frames for lucky-imaging stacks of the Moon and planets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronically-assisted astronomy (EAA):\u003c\/strong\u003e live viewing of brighter deep-sky targets on a monitor with short, stacked sub-exposures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera terminates in a 1.25\" barrel with an M28.5×0.6 thread, so it fits any 1.25\" focuser, guide scope, or off-axis guider, and accepts standard 1.25\" filters directly. It connects to your computer over USB 3.0 (backward compatible with USB 2.0) and supports popular capture and guiding software. The ST4 port lets it send guide corrections straight to a compatible mount's autoguider input. The dimensional drawing below gives the body diameter, thread, and 7.5 mm back focal length for planning your imaging train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Sedna-M-package-1_d84ef89d-499a-4fec-8c09-5741e091b6f0.png?v=1784237040\" alt=\"Player One Sedna-M IMX178 mono guide camera mechanical dimensions and 7.5 mm backfocus diagram\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonochrome sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Sedna-M records luminance only. For guiding, planetary luminance, and narrowband work this is an advantage; for one-shot colour imaging you would want a colour camera or a filter set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncooled, small-format sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is built for guiding and high-frame-rate capture, not long-exposure deep-sky imaging of faint nebulae, where a larger cooled camera is the right tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo visual function:\u003c\/strong\u003e it produces an image on a computer or device rather than through an eyepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack focal length is 7.5 mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are placing the camera behind a filter or in an off-axis guider, this is the figure to work spacing from. If you are unsure how it fits your setup, send us your guide scope or OAG details and we will confirm it with you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The camera drops into any 1.25\" focuser or guide scope, connects with a single USB 3.0 cable, and is recognized by common guiding and capture software. If you are pulse-guiding through the ST4 port, one additional cable runs from the camera to your mount's autoguider input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutoguiding an imaging rig is its main job. Its sensitivity and small pixels also make it a strong performer for planetary, lunar, and EAA imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it do deep-sky astrophotography on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not designed for it. The IMX178 is a small, uncooled sensor optimized for guiding and high-frame-rate capture. For long-exposure deep-sky imaging, a larger cooled camera is the better match, with the Sedna-M guiding alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with an ST4 guide port?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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It ships as a three-part set that pairs a small guide lens with the hardware you need to point a lightweight guide camera at the sky, giving your autoguiding software a steady star to track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is aimed at astrophotographers who guide their exposures with a small dedicated guide camera and want a low-profile, low-weight alternative to a full guide scope. 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This dramatically increases the sensor’s sensitivity to red and near-infrared (NIR) light. The sensor displays almost equal peak sensitivity to NIR light as it does to light in the visible spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a2\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQHY5III Series V2 Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b20\" class=\"tit\"\u003e512MB DDR3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013248_22732248-6a90-429d-bd94-2e013f965dbb.png?v=1766566502\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2715 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013248_22732248-6a90-429d-bd94-2e013f965dbb.png?v=1766566502\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"195\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013248_22732248-6a90-429d-bd94-2e013f965dbb.png?v=1766566502\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QHY5III (Ver. 2) series planetary and guiding cameras are all equipped with a 512MB DDR3 image buffer which can effectively reduce the pressure on computer transmission, a great help for planetary photography which often requires writing a large amount of data in a short period of time. Some deep-sky astrophotography cameras on the market today only have 256MB, for example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn comparison, the 512MB DDR3 memory of the new 5III (Ver. 2) series cameras represents a significant upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b21\" class=\"tit\"\u003eNew Front-end Design with Better Compatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013604_3000ff32-be67-46e9-a888-e6116646a566.png?v=1766566504\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-2724 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013604_3000ff32-be67-46e9-a888-e6116646a566.png?v=1766566504\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"121\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013604_3000ff32-be67-46e9-a888-e6116646a566.png?v=1766566504\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQHY5III (Ver. 2) series cameras have adopted a new front-end design with better compatibility.Here we only take QHY5III200M as example, however, ALL V2 cams in the future share these features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2783 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212445_18ca73fb-38cf-4918-ae9a-34e5404260c7.jpg?v=1766566511\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2787 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212445_18ca73fb-38cf-4918-ae9a-34e5404260c7.jpg?v=1766566511\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212445_18ca73fb-38cf-4918-ae9a-34e5404260c7.jpg?v=1766566511 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212445_18ca73fb-38cf-4918-ae9a-34e5404260c7.jpg?v=1766566511 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212445_18ca73fb-38cf-4918-ae9a-34e5404260c7.jpg?v=1766566511\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BFL of  V2 cam is only 8mm, which means you can easily compat a V2 cam with your OAG. The basic top adapter includes 1.25 inch threads and you can still use your 1.25 inch filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2786 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212410_43ce268c-b67e-4e98-be3e-a656487d3b10.jpg?v=1766566518\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2785 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212410_43ce268c-b67e-4e98-be3e-a656487d3b10.jpg?v=1766566518\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212410_43ce268c-b67e-4e98-be3e-a656487d3b10.jpg?v=1766566518 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212410_43ce268c-b67e-4e98-be3e-a656487d3b10.jpg?v=1766566518 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212410_43ce268c-b67e-4e98-be3e-a656487d3b10.jpg?v=1766566518\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212544_e590ecfb-872b-4915-a849-8caa93b474f6.jpg?v=1766566520\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2784 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212544_e590ecfb-872b-4915-a849-8caa93b474f6.jpg?v=1766566520\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212544_e590ecfb-872b-4915-a849-8caa93b474f6.jpg?v=1766566520 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212544_e590ecfb-872b-4915-a849-8caa93b474f6.jpg?v=1766566520 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212544_e590ecfb-872b-4915-a849-8caa93b474f6.jpg?v=1766566520\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top adapter glass of V2 can be easily swiched. One of the adavantage of changable top glasses is you can use one filter even you’re using Lens! You can add a 1.25inch-cs adapter to connect CS lens, or add a second CS-C lens for C-mount lens. The two adapters are all standard accessories of V2 cams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212247_c5b5ea10-9a0c-4c77-9d1c-593aa1dcb697.jpg?v=1766566524\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2782 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212247_c5b5ea10-9a0c-4c77-9d1c-593aa1dcb697.jpg?v=1766566524\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212247_c5b5ea10-9a0c-4c77-9d1c-593aa1dcb697.jpg?v=1766566524 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212247_c5b5ea10-9a0c-4c77-9d1c-593aa1dcb697.jpg?v=1766566524 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212247_c5b5ea10-9a0c-4c77-9d1c-593aa1dcb697.jpg?v=1766566524\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the way, there’s a 1.25-inch filter wheel adapter to connect your mono planetary cam with the QHYCFW3-S filter wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b22\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen1 Type C Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013623_c19bbe95-3148-4a3c-9e84-5dde7c4696f7.png?v=1766566526\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2717 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013623_c19bbe95-3148-4a3c-9e84-5dde7c4696f7.png?v=1766566526\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013623_c19bbe95-3148-4a3c-9e84-5dde7c4696f7.png?v=1766566526\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe new QHY5III (Ver.2) series cameras all use the USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C interface. Compared to the USB3.0 Type-B interface used in the previous generation, the Type-C interface has a longer life and is more flexible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips: It is recommended to use the official standard Type-C data cable of QHYCCD. As the market is flooded with a large number of poor-quality Type-C cables, casual use may lead to the camera malfunctioning. If you use your own spare cable, please make sure it is a high-quality cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b23\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Guiding Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013633_e0279141-30b5-4c60-9dfe-83c8b589016e.png?v=1766566529\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2718 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013633_e0279141-30b5-4c60-9dfe-83c8b589016e.png?v=1766566529\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013633_e0279141-30b5-4c60-9dfe-83c8b589016e.png?v=1766566529\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe custom interfaces of the previous generation of planetary cameras and guiders has been replaced in the QHY5III (Ver.2) cameras with a more universal ST-4 compatible guiding interface. Now, even if the guiding cable is lost or damaged, you will be able to easily get a replacement on the market at a low cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b24\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicator LED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013674_4fc6ec7b-8e7d-4d63-9ea0-efb7a3a2a1c2.png?v=1766566531\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2725 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013674_4fc6ec7b-8e7d-4d63-9ea0-efb7a3a2a1c2.png?v=1766566531\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"90\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013674_4fc6ec7b-8e7d-4d63-9ea0-efb7a3a2a1c2.png?v=1766566531\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe new QHY5III (Ver.2) series of cameras is equipped with a status indicator at the back of the camera. If the camera experiences an abnormal status, the multi-colored indicator light will help to determine the situation with different colors signifying different conditions. During normal operation this indicator light is off, so there is no worry about light contaminating the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a3\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tit\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"60%\"\u003eQHY5III200M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eCMOS Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"60%\"\u003eSC2210\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003ePixel Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"60%\"\u003e4um*4um\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eEffective Pixel Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230320895_954f34df-4018-4f10-8bd6-9c48833bf9a7.png?v=1766566550\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2894 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230320895_954f34df-4018-4f10-8bd6-9c48833bf9a7.png?v=1766566550\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230320895_954f34df-4018-4f10-8bd6-9c48833bf9a7.png?v=1766566550 1080w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230320895-768x944.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"885\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230320895_954f34df-4018-4f10-8bd6-9c48833bf9a7.png?v=1766566550 1080w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230320895-768x944.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230320895_954f34df-4018-4f10-8bd6-9c48833bf9a7.png?v=1766566550\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a5\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUser Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b50\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstall All-in-one Driver Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv3 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"c500\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore Start: Input Voltage Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera requires an input voltage between 11V and 13.8V. If the input voltage is too low the camera will stop functioning or it may reboot when the TEC power percent is high, causing a drain on the power. Therefore, please make sure the input voltage arrived to the camera is adequate. 12V is the best but please note that a 12V cable that is very long or a cable with small conductor wire may exhibit enough resistance to cause a voltage drop between the power supply and the camera. The formular is: V(drop) = I * R (cable). It is advised that a very long 12V power cable not be used. It is better to place the 12V AC adapter closer to the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst connect the 12V power supply, then connect the camera to your computer via the USB3.0 cable. Make sure the camera is plugged in before connecting the camera to the computer, otherwise the camera will not be recognized. When you connect the camera for the first time, the system discovers the new device and looks for drivers for it.  You can skip the online search step by clicking “Skip obtaining the driver software from Windows Update” and the computer will automatically find the driver locally and install it. If we take the 5IIISeries driver as an example (shown below), after the driver software is successfully installed, you will see QHY5IIISeries_IO in the device manager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the input voltage cannot be lower than 11.5v, otherwise the device will be unable to work normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv3 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"c501\" class=\"tit\"\u003eInstall \"All-In-One\" System Pack\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll-in-one Pack supports most QHYCCD models only except PoleMaster and several discontinued CCD cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload Page: https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/download\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo Tutorial: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mZDxIK0GZRc?start=1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSince most of the contents of All-in-one package are plug-ins that support third-party software,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe third-party capturing software that you want to use must be installed before the All-in-one package.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOtherwise the program will report an error.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eALL-IN-ONE Pack contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Driver,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewhich is necessary for the camera operation and must be installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWDM Broadcast Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can provide a live signal to Obs and other live software, you can install it if you have such needs like opeing a live show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEZCAP_QT\u003c\/strong\u003e , which is developed by QHYCCD and can be used in QHY devices tests, and management of updates. So even if you won’t use EZCAP_QT for capturing, we suggest you install it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAscom driver,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewhich is necessary for the camera used in Ascom (the latest version of Ascom is 6.6).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe two sorts of Ascom CFW Drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecorrespond to two methods of controling the filter wheel: USB control and camera serial control. It is recommended that both drivers should be installed if you have a filter wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCP210X_VCP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a serial driver. Some computers come with the driver, but the computer without the driver may be failed of controling the filter wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSDKs for Third-party Software\u003c\/strong\u003e: Just pick and install the corresponding SDK according to the software you want to use. Don’t forget to check whether the software you are using is 32-bit or 64-bit and select the right SDKs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSHARPCAP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis also included in the pack, you can choose 32-bit or 64-bit to install. This is authorized by SHARPCAP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQT LIB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a plug-in to ensure that 64-bit software can exeuate normally on some computers with poor compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifference between Stable version and Beta Version:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBeta version is the latest version, which gives priority to support for the latest products (the stable version may not be compatible with those yet), and has some of the latest optimized ,but experimental features. The stable version is older than the beta version but more stable, so it is recommended for beginners who are not using the latest products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon’t let the camera connect to the computer during the All-in-one pack installation process\u003c\/strong\u003e;  connect it to the computer after all the installation is complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b51\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing Software\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we mainly take QHY5III462C as example. This User Guide can be applied to all QHY5III series Camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv3 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"c510\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing SharpCap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tit\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eConnect the camera and run SHARPCAP. if everything goes well, the video screen will be displayed after the software is opened, you can see the current frame rate at the bottom right of the software.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf you open the software first, and then connect the camera, you can use Camera-\u0026gt;Scan Camera in the menu bar to find the camera. After you find the camera, it will be displayed in the menu (such as QHY5III462C). Check it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn order to ensure that the camera can run successfully, the software will start the camera at the lowest speed to avoid being stuck because sometimes the frame rate is too high and exceeds the transmission bandwidth of the computer. So the frame rate you see now is a lower frame rate, which will be much lower than the highest frame rate declared on the QHYCCD webpage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAfter the camera starts normally, you can try to increase the frame rate. The method is to first set the exposure time to 1 ms, (too long exposure time will limit the frame rate), and then reduce the value of “USB Traffic” to increase the USB bandwidth, at this time you can see the frame rate will increase . If your machine’s CPU speed is fast enough, such as an I7-4 core computer, it should be able to reach the maximum frame rate. But please note that not all computers can reach the maximum frame rate, it has a certain relationship with the CPU occupancy rate, the computer’s energy saving settings, and even the performance of the motherboard. If you find that when the USB traffic is reduced to a certain level, the frame rate does not rise but decreases, so the performance bottleneck of the computer has been reached at this time, and the frame rate can no longer be increased. In addition, sometimes the performance of the computer’s graphics card will also have a certain impact on the frame rate, you can consider reducing the software’s ZOOM zoom. See if it helps increase the frame rate. Because the display of the screen will occupy the CPU performance, thereby reducing the rate at which the CPU acquires images, which affects the frame rate.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe following figure is the frame rate of QHY5III462C under good conditions. Under full resolution output, it can reach up to 135FPS under normal circumstances.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\" ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.cn\/uploadfile\/2020\/0604\/20200604062524225.png\" data-cke-saved-=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.cn\/uploadfile\/2020\/0604\/20200604062524225.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjust OFFSET.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou will find that when the lens cover is closed and the image is completely black, the background of the image is still not completely black. Therefore, you need to adjust the OFFSET value to make the image darker. Generally speaking, for planetary shooting, setting the image background to very dark is not a big problem. For deep space shooting, a certain background should be retained, and it should not be completely black, otherwise it will lead to the loss of a weak background cloud.\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621416_a0b7f768-4060-4f02-931e-e68d8ebea113.png?v=1766566557\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1823 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621416_a0b7f768-4060-4f02-931e-e68d8ebea113.png?v=1766566557\" sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621416_a0b7f768-4060-4f02-931e-e68d8ebea113.png?v=1766566557 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621416-768x417.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"977\" height=\"531\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621416_a0b7f768-4060-4f02-931e-e68d8ebea113.png?v=1766566557 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621416-768x417.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621416_a0b7f768-4060-4f02-931e-e68d8ebea113.png?v=1766566557\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor planetary cameras, it is necessary to set OFFSET to a value as low as possible, so that the image with the lens cover as close to 0 as possible. Because the presence of bias may affect white balance. White balance is to multiply the red, green and blue data by a factor to compensate for the color cast caused by the different sensitivity to red, green and blue, or the different ratios of red, green and blue contained in the ambient light. But if there is a background offset, this offset will also be multiplied by a factor, and the resulting ratio is wrong. So if you don’t want to do accurate color calibration in the later stage, you can set the image background as close to 0 as possible in the early stage to get a simpler white balance. (For deep space, you must keep an image background, so it is recommended to shoot in deep space, do not do white balance here, let the RGB ratio settings be the same, and do white balance later).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf you want to try 16-bit images, it is best to set the USB bandwidth to a number greater than 5 (for QHY5III462C), otherwise the image will be stuck because of insufficient USB bandwidth. Then set it to “mono16” in the COLORSPACE box. At this time, the camera works in 16-bit mode (actually 12-bit, zero-fill the lower bits).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCheck the “LX” mode to extend the exposure time range to long exposure time. QHY5III series cameras have an amplifier glow control circuit, which can significantly reduce the amplifier glow. Because it is an uncooled camera, it is recommended not to use too long exposure time, otherwise the background thermal noise will rise. For deep space shooting, it is recommended to use a short exposure + a large number of superimposed methods to shoot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv3 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"c511\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing through ASCOM Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many astronomical software support ASCOM, you can connect QHY5III462C through ASCOM. Note that currently QHY5III462C only supports the ordinary ASCOM shooting mode, and does not yet support the ASCOM video mode. In order to obtain the maximum dynamic range and effect, the ASCOM driver uses the maximum number of digits transmission by default (for QHY5III462C, 12-bit), the image is stored in a 16-bit format, and the lower bits are filled with zeros.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse MAXIMDL for Plantery Imaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. Download and install the ASCOM platform http:\/\/www.ascom-standards.org\/\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e(Friendly reminder: If you can’t log in to the ASCOM platform download site, please use the scientific Internet, or contact the agent, or please provide help to the QHYCCD astronomical photography discussion group. In addition, the ASCOM installation process needs to rely on .NET support, if A dialog box pops up during ASCOM installation saying that the .NET component is missing, you need to install the .NET component first. This component can be downloaded from the Microsoft website).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2. If you have not installed the ASCOM driver for QHY5III, please download and install it at https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/QHY5III.html\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3. Run MAXIMDL software\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4. In the camera model, select ASCOM (left picture), then select QHYCCD-Cameras-Capture (right picture)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e5. In the properties, select QHY5IIIxxx Camera\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e6. Under normal circumstances, you can choose a gain of 1 and an offset of 10. Later, you can make certain adjustments according to the specific situation. The speed and overscan calibration options in the window are useless, please ignore.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621209.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1824 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621209.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621209.png 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621209-768x476.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"372\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621209.png 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621209-768x476.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621209.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe following is a scene of QHY5III462C used in MAXIMDL. Please note that since the QHY5III series cameras do not contain a built-in large-capacity frame memory, they cannot buffer a frame of pictures. During transmission, frame loss may occur. If the frame is dropped, the camera will try to take another shot, so sometimes it may take longer to get a frame.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen changing the exposure time to a long exposure time, the CMOS chip may output a few frames of short exposure. These frames may be output, but the subsequent frames will be normal long exposure frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621430.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1825 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621430.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621430.png 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621430-768x491.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"384\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621430.png 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621430-768x491.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621430.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing PHD for Guiding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou can use the PHD guide software and the camera’s built-in guide port to guide the star. The PHD guide software is also connected to QHY5III462C through ASCOM. In the camera button of PHDGudiing 2.5, select the connection method of ASCOM Camera and On-camera guide star.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621692_0e9f04d8-9d40-4600-a96c-bfcd9b33100c.png?v=1766566567\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1826 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621692_0e9f04d8-9d40-4600-a96c-bfcd9b33100c.png?v=1766566567\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621692_0e9f04d8-9d40-4600-a96c-bfcd9b33100c.png?v=1766566567 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621692-768x575.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621692_0e9f04d8-9d40-4600-a96c-bfcd9b33100c.png?v=1766566567 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621692-768x575.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621692_0e9f04d8-9d40-4600-a96c-bfcd9b33100c.png?v=1766566567\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSelect the Connect button, then the ASCOM camera chooser window appears, select QHYCCD-Camera-Capture in the camera list. Select QHY5IIIxxx camera. Set the proper Gain and Offset\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621962_b783eea3-ae92-44e8-a471-dee3a69b0dfb.png?v=1766566570\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1827 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621962_b783eea3-ae92-44e8-a471-dee3a69b0dfb.png?v=1766566570\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621962_b783eea3-ae92-44e8-a471-dee3a69b0dfb.png?v=1766566570 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962-768x568.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"444\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621962_b783eea3-ae92-44e8-a471-dee3a69b0dfb.png?v=1766566570 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962-768x568.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621962_b783eea3-ae92-44e8-a471-dee3a69b0dfb.png?v=1766566570\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eConnect the camera to the equatorial mount. Select the button to start continuous preview\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621523.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1828 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621523.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621523.png 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621523-768x575.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621523.png 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621523-768x575.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621523.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect a star point on the screen, a green frame appears, and then select to start calibrating the equatorial mount and guide star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621871.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1829 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621871.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621871.png 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621871-768x575.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621871.png 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621871-768x575.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621871.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b52\" class=\"tit\"\u003eWebcam application and BroadCast Video WDM Drive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQHYCCD BroadCast WDM Camera is a broadcast driver that supports QHYCCD cameras with video broadcast function, which can meet the needs of customers to send video images to other target software. For example, use sharpcap to connect a WDM-enabled camera, and the sharpcap display video image can be sent to other WDM-supported software for display, which is suitable for video online broadcast applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePerform the AllInOne installation and check the BroadCast WDM Camera option.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg class=\" ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20201230103202382_1823706c-c642-456f-bf66-a4bfbf36a696.png?v=1766566581\" alt=\"\" data-cke-saved-=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20201230103202382_1823706c-c642-456f-bf66-a4bfbf36a696.png?v=1766566581\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe installation process is over, right-click the computer to find the device manager, and check that the image device name is QHYCCD BroadCast WDM Camera, which means the installation is successful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivate the function:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUsually sharpcap is used to connect the camera as the broadcasting terminal. After connecting the camera, you need to turn on the Enable Live Broadcast switch to broadcast. Common supporting software (ie, broadcast receiver) includes:OBS，UFOCAPTURE, HANDYAVI, QQ video functions, etc.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNote:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCurrently only supports Windows system.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCurrently, the SDK does not support 16 bits for the time being.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRGB24 mode must be selected for color images, otherwise the image will appear gridded.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b53\" class=\"tit\"\u003eGuiding Line\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQHY5III Guiding Line Sequence Definition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\" lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.cn\/uploadfile\/2018\/0320\/20180320010643294.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-cke-saved-=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.cn\/uploadfile\/2018\/0320\/20180320010643294.jpg\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621189_319dd96b-f063-41ac-85bb-31c7de1c290c.png?v=1766566588\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-1830 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621189_319dd96b-f063-41ac-85bb-31c7de1c290c.png?v=1766566588\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621189_319dd96b-f063-41ac-85bb-31c7de1c290c.png?v=1766566588 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621189-768x306.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"557\" height=\"222\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621189_319dd96b-f063-41ac-85bb-31c7de1c290c.png?v=1766566588 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621189-768x306.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621189_319dd96b-f063-41ac-85bb-31c7de1c290c.png?v=1766566588\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide circuit contains an optocoupler isolator. The COMMON pin is generally connected to GND. Usually the four direction pins from the equatorial mount are internally pulled up on the equatorial mount circuit, so when the QHY5III sends out the guide star pulse, the optocoupler pulls it down to realize the output of the guide star command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQHY5III Guiding Line RJ11 Crystal Head Wire Sequence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe line sequence is fully compatible with equatorial mounts such as EQ5\/EQ6\/Aidon\/Startron. The order of the pins is (facing the direction of the crystal head)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\" lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.cn\/uploadfile\/2018\/0320\/20180320010827160.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-cke-saved-=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.cn\/uploadfile\/2018\/0320\/20180320010827160.jpg\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210610207_393ddeb2-9f38-4493-91c9-2f762224f5c8.png?v=1766566599\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-1738 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210610207_393ddeb2-9f38-4493-91c9-2f762224f5c8.png?v=1766566599\" alt=\"\" width=\"426\" height=\"227\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210610207_393ddeb2-9f38-4493-91c9-2f762224f5c8.png?v=1766566599\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe line sequence of the socket at the equatorial mount is\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\" lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.cn\/uploadfile\/2018\/0320\/20180320010846212.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-cke-saved-=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.cn\/uploadfile\/2018\/0320\/20180320010846212.jpg\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210610499_70d16121-bc6c-41fb-af93-f78a11ee0692.png?v=1766566607\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-1739 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210610499_70d16121-bc6c-41fb-af93-f78a11ee0692.png?v=1766566607\" alt=\"\" width=\"370\" height=\"197\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210610499_70d16121-bc6c-41fb-af93-f78a11ee0692.png?v=1766566607\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you use other types of equatorial mounts, please confirm whether the wire sequence is the same as the above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b54\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tit\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.QHY5III supports 12-bit or 14-bit images?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eQHY5III462C supports 12-bit image output, whether it is 12-bit or 14-bit, it is finally converted into 16-bit output to the computer. (For example, 12 bits are 0-2047, mapped to 0-65535, 14 bits are 0-16383, also mapped to 0-65535)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. How to get the maximum frame rate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause QHY5III series cameras have a very high frame rate and data volume, not all computers can reach the maximum frame rate. Generally I7 quad-core is no problem. However, the CPU occupancy rate will also affect the maximum frame rate, so when using QHY5III, try to close other programs that occupy the CPU and free up the CPU to process the data. If the CPU usage is too high, the program will respond slowly or even crash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. How to avoid camera stuck or not smooth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3.1 Whether the computer or equatorial mount has electric leakage, and the grounding is not good. If there is leakage in the computer or equatorial mount, the leakage current will be transmitted between the camera and the computer via the USB cable, which may easily interfere with the USB transmission signal. Please ensure that the computer or equatorial mount is well grounded and that there are no leakage problems.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3.2 Is the power supply voltage of the USB port sufficient? The voltage output of the USB port of some notebook computers is less than 5V, which will cause insufficient power supply of the camera and easy deadlock. If this is the case, you can use an externally powered USB3.0 HUB to connect the camera.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3.3 Whether the CPU usage is too high. Excessive CPU usage can easily cause images to freeze. You can reduce the USB transfer rate by increasing the value of USB Traffic to solve the problem of high CPU usage, and the image transmission is smoother (but the frame rate will be reduced)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3.4 Whether the USB cable is in good contact. Sometimes there is a bad connection between the USB interface of the computer and the USB interface of the USB cable or the USB interface of the camera, which can cause the USB transmission to be stuck easily. You can confirm this problem by shaking the USB plug slightly to see if the image is stuck during the shaking process. If so, you can replace the USB cable or add a small amount of silicone oil or engine oil to the USB plug, which can effectively solve the problem of poor contact.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3.5 Avoid static electricity. Sometimes the static electricity of the human body can cause the camera to freeze. Especially when the human body touches the camera. Before touching the camera, you can first touch the metal casing of the computer to discharge static electricity, and then contact the camera.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3.6 The front USB port of some computers is connected to the motherboard through a cable inside the computer case, the performance of high-speed signals will be affected, and the power supply capacity may also be reduced. It is easy to cause the USB transmission to get stuck or not smooth. Therefore, avoid using the front USB port, and try to use the rear USB port. The rear USB port is directly routed on the motherboard, and the signal and current can be guaranteed\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. What is the interface of QHY5III to the telescope? How to equip QHY5III with C-mount lens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe QHY5III462 camera uses a 1.25-inch eyepiece shape design, so it can be added to the 1.25-inch eyepiece without the need for additional interfaces. It also contains the front end of the C-mount, which can be connected to the C-mount lens. Note that this back intercept is slightly less than the standard C back intercept of 17.5 mm. The reason for this design is that a distance of 17.5mm can be achieved through a 1.25-inch spacer. If the distance is designed too close to 17.5mm, then in case it is exceeded, there is no way.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBut need to pay attention to choose the C-mount lens according to the chip size. Since the C-mount lens is used, the back intercept is 17.5mm, so it needs to be replaced with a C-mount extension ring. The intercept is extended by 5mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. How to clean the CMOS chip or camera glass window?.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSince the surface of SONY I chip is not coated, cleaning is relatively simple. You can unscrew the front of the camera and use lens paper to clean the CMOS chip, or you can use a commercially available SLR camera cleaning kit to clean it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe glass window of the camera is more likely to be scratched due to the AR coating or infrared cut filter, so it needs to be cleaned carefully.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Can QHY5III462C run in FireCapture?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYes. The latest version of FireCapture already supports QHY5III series cameras. The old version of FircCapture needs to replace the SDK to support. Please go to the QHYCCD website to download the latest version of the SDK and replace it in the FC installation directory.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. About QHY5III amplifier glow suppression function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDifferent models of cameras in the QHY5III series have different effects of suppressing the light emission of the amplifier. QHY5III174 and QHY5III224 can see obvious improvement. The amplifier of QHY5III178 itself emits very little light, and QHY5III462 basically has no problem of amplifier lighting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. How to solve the problem that the frame rate drops to 0 after the camera runs for a period of time with the DDR mode turned on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSome users have reported that the camera with DDR module has been running on SharpCap for a period of time and the frame rate has dropped to zero; this problem is caused by the high output rate of the CMOS chip and the slow reception rate of the computer. Once the CMOS sensor starts to work, it will be exposed continuously, and the image will be output again and again without stopping. If the computer suspends USB transmission too frequently due to the operating system, it will cause DDR data to overflow, resulting in continuous generation of bad frames. No image entering the DDR is complete, so the frame rate is zero.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSolution: The first method is to reduce the frame rate of the camera by increasing the value of USB traffic, thereby avoiding the camera stuck. It should be noted that the previous SharpCap patch cannot set the USB traffic value to a large value, so it is necessary to download and install the latest SharpCap patch on the official website. The second method is to turn off DDR mode in SharpCap, but for computers that are not very good, this method may not be effective because of its slow data transmission speed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a6\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppendix: Bayer Sequences of Some Colored Cameras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b60\" class=\"tit\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooled CMOS Camera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBayer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY600C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY268C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY410C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY533C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY367Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY128Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY294C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY247C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY168C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY165C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY163C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGRBG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY183C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY174C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY178C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY290C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY224C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanetary and Guiding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBayer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY5III174C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY5III178C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY5III224C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY5III290C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY5III462C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY5III485C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY5L-II-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eBGGR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY5P-II-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooled CCD Camera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBayer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY8L-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY10-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY12-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eBGGR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tit\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a7\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppendix: White Balance Adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b70\" class=\"tit\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen SharpCAP starts, it will use the default white balance, which is R:G:B=1:1:1. Therefore, the image you see is greenish (as shown below). Because from the light efficiency curve of the color CMOS chip, the response to green light is the highest. In order to obtain the correct white balance, you need to perform manual white balance adjustment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621858_4699fa70-72f4-4a38-b60b-7ce24fb2c31e.png?v=1766566610\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1831 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621858_4699fa70-72f4-4a38-b60b-7ce24fb2c31e.png?v=1766566610\" sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621858_4699fa70-72f4-4a38-b60b-7ce24fb2c31e.png?v=1766566610 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621858-768x417.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"977\" height=\"531\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621858_4699fa70-72f4-4a38-b60b-7ce24fb2c31e.png?v=1766566610 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621858-768x417.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621858_4699fa70-72f4-4a38-b60b-7ce24fb2c31e.png?v=1766566610\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor color cameras, SharpCAP will automatically open the progress bar of the white balance adjustment function, and you can make adjustments.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSince white balance is the ratio of light sensitivity between red and green, and the ratio of light sensitivity between blue and green, you can first fix the green value to 128. Then adjust the red and blue.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor example, after adjustment, blue is 255 and red is 161, and now it looks much better. If you need more blue, because the blue has reached 255 and cannot be adjusted upwards, in this case, you can reduce the green appropriately. Then adjust again. In this way, a larger proportion can be obtained.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs we said before. If you are doing planetary imaging you should set the offset value as low as possible. To make the background close to zero. Then you can easy to get correct color balance. Otherwise it will not easy to get it. The The following image shows the offset is good and you can not get good balance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe reason is that the Color balance is a ratio of the RGB sensitivity difference. So we use a ratio to multiple the RGB value and get it done. But if there is a bias exist. The ratio will not be correct. For example, the G sensitivity is two times than R.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eG=2R In order to get white balance. We multiply a ratio of 2 to R\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eR’=2R= G so we get R=G\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen a bias exist. The bias is a constant add to each pixel. So the image you see is:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eR’’=R+bias\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eG’’=G+bias=2R+bias\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow the ratio R”:G”=(R+bias)\/(2R+bias) and it is not equ to 1:2. It shows the bias will effect the true value of the R:G. And the ratio of R:G will arious when the image light changed. It is hardly to correct with a fixed ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"QHYCCD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013918650479,"sku":"QHY5III200M","price":380.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013436__34817.jpg?v=1766566612"},{"product_id":"qhy5iii678m-mono","title":"QHY5III678M Mono","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Images:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230510403_c1a5d909-85c5-4582-a517-faef28b7e944.png?v=1766566742\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2988 lazyloaded\" 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https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230601127-768x614.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230601127_c9276769-9b13-47d3-b0d6-0b5b43a689f4.jpg?v=1766566748\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eBy Michael Wong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith QHY5III678M camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a1\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQHY5III678M\/C is a new planetary and guiding camera of the 2nd generation of QHY5III series, the upgraded version of QHY5III178M\/C, with excellent near-infrared high sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b10\" class=\"tit\"\u003eExtended Near Infrared Sensitivity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230317271_1e4f82b8-4963-4989-93e2-42c8e410d412.png?v=1766566754 1786w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230317271-768x464.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230317271-1536x929.png 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230317271_1e4f82b8-4963-4989-93e2-42c8e410d412.png?v=1766566754\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv3 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this latest generation of sensors, the photodiode portion of the pixel well is physically deeper than in previous sensors, allowing photons of longer wavelengths to penetrate deeper into the substrate. This dramatically increases the sensor’s sensitivity to red and near-infrared (NIR) light. The sensor displays almost equal peak sensitivity to NIR light as it does to light in the visible spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a2\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQHY5III Series V2 Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b20\" class=\"tit\"\u003e512MB DDR3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013248_431ba7b3-d3e8-4e4b-b8b2-188797ce2645.png?v=1766566758\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2715 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013248_431ba7b3-d3e8-4e4b-b8b2-188797ce2645.png?v=1766566758\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"195\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013248_431ba7b3-d3e8-4e4b-b8b2-188797ce2645.png?v=1766566758\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QHY5III (Ver. 2) series planetary and guiding cameras are all equipped with a 512MB DDR3 image buffer which can effectively reduce the pressure on computer transmission, a great help for planetary photography which often requires writing a large amount of data in a short period of time. Some deep-sky astrophotography cameras on the market today only have 256MB, for example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn comparison, the 512MB DDR3 memory of the new 5III (Ver. 2) series cameras represents a significant upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b21\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Front-end Design with Better Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013604_d218e4f4-ecff-467d-82c3-1acd04427d9a.png?v=1766566760\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-2724 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013604_d218e4f4-ecff-467d-82c3-1acd04427d9a.png?v=1766566760\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"121\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013604_d218e4f4-ecff-467d-82c3-1acd04427d9a.png?v=1766566760\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQHY5III (Ver. 2) series cameras have adopted a new front-end design with better compatibility.Here we only take QHY5III200M as example, however, ALL V2 cams in the future share these features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212949_125787bc-f731-4c39-bf61-5a79e8cd9bba.jpg?v=1766566763\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2783 alignnone lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212949_125787bc-f731-4c39-bf61-5a79e8cd9bba.jpg?v=1766566763\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212949_125787bc-f731-4c39-bf61-5a79e8cd9bba.jpg?v=1766566763 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212949_125787bc-f731-4c39-bf61-5a79e8cd9bba.jpg?v=1766566763 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212949_125787bc-f731-4c39-bf61-5a79e8cd9bba.jpg?v=1766566763\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212445_241e5cd0-36c2-4cac-8c44-943de63884d8.jpg?v=1766566767\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2787 alignnone lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212445_241e5cd0-36c2-4cac-8c44-943de63884d8.jpg?v=1766566767\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212445_241e5cd0-36c2-4cac-8c44-943de63884d8.jpg?v=1766566767 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212445_241e5cd0-36c2-4cac-8c44-943de63884d8.jpg?v=1766566767 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212445_241e5cd0-36c2-4cac-8c44-943de63884d8.jpg?v=1766566767\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BFL of  V2 cam is only 8mm, which means you can easily compat a V2 cam with your OAG. The basic top adapter includes 1.25 inch threads and you can still use your 1.25 inch filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212150_0f1a7eb5-79ae-448a-8473-f829f6f50336.jpg?v=1766566770\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2786 alignnone lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212150_0f1a7eb5-79ae-448a-8473-f829f6f50336.jpg?v=1766566770\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212150_0f1a7eb5-79ae-448a-8473-f829f6f50336.jpg?v=1766566770 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212150_0f1a7eb5-79ae-448a-8473-f829f6f50336.jpg?v=1766566770 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212150_0f1a7eb5-79ae-448a-8473-f829f6f50336.jpg?v=1766566770\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2785 alignnone lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212544_6585b3f2-1df7-4a99-8f51-4918a7c3d9a0.jpg?v=1766566776\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2784 alignnone lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212544_6585b3f2-1df7-4a99-8f51-4918a7c3d9a0.jpg?v=1766566776\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212544_6585b3f2-1df7-4a99-8f51-4918a7c3d9a0.jpg?v=1766566776 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212544_6585b3f2-1df7-4a99-8f51-4918a7c3d9a0.jpg?v=1766566776 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212544_6585b3f2-1df7-4a99-8f51-4918a7c3d9a0.jpg?v=1766566776\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top adapter glass of V2 can be easily swiched. One of the adavantage of changable top glasses is you can use one filter even you’re using Lens! You can add a 1.25inch-cs adapter to connect CS lens, or add a second CS-C lens for C-mount lens. The two adapters are all standard accessories of V2 cams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212247_17246456-0b76-4e19-9eae-8e6e13fe2204.jpg?v=1766566779\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2782 alignnone lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212247_17246456-0b76-4e19-9eae-8e6e13fe2204.jpg?v=1766566779\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212247_17246456-0b76-4e19-9eae-8e6e13fe2204.jpg?v=1766566779 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212247_17246456-0b76-4e19-9eae-8e6e13fe2204.jpg?v=1766566779 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212247_17246456-0b76-4e19-9eae-8e6e13fe2204.jpg?v=1766566779\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the way, there’s a 1.25-inch filter wheel adapter to connect your mono planetary cam with the QHYCFW3-S filter wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b22\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen1 Type C Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013623_9639046e-eb6e-4ee2-8ead-e41099cbb38c.png?v=1766566782\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2717 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013623_9639046e-eb6e-4ee2-8ead-e41099cbb38c.png?v=1766566782\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013623_9639046e-eb6e-4ee2-8ead-e41099cbb38c.png?v=1766566782\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe new QHY5III (Ver.2) series cameras all use the USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C interface. Compared to the USB3.0 Type-B interface used in the previous generation, the Type-C interface has a longer life and is more flexible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips: It is recommended to use the official standard Type-C data cable of QHYCCD. As the market is flooded with a large number of poor-quality Type-C cables, casual use may lead to the camera malfunctioning. If you use your own spare cable, please make sure it is a high-quality cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b23\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Guiding Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013633_e4092393-38aa-4675-be78-0b091c9d1043.png?v=1766566784\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2718 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013633_e4092393-38aa-4675-be78-0b091c9d1043.png?v=1766566784\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013633_e4092393-38aa-4675-be78-0b091c9d1043.png?v=1766566784\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe custom interfaces of the previous generation of planetary cameras and guiders has been replaced in the QHY5III (Ver.2) cameras with a more universal ST-4 compatible guiding interface. Now, even if the guiding cable is lost or damaged, you will be able to easily get a replacement on the market at a low cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b24\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicator LED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013674_939b4e85-c14c-428d-ba68-9837090c7884.png?v=1766566786\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2725 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013674_939b4e85-c14c-428d-ba68-9837090c7884.png?v=1766566786\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"90\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013674_939b4e85-c14c-428d-ba68-9837090c7884.png?v=1766566786\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe new QHY5III (Ver.2) series of cameras is equipped with a status indicator at the back of the camera. If the camera experiences an abnormal status, the multi-colored indicator light will help to determine the situation with different colors signifying different conditions. During normal operation this indicator light is off, so there is no worry about light contaminating the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a3\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"60%\"\u003eQHY5III678\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eCMOS Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"60%\"\u003eSony IMX678\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003ePixel Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"60%\"\u003e2.0um*2.0um\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eEffective Pixel Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/2023030939_c7b57654-457a-4909-a586-a70202333e2f.png?v=1766566798\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2297px) 100vw, 2297px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b31\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221116618_8a317e63-f600-4462-894f-7efada76949f.jpg?v=1766566801\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2760 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221116618_8a317e63-f600-4462-894f-7efada76949f.jpg?v=1766566801\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1214px) 100vw, 1214px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221116618_8a317e63-f600-4462-894f-7efada76949f.jpg?v=1766566801 1214w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221116618-768x691.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1214\" height=\"1092\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221116618_8a317e63-f600-4462-894f-7efada76949f.jpg?v=1766566801 1214w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221116618-768x691.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221116618_8a317e63-f600-4462-894f-7efada76949f.jpg?v=1766566801\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1214px) 100vw, 1214px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a4\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230310407.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2870 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230310407.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230310407.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230310407-768x944.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"983\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230310407.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230310407-768x944.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230310407.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a5\" class=\"tit\"\u003eUser Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b50\" class=\"tit\"\u003eInstall All-in-one Driver Pack\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv3 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"c500\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore Start: Input Voltage Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera requires an input voltage between 11V and 13.8V. If the input voltage is too low the camera will stop functioning or it may reboot when the TEC power percent is high, causing a drain on the power. Therefore, please make sure the input voltage arrived to the camera is adequate. 12V is the best but please note that a 12V cable that is very long or a cable with small conductor wire may exhibit enough resistance to cause a voltage drop between the power supply and the camera. The formular is: V(drop) = I * R (cable). It is advised that a very long 12V power cable not be used. It is better to place the 12V AC adapter closer to the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst connect the 12V power supply, then connect the camera to your computer via the USB3.0 cable. Make sure the camera is plugged in before connecting the camera to the computer, otherwise the camera will not be recognized. When you connect the camera for the first time, the system discovers the new device and looks for drivers for it.  You can skip the online search step by clicking “Skip obtaining the driver software from Windows Update” and the computer will automatically find the driver locally and install it. If we take the 5IIISeries driver as an example (shown below), after the driver software is successfully installed, you will see QHY5IIISeries_IO in the device manager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the input voltage cannot be lower than 11.5v, otherwise the device will be unable to work normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv3 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"c501\" class=\"tit\"\u003eInstall \"All-In-One\" System Pack\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll-in-one Pack supports most QHYCCD models only except PoleMaster and several discontinued CCD cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload Page: https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/download\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo Tutorial: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mZDxIK0GZRc?start=1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSince most of the contents of All-in-one package are plug-ins that support third-party software,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe third-party capturing software that you want to use must be installed before the All-in-one package.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOtherwise the program will report an error.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eALL-IN-ONE Pack contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Driver,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewhich is necessary for the camera operation and must be installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWDM Broadcast Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can provide a live signal to Obs and other live software, you can install it if you have such needs like opeing a live show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEZCAP_QT\u003c\/strong\u003e , which is developed by QHYCCD and can be used in QHY devices tests, and management of updates. So even if you won’t use EZCAP_QT for capturing, we suggest you install it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAscom driver,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewhich is necessary for the camera used in Ascom (the latest version of Ascom is 6.6).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe two sorts of Ascom CFW Drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecorrespond to two methods of controling the filter wheel: USB control and camera serial control. It is recommended that both drivers should be installed if you have a filter wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCP210X_VCP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a serial driver. Some computers come with the driver, but the computer without the driver may be failed of controling the filter wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSDKs for Third-party Software\u003c\/strong\u003e: Just pick and install the corresponding SDK according to the software you want to use. Don’t forget to check whether the software you are using is 32-bit or 64-bit and select the right SDKs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSHARPCAP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis also included in the pack, you can choose 32-bit or 64-bit to install. This is authorized by SHARPCAP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQT LIB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a plug-in to ensure that 64-bit software can exeuate normally on some computers with poor compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifference between Stable version and Beta Version:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBeta version is the latest version, which gives priority to support for the latest products (the stable version may not be compatible with those yet), and has some of the latest optimized ,but experimental features. The stable version is older than the beta version but more stable, so it is recommended for beginners who are not using the latest products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon’t let the camera connect to the computer during the All-in-one pack installation process\u003c\/strong\u003e;  connect it to the computer after all the installation is complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b51\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing Software:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we mainly take QHY5III462C as example. This User Guide can be applied to all QHY5III series Camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv3 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"c510\" class=\"tit\"\u003eUsing SharpCap\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eConnect the camera and run SHARPCAP. if everything goes well, the video screen will be displayed after the software is opened, you can see the current frame rate at the bottom right of the software.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf you open the software first, and then connect the camera, you can use Camera-\u0026gt;Scan Camera in the menu bar to find the camera. After you find the camera, it will be displayed in the menu (such as QHY5III462C). Check it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn order to ensure that the camera can run successfully, the software will start the camera at the lowest speed to avoid being stuck because sometimes the frame rate is too high and exceeds the transmission bandwidth of the computer. So the frame rate you see now is a lower frame rate, which will be much lower than the highest frame rate declared on the QHYCCD webpage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAfter the camera starts normally, you can try to increase the frame rate. The method is to first set the exposure time to 1 ms, (too long exposure time will limit the frame rate), and then reduce the value of “USB Traffic” to increase the USB bandwidth, at this time you can see the frame rate will increase . If your machine’s CPU speed is fast enough, such as an I7-4 core computer, it should be able to reach the maximum frame rate. But please note that not all computers can reach the maximum frame rate, it has a certain relationship with the CPU occupancy rate, the computer’s energy saving settings, and even the performance of the motherboard. If you find that when the USB traffic is reduced to a certain level, the frame rate does not rise but decreases, so the performance bottleneck of the computer has been reached at this time, and the frame rate can no longer be increased. In addition, sometimes the performance of the computer’s graphics card will also have a certain impact on the frame rate, you can consider reducing the software’s ZOOM zoom. See if it helps increase the frame rate. Because the display of the screen will occupy the CPU performance, thereby reducing the rate at which the CPU acquires images, which affects the frame rate.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe following figure is the frame rate of QHY5III462C under good conditions. Under full resolution output, it can reach up to 135FPS under normal circumstances.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\" lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.cn\/uploadfile\/2020\/0604\/20200604062524225.png\" data-cke-saved-=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.cn\/uploadfile\/2020\/0604\/20200604062524225.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjust OFFSET.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou will find that when the lens cover is closed and the image is completely black, the background of the image is still not completely black. Therefore, you need to adjust the OFFSET value to make the image darker. Generally speaking, for planetary shooting, setting the image background to very dark is not a big problem. For deep space shooting, a certain background should be retained, and it should not be completely black, otherwise it will lead to the loss of a weak background cloud.\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621416_b7cfcbcb-79f7-4f7d-a38d-13c23645e202.png?v=1766566813\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1823 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621416_b7cfcbcb-79f7-4f7d-a38d-13c23645e202.png?v=1766566813\" sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621416_b7cfcbcb-79f7-4f7d-a38d-13c23645e202.png?v=1766566813 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621416-768x417.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"977\" height=\"531\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621416_b7cfcbcb-79f7-4f7d-a38d-13c23645e202.png?v=1766566813 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621416-768x417.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621416_b7cfcbcb-79f7-4f7d-a38d-13c23645e202.png?v=1766566813\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor planetary cameras, it is necessary to set OFFSET to a value as low as possible, so that the image with the lens cover as close to 0 as possible. Because the presence of bias may affect white balance. White balance is to multiply the red, green and blue data by a factor to compensate for the color cast caused by the different sensitivity to red, green and blue, or the different ratios of red, green and blue contained in the ambient light. But if there is a background offset, this offset will also be multiplied by a factor, and the resulting ratio is wrong. So if you don’t want to do accurate color calibration in the later stage, you can set the image background as close to 0 as possible in the early stage to get a simpler white balance. (For deep space, you must keep an image background, so it is recommended to shoot in deep space, do not do white balance here, let the RGB ratio settings be the same, and do white balance later).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf you want to try 16-bit images, it is best to set the USB bandwidth to a number greater than 5 (for QHY5III462C), otherwise the image will be stuck because of insufficient USB bandwidth. Then set it to “mono16” in the COLORSPACE box. At this time, the camera works in 16-bit mode (actually 12-bit, zero-fill the lower bits).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCheck the “LX” mode to extend the exposure time range to long exposure time. QHY5III series cameras have an amplifier glow control circuit, which can significantly reduce the amplifier glow. Because it is an uncooled camera, it is recommended not to use too long exposure time, otherwise the background thermal noise will rise. For deep space shooting, it is recommended to use a short exposure + a large number of superimposed methods to shoot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv3 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"c511\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing through ASCOM Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many astronomical software support ASCOM, you can connect QHY5III462C through ASCOM. Note that currently QHY5III462C only supports the ordinary ASCOM shooting mode, and does not yet support the ASCOM video mode. In order to obtain the maximum dynamic range and effect, the ASCOM driver uses the maximum number of digits transmission by default (for QHY5III462C, 12-bit), the image is stored in a 16-bit format, and the lower bits are filled with zeros.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse MAXIMDL for Plantery Imaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. Download and install the ASCOM platform http:\/\/www.ascom-standards.org\/\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e(Friendly reminder: If you can’t log in to the ASCOM platform download site, please use the scientific Internet, or contact the agent, or please provide help to the QHYCCD astronomical photography discussion group. In addition, the ASCOM installation process needs to rely on .NET support, if A dialog box pops up during ASCOM installation saying that the .NET component is missing, you need to install the .NET component first. This component can be downloaded from the Microsoft website).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2. If you have not installed the ASCOM driver for QHY5III, please download and install it at https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/QHY5III.html\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3. Run MAXIMDL software\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4. In the camera model, select ASCOM (left picture), then select QHYCCD-Cameras-Capture (right picture)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e5. In the properties, select QHY5IIIxxx Camera\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e6. Under normal circumstances, you can choose a gain of 1 and an offset of 10. Later, you can make certain adjustments according to the specific situation. The speed and overscan calibration options in the window are useless, please ignore.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621209_ddbee7cf-7999-4c1c-9be7-4ad24ab04c9a.png?v=1766566816\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1824 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621209_ddbee7cf-7999-4c1c-9be7-4ad24ab04c9a.png?v=1766566816\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621209_ddbee7cf-7999-4c1c-9be7-4ad24ab04c9a.png?v=1766566816 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621209-768x476.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"372\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621209_ddbee7cf-7999-4c1c-9be7-4ad24ab04c9a.png?v=1766566816 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621209-768x476.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621209_ddbee7cf-7999-4c1c-9be7-4ad24ab04c9a.png?v=1766566816\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe following is a scene of QHY5III462C used in MAXIMDL. Please note that since the QHY5III series cameras do not contain a built-in large-capacity frame memory, they cannot buffer a frame of pictures. During transmission, frame loss may occur. If the frame is dropped, the camera will try to take another shot, so sometimes it may take longer to get a frame.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen changing the exposure time to a long exposure time, the CMOS chip may output a few frames of short exposure. These frames may be output, but the subsequent frames will be normal long exposure frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing PHD for Guiding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou can use the PHD guide software and the camera’s built-in guide port to guide the star. The PHD guide software is also connected to QHY5III462C through ASCOM. In the camera button of PHDGudiing 2.5, select the connection method of ASCOM Camera and On-camera guide star.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621692_5709392c-9698-4ea1-9255-3788a5a93e7c.png?v=1766566819\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1826 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621692_5709392c-9698-4ea1-9255-3788a5a93e7c.png?v=1766566819\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621692_5709392c-9698-4ea1-9255-3788a5a93e7c.png?v=1766566819 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621692-768x575.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621692_5709392c-9698-4ea1-9255-3788a5a93e7c.png?v=1766566819 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621692-768x575.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621692_5709392c-9698-4ea1-9255-3788a5a93e7c.png?v=1766566819\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSelect the Connect button, then the ASCOM camera chooser window appears, select QHYCCD-Camera-Capture in the camera list. Select QHY5IIIxxx camera. Set the proper Gain and Offset\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621962_002db18e-1c2e-4a3f-af5a-c99efdb58c3d.png?v=1766566822\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1827 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621962_002db18e-1c2e-4a3f-af5a-c99efdb58c3d.png?v=1766566822\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621962_002db18e-1c2e-4a3f-af5a-c99efdb58c3d.png?v=1766566822 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962-768x568.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"444\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621962_002db18e-1c2e-4a3f-af5a-c99efdb58c3d.png?v=1766566822 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962-768x568.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621962_002db18e-1c2e-4a3f-af5a-c99efdb58c3d.png?v=1766566822\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eConnect the camera to the equatorial mount. Select the button to start continuous preview\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621523.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1828 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/moved-bf3d05eca9ac32b7164ddd93c69edfcb_df1e4de3-3c01-4f98-af96-420512ea8a4d.gif?v=1766566824\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621523.png 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621523-768x575.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621523.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect a star point on the screen, a green frame appears, and then select to start calibrating the equatorial mount and guide star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621871.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1829 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/moved-2196a8b83ef5c1fe6d8033994387a9ce_fe143473-1e74-45ac-9714-7d72d117516d.gif?v=1766566825\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621871.png 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621871-768x575.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621871.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b52\" class=\"tit\"\u003eWebcam application and BroadCast Video WDM Drive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQHYCCD BroadCast WDM Camera is a broadcast driver that supports QHYCCD cameras with video broadcast function, which can meet the needs of customers to send video images to other target software. For example, use sharpcap to connect a WDM-enabled camera, and the sharpcap display video image can be sent to other WDM-supported software for display, which is suitable for video online broadcast applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePerform the AllInOne installation and check the BroadCast WDM Camera option.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe installation process is over, right-click the computer to find the device manager, and check that the image device name is QHYCCD BroadCast WDM Camera, which means the installation is successful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivate the function:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUsually sharpcap is used to connect the camera as the broadcasting terminal. After connecting the camera, you need to turn on the Enable Live Broadcast switch to broadcast. Common supporting software (ie, broadcast receiver) includes:OBS，UFOCAPTURE, HANDYAVI, QQ video functions, etc.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNote:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCurrently only supports Windows system.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCurrently, the SDK does not support 16 bits for the time being.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRGB24 mode must be selected for color images, otherwise the image will appear gridded.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b53\" class=\"tit\"\u003eGuiding Line\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQHY5III Guiding Line Sequence Definition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\" lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.cn\/uploadfile\/2018\/0320\/20180320010643294.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-cke-saved-=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.cn\/uploadfile\/2018\/0320\/20180320010643294.jpg\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621189_98de3d66-aafb-4f85-a546-fbbfe00c7504.png?v=1766566832\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-1830 alignnone lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621189_98de3d66-aafb-4f85-a546-fbbfe00c7504.png?v=1766566832\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621189_98de3d66-aafb-4f85-a546-fbbfe00c7504.png?v=1766566832 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621189-768x306.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"557\" height=\"222\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621189_98de3d66-aafb-4f85-a546-fbbfe00c7504.png?v=1766566832 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621189-768x306.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621189_98de3d66-aafb-4f85-a546-fbbfe00c7504.png?v=1766566832\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide circuit contains an optocoupler isolator. The COMMON pin is generally connected to GND. Usually the four direction pins from the equatorial mount are internally pulled up on the equatorial mount circuit, so when the QHY5III sends out the guide star pulse, the optocoupler pulls it down to realize the output of the guide star command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQHY5III Guiding Line RJ11 Crystal Head Wire Sequence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe line sequence is fully compatible with equatorial mounts such as EQ5\/EQ6\/Aidon\/Startron. The order of the pins is (facing the direction of the crystal head)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/moved-5ed79008541a26f8a04cf392b7b40819_9636e137-7c5e-47f2-9d29-260b15f2e680.gif?v=1766566834\" alt=\"\" data-cke-saved-=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.cn\/uploadfile\/2018\/0320\/20180320010827160.jpg\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210610207.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1738 alignnone lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/moved-be6c159eb8cab4f40555586ca6049a38_1163f8e4-b184-4ddf-9b70-b12cae8d8992.gif?v=1766566835\" alt=\"\" width=\"426\" height=\"227\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210610207.png\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe line sequence of the socket at the equatorial mount is\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210610499.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-1739 alignnone lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/moved-64583e4de78157385a1de8a23368a926_05190450-380c-4bc6-a69a-d4fb5904ed16.gif?v=1766566837\" alt=\"\" width=\"370\" height=\"197\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210610499.png\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you use other types of equatorial mounts, please confirm whether the wire sequence is the same as the above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b54\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tit\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.QHY5III supports 12-bit or 14-bit images?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eQHY5III462C supports 12-bit image output, whether it is 12-bit or 14-bit, it is finally converted into 16-bit output to the computer. (For example, 12 bits are 0-2047, mapped to 0-65535, 14 bits are 0-16383, also mapped to 0-65535)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. How to get the maximum frame rate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause QHY5III series cameras have a very high frame rate and data volume, not all computers can reach the maximum frame rate. Generally I7 quad-core is no problem. However, the CPU occupancy rate will also affect the maximum frame rate, so when using QHY5III, try to close other programs that occupy the CPU and free up the CPU to process the data. If the CPU usage is too high, the program will respond slowly or even crash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. How to avoid camera stuck or not smooth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3.1 Whether the computer or equatorial mount has electric leakage, and the grounding is not good. If there is leakage in the computer or equatorial mount, the leakage current will be transmitted between the camera and the computer via the USB cable, which may easily interfere with the USB transmission signal. Please ensure that the computer or equatorial mount is well grounded and that there are no leakage problems.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3.2 Is the power supply voltage of the USB port sufficient? The voltage output of the USB port of some notebook computers is less than 5V, which will cause insufficient power supply of the camera and easy deadlock. If this is the case, you can use an externally powered USB3.0 HUB to connect the camera.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3.3 Whether the CPU usage is too high. Excessive CPU usage can easily cause images to freeze. You can reduce the USB transfer rate by increasing the value of USB Traffic to solve the problem of high CPU usage, and the image transmission is smoother (but the frame rate will be reduced)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3.4 Whether the USB cable is in good contact. Sometimes there is a bad connection between the USB interface of the computer and the USB interface of the USB cable or the USB interface of the camera, which can cause the USB transmission to be stuck easily. You can confirm this problem by shaking the USB plug slightly to see if the image is stuck during the shaking process. If so, you can replace the USB cable or add a small amount of silicone oil or engine oil to the USB plug, which can effectively solve the problem of poor contact.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3.5 Avoid static electricity. Sometimes the static electricity of the human body can cause the camera to freeze. Especially when the human body touches the camera. Before touching the camera, you can first touch the metal casing of the computer to discharge static electricity, and then contact the camera.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3.6 The front USB port of some computers is connected to the motherboard through a cable inside the computer case, the performance of high-speed signals will be affected, and the power supply capacity may also be reduced. It is easy to cause the USB transmission to get stuck or not smooth. Therefore, avoid using the front USB port, and try to use the rear USB port. The rear USB port is directly routed on the motherboard, and the signal and current can be guaranteed\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. What is the interface of QHY5III to the telescope? How to equip QHY5III with C-mount lens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe QHY5III462 camera uses a 1.25-inch eyepiece shape design, so it can be added to the 1.25-inch eyepiece without the need for additional interfaces. It also contains the front end of the C-mount, which can be connected to the C-mount lens. Note that this back intercept is slightly less than the standard C back intercept of 17.5 mm. The reason for this design is that a distance of 17.5mm can be achieved through a 1.25-inch spacer. If the distance is designed too close to 17.5mm, then in case it is exceeded, there is no way.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBut need to pay attention to choose the C-mount lens according to the chip size. Since the C-mount lens is used, the back intercept is 17.5mm, so it needs to be replaced with a C-mount extension ring. The intercept is extended by 5mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. How to clean the CMOS chip or camera glass window?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSince the surface of SONY I chip is not coated, cleaning is relatively simple. You can unscrew the front of the camera and use lens paper to clean the CMOS chip, or you can use a commercially available SLR camera cleaning kit to clean it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe glass window of the camera is more likely to be scratched due to the AR coating or infrared cut filter, so it needs to be cleaned carefully.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Can QHY5III462C run in FireCapture?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYes. The latest version of FireCapture already supports QHY5III series cameras. The old version of FircCapture needs to replace the SDK to support. Please go to the QHYCCD website to download the latest version of the SDK and replace it in the FC installation directory.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. About QHY5III amplifier glow suppression function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDifferent models of cameras in the QHY5III series have different effects of suppressing the light emission of the amplifier. QHY5III174 and QHY5III224 can see obvious improvement. The amplifier of QHY5III178 itself emits very little light, and QHY5III462 basically has no problem of amplifier lighting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. How to solve the problem that the frame rate drops to 0 after the camera runs for a period of time with the DDR mode turned on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSome users have reported that the camera with DDR module has been running on SharpCap for a period of time and the frame rate has dropped to zero; this problem is caused by the high output rate of the CMOS chip and the slow reception rate of the computer. Once the CMOS sensor starts to work, it will be exposed continuously, and the image will be output again and again without stopping. If the computer suspends USB transmission too frequently due to the operating system, it will cause DDR data to overflow, resulting in continuous generation of bad frames. No image entering the DDR is complete, so the frame rate is zero.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSolution: The first method is to reduce the frame rate of the camera by increasing the value of USB traffic, thereby avoiding the camera stuck. It should be noted that the previous SharpCap patch cannot set the USB traffic value to a large value, so it is necessary to download and install the latest SharpCap patch on the official website. The second method is to turn off DDR mode in SharpCap, but for computers that are not very good, this method may not be effective because of its slow data transmission speed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a6\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppendix: Bayer Sequences of Some Colored Cameras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b60\" class=\"tit\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooled CMOS Camera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBayer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY600C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY268C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY410C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY533C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY367Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY128Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY294C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY247C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY168C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY165C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY163C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGRBG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY183C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY174C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY178C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY290C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY224C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanetary and Guiding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBayer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY5III174C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY5III178C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY5III224C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY5III290C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY5III462C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY5III485C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY5L-II-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eBGGR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY5P-II-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooled CCD Camera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBayer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY8L-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eGBRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY10-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eRGGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eQHY12-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"234\"\u003eBGGR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tit\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a7\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppendix: White Balance Adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b70\" class=\"tit\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen SharpCAP starts, it will use the default white balance, which is R:G:B=1:1:1. Therefore, the image you see is greenish (as shown below). Because from the light efficiency curve of the color CMOS chip, the response to green light is the highest. In order to obtain the correct white balance, you need to perform manual white balance adjustment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621858.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1831 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621858.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621858.png 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621858-768x417.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"977\" height=\"531\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621858.png 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621858-768x417.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621858.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor color cameras, SharpCAP will automatically open the progress bar of the white balance adjustment function, and you can make adjustments.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSince white balance is the ratio of light sensitivity between red and green, and the ratio of light sensitivity between blue and green, you can first fix the green value to 128. Then adjust the red and blue.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor example, after adjustment, blue is 255 and red is 161, and now it looks much better. If you need more blue, because the blue has reached 255 and cannot be adjusted upwards, in this case, you can reduce the green appropriately. Then adjust again. In this way, a larger proportion can be obtained.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs we said before. If you are doing planetary imaging you should set the offset value as low as possible. To make the background close to zero. Then you can easy to get correct color balance. Otherwise it will not easy to get it. The The following image shows the offset is good and you can not get good balance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe reason is that the Color balance is a ratio of the RGB sensitivity difference. So we use a ratio to multiple the RGB value and get it done. But if there is a bias exist. The ratio will not be correct. For example, the G sensitivity is two times than R.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eG=2R In order to get white balance. We multiply a ratio of 2 to R\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eR’=2R= G so we get R=G\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen a bias exist. The bias is a constant add to each pixel. So the image you see is:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eR’’=R+bias\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eG’’=G+bias=2R+bias\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow the ratio R”:G”=(R+bias)\/(2R+bias) and it is not equ to 1:2. It shows the bias will effect the true value of the R:G. And the ratio of R:G will arious when the image light changed. It is hardly to correct with a fixed ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"QHYCCD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013925761135,"sku":"QHY5III678M","price":489.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230227859__70137.jpg?v=1766566842"},{"product_id":"qhyccd-qhy5iii585m","title":"QHY5III585M","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQHY5III585M\/C is an QHY5III V2 series planetary and guiding camera, the enhanced version of QHY5III485C. It has a high sensitivity in the near-infrared and the dynamic range performance has been greatly improved. It has a 1\/1.2-inch large sensor and excellent characteristics of zero glow. The product comes with filters including an IR850nm filter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this latest generation of sensors, the photodiode portion of the pixel well is physically deeper than in previous sensors, allowing photons of longer wavelengths to penetrate deeper into the substrate. This dramatically increases the sensor’s sensitivity to red and near-infrared (NIR) light. The sensor displays almost equal peak sensitivity to NIR light as it does to light in the visible spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMX585 is a Sony Starvis II processor that enables high sensitivity and high dynamic range (HDR). It also improves sensitivity in the near-infrared range by approximately 1.7 times* compared to the IMX485. The new camera QHY5III585M\/C has a large fullwell capacity of over 30ke-, approximately three times that of the previous generation QHY5III485C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This data is officially provided by Sony: https:\/\/www.sony-semicon.com\/cn\/news\/2021\/2021062901.html\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b10\" class=\"tit\"\u003e512MB DDR3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013248_6156e8ce-f28d-4bca-8859-662ca12be6d0.png?v=1766571137\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2715 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013248_6156e8ce-f28d-4bca-8859-662ca12be6d0.png?v=1766571137\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"195\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013248_6156e8ce-f28d-4bca-8859-662ca12be6d0.png?v=1766571137\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QHY5III (Ver. 2) series planetary and guiding cameras are all equipped with a 512MB DDR3 image buffer which can effectively reduce the pressure on computer transmission, a great help for planetary photography which often requires writing a large amount of data in a short period of time. Some deep-sky astrophotography cameras on the market today only have 256MB, for example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn comparison, the 512MB DDR3 memory of the new 5III (Ver. 2) series cameras represents a significant upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b11\" class=\"tit\"\u003eNew Front-end Design with Better Compatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013604_c0ace472-06dd-4328-8720-487eb9e03e7f.png?v=1766571139\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-2724 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013604_c0ace472-06dd-4328-8720-487eb9e03e7f.png?v=1766571139\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"121\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013604_c0ace472-06dd-4328-8720-487eb9e03e7f.png?v=1766571139\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQHY5III (Ver. 2) series cameras have adopted a new front-end design with better compatibility.Here we only take QHY5III200M as example, however, ALL V2 cams in the future share these features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212949_78f3566f-15f4-4dad-ab3a-58c772b45c74.jpg?v=1766571142\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2783 alignnone lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212949_78f3566f-15f4-4dad-ab3a-58c772b45c74.jpg?v=1766571142\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212949_78f3566f-15f4-4dad-ab3a-58c772b45c74.jpg?v=1766571142 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212949_78f3566f-15f4-4dad-ab3a-58c772b45c74.jpg?v=1766571142 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212949-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212949_78f3566f-15f4-4dad-ab3a-58c772b45c74.jpg?v=1766571142\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2787 alignnone lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212445.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BFL of  V2 cam is only 8mm, which means you can easily compat a V2 cam with your OAG. The basic top adapter includes 1.25 inch threads and you can still use your 1.25 inch filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2786 alignnone lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212150.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2785 alignnone lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212410.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212544_d45d76ce-950e-4502-971c-c257dffb8476.jpg?v=1766571155\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2784 alignnone lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212544_d45d76ce-950e-4502-971c-c257dffb8476.jpg?v=1766571155\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212544_d45d76ce-950e-4502-971c-c257dffb8476.jpg?v=1766571155 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212544_d45d76ce-950e-4502-971c-c257dffb8476.jpg?v=1766571155 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212544_d45d76ce-950e-4502-971c-c257dffb8476.jpg?v=1766571155\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top adapter glass of V2 can be easily swiched. One of the adavantage of changable top glasses is you can use one filter even you’re using Lens! You can add a 1.25inch-cs adapter to connect CS lens, or add a second CS-C lens for C-mount lens. The two adapters are all standard accessories of V2 cams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2782 alignnone lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212247.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the way, there’s a 1.25-inch filter wheel adapter to connect your mono planetary cam with the QHYCFW3-S filter wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b12\" class=\"tit\"\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen1 Type C Interface\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013623_c9ce118c-8d15-4235-9ec6-3edc3c11d79f.png?v=1766571162\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2717 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013623_c9ce118c-8d15-4235-9ec6-3edc3c11d79f.png?v=1766571162\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013623_c9ce118c-8d15-4235-9ec6-3edc3c11d79f.png?v=1766571162\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe new QHY5III (Ver.2) series cameras all use the USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C interface. Compared to the USB3.0 Type-B interface used in the previous generation, the Type-C interface has a longer life and is more flexible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips: It is recommended to use the official standard Type-C data cable of QHYCCD. As the market is flooded with a large number of poor-quality Type-C cables, casual use may lead to the camera malfunctioning. If you use your own spare cable, please make sure it is a high-quality cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b13\" class=\"tit\"\u003eUniversal Guiding Interface\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013633_7683629e-de9b-4279-96f1-b1b4cb732757.png?v=1766571164\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2718 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013633_7683629e-de9b-4279-96f1-b1b4cb732757.png?v=1766571164\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013633_7683629e-de9b-4279-96f1-b1b4cb732757.png?v=1766571164\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe custom interfaces of the previous generation of planetary cameras and guiders has been replaced in the QHY5III (Ver.2) cameras with a more universal ST-4 compatible guiding interface. 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Its 2.1-megapixel array (1944×1096, 2.9 µm pixels, 6.5 mm diagonal) reaches a peak quantum efficiency near 91% and a low minimum read noise of 0.7 e−, giving it the sensitivity to lock onto faint guide stars. A small 40 mm body, 1.25\" \/ M28.5×0.6 fit and ST4 port make it a natural fit for guide scopes and off-axis guiders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you need a sensitive, small guide camera for a guide scope or off-axis guider, and want the option to use the same camera for high-frame-rate monochrome planetary capture. 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