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The 12.5 mm back focus is generous for a nosepiece connection. It pairs with common capture software over USB3.0, and the ST4 port accepts a standard autoguide cable to your mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for speed, not long exposures:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is an uncooled, small-sensor high-frame-rate camera. 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Most of the setup time is on framing and focus, not the camera itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-frame-rate imaging of the Moon, planets and Sun, plus all-sky monitoring and autoguiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for deep-sky astrophotography?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not the right tool for long-exposure deep-sky imaging. The small uncooled sensor is optimized for bright, fast solar-system targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it autoguide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The ST4 port lets it act as a guide camera with a suitable guide scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the IMX462 special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts high near-infrared sensitivity, which opens up IR-pass and methane-band planetary imaging alongside standard colour capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: a sensitive, fast, near-IR-capable 1\/2.8\" colour planetary camera that captures the Moon, planets and Sun at high frame rates and doubles as an autoguider, connecting through standard 1.25\" and M42 threads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Player One Astronomy","offers":[{"title":"Yes \/ Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":44013641171055,"sku":"MARS-C","price":398.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ Yes \/ No","offer_id":44013641203823,"sku":"MARS-C","price":358.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ No \/ Yes","offer_id":44013641236591,"sku":"MARS-C","price":358.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ No \/ No","offer_id":44013641269359,"sku":"MARS-C","price":318.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":44013641302127,"sku":"MARS-C","price":363.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ Yes \/ No","offer_id":44013641334895,"sku":"MARS-C","price":323.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ No \/ Yes","offer_id":44013641367663,"sku":"MARS-C","price":323.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ No \/ No","offer_id":44013641400431,"sku":"MARS-C","price":284.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Mars-C-IMX462-planetary-camera__29836.jpg?v=1766558331"},{"product_id":"mars-m-usb3-0-mono-camera-imx290","title":"Mars-M USB3.0 Mono Camera (IMX290)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eMars-M is a monochrome planetary camera developed by Player One Astronomy, which adopts the Sony IMX290 1\/2.8? CMOS , with a 1944 x 1096 array of 2.9um pixels and the diagonal is 6.46 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eThe naming of Player One Astronomy cameras is unique. For example, we name the planetary cameras after planets (They are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, Earth is not included). The size of each planet to a certain extent, represents the size of camera sensors. We name Saturn with a 1-inch sensor camera, and for Mars, we name it with  a ½.8 inch senor camera. All camera names will be engraved on the housing of the cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eDrivers and softwares download: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/service\/software\/\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none; color: rgb(2, 116, 190); transition: all 0.2s linear 0s;\"\u003ehttp:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/service\/software\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eManuals download: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/service\/manuals\/\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none; color: rgb(2, 116, 190); transition: all 0.2s linear 0s;\"\u003ehttp:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/service\/manuals\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.5625rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.4; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eMars-M is an monochrome camera with higher sensitivity than color cameras, you can get brighter image when you do planetary imaging.  In additional, the monochrome camera can get a sharper image because it does not need de-Bayer transformation. It is suitable for close-ups of the moon and sunspots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eConnecting the Mars-M camera to a telescope with an 1.25? T-Mount, or adding a Barlow lens between the camera and a telescope to extend the focal length for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eWith a CS lens attached on the Mars-M camera,it can be used as an all-day camera or meteor monitoring camera, monochrome camera has better performance than color camera!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.5625rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.4; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eCutting-edge Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eThe planetary cameras developed by Player One Astronomy uses a scientific and technological regular hexagon to construct the main body line, supplemented by round chamfers to achieve both rigidity and flexibility. The positive red, which is like a summer fire, is matched with the low-key and steady black, and the super-fine frosting process on the entire surface makes the camera look luxurious and cool, highlighting the style of high-end player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eSensor Tilt Plate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eWhen taking solar photograph with prominence telescope, the Newton ring is annoying. Smoother solar image without Newton ring could be taken by adjusting the focal plate. Besides, when you use a planetary camera for deep-sky lucky imaging, if you find the surrounding stars are not perfect, you can adjust the sensor tilt plate to obtain a flatter image field. get a much smaller field curvature of the telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003e256M DDR3 Cache\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003ePlayer One Astronomy cameras are the first one who adpots the DDR3 cache in all planetary cameras in the world! It helps stabilize and secure data transmission, it effectively avoids frame dropping and greatly reduces readnoise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eWith the DDR3 cache, the Mars-M camera does not have high demands on computing needs any longer, it will still has excellent performance even if it is connected to a USB 2.0 port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eDPS technology\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eThe planetary cameras from Player One Astronomy have DPS (Dead Pixel Suppression) technology, dead pixels (including both hot pixels and cold pixels) of the image are swept away. DPS function is turned on during your whole imaging session, no need to worry about it !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eOvervoltage and overcurrent protection mechanism\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003ePlayer One cameras produced by the number one player ensures the safety of your camera and other equipment through overvoltage and overcurrent protection mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003e USB3.0 Port and ST4 Port\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eWhen the camera is connected to the USB3.0 interface and full-resolution preview is used, it can reach 136 FPS in RAW8 mode (10bit ADC), and the frame rate in RAW16 mode (12bit ADC) is 64 frames per second. When recording images, since the actual writing speed will be affected by the writing speed of the hard disk itself, when the hard disk writing speed is slow, the recording may not reach the theoretical speed. It is recommended that you use a high-quality solid state drive to record data to give full play to the performance of the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eUse the ST4 guide cable to connect the camera and the AUTO GUIDE port of the equatorial mount to do guiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eReadout Noise\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eRegarding readout noise, we solemnly promise that all values are obtained from actual tests.  And for users, you could use Sharpcap 3.3 for testing. SC3.3 has a function called \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eSensor Analysis\u003c\/span\u003e, provide a very simple way to test readout noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eWe wrote a tutorial on our website: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/service\/software\/\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration-line: none; color: rgb(2, 116, 190); transition: all 0.2s linear 0s;\"\u003ehttp:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/service\/manuals\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eAfter many rigorous readout noise tests, the Mars-C camera can reach a low readout noise of 0.73e at a gain of 350 and around 0.7e at a gain of 400.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eIf you are interested in readout noise testing, you may try it yourself, which is very simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eHCG Mode\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eThe Mars-M camera has a unique HCG mode, which will automatically turn on when the camera gain setting is =60. The HCG mode can greatly reduce the readout noise and retain the same high dynamic range as the low gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.5625rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.4; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eQE Curve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eThe peak value of QE of Mars-M camera is about 80%, and it has very strong ultraviolet and infrared sensitivity. 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Its 4.2-megapixel resolution and larger sensor make it a versatile planetary and lunar imager, giving you more field to work with than a 1\/2.8\" chip while keeping the fast frame rates that high-resolution solar-system work depends on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMX464 provides a 2712×1538 array of 2.9µm pixels across a 9 mm diagonal. Read noise falls to about 0.7 e⁻ at higher gain, the ADC is 12-bit, and peak QE is near 90%. Over USB3.0 it reaches 93 FPS at full resolution, so you can bank thousands of frames during a moment of steady seeing and stack them into a sharp result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you image the Moon and planets and want a larger, higher-resolution colour sensor than the entry 1\/2.8\" cameras, with enough field to frame the whole lunar disc through a modest scope. It also works as an ST4 autoguider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSony IMX464 colour sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/1.8\" back-illuminated CMOS, 4.2 MP, with a 9 mm diagonal for a wider planetary and lunar field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast capture:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 93 FPS in Raw8 at the full 2712×1538 resolution over USB3.0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow read noise:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about 0.7 e⁻ at higher gain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e256MB DDR3 buffer:\u003c\/strong\u003e stabilizes high-speed data transfer to avoid dropped frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eST4 autoguide port:\u003c\/strong\u003e allows use as a guide camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective window:\u003c\/strong\u003e D21×1.1 mm with AR Plus multi-layer anti-reflection coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical \/ Mechanical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Neptune-C II uses a colour CMOS sensor with an RGGB Bayer matrix and 2.9µm pixels. Its 12k e⁻ full-well and 12-bit ADC are tuned for bright, high-cadence solar-system targets. The sensor sits at a 12.5 mm back focal distance, and the 66 mm body threads accept 1.25\" and M42×0.75 (T-thread) adapters for a standard planetary imaging train. Exposures run from 32µs to 2000 s. The published weight is 180 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-resolution lunar and planetary imaging behind a Barlow or long-focal-length scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-disc lunar framing through shorter focal lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolar imaging with a suitable solar filter or dedicated solar scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoguiding through the ST4 port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera connects via 1.25\" nosepiece or M42×0.75 threads and fits any telescope providing those interfaces. Planetary work typically adds a Barlow or telecentric to reach f\/15–f\/25. It captures over USB3.0 with common acquisition software, and the ST4 port accepts a standard autoguide cable to your mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for speed, not long exposures:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is an uncooled high-frame-rate camera at its best on the Moon, planets and Sun rather than faint deep-sky targets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB3.0 for full frame rates:\u003c\/strong\u003e a USB3.0 port and cable deliver the headline capture speeds; USB2.0 works but caps throughput.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Barlow helps on planets:\u003c\/strong\u003e reaching a good image scale on the planets usually means adding a Barlow or telecentric to your scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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. It threads onto a 1.25\" or M42 connection, installs its driver, and appears in your capture software. Setup time goes into framing and focus, not the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-frame-rate imaging of the Moon, planets and Sun, and autoguiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from the smaller Mars-C?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMX464 is a larger 1\/1.8\" sensor with more resolution and field, useful when you want to frame more of the Moon or capture a wider planetary region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for deep-sky astrophotography?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not intended for long-exposure deep-sky work; the uncooled sensor is optimized for bright solar-system targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it autoguide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, through its ST4 port with a suitable guide scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: a 4.2 MP, 1\/1.8\" colour planetary camera that captures the Moon and planets at high frame rates with a generous field, connects through standard 1.25\" and M42 threads, and doubles as an autoguider.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Player One Astronomy","offers":[{"title":"Yes \/ Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":44013641859183,"sku":"Neptune-C II","price":453.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ Yes \/ No","offer_id":44013641891951,"sku":"Neptune-C II","price":413.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ No \/ Yes","offer_id":44013641924719,"sku":"Neptune-C II","price":413.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ No \/ No","offer_id":44013641957487,"sku":"Neptune-C II","price":373.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":44013641990255,"sku":"Neptune-C II","price":418.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ Yes \/ No","offer_id":44013642023023,"sku":"Neptune-C II","price":378.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ No \/ Yes","offer_id":44013642055791,"sku":"Neptune-C II","price":378.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ No \/ No","offer_id":44013642088559,"sku":"Neptune-C II","price":339.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Neptune-C-II-camera-logo1-en__87435.jpg?v=1766558344"},{"product_id":"ceres-m-usb3-0-mono-camera-ar0130","title":"Ceres-M USB3.0 Mono Camera (AR0130)","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eCeres-M is a guiding camera developed by Player One Astronomy, which adopts the Aptina AR0130 \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e1\/3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e” format\u003c\/span\u003e sensor. The \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e3.75um pixel size\u003c\/span\u003e accommodates a well depth of \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e18ke\u003c\/span\u003e with a total of \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e1.2MP  \u003c\/span\u003e(the resolution is 1280*960)\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003eand the diagonal is \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e6mm\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure data-editor-card-type=\"img\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.5625rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.4; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.5625rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.4; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eDwarf planet series\u003c\/span\u003e integrated \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eUSB3.0 data port(500Mb\/s)\u003c\/span\u003e, which can provide over \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e10 times speed\u003c\/span\u003e than USB2.0 device(60Mb\/s). Whatever you wants to do guiding or imaging, this camera series can handle it very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eDwarf planet camera diameter is 1.25?, it can slide in 1.25? holder of guiding scope, makes the whole setup shorter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eThe naming of Player One guiding cameras is interesting. Guiding camera is smaller than planetary camera, that’s why we choose dwarf planets to name it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eThe size of each dwarf planet to a certain extent represents the size of camera sensors. We will name Ceres with a 1\/3? sensor camera, and for Xena, we will name it with a 1\/1.2 inch sensor camera. All names will be engraved on the housing of the cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eDrivers and softwares download: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/service\/software\/\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none; color: rgb(2, 116, 190); transition: all 0.2s linear 0s;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/service\/software\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eManuals download: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/service\/manuals\/\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none; color: rgb(2, 116, 190); transition: all 0.2s linear 0s;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/service\/manuals\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eCutting-edge Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eThe guiding cameras developed by Player One Astronomy uses technological regular hexagon to construct the main body line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1902 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Ceres-M-1024x576_6b17311a-2547-4117-a9bd-88ecaa22f4ed.png?v=1766559389\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-M-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-M-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-M-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-M-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-M-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-M.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; clear: both; text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"card-img-v2 card-img-v2-active\" data-editor-card-type=\"img\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eDPS technology\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eThe guiding cameras from Player One Astronomy have DPS (Dead Pixel Suppression) technology. The DPS is anaylse many dark frames to find out thoes fixed abnormal pixel and record the map in camera memory. In imaging, each exposure frames, thoes position of dead pixels will be given a median value according to the active pixels around that abnormal pixel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"card-img-v2 card-img-v2-active\" data-editor-card-type=\"img\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"opt\" data-action=\"image_caption\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1273 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/DPS-technology-1024x526_55c5fbde-71c7-46a5-89de-49e5fd7218fe.jpg?v=1766559392\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DPS-technology-1024x526.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DPS-technology-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DPS-technology-768x394.jpg 768w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DPS-technology-1536x789.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DPS-technology-600x308.jpg 600w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DPS-technology.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; clear: both; text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp align=\"justify\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eOvervoltage and overcurrent protection mechanism\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003ePlayer One cameras produced by the number one player ensures the safety of your camera and other equipment through overvoltage and overcurrent protection mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eData Port\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eWhen the camera is connected to the USB3.0 interface and full-resolution preview is used, it can reach \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e65 FPS\u003c\/span\u003e in RAW8 mode (10bit ADC). When recording images, since the actual writing speed will be affected by the writing speed of the hard disk itself, when the hard disk writing speed is slow, the recording may not reach the theoretical speed. It is recommended that you use a high-quality solid state drive to record data to give full play to the performance of the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eUse the ST4 guide cable to connect the camera and the AUTO GUIDE port of the equatorial mount to do guiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1920 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Data-Port_a12f1e38-a46c-4baa-9809-50369318bd80.jpg?v=1766559395\" alt=\"\" width=\"887\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Data-Port.jpg 887w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Data-Port-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Data-Port-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Data-Port-600x321.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; clear: both; text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.5625rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.4; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1933 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Ceres-M-Performance_99393276-42c4-4eb7-9219-101753955289.jpg?v=1766559398\" alt=\"\" width=\"939\" height=\"1790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-M-Performance.jpg 939w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-M-Performance-157x300.jpg 157w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-M-Performance-537x1024.jpg 537w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-M-Performance-768x1464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-M-Performance-806x1536.jpg 806w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-M-Performance-600x1144.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; clear: both; text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eReadout Noise\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eRegarding readout noise, we solemnly promise that all values are obtained from actual tests.  And for users, you could use Sharpcap 4 for testing. SC4 has a function called \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eSensor Analysis\u003c\/span\u003e, provide a very simple way to test readout noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eWe wrote a tutorial on our website: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/service\/software\/\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration-line: none; color: rgb(2, 116, 190); transition: all 0.2s linear 0s;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/service\/manuals\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eAfter many rigorous readout noise tests, the Ceres-M camera can reach a low readout noise of 3.6e at a gain of 200.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eIf you are interested in readout noise testing, you may try it yourself, which is very simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; 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border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; clear: both; text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Player One Astronomy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013678100591,"sku":"Ceres-M","price":205.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Ceres-M-1024x576__40086.png?v=1766559408"},{"product_id":"ceres-c-usb3-0-color-camera-imx224","title":"Ceres-C USB3.0 Color Camera (IMX224)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eCeres-C is a guiding camera developed by Player One Astronomy, which adopts the Sony IMX224\/225 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; 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The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e3.75um pixel size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e accommodates a well depth of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e19.4ke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e with a total of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e1.2MP  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e(the resolution is 1304*976)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003eand the diagonal is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif font-size: background-color: rgb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.5625rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.4; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eDwarf planet series\u003c\/span\u003e integrated \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eUSB3.0 data port(500Mb\/s)\u003c\/span\u003e, which can provide over \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e10 times speed\u003c\/span\u003e than USB2.0 device(60Mb\/s). Whatever you wants to do guiding or imaging, this camera series can handle it very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2291 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Jupiter20210806-Ceres-C-2DR_620d86e4-800e-4701-9717-c097ec687ef7.jpg?v=1766559415\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Jupiter20210806-Ceres-C-2DR.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Jupiter20210806-Ceres-C-2DR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Jupiter20210806-Ceres-C-2DR-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Jupiter20210806-Ceres-C-2DR-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Jupiter20210806-Ceres-C-2DR-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Jupiter20210806-Ceres-C-2DR-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; clear: both; text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2299\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Saturn20210806-Ceres-C-1DR_754d6a1d-b0c8-4bd4-9a0a-d1b7c7e4155e.jpg?v=1766559418\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Saturn20210806-Ceres-C-1DR.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Saturn20210806-Ceres-C-1DR-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Saturn20210806-Ceres-C-1DR-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Saturn20210806-Ceres-C-1DR-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Saturn20210806-Ceres-C-1DR-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Saturn20210806-Ceres-C-1DR-600x375.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eCutting-edge Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eThe guiding cameras developed by Player One Astronomy uses technological regular hexagon to construct the main body line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1901 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Ceres-C224-1024x576_14e92bc6-97ff-4a5a-8d09-0899039b78ac.png?v=1766559420\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-C224-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-C224-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-C224-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-C224-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-C224-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-C224.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; clear: both; text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"card-img-v2 card-img-v2-active\" data-editor-card-type=\"img\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif font-size: background-color: rgb\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eDPS technology\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eThe guiding cameras from Player One Astronomy have DPS (Dead Pixel Suppression) technology. The DPS is anaylse many dark frames to find out thoes fixed abnormal pixel and record the map in camera memory. In imaging, each exposure frames, thoes position of dead pixels will be given a median value according to the active pixels around that abnormal pixel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"card-img-v2 card-img-v2-active\" data-editor-card-type=\"img\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif font-size: background-color: rgb\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"opt\" data-action=\"image_caption\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1273 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/DPS-technology-1024x526_635252f2-2194-4af7-ae98-e957ddf83ff0.jpg?v=1766559422\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DPS-technology-1024x526.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DPS-technology-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DPS-technology-768x394.jpg 768w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DPS-technology-1536x789.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DPS-technology-600x308.jpg 600w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DPS-technology.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; clear: both; text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp align=\"justify\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eOvervoltage and overcurrent protection mechanism\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003ePlayer One cameras produced by the number one player ensures the safety of your camera and other equipment through overvoltage and overcurrent protection mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eData Port\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eWhen the camera is connected to the USB3.0 interface and full-resolution preview is used, it can reach 154 FPS in RAW8 mode (10bit ADC). When recording images, since the actual writing speed will be affected by the writing speed of the hard disk itself, when the hard disk writing speed is slow, the recording may not reach the theoretical speed. It is recommended that you use a high-quality solid state drive to record data to give full play to the performance of the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eUse the ST4 guide cable to connect the camera and the AUTO GUIDE port of the equatorial mount to do guiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1920 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Data-Port_fef20183-47f8-40a6-bb40-f8bd91e3982f.jpg?v=1766559424\" alt=\"\" width=\"887\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Data-Port.jpg 887w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Data-Port-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Data-Port-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Data-Port-600x321.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; clear: both; text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.5625rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.4; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-1938 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Ceres-C-Performance_eeaa8c12-2809-4b62-a594-74b0c9c8c9da.jpg?v=1766559426\" alt=\"\" width=\"939\" height=\"1790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-C-Performance.jpg 939w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-C-Performance-157x300.jpg 157w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-C-Performance-537x1024.jpg 537w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-C-Performance-768x1464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-C-Performance-806x1536.jpg 806w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-C-Performance-600x1144.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; clear: both; text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eReadout Noise\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eRegarding readout noise, we solemnly promise that all values are obtained from actual tests.  And for users, you could use Sharpcap 4 for testing. SC4 has a function called \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eSensor Analysis\u003c\/span\u003e, provide a very simple way to test readout noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eWe wrote a tutorial on our website: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/service\/software\/\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration-line: none; color: rgb(2, 116, 190); transition: all 0.2s linear 0s;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/service\/manuals\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eAfter many rigorous readout noise tests, the Ceres-C camera can reach a low readout noise of 0.75e at a gain of 350.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003eIf you are interested in readout noise testing, you may try it yourself, which is very simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; 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border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; clear: both; text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif background-color: rgb\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-2077 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Ceres-C-package_29b2fbb1-b540-4293-b485-75e10cc857ab.png?v=1766559432\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"1213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-C-package.png 750w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-C-package-185x300.png 185w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-C-package-633x1024.png 633w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ceres-C-package-600x970.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Player One Astronomy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013678592111,"sku":"Ceres-C","price":205.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Ceres-C224-1024x576__49648.png?v=1766559435"},{"product_id":"xena-m-usb3-0-mono-camera-imx249","title":"Xena-M USB3.0 Mono Camera (IMX249)","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eXena-M is a guiding camera developed by Player One Astronomy, which adopts the Sony IMX249 \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e1\/1.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e” format\u003c\/span\u003e sensor. The \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e5.86um pixel size\u003c\/span\u003e accommodates a well depth of \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e32ke\u003c\/span\u003e with a total of \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e2.3MP  \u003c\/span\u003e(the resolution is 1936*1216)\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003eand the diagonal is \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e13.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eThis IMX249 sensor has same performance as IMX174 sensor, transmit speed of IMX249 is 48fp\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.5625rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.4; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eDwarf planet series\u003c\/span\u003e integrated \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eUSB3.0 data port(500Mb\/s)\u003c\/span\u003e, which can provide over \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e10 times speed\u003c\/span\u003e than USB2.0 device(60Mb\/s). Whatever you wants to do guiding or imaging, this camera series can handle it very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eCutting-edge Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eThe guiding cameras developed by Player One Astronomy uses technological regular hexagon to construct the main body line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1904 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Xena-M-1024x576_fc1b701a-961b-430d-ac05-437bff24f582.png?v=1766559467\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Xena-M-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Xena-M-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Xena-M-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Xena-M-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Xena-M-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Xena-M.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; clear: both; text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"card-img-v2 card-img-v2-active\" data-editor-card-type=\"img\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eNova Boosting technology\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eNova Boosting technology from Player One Astronomy is using hardware technology to overclock the fequency of sensor, then increase the FPS of sensor. Offcial speed of IMX249 sensor on Sony website is 30FPS, some camera with IMX249 camera only has 22FPS. But with Nova Boosting technolgy, our Xena-M (IMX249) camera can reach 48FPS. NB technology made Xena-M is fast enough for solar, luanr and planetary imaging. This technology is also used on our other cameras too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2112\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Nova-boosting-Technology-1024x632_899acae5-d0dc-4a02-9c8c-c7a15f15afe2.png?v=1766559469\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Nova-boosting-Technology-1024x632.png 1024w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Nova-boosting-Technology-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Nova-boosting-Technology-768x474.png 768w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Nova-boosting-Technology-600x370.png 600w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Nova-boosting-Technology.png 1063w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; clear: both; text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eDPS technology\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eThe guiding cameras from Player One Astronomy have DPS (Dead Pixel Suppression) technology. The DPS is anaylse many dark frames to find out thoes fixed abnormal pixel and record the map in camera memory. In imaging, each exposure frames, thoes position of dead pixels will be given a median value according to the active pixels around that abnormal pixel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"card-img-v2 card-img-v2-active\" data-editor-card-type=\"img\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"opt\" data-action=\"image_caption\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1273 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/DPS-technology-1024x526_9ea5f600-52ae-479a-86e3-e9d3ad898e98.jpg?v=1766559471\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DPS-technology-1024x526.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DPS-technology-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DPS-technology-768x394.jpg 768w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DPS-technology-1536x789.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DPS-technology-600x308.jpg 600w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DPS-technology.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; clear: both; text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp align=\"justify\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eOvervoltage and overcurrent protection mechanism\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003ePlayer One cameras produced by the number one player ensures the safety of your camera and other equipment through overvoltage and overcurrent protection mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eData Port\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eWhen the camera is connected to the USB3.0 interface and full-resolution preview is used, it can reach 48 FPS in RAW8 mode (10bit ADC). When recording images, since the actual writing speed will be affected by the writing speed of the hard disk itself, when the hard disk writing speed is slow, the recording may not reach the theoretical speed. It is recommended that you use a high-quality solid state drive to record data to give full play to the performance of the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eUse the ST4 guide cable to connect the camera and the AUTO GUIDE port of the equatorial mount to do guiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1920 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Data-Port_0e3627b2-fac2-4512-adf1-a501b496a270.jpg?v=1766559473\" alt=\"\" width=\"887\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Data-Port.jpg 887w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Data-Port-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Data-Port-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Data-Port-600x321.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; clear: both; text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.5625rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.4; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003egraph is comming soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eReadout Noise\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eRegarding readout noise, we solemnly promise that all values are obtained from actual tests.  And for users, you could use Sharpcap 4 for testing. SC4 has a function called \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eSensor Analysis\u003c\/span\u003e, provide a very simple way to test readout noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eWe wrote a tutorial on our website: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/service\/software\/\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration-line: none; color: rgb(2, 116, 190); transition: all 0.2s linear 0s;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/service\/manuals\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eAfter many rigorous readout noise tests, the Xena-M camera can reach a low readout noise of 3.5e at a gain of 350.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eIf you are interested in readout noise testing, you may try it yourself, which is very simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 1.6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eQE Curve\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003eXena-M camera has about 77% QE peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1943 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/IMX249-Curve-1024x638_27239915-a2fe-49d7-8347-5b4744eab4a8.jpg?v=1766559474\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMX249-Curve-1024x638.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMX249-Curve-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMX249-Curve-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMX249-Curve-600x374.jpg 600w, https:\/\/player-one-astronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMX249-Curve.jpg 1402w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; clear: both; text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \" segoe ui roboto oxygen-sans ubuntu cantarell neue sans-serif rgb background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.5625rem; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; 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It pairs the high 6.4-megapixel resolution of the IMX178 with a full-resolution monochrome readout, making it a detailed planetary, lunar and solar imager for those who capture through filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor provides a 3096×2078 array of fine 2.4µm pixels across a 9 mm diagonal. A 14-bit ADC delivers smooth tonal gradation, read noise sits between about 2.2 and 1.3 e⁻, and peak QE is near 80%. Because it is monochrome with no Bayer filter, it resolves finer detail and captures more light than a colour sensor of the same size. Over USB3.0 it reaches up to 60 FPS in Raw8 and 30 FPS in Raw16 at full resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you image the Moon, planets and Sun at high resolution and are set up to shoot through filters — LRGB for planets, or narrowband for solar detail. It also serves as a sensitive autoguider through its ST4 port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSony IMX178 monochrome sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/1.8\" back-illuminated CMOS, 6.4 MP, full-resolution mono readout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine 2.4µm pixels:\u003c\/strong\u003e sample fine detail well at long focal lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14-bit ADC:\u003c\/strong\u003e smooth tonal range for lunar and solar gradients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective window:\u003c\/strong\u003e D21×1.1 mm with AR Plus multi-layer anti-reflection coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e256MB DDR3 buffer:\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps high-speed transfer stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eST4 autoguide port:\u003c\/strong\u003e doubles as a guide camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical \/ Mechanical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Neptune-M uses a rolling-shutter monochrome CMOS. With no colour filter array, each pixel records the full light passed by whatever filter is in the train, which is why mono sensors resolve finer planetary detail than colour equivalents. Its 15k e⁻ full-well and 14-bit ADC handle bright lunar and solar surfaces smoothly. The sensor sits at a 12.5 mm back focal distance, and the 66 mm body threads accept 1.25\" and M42×0.75 (T-thread) adapters. Exposures run 32µs to 2000 s. The published weight is 180 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-resolution LRGB planetary imaging through a filter wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonochrome lunar imaging behind a Barlow or long-focal-length scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolar imaging with suitable solar filtration or a dedicated solar scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoguiding through the ST4 port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera connects through 1.25\" nosepiece or M42×0.75 threads and works with any telescope providing those interfaces. For colour planetary results you add R, G, B (and often IR-pass) filters, typically via a filter wheel. Planetary imaging usually adds a Barlow or telecentric to reach f\/15–f\/25. Capture is over USB3.0, and the ST4 port accepts a standard autoguide cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 output:\u003c\/strong\u003e colour planetary results come from imaging through separate filters and combining them; the camera records greyscale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for speed, not long exposures:\u003c\/strong\u003e this uncooled camera is optimized for bright solar-system targets rather than faint deep-sky imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB3.0 for full frame rates:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB2.0 works but caps throughput.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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. It threads onto a 1.25\" or M42 connection, installs its driver, and appears in your capture software. Working in mono adds filters to the train, a straightforward step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-resolution monochrome and filtered planetary, lunar and solar imaging, plus autoguiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose mono over the colour Neptune-C?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA monochrome sensor resolves finer detail and is more sensitive because it has no Bayer filter; colour work is done through separate filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for deep-sky astrophotography?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not intended for long-exposure deep-sky imaging; it is built for bright solar-system targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it autoguide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, through its ST4 port with a suitable guide scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: a high-resolution 6.4 MP, 1\/1.8\" monochrome planetary camera with fine 2.4µm pixels and a 14-bit ADC, well suited to detailed lunar, planetary and solar imaging through filters and usable as an autoguider on standard 1.25\" and M42 threads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Player One Astronomy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013680558191,"sku":"Neptune-M","price":376.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Neptune-M-LOGO__62428.jpg?v=1766559546"},{"product_id":"neptune-c-usb3-0-color-camera-imx178","title":"Neptune-C USB3.0 Color Camera (IMX178)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Player One Neptune-C is a USB3.0 colour camera built around the 1\/1.8\" Sony IMX178 back-illuminated CMOS sensor. With 6.4 megapixels and small 2.4µm pixels it is a high-resolution planetary and lunar imager, and its larger sensor gives enough field to frame the full lunar or solar disc through a modest scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMX178 provides a 3096×2078 array of 2.4µm pixels across a 9 mm diagonal. It uses a 14-bit ADC for smooth tonal gradation, read noise sits between about 2.2 and 1.3 e⁻, and peak QE is near 80%. A UV\/IR-cut protective window keeps colour rendition accurate. Over USB3.0 it captures up to 60 FPS in Raw8 and 30 FPS in Raw16 at full resolution; an HCG mode engages automatically above gain 30 to lower noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you image the Moon, planets and Sun and want higher resolution and more field than a 1\/2.8\" chip. The fine 2.4µm pixels sample long focal lengths well, and the large frame suits full-disc lunar and solar work as well as all-sky monitoring. It also autoguides through its ST4 port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSony IMX178 colour sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/1.8\" back-illuminated CMOS, 6.4 MP, for high-resolution solar-system imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine 2.4µm pixels:\u003c\/strong\u003e sample fine detail well at long focal lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14-bit ADC:\u003c\/strong\u003e smooth tonal range for lunar and solar gradients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV\/IR-cut window:\u003c\/strong\u003e D21×1.1 mm with anti-reflection multi-layer coating for accurate colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e256MB DDR3 buffer:\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps high-speed transfer stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eST4 autoguide port:\u003c\/strong\u003e doubles as a guide camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical \/ Mechanical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Neptune-C uses a rolling-shutter colour CMOS with an RGGB Bayer matrix. Its 15k e⁻ full-well and 14-bit ADC handle bright lunar and solar surfaces with smooth gradation. The sensor sits at a 12.5 mm back focal distance, and the 66 mm body threads accept 1.25\" and M42×0.75 (T-thread) adapters. Exposures run 32µs to 2000 s. The published weight is 180 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-resolution lunar and planetary imaging behind a Barlow or long-focal-length scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-disc lunar and solar imaging (with suitable solar filtration) through shorter focal lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-sky and wide-field monitoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoguiding through the ST4 port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera connects through 1.25\" nosepiece or M42×0.75 threads and fits any telescope with those interfaces. Planetary work typically adds a Barlow or telecentric to reach f\/15–f\/25. Capture is over USB3.0 with common software, and the ST4 port accepts a standard autoguide cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for speed, not long exposures:\u003c\/strong\u003e this uncooled camera is optimized for bright solar-system targets rather than faint deep-sky imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV\/IR-cut window:\u003c\/strong\u003e the window blocks IR, so this model is set up for accurate visible-light colour rather than IR-pass imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB3.0 for full frame rates:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB2.0 works but caps throughput.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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. It threads onto a 1.25\" or M42 connection, installs its driver, and appears in your capture software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-resolution lunar, planetary and solar imaging, plus all-sky monitoring and autoguiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from the Neptune-M?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Neptune-C is the colour version of the same IMX178 sensor; the Neptune-M is monochrome for higher resolution through filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for deep-sky astrophotography?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not intended for long-exposure deep-sky imaging; it is built for bright solar-system targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it autoguide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, through its ST4 port with a suitable guide scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: a high-resolution 6.4 MP, 1\/1.8\" colour planetary camera with fine 2.4µm pixels and a 14-bit ADC, well suited to detailed lunar, planetary and solar imaging and usable as an autoguider on standard 1.25\" and M42 threads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Player One Astronomy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013681016943,"sku":"Neptune-C","price":250.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Neptune-C-LOGO__39524.jpg?v=1766559577"},{"product_id":"asi482mc","title":"ASI482MC","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:=\"\"\u003eProduct Description\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:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/ASI482_E5_8F_82_E6_95_B0_8bbdf922-0c63-4c85-b43b-fb9f88972a45.jpg?v=1766560028\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35904 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/ASI482_E5_8F_82_E6_95_B0_8bbdf922-0c63-4c85-b43b-fb9f88972a45.jpg?v=1766560028\" alt=\"485 ??\" width=\"1000\" height=\"440\" 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 justify font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003eThe ASI482MC is one of the latest OSC planetary cameras released by ZWO in 2021. Packed with Sony sensor IMX482, this camera has some very great highlights, including a large pixel size of 5.8um, compatible with USB 3.0 interface, large full-well depth of 51.5ke-, extremely high sensitivity and super low read out noise, etc. It is considered as one powerful iteration of ZWO after years of developing process in the field of planetary cameras.\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 style=\"color: rgb(238, 57, 57); font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif font-size:\u003e1\/1.2” format 2 megapixel sensor\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:=\"\"\u003eThe IMX482 sensor adopts back-illuminated CMOS structure. In resolution it is approximately the same as IMX462, but with 4 times the sensor size, it accordingly has a larger pixel size of 5.8*5.8um.\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:=\"\"\u003eThe sensor length and width are 11.13mm*6.26mm. The diagonal is 12.86mm.\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 style=\"color: rgb(238, 57, 57); font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif font-size:\u003eSNR1s=0.08lx\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:=\"\"\u003eSony is introducing SNR1s [lx] as an index used to quantitatively evaluate picture quality at low illumination. SNR1s [lx] is an acronym consisting of “SNR” (Signal-to-Noise Ratio), “1” (represents that the signal level when noise = 1 is 1), and “s” (for Security). The lower this value is, the greater the image quality will be at low illumination.\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:=\"\"\u003eThe 5.8um large pixel size allows unprecedentedly low SNR1s value of 0.08lx for ASI482MC. While ASI385MC is 0.13lx, you may see it is almost 2 times better, which brings the camera a fantastic nickname – “The King of the Night”.\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 style=\"color: rgb(238, 57, 57); font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif font-size:\u003e51.5ke- full well capacity\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:=\"\"\u003eWith the full well capacity of 51.5ke-, ASI482MC displays rich star details when taking astrophotos. Coupled with the ultimately low SNR1s, the efficiency of date acquisition can be really high. This is particularly helpful for solar, lunar and planetary imaging, also makes the camera perfect for DSO lucky imaging (taking multiple photos in short exposure times and stack them to improve SNR.)\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:=\"\"\u003eMoreover, thanks to the features above, ASI482MC can also be an ideal EAA camera or all-sky camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 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:=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHCG Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\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:=\"\"\u003eASI482MC has a built-in HCG mode which can effectively reduce the readout noise at high gain and keep the same wide dynamic range as you would expect at low gain. When the gain is 80, the HCG mode will automatically turn on. The read out noise fall off a cliff while the dynamic range still can reach close to 12 stops. The minimum read noise is 1.5 e.\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 style=\"color: rgb(238, 57, 57); font-family: \" pt sans narrow sans-serif font-size:\u003eQE curve\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:=\"\"\u003eWe assume the QE peak value of ASI482MC is 85% at 530nm.\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\/482-or-485_QE.jpg\" style=\"background: transparent; color: rgb(238, 57, 57);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 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:=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.0 Port \u0026amp; ST4 Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\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 3.0 Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like other ASI cameras, the ASI482MC is powered and controlled via USB 3.0. It provides 5Gb bandwidth to let the camera run at 82.5fps (10bit, high speed mode) or 57.5fps (12bit, normal mode) at full resolution (2Mega).\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 be used to connect with auto guide port of mount for guiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 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:=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/astronomy-imaging-camera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ASI482-%E7%BB%93%E6%9E%84%E5%B0%BA%E5%AF%B8%E5%9B%BE.png\" style=\"background: transparent; font-family: \" pt sans sans-serif font-size: color: rgb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"ZWO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013696254063,"sku":"ASI482MC","price":404.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/0010-460x460__20992.jpg?v=1766560030"},{"product_id":"uranus-c-usb3-0-color-camera-imx585","title":"Uranus-C USB3.0 Color Camera (IMX585)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Player One Uranus-C is a USB3.0 colour camera built around the 1\/1.2\" Sony IMX585 back-illuminated STARVIS 2 CMOS sensor. Its large 8.3-megapixel field, high peak QE and strong near-infrared response make it one of the most versatile planetary and lunar cameras in the range, capable of framing wide solar-system scenes while still resolving fine detail behind a Barlow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMX585 provides a 3856×2180 array of 2.9µm pixels across a 12.85 mm diagonal — a notably larger field than the 1\/1.8\" planetary chips. A 47k e⁻ full-well gives wide dynamic range, read noise falls to about 0.7 e⁻ in HCG mode, the ADC is 12-bit, and peak QE reaches roughly 91%. The STARVIS 2 sensor also offers strong near-IR sensitivity and low dark current. Over USB3.0 it captures up to 46 FPS in Raw8 and 23 FPS in Raw16 at full resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you image the Moon, planets and Sun and want a large, sensitive colour sensor with room to frame wide lunar landscapes or capture a whole planetary conjunction. 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Over USB3.0 it captures up to 43 FPS in Raw8 at full resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you image the Moon, planets and Sun at high resolution, want the extra sensitivity and detail of a monochrome sensor, and are set up to shoot through filters. The square format frames round targets symmetrically, and the camera autoguides through its ST4 port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSony IMX533 square monochrome sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\" back-illuminated STARVIS CMOS, 9 MP, 1:1 format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-resolution mono readout:\u003c\/strong\u003e resolves finer detail than a colour sensor of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep 73k e⁻ full-well:\u003c\/strong\u003e wide dynamic range for bright lunar and planetary highlights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery low amp glow:\u003c\/strong\u003e the STARVIS design yields clean dark frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14-bit ADC and high peak QE (≈ 91%):\u003c\/strong\u003e smooth, sensitive capture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective window:\u003c\/strong\u003e D32×2 mm with AR Plus multi-layer coating; 256MB DDR3 buffer and ST4 port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical \/ Mechanical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Saturn-M SQR uses a rolling-shutter monochrome CMOS with 3.76µm pixels. With no colour filter array, each pixel records the full light passed by whatever filter is in the train, which is why mono sensors resolve finer planetary detail. The larger square sensor and deep full-well suit bright, high-cadence solar-system targets. The sensor sits at a 12.5 mm back focal distance, and the 66 mm body threads accept 1.25\" and M42×0.75 (T-thread) adapters. Exposures run 32µs to 2000 s. 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Capture is over USB3.0, and the ST4 port accepts a standard autoguide cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 output:\u003c\/strong\u003e colour planetary results come from imaging through separate filters and combining them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncooled camera:\u003c\/strong\u003e optimized for bright solar-system targets rather than cooled long-exposure deep-sky imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarger sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 16 mm diagonal benefits from Barlows and filters rated for a wider field to avoid vignetting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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. It threads onto a 1.25\" or M42 connection, installs its driver, and appears in your capture software. 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The larger square sensor and deep full-well suit bright, high-cadence solar-system targets while offering more field than the smaller planetary chips. The sensor sits at a 12.5 mm back focal distance, and the 66 mm body threads accept 1.25\" and M42×0.75 (T-thread) adapters. Exposures run 32µs to 2000 s. 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It uses a 1\/1.8-inch sensor with 3840 × 2160 resolution, 2 µm pixels, 12-bit ADC, USB 3.0 transfer, and a built-in 256 MB DDR3 cache.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis camera is aimed at high-resolution solar system imaging: planets, the Moon, solar work with proper filtration, and near-infrared capture with filters such as 850 nm IR-pass or 890 nm methane-band filters. Compared with the older ASI178 series, the ASI678 family keeps a similar sensor format while improving read noise, near-infrared response, and amp-glow control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you want a one-shot-colour camera for planetary, lunar, solar, and compact-field imaging without moving into a cooled deep-sky camera. The 2 µm pixel size works well for high image scale on shorter focal-length or moderately barlowed planetary setups, while the colour sensor keeps the capture workflow simpler than a monochrome camera with filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSony IMX678 colour sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/1.8-inch STARVIS 2 CMOS sensor with 3840 × 2160 resolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 µm pixels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small pixels support fine sampling for lunar and planetary imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh near-infrared sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful for IR-pass lunar and planetary imaging, especially when seeing conditions favour longer wavelengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo amp glow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cleaner frames and easier calibration compared with cameras that show glow during longer exposures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e256 MB DDR3 cache:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps stabilize high-speed data transfer and reduce frame-dropping risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.0 interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports fast planetary and lunar capture workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical \/ Mechanical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ASI678MC uses the IMX678 back-illuminated sensor with a 1\/1.8-inch format and 8.86 mm diagonal. ZWO highlights the sensor’s near-infrared response as a key strength of the ASI678 family, making the camera useful beyond standard RGB planetary capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/zwo-asi678mc-mm-high-nir-sensitivity-feature_94cab38e-7aac-4c2e-9296-16873fb69da8.jpg?v=1784086383\" alt=\"ZWO ASI678MC and ASI678MM high near-infrared sensitivity feature graphic\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMechanically, the camera uses the familiar compact ZWO planetary-camera body with USB 3.0 and ST4 connections. It has a 12.5 mm back-focus distance and supports the standard 1.25-inch\/T-mount connection path shown by ZWO.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanetary imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Venus, and other high-frame-rate solar system targets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLunar imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-resolution Moon imaging with fine surface detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolar imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solar capture when used with proper front-mounted solar filtration or a dedicated safe solar system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear-infrared capture:\u003c\/strong\u003e IR-pass and methane-band imaging where the sensor’s NIR sensitivity is useful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact-field imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small bright targets and EAA-style use where an uncooled small-format camera makes sense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ASI678MC connects by USB 3.0 and includes an ST4 guide-port connection. ZWO’s connection diagram shows the camera used with a 1.25-inch T-mount connection and an optional 1.25-inch filter in the optical path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/zwo-asi678mc-mm-connection-methods.jpg?v=1784087074\" alt=\"ZWO ASI678MC and ASI678MM connection methods diagram\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Limitations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncooled camera:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a cooled long-exposure deep-sky camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall sensor format:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1\/1.8-inch format is best for solar system and compact targets, not wide-field imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the ASI678MM if you need monochrome sensitivity or filter-based imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolar safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never image the Sun without a proper safe solar filter or dedicated solar telescope system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the ASI678MC a colour camera?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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As a mono camera it reads every pixel at full resolution with no Bayer filter, giving sharper, more sensitive results than a colour sensor of the same size — the standard approach for serious planetary imagers who capture through separate red, green, blue and IR filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1\/2.8\" sensor provides 2.1 megapixels (1944×1096) with 2.9µm pixels across a 6.5 mm diagonal. Read noise drops to about 0.7 e⁻ at higher gain, the ADC is 12-bit, and peak QE reaches roughly 91%. The IMX462's strong near-infrared response makes it particularly effective for IR planetary imaging and, with the right solar filtration, for high-contrast solar detail. Over USB3.0 it captures up to 136 FPS in Raw8 and 62.5 FPS in Raw16 at full resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you image the Moon, planets and Sun and want the extra resolution and sensitivity of a monochrome sensor, and are set up to shoot through filters. It also makes a sensitive autoguider through its ST4 port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSony IMX462 monochrome sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-resolution mono readout with strong near-IR response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh frame rates:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 136 FPS (Raw8) and 62.5 FPS (Raw16) at full 1944×1096 resolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow read noise:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about 0.7 e⁻ at higher gain, with an HCG mode engaging at gain ≥80.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e256MB DDR3 buffer:\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps high-speed data transfer stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eST4 autoguide port:\u003c\/strong\u003e lets it double as a guide camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective window:\u003c\/strong\u003e D21×1.1 mm with Super AR Plus multi-layer anti-reflection coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical \/ Mechanical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mars-M II uses a rolling-shutter monochrome CMOS with 2.9µm pixels. Because there is no colour filter array, each pixel captures the full light passed by whatever filter is in the train, which is why mono cameras resolve finer planetary detail than colour equivalents. The sensor sits at a 12.5 mm back focal distance, and the 66 mm body threads accept 1.25\" and M42×0.75 (T-thread) adapters. Exposures run 32µs to 2000 s. The published weight is 180 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-resolution LRGB and IR planetary imaging through a filter wheel or manual filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonochrome lunar imaging behind a Barlow or long-focal-length scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolar imaging with suitable solar filtration or a dedicated solar scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoguiding through the ST4 port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera connects through 1.25\" nosepiece or M42×0.75 threads and works with any telescope providing those interfaces. To use its mono resolution for colour planetary work you add filters — typically a filter wheel with R, G, B and IR-pass filters. Planetary imaging usually adds a Barlow or telecentric to reach f\/15–f\/25. Capture is over USB3.0, and the ST4 port accepts a standard autoguide cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 output:\u003c\/strong\u003e for colour planetary results you image through separate filters and combine them; the camera itself records greyscale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e this uncooled small-sensor camera is optimized for the Moon, planets and Sun, not long-exposure deep-sky imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB3.0 for full frame rates:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB2.0 works but caps throughput.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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. It threads onto a 1.25\" or M42 connection, installs its driver, and appears in your capture software. Working in mono adds filters to the train, which is a straightforward addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-resolution monochrome and filtered planetary, lunar and solar imaging, plus autoguiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose mono over the colour Mars-C II?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA monochrome sensor resolves finer detail and is more sensitive because it has no Bayer filter; the trade is that colour work requires imaging through separate filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for deep-sky astrophotography?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not intended for long-exposure deep-sky imaging; it is built for bright solar-system targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it autoguide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, through its ST4 port with a suitable guide scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: a sensitive, near-IR-capable 1\/2.8\" monochrome planetary camera that delivers full-resolution detail on the Moon, planets and Sun through filters, and doubles as an autoguider on standard 1.25\" and M42 threads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Player One Astronomy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013908951151,"sku":"MARS-M II","price":348.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Mars-M-II-logo-s-1__51064.png?v=1766566185"},{"product_id":"qhy5iii462-mono","title":"QHY5III462 Mono","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\u003eThe QHY5III462 camera uses the Sixth Generation Sony 2.1 megapixel IMX462 STARVIS CMOS sensor. 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For planetary imagers using a methane filter that passes light around 880nm this is welcome news.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b10\" class=\"tit\"\u003eBSI\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=\"c100\" class=\"tit\"\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\/20210602659_d328ff10-23a5-4ed6-8d07-add96ac21499.png?v=1766566387\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-1586 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210602659_d328ff10-23a5-4ed6-8d07-add96ac21499.png?v=1766566387\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210602659_d328ff10-23a5-4ed6-8d07-add96ac21499.png?v=1766566387\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eOne benefit of the back-illuminated CMOS structure is improved sensitivity. 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The higher the quantum efficiency the more efficient the sensor is at converting photons to electrons and hence the more sensitive the sensor is to capturing an image of something dim.\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=\"b11\" class=\"tit\"\u003eExtended Near Infrared Sensitivity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLogically, one would think, each generation of Exmor sensor would be built upon and incorporate all of the improvements of the generation immediately preceding. However, this was not the case with the fifth generation Exmor R sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first back-illuminated sensors used shallower pixel wells (like the third-generation front- illuminated designs) than the physically deeper pixels of the fourth generation. So, while the back- illuminated structure increased the sensitivity in the visible range by 2X, the shallower pixels did not improve the NIR. The answer to this is seen in the latest, sixth generation, Sony Exmor R sensors, like the IMX462. Using physically deeper pixels in conjunction with the back-illuminated structure has dramatically improved the sensor’s sensitivity to both the visible and near infrared wavelengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b12\" class=\"tit\"\u003esHCG Mode\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother advantage of the QHY5III462 is the camera’s “Super High Conversion Gain” capability. By using a lower capacitance, a small amount of charge can be converted to a high voltage resulting in higher sensitivity in low-light conditions. 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Instead, the QHY5III462C camera includes two 1.25″ screw-in filters, a UV\/IR cut filter to isolate the visible wavelengths for normal RGB imaging and an IR850 filter that will cut the visible wavelengths but pass wavelengths above 850nm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\" lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20200620043845487_9595893a-f9fd-48ae-b0db-e5796f5eeb77.jpg?v=1766566393\" alt=\"\" data-cke-saved-=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20200620043845487_9595893a-f9fd-48ae-b0db-e5796f5eeb77.jpg?v=1766566393\"\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=\"a2\" class=\"tit\"\u003eVersions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQHY5III462C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard 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data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230320495_77f25393-ea04-41b5-bdc6-c48427ae2a03.png?v=1766566420\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"\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_e32f24a6-0bad-497f-b49d-6dcb57d1584c.png?v=1766566427\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1823 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621416_e32f24a6-0bad-497f-b49d-6dcb57d1584c.png?v=1766566427\" sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621416_e32f24a6-0bad-497f-b49d-6dcb57d1584c.png?v=1766566427 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_e32f24a6-0bad-497f-b49d-6dcb57d1584c.png?v=1766566427 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_e32f24a6-0bad-497f-b49d-6dcb57d1584c.png?v=1766566427\" 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv3 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"c511\" class=\"tit\"\u003eUsing through ASCOM Platform\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_515a991c-7957-4275-a9a6-b8fe3588b9cf.png?v=1766566438\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1826 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621692_515a991c-7957-4275-a9a6-b8fe3588b9cf.png?v=1766566438\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621692_515a991c-7957-4275-a9a6-b8fe3588b9cf.png?v=1766566438 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_515a991c-7957-4275-a9a6-b8fe3588b9cf.png?v=1766566438 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_515a991c-7957-4275-a9a6-b8fe3588b9cf.png?v=1766566438\" 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:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1827 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962.png 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962-768x568.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"444\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962.png 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962-768x568.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962.png\" 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:\/\/www.qhyccd.cn\/uploadfile\/2020\/1230\/20201230103202382.png\" alt=\"\" data-cke-saved-=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.cn\/uploadfile\/2020\/1230\/20201230103202382.png\"\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_ecd6cc3a-2e96-4a71-9076-2fb83f08e443.png?v=1766566461\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-1830 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621189_ecd6cc3a-2e96-4a71-9076-2fb83f08e443.png?v=1766566461\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621189_ecd6cc3a-2e96-4a71-9076-2fb83f08e443.png?v=1766566461 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_ecd6cc3a-2e96-4a71-9076-2fb83f08e443.png?v=1766566461 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_ecd6cc3a-2e96-4a71-9076-2fb83f08e443.png?v=1766566461\" 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\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_001f52eb-5072-48b6-92e9-03759c7e40ca.png?v=1766566468\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-1738 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210610207_001f52eb-5072-48b6-92e9-03759c7e40ca.png?v=1766566468\" alt=\"\" width=\"426\" height=\"227\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210610207_001f52eb-5072-48b6-92e9-03759c7e40ca.png?v=1766566468\"\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_1209fd75-60c5-46cc-bf69-a3b16292ab91.png?v=1766566475\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-1739 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210610499_1209fd75-60c5-46cc-bf69-a3b16292ab91.png?v=1766566475\" alt=\"\" width=\"370\" height=\"197\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210610499_1209fd75-60c5-46cc-bf69-a3b16292ab91.png?v=1766566475\"\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\"\u003eFAQ\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\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\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 id=\"a7\" class=\"tit\"\u003eAppendix: White Balance Adjustment\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_8f58db84-5fbf-41c8-9171-ba6040d1b579.png?v=1766566479\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1831 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621858_8f58db84-5fbf-41c8-9171-ba6040d1b579.png?v=1766566479\" sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621858_8f58db84-5fbf-41c8-9171-ba6040d1b579.png?v=1766566479 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_8f58db84-5fbf-41c8-9171-ba6040d1b579.png?v=1766566479 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_8f58db84-5fbf-41c8-9171-ba6040d1b579.png?v=1766566479\" 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","brand":"QHYCCD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013915373679,"sku":"QHY5III462M","price":349.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210510666__45010.jpg?v=1766566481"},{"product_id":"qhy5iii200m","title":"QHY5III200M","description":"\u003cp\u003eQHY5III200M is a new generation of QHY5III V2 series planetary guide camera, using domestic CMOS, with excellent quality, and near-infrared high sensitivity similar to 5III462C. QHY5III200 is also the first mono CMOS planetary camera with near-infrared enhancement characteristics QHY developed. In addition, the 4um large picture elements make it easier to use for guiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a0\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Images\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221122857_6e4a83dc-316a-409c-acd9-7fc57607d182.jpg?v=1766566487\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2777 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221122857_6e4a83dc-316a-409c-acd9-7fc57607d182.jpg?v=1766566487\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1084px) 100vw, 1084px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221122857_6e4a83dc-316a-409c-acd9-7fc57607d182.jpg?v=1766566487 1084w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221122857-768x619.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1084\" height=\"874\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221122857_6e4a83dc-316a-409c-acd9-7fc57607d182.jpg?v=1766566487 1084w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221122857-768x619.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221122857_6e4a83dc-316a-409c-acd9-7fc57607d182.jpg?v=1766566487\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1084px) 100vw, 1084px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eMars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy Tiziano Olivetti, with QHY5III200M\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221115575_2f7388bb-1cf2-4764-afe0-7600026ed733.jpg?v=1766566490\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2757 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221115575_2f7388bb-1cf2-4764-afe0-7600026ed733.jpg?v=1766566490\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"778\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221115575_2f7388bb-1cf2-4764-afe0-7600026ed733.jpg?v=1766566490\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eSaturn captured by Christopher Go with QHY5III200M\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221115300_068b308b-8033-45a1-91e7-b10b27ea13df.jpg?v=1766566494\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2758 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221115300_068b308b-8033-45a1-91e7-b10b27ea13df.jpg?v=1766566494\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221115300_068b308b-8033-45a1-91e7-b10b27ea13df.jpg?v=1766566494 907w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221115300-768x1456.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221115300-810x1536.jpg 810w\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1516\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221115300_068b308b-8033-45a1-91e7-b10b27ea13df.jpg?v=1766566494 907w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221115300-768x1456.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221115300-810x1536.jpg 810w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221115300_068b308b-8033-45a1-91e7-b10b27ea13df.jpg?v=1766566494\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eJupiter captured by Christopher Go with QHY5III200M（top） and QHY5III462C (bottom)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221115447_c47f9948-503c-4089-851a-e94989e9f6a6.jpg?v=1766566497\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2759 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221115447_c47f9948-503c-4089-851a-e94989e9f6a6.jpg?v=1766566497\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221115447_c47f9948-503c-4089-851a-e94989e9f6a6.jpg?v=1766566497 1141w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221115447-768x404.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"421\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221115447_c47f9948-503c-4089-851a-e94989e9f6a6.jpg?v=1766566497 1141w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221115447-768x404.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221115447_c47f9948-503c-4089-851a-e94989e9f6a6.jpg?v=1766566497\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMethane band image comparison between QHY5III200M and QHY5III462C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a1\" class=\"tit\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQHY5III200M is a new generation of QHY5III V2 series planetary guide camera, using domestic CMOS, with excellent quality, and near-infrared high sensitivity similar to 5III462C. QHY5III200 is also the first mono CMOS planetary camera with near-infrared enhancement characteristics QHY developed. In addition, the 4um large picture elements make it easier to use for guiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product comes with filters including the IR850 filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b10\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Near Infrared Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_2734\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2734\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2734 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221019621_eabd81c7-9870-4dc2-954a-cc071168b487.png?v=1766566499\" alt=\"QHY5III200M Absolute QE Curve\" width=\"464\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221019621_eabd81c7-9870-4dc2-954a-cc071168b487.png?v=1766566499\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2734\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eQHY5III200M Absolute QE Curve\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv3 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"c100\" class=\"tit\"\u003e \u003c\/div\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\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. 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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":"qhy5iii715c","title":"QHY5III715C","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a0\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Images:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230601135.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3018 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230601135.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230601135.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230601135-768x614.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"720\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230601135.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230601135-768x614.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230601135.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eSaturn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Wong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQHY5III715C camera+Celestron EdgeHD 14”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230506389.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2987 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230506389.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230506389.png 1483w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230506389-768x1326.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230506389-890x1536.png 890w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230506389-1186x2048.png 1186w\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"1554\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230506389.png 1483w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230506389-768x1326.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230506389-890x1536.png 890w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230506389-1186x2048.png 1186w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230506389.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【Monn, First light by QHY5III715C】\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: 飞翔的荷兰者\u003cbr\u003eTelescope: Celestron C8HD\u003cbr\u003eCamera: QHY5III715C\u003cbr\u003e2000frames\u003cbr\u003e6ms exposure per frame\u003cbr\u003e37% stacked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230510869.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2989 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230510869.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230510869.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230510869-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230510869-1536x1112.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230510869-2048x1483.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"652\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230510869.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230510869-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230510869-1536x1112.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230510869-2048x1483.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230510869.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【AR3282 on the Photosphere】\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Lu Yue \u0026amp; Guo Chenyang\u003cbr\u003eImaging Camera: QHY5III715C\u003cbr\u003eImaging Telescope: Sharpstar107PH APO\u003cbr\u003e+Herschel Wedge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QHY5III715C is an ultra-high resolution back-illuminated color camera with extremely low read noise. The sensor has a 1\/2.8-inch optical format, similar to the QHY5III462C. However, the QHY5III715C has 4X as many pixels as the QHY5III462C for 4K resolution with 1.45um pixels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the new QHY5III715C ideal for smaller short focal length refractors. The exceptionally small pixels subtend a FOV of less than 1 arcsecond at focal lengths of 12 inches (300mm) or longer. The QHY5III715C inherits all of the updates and improvements of the QHY5III Series Ver. 2 line of cameras (See below).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b10\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Near Infrared Sensitivity\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\/20230424874_bd4af3d5-fc85-4317-aa10-d9e7589853ac.png?v=1766566628\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2973 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230424874_bd4af3d5-fc85-4317-aa10-d9e7589853ac.png?v=1766566628\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230424874_bd4af3d5-fc85-4317-aa10-d9e7589853ac.png?v=1766566628 1160w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230424874-768x489.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1160\" height=\"738\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230424874_bd4af3d5-fc85-4317-aa10-d9e7589853ac.png?v=1766566628 1160w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230424874-768x489.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230424874_bd4af3d5-fc85-4317-aa10-d9e7589853ac.png?v=1766566628\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"\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 id=\"c100\" class=\"tit\"\u003e \u003c\/div\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\"\u003eQHY5III Series V2 Introduction\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_3a70e976-7a86-4a9b-9cc8-39c2ca06eef7.png?v=1766566631\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2715 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013248_3a70e976-7a86-4a9b-9cc8-39c2ca06eef7.png?v=1766566631\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"195\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013248_3a70e976-7a86-4a9b-9cc8-39c2ca06eef7.png?v=1766566631\"\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_2320d579-798b-4199-b272-0440590d9ffb.png?v=1766566633\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-2724 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013604_2320d579-798b-4199-b272-0440590d9ffb.png?v=1766566633\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"121\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013604_2320d579-798b-4199-b272-0440590d9ffb.png?v=1766566633\"\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_6791e477-4270-4772-9113-135c3719543e.jpg?v=1766566639\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2787 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212445_6791e477-4270-4772-9113-135c3719543e.jpg?v=1766566639\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212445_6791e477-4270-4772-9113-135c3719543e.jpg?v=1766566639 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_6791e477-4270-4772-9113-135c3719543e.jpg?v=1766566639 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_6791e477-4270-4772-9113-135c3719543e.jpg?v=1766566639\" 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_9c87de90-7de2-4434-91f5-90d4370f3835.jpg?v=1766566643\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2786 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212150_9c87de90-7de2-4434-91f5-90d4370f3835.jpg?v=1766566643\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212150_9c87de90-7de2-4434-91f5-90d4370f3835.jpg?v=1766566643 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_9c87de90-7de2-4434-91f5-90d4370f3835.jpg?v=1766566643 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_9c87de90-7de2-4434-91f5-90d4370f3835.jpg?v=1766566643\" 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 ls-is-cached 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:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2784 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544.jpg 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:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544.jpg 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:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544.jpg\" 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_1ae8ca2e-a222-490c-ab85-3a68888a36e8.jpg?v=1766566653\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2782 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212247_1ae8ca2e-a222-490c-ab85-3a68888a36e8.jpg?v=1766566653\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212247_1ae8ca2e-a222-490c-ab85-3a68888a36e8.jpg?v=1766566653 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_1ae8ca2e-a222-490c-ab85-3a68888a36e8.jpg?v=1766566653 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_1ae8ca2e-a222-490c-ab85-3a68888a36e8.jpg?v=1766566653\" 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_7d2f1da4-1e8c-4ec9-a5e7-4478a427bf68.png?v=1766566656\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2717 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013623_7d2f1da4-1e8c-4ec9-a5e7-4478a427bf68.png?v=1766566656\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013623_7d2f1da4-1e8c-4ec9-a5e7-4478a427bf68.png?v=1766566656\"\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_7abc5446-50ea-462d-a7a5-6b27478abace.png?v=1766566658\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2718 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013633_7abc5446-50ea-462d-a7a5-6b27478abace.png?v=1766566658\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013633_7abc5446-50ea-462d-a7a5-6b27478abace.png?v=1766566658\"\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_af9ff4b2-667a-4720-a20e-fbe61c82752f.png?v=1766566660\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2725 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013674_af9ff4b2-667a-4720-a20e-fbe61c82752f.png?v=1766566660\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"90\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013674_af9ff4b2-667a-4720-a20e-fbe61c82752f.png?v=1766566660\"\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=\"23%\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eQHY5III715C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"23%\"\u003eCMOS Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eSony IMX715\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"23%\"\u003ePixel Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003e1.45um*1.45um\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"23%\"\u003eEffective Pixel Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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lazyloaded\" title=\"I tried Deep Space Astrophoto with this $200 Planetary camera! How did I do?? (QHY5III715C)\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-m0qlmr2tdw\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/moved-03d903d847af0303fa4bf3b4672475d9.gif\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lFNyhrGYlVw?feature=oembed\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"\u003e\u003ciframe class=\" lazyloaded\" title=\"Planets and Stars ... but in 4K!\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-m0qlmr2tdw\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/moved-58f5c8fcb4e564b124431e2af0eaf79e.gif\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WYb5d5-5aWw?feature=oembed\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a6\" class=\"tit\"\u003eUser Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b60\" 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=\"c600\" 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=\"c601\" 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=\"b61\" 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=\"c610\" 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=\" 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_dcaae681-4901-4a77-9ea1-12a491d9acd7.png?v=1766566684\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1823 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621416_dcaae681-4901-4a77-9ea1-12a491d9acd7.png?v=1766566684\" sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621416_dcaae681-4901-4a77-9ea1-12a491d9acd7.png?v=1766566684 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_dcaae681-4901-4a77-9ea1-12a491d9acd7.png?v=1766566684 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_dcaae681-4901-4a77-9ea1-12a491d9acd7.png?v=1766566684\" 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=\"c611\" 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:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621209_116c247f-64d9-49ce-9f81-8fbdd2043433.png?v=1766566687\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1824 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621209_116c247f-64d9-49ce-9f81-8fbdd2043433.png?v=1766566687\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621209_116c247f-64d9-49ce-9f81-8fbdd2043433.png?v=1766566687 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_116c247f-64d9-49ce-9f81-8fbdd2043433.png?v=1766566687 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_116c247f-64d9-49ce-9f81-8fbdd2043433.png?v=1766566687\" 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_094209c2-ef60-475d-b6b6-8942f1c77e32.png?v=1766566693\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1826 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621692_094209c2-ef60-475d-b6b6-8942f1c77e32.png?v=1766566693\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621692_094209c2-ef60-475d-b6b6-8942f1c77e32.png?v=1766566693 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_094209c2-ef60-475d-b6b6-8942f1c77e32.png?v=1766566693 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_094209c2-ef60-475d-b6b6-8942f1c77e32.png?v=1766566693\" 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_9bcf9e30-5120-4cdf-b6ca-8601e916a5aa.png?v=1766566696\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1827 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621962_9bcf9e30-5120-4cdf-b6ca-8601e916a5aa.png?v=1766566696\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621962_9bcf9e30-5120-4cdf-b6ca-8601e916a5aa.png?v=1766566696 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_9bcf9e30-5120-4cdf-b6ca-8601e916a5aa.png?v=1766566696 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_9bcf9e30-5120-4cdf-b6ca-8601e916a5aa.png?v=1766566696\" 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=\"b62\" 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:\/\/www.qhyccd.cn\/uploadfile\/2020\/1230\/20201230103202382.png\" alt=\"\" data-cke-saved-=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.cn\/uploadfile\/2020\/1230\/20201230103202382.png\"\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\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=\"b63\" 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_3944bf5a-05d3-487c-a3b1-e716d1ab9faf.png?v=1766566716\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-1830 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621189_3944bf5a-05d3-487c-a3b1-e716d1ab9faf.png?v=1766566716\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621189_3944bf5a-05d3-487c-a3b1-e716d1ab9faf.png?v=1766566716 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_3944bf5a-05d3-487c-a3b1-e716d1ab9faf.png?v=1766566716 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_3944bf5a-05d3-487c-a3b1-e716d1ab9faf.png?v=1766566716\" 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=\" 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_31728591-190a-4f33-890a-3be98cdc214f.png?v=1766566723\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-1738 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210610207_31728591-190a-4f33-890a-3be98cdc214f.png?v=1766566723\" alt=\"\" width=\"426\" height=\"227\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210610207_31728591-190a-4f33-890a-3be98cdc214f.png?v=1766566723\"\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_66a2112d-8af7-4361-ba38-1e080f91ef7a.png?v=1766566730\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-1739 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210610499_66a2112d-8af7-4361-ba38-1e080f91ef7a.png?v=1766566730\" alt=\"\" width=\"370\" height=\"197\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210610499_66a2112d-8af7-4361-ba38-1e080f91ef7a.png?v=1766566730\"\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=\"b64\" class=\"tit\"\u003eFAQ\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\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=\"a7\" 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=\"b70\" 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 id=\"a8\" class=\"tit\"\u003eAppendix: White Balance Adjustment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b80\" 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_ef5a1d91-6a9f-4b4e-b90b-aa8dd6579964.png?v=1766566733\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1831 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621858_ef5a1d91-6a9f-4b4e-b90b-aa8dd6579964.png?v=1766566733\" sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621858_ef5a1d91-6a9f-4b4e-b90b-aa8dd6579964.png?v=1766566733 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_ef5a1d91-6a9f-4b4e-b90b-aa8dd6579964.png?v=1766566733 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_ef5a1d91-6a9f-4b4e-b90b-aa8dd6579964.png?v=1766566733\" 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","brand":"QHYCCD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013922320495,"sku":"QHY5III715C","price":268.65,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230424425__00202.jpg?v=1766566736"},{"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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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":"qhy5iii585c","title":"QHY5III585C","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a0\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQHY5III585C is a new generation of QHY5III V2 series planetary guide camera, which is an enhanced version of its predecessor QHY5III485C. It has a high sensitivity in the near infrared similar to that of 5III462C, while the dynamic range performance has been greatly improved. It has a 1\/1.2-inch large sensor and excellent characteristics of zero glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product comes with filters including an IR850nm filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b00\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Near Infrared Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b01\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBSI\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=\"c010\" class=\"tit\"\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\/20210602659_6c9a7ba9-d218-4707-b86a-d380b59518e5.png?v=1766566852\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-1586 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210602659_6c9a7ba9-d218-4707-b86a-d380b59518e5.png?v=1766566852\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210602659_6c9a7ba9-d218-4707-b86a-d380b59518e5.png?v=1766566852\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eOne benefit of the back-illuminated CMOS structure is improved sensitivity. In a typical front-illuminated sensor, photons from the target entering the photosensitive layer of the sensor must first pass through the metal wiring that is embedded just above the photosensitive layer. The wiring structure reflects some of the photons and reduces the efficiency of the sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the back- illuminated sensor the light is allowed to enter the photosensitive surface from the reverse side. In this case the sensor’s embedded wiring structure is below the photosensitive layer. As a result, more incoming photons strike the photosensitive layer and more electrons are generated and captured in the pixel well. This ratio of photon to electron production is called quantum efficiency. The higher the quantum efficiency the more efficient the sensor is at converting photons to electrons and hence the more sensitive the sensor is to capturing an image of something dim.\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=\"b02\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Dynamic Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\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 QHY5III585C 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\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=\"a1\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQHY5IIISeries V2 Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b10\" class=\"tit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e512MB DDR3\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\/20221013248_8c6440af-5a4d-4377-a129-ce1bb94c7ea1.png?v=1766566855\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2715 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013248_8c6440af-5a4d-4377-a129-ce1bb94c7ea1.png?v=1766566855\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"195\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013248_8c6440af-5a4d-4377-a129-ce1bb94c7ea1.png?v=1766566855\"\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=\"b11\" 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_36051e0e-1c60-49bf-8106-03c1091fe852.png?v=1766566857\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-2724 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013604_36051e0e-1c60-49bf-8106-03c1091fe852.png?v=1766566857\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"121\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013604_36051e0e-1c60-49bf-8106-03c1091fe852.png?v=1766566857\"\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_f4c43469-605d-45e9-91d9-38c49c449d24.jpg?v=1766566859\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2783 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212949_f4c43469-605d-45e9-91d9-38c49c449d24.jpg?v=1766566859\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212949_f4c43469-605d-45e9-91d9-38c49c449d24.jpg?v=1766566859 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_f4c43469-605d-45e9-91d9-38c49c449d24.jpg?v=1766566859 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_f4c43469-605d-45e9-91d9-38c49c449d24.jpg?v=1766566859\" 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_6d2f6265-185f-4f15-9790-caeba3595bbc.jpg?v=1766566862\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2787 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212445_6d2f6265-185f-4f15-9790-caeba3595bbc.jpg?v=1766566862\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212445_6d2f6265-185f-4f15-9790-caeba3595bbc.jpg?v=1766566862 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_6d2f6265-185f-4f15-9790-caeba3595bbc.jpg?v=1766566862 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_6d2f6265-185f-4f15-9790-caeba3595bbc.jpg?v=1766566862\" 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_71cde16f-74b1-4e68-9385-63d4ab3a6bfd.jpg?v=1766566865\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2786 alignnone lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212150_71cde16f-74b1-4e68-9385-63d4ab3a6bfd.jpg?v=1766566865\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212150_71cde16f-74b1-4e68-9385-63d4ab3a6bfd.jpg?v=1766566865 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_71cde16f-74b1-4e68-9385-63d4ab3a6bfd.jpg?v=1766566865 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_71cde16f-74b1-4e68-9385-63d4ab3a6bfd.jpg?v=1766566865\" 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_d66e7dfb-0f71-484e-8325-360f8f5f184c.jpg?v=1766566869\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2785 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212410_d66e7dfb-0f71-484e-8325-360f8f5f184c.jpg?v=1766566869\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212410_d66e7dfb-0f71-484e-8325-360f8f5f184c.jpg?v=1766566869 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_d66e7dfb-0f71-484e-8325-360f8f5f184c.jpg?v=1766566869 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_d66e7dfb-0f71-484e-8325-360f8f5f184c.jpg?v=1766566869\" 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_137a6331-d0ed-4962-bdd6-ac823a0dbbad.jpg?v=1766566872\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2784 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212544_137a6331-d0ed-4962-bdd6-ac823a0dbbad.jpg?v=1766566872\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212544_137a6331-d0ed-4962-bdd6-ac823a0dbbad.jpg?v=1766566872 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_137a6331-d0ed-4962-bdd6-ac823a0dbbad.jpg?v=1766566872 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_137a6331-d0ed-4962-bdd6-ac823a0dbbad.jpg?v=1766566872\" 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_5ad629c5-52d6-433f-88bf-5ce717a66259.jpg?v=1766566875\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2782 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212247_5ad629c5-52d6-433f-88bf-5ce717a66259.jpg?v=1766566875\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212247_5ad629c5-52d6-433f-88bf-5ce717a66259.jpg?v=1766566875 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_5ad629c5-52d6-433f-88bf-5ce717a66259.jpg?v=1766566875 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_5ad629c5-52d6-433f-88bf-5ce717a66259.jpg?v=1766566875\" 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\"\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_7daa423a-1e18-4ef0-afef-44b03a34e186.png?v=1766566877\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2717 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013623_7daa423a-1e18-4ef0-afef-44b03a34e186.png?v=1766566877\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013623_7daa423a-1e18-4ef0-afef-44b03a34e186.png?v=1766566877\"\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\"\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_2d6c8532-e018-422a-92e2-c31d8a5de471.png?v=1766566880\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2718 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013633_2d6c8532-e018-422a-92e2-c31d8a5de471.png?v=1766566880\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013633_2d6c8532-e018-422a-92e2-c31d8a5de471.png?v=1766566880\"\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\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=\"b14\" 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_13f8bfae-a719-4375-86f5-6e164c0dfdf6.png?v=1766566882\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2725 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013674_13f8bfae-a719-4375-86f5-6e164c0dfdf6.png?v=1766566882\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"90\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013674_13f8bfae-a719-4375-86f5-6e164c0dfdf6.png?v=1766566882\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe new QHY5III (Ver.2) series of cameras is equipped with a status indicator at the back of the camera. 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1158w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022111636-768x753.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1158\" height=\"1136\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/2022111636_0aba820f-206a-48ee-a1fd-2aae77d85bda.jpg?v=1766566896 1158w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022111636-768x753.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/2022111636_0aba820f-206a-48ee-a1fd-2aae77d85bda.jpg?v=1766566896\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1158px) 100vw, 1158px\"\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=\"a3\" class=\"tit\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230320830.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2890 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230320830.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230320830.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230320830-768x944.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"885\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230320830.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230320830-768x944.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230320830.png\" 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=\"a4\" 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=\"b40\" 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=\"c400\" 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=\"c401\" 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=\"b41\" 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=\"c410\" 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_226515b2-5832-43ab-826a-5cc26a12b38a.png?v=1766566906\"\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_226515b2-5832-43ab-826a-5cc26a12b38a.png?v=1766566906\" sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621416_226515b2-5832-43ab-826a-5cc26a12b38a.png?v=1766566906 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_226515b2-5832-43ab-826a-5cc26a12b38a.png?v=1766566906 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_226515b2-5832-43ab-826a-5cc26a12b38a.png?v=1766566906\" 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv3 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"c411\" class=\"tit\"\u003eUsing through ASCOM Platform\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:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621209_07189f8e-16ba-4d76-9c5b-ae36b48ece98.png?v=1766566910\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1824 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621209_07189f8e-16ba-4d76-9c5b-ae36b48ece98.png?v=1766566910\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621209_07189f8e-16ba-4d76-9c5b-ae36b48ece98.png?v=1766566910 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_07189f8e-16ba-4d76-9c5b-ae36b48ece98.png?v=1766566910 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_07189f8e-16ba-4d76-9c5b-ae36b48ece98.png?v=1766566910\" 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_575ea78f-6c39-422c-bad5-7c7cc4b4c47a.png?v=1766566916\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1826 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621692_575ea78f-6c39-422c-bad5-7c7cc4b4c47a.png?v=1766566916\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621692_575ea78f-6c39-422c-bad5-7c7cc4b4c47a.png?v=1766566916 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_575ea78f-6c39-422c-bad5-7c7cc4b4c47a.png?v=1766566916 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_575ea78f-6c39-422c-bad5-7c7cc4b4c47a.png?v=1766566916\" 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:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1827 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962.png 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962-768x568.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"444\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962.png 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962-768x568.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962.png\" 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=\"b42\" 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\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:\/\/www.qhyccd.cn\/uploadfile\/2020\/1230\/20201230103202382.png\" alt=\"\" data-cke-saved-=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.cn\/uploadfile\/2020\/1230\/20201230103202382.png\"\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\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=\"b43\" 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_2e9f8afe-ba1b-430b-bee8-06bdbbd1a922.png?v=1766566938\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-1830 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621189_2e9f8afe-ba1b-430b-bee8-06bdbbd1a922.png?v=1766566938\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621189_2e9f8afe-ba1b-430b-bee8-06bdbbd1a922.png?v=1766566938 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_2e9f8afe-ba1b-430b-bee8-06bdbbd1a922.png?v=1766566938 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_2e9f8afe-ba1b-430b-bee8-06bdbbd1a922.png?v=1766566938\" 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\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_2ff92566-362a-46af-8e17-f84e166dee0e.png?v=1766566945\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-1738 alignnone ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210610207_2ff92566-362a-46af-8e17-f84e166dee0e.png?v=1766566945\" alt=\"\" width=\"426\" height=\"227\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210610207_2ff92566-362a-46af-8e17-f84e166dee0e.png?v=1766566945\"\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_3aa19e21-f0f0-498c-adbb-8920c7d2fe53.png?v=1766566952\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-1739 alignnone lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210610499_3aa19e21-f0f0-498c-adbb-8920c7d2fe53.png?v=1766566952\" alt=\"\" width=\"370\" height=\"197\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210610499_3aa19e21-f0f0-498c-adbb-8920c7d2fe53.png?v=1766566952\"\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=\"b44\" 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\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. 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It uses a 1\/1.8-inch sensor with 3840 × 2160 resolution, 2 µm pixels, 12-bit ADC, USB 3.0 transfer, and a built-in 256 MB DDR3 cache.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis camera is aimed at high-resolution solar system imaging, especially when maximum sensitivity, filter-based capture, and near-infrared performance matter. Compared with the older ASI178 series, the ASI678 family improves read noise, near-infrared response, and amp-glow control while keeping a compact planetary-camera format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you want a monochrome camera for planetary, lunar, solar, and near-infrared imaging with filters. 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Its monochrome sensor avoids the Bayer matrix used in colour cameras, which makes it a better fit for filter-based imaging and applications where sensitivity is more important than one-shot-colour simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/zwo-asi678mc-mm-high-nir-sensitivity-feature_94cab38e-7aac-4c2e-9296-16873fb69da8.jpg?v=1784086383\" alt=\"ZWO ASI678MC and ASI678MM high near-infrared sensitivity feature graphic\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMechanically, the camera uses ZWO’s compact planetary-camera body with USB 3.0 and ST4 connections. It has a 12.5 mm back-focus distance and supports the standard 1.25-inch\/T-mount connection path shown by ZWO.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonochrome planetary imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capture planets with luminance, RGB, IR-pass, methane, or other specialist filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLunar imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-resolution monochrome Moon imaging with strong fine-detail capture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolar imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solar imaging when used with a safe dedicated solar setup or proper filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear-infrared capture:\u003c\/strong\u003e IR-pass and methane-band imaging where the ASI678 family’s NIR response is useful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter-based workflows:\u003c\/strong\u003e A better fit than the MC version if you plan to use a filter wheel or manual filter changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ASI678MM connects by USB 3.0 and includes an ST4 guide-port connection. ZWO’s connection diagram shows the camera used with a 1.25-inch T-mount connection and an optional 1.25-inch filter in the optical path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/zwo-asi678mc-mm-connection-methods.jpg?v=1784087074\" alt=\"ZWO ASI678MC and ASI678MM connection methods diagram\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Limitations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncooled camera:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a cooled long-exposure deep-sky camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall sensor format:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1\/1.8-inch format is best for solar system and compact targets, not wide-field imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonochrome workflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour imaging requires filters and additional capture\/processing steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolar safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never image the Sun without a proper safe solar filter or dedicated solar telescope system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the ASI678MM a monochrome camera?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The ASI678MM is the monochrome version of the ASI678 family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this better than the ASI678MC?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the workflow. The ASI678MM is better for sensitivity and filter-based imaging. The ASI678MC is simpler for one-shot-colour capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this good for planetary imaging?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The small 2 µm pixels, USB 3.0 interface, low read-noise behaviour, no amp glow, and monochrome sensitivity make it well suited to planetary imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used for deep-sky imaging?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can be used for compact bright targets and EAA-style work, but it is mainly an uncooled solar system camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should this product not be recommended?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not choose this camera if you want the simplest colour workflow. In that case, the ASI678MC is the better match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn short: the ASI678MM is a compact monochrome IMX678 camera for high-resolution planetary, lunar, solar, and near-infrared imaging, with small 2 µm pixels, USB 3.0 transfer, no amp glow, and stronger flexibility for filter-based capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Diagram Reports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eZWO publishes the ASI678MC\/MM quantum-efficiency response, including the colour ASI678MC curve and the monochrome ASI678MM relative response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/zwo-asi678mc-mm-quantum-efficiency-curve.jpg?v=1784087065\" alt=\"ZWO ASI678MC and ASI678MM quantum efficiency curve\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZWO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44014080753775,"sku":"ASI678MM","price":489.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/ASI678MM__41395.jpg?v=1766570143"},{"product_id":"qhy-minicam8-imx585-mono-combo","title":"QHY miniCAM8 (IMX585) Mono Combo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just over 4 inches in diameter and a few inches thick (IMX585), the new miniCAM8 is a compact, high-resolution, high-performance, cooled imaging system capable of exceptional, high-quality deep space images as well as high-quality, high-resolution planetary images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo often, compactness in astroimaging is achieved at the expense of some other critical feature found in multi-component cooled systems, such as sensor quality or thermoelectric cooling, etc. Such is not the case with the new miniCAM8. Based on Sony’s IMX585 8 MP sensor, the miniCAM8 includes full TE cooling capable of reaching a delta of -45℃ from ambient along with a built-in 8-position filter wheel for complete LRGB and narrowband imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b00\" class=\"tit\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241106144_c3b87bfd-3d25-4973-b748-6fac0829b1ee.png?v=1766570937\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3872 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241106144_c3b87bfd-3d25-4973-b748-6fac0829b1ee.png?v=1766570937\" alt=\"\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241106144_c3b87bfd-3d25-4973-b748-6fac0829b1ee.png?v=1766570937\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eHigh Near-Infrared Sensitivity\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMX585 is a Sony Starvis II processor that enables high sensitivity and high dynamic range (HDR). 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The new camera miniCAM8 has a maximum quantum efficiency of 60% in the near-infrared band and 92% in the visible wavelength band.\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107242_edd67f81-be3d-43e7-a50a-1c272b513118.png?v=1766570940\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3874 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107242_edd67f81-be3d-43e7-a50a-1c272b513118.png?v=1766570940\" alt=\"\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107242_edd67f81-be3d-43e7-a50a-1c272b513118.png?v=1766570940\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBSI\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne benefit of the back-illuminated CMOS structure is improved full-well capacity. This is particularly helpful for sensors with small pixels. In a typical front-illuminated sensor, photons from the target entering the photosensitive layer of the sensor must first pass through the metal wiring that is embedded just above the photosensitive layer. The wiring structure reflects some of the photons and reduces the efficiency of the sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the back-illuminated sensor, the light is allowed to enter the photosensitive surface from the reverse side. In this case, the sensor’s embedded wiring structure is below the photosensitive layer. As a result, more incoming photons strike the photosensitive layer, and more electrons are generated and captured in the pixel well. This ratio of photon to electron production is called quantum efficiency. 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The optic window has a built-in dew heater, and the chamber is protected from internal humidity condensation. 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Compared to 16-bit, the 12-bit depth offers fewer bits, resulting in a relatively narrower dynamic range, which may lead to issues such as insufficient color gradation and potential information loss. During the product development of miniCAM8, QHYCCD merged high and low gain to extend the data to 16-bit. However, since this 16-bit depth is not native, a sudden shift in linearity might occur, affecting the smooth transition in images. To address this, QHYCCD developed the “Linearity HDR” mode, which uses an algorithm-based approach to correct image linearity through software, ensuring smoother transitions and richer color representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the “Linearity HDR” mode, the full well is 46 ke-, while the read noise is only 1.0e-; the dynamic range reaches up to 46,300:1, equivalent to 93 dB or 15.5 stops.\u003c\/strong\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=\"b02\" class=\"tit\"\u003eFilters Introduction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe astronomical filters included with the miniCAM8 deepsky combos are custom-designed to match the specific characteristics of the cameras. The size is 19 mm * 12 mm * 1.1 mm. The LRGB and SHO narrowband filters for the miniCAM8M deepsky combo are customized by XiMei Filters. The LRGB filters have an optical density (OD) value of 3, while the narrowband filters have an OD value of 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe OD value, as a physical measure of the degree of light attenuation after passing through a filter, directly affects the filter’s ability to suppress unwanted light during imaging. A higher OD value indicates stronger suppression of stray light, effectively blocking most unnecessary light sources and thereby enhancing image contrast and detail clarity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3928 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437.png 3207w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437-2048x1365.png 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437.png 3207w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437-2048x1365.png 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/2024111992_f1f218bf-0a14-446e-a600-19edecb28607.png?v=1766570958\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3893 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/2024111992_f1f218bf-0a14-446e-a600-19edecb28607.png?v=1766570958\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/2024111992_f1f218bf-0a14-446e-a600-19edecb28607.png?v=1766570958 2593w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024111992-768x269.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024111992-1536x538.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024111992-2048x717.png 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"280\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/2024111992_f1f218bf-0a14-446e-a600-19edecb28607.png?v=1766570958 2593w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024111992-768x269.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024111992-1536x538.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024111992-2048x717.png 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/2024111992_f1f218bf-0a14-446e-a600-19edecb28607.png?v=1766570958\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filters provided with the miniCAM8C deepsky combo are customized by Optolong Optics. These include a light pollution filter, a heavy light pollution filter, a four-channel enhancement filter, and a UV\/IR cut filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3929 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974.png 2422w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974-2048x1366.png 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974.png 2422w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974-2048x1366.png 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a1\" class=\"tit\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"152\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003eminiCAM8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"152\"\u003eCMOS Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003eSony IMX585\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"152\"\u003eMono\/Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003eBoth Available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"152\"\u003eBSI\/FSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003eBSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"152\"\u003eSensor Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003e1\/1.2inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"152\"\u003ePixel Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003e2.9μm*2.9μm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"152\"\u003eTotal Pixel Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003e3856*2180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"152\"\u003eEffective Pixels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003e8 MP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"152\"\u003eFull Well Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003e54ke-\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinearity HDR Mode: 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width=\"152\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003e480g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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\"\u003eCurves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024110669.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3868 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024110669.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2554px) 100vw, 2554px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024110669.png 2554w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024110669-768x248.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024110669-1536x496.png 1536w, 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data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2564px) 100vw, 2564px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peak quantum efficiency of the miniCAM8M reaches\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91.2% in the OIII band\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80.9% in the Ha band\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e78.7% in the SII band\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40.1% in the methane band\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107993-scaled_19ff59a5-36ff-412f-a4d3-95681f7a2f75.jpg?v=1766570978\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3878 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107993-scaled_19ff59a5-36ff-412f-a4d3-95681f7a2f75.jpg?v=1766570978\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107993-scaled_19ff59a5-36ff-412f-a4d3-95681f7a2f75.jpg?v=1766570978 2048w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241107993-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241107993-1536x641.jpg 1536w\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"854\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107993-scaled_19ff59a5-36ff-412f-a4d3-95681f7a2f75.jpg?v=1766570978 2048w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241107993-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241107993-1536x641.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107993-scaled_19ff59a5-36ff-412f-a4d3-95681f7a2f75.jpg?v=1766570978\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peak quantum efficiency of the 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data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241218619.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(LPF: Light Pollution Filter; HLP: Heavy Light Pollution Filter; FCE: Four-Channel Enhancement Filter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"QHYCCD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44014097170543,"sku":"miniCAM8M-combo","price":1149.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241106498__59119.jpg?v=1766570990"},{"product_id":"qhy-minicam8-imx585-colour-combo","title":"QHY miniCAM8 (IMX585) Colour Combo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just over 4 inches in diameter and a few inches thick (IMX585), the new miniCAM8 is a compact, high-resolution, high-performance, cooled imaging system capable of exceptional, high-quality deep space images as well as high-quality, high-resolution planetary images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo often, compactness in astroimaging is achieved at the expense of some other critical feature found in multi-component cooled systems, such as sensor quality or thermoelectric cooling, etc. Such is not the case with the new miniCAM8. Based on Sony’s IMX585 8 MP sensor, the miniCAM8 includes full TE cooling capable of reaching a delta of -45℃ from ambient along with a built-in 8-position filter wheel for complete LRGB and narrowband imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv2 on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"b00\" class=\"tit\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241106144_35b9a45f-a1ab-4fa2-b46d-9589320c5eab.png?v=1766570996\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3872 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241106144_35b9a45f-a1ab-4fa2-b46d-9589320c5eab.png?v=1766570996\" alt=\"\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241106144_35b9a45f-a1ab-4fa2-b46d-9589320c5eab.png?v=1766570996\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eHigh Near-Infrared Sensitivity\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMX585 is a Sony Starvis II processor that enables high sensitivity and high dynamic range (HDR). 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The new camera miniCAM8 has a maximum quantum efficiency of 60% in the near-infrared band and 92% in the visible wavelength band.\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107242_587a6df7-54fd-4d66-8cc1-6dcaf25d34c2.png?v=1766570998\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3874 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107242_587a6df7-54fd-4d66-8cc1-6dcaf25d34c2.png?v=1766570998\" alt=\"\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107242_587a6df7-54fd-4d66-8cc1-6dcaf25d34c2.png?v=1766570998\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBSI\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne benefit of the back-illuminated CMOS structure is improved full-well capacity. This is particularly helpful for sensors with small pixels. In a typical front-illuminated sensor, photons from the target entering the photosensitive layer of the sensor must first pass through the metal wiring that is embedded just above the photosensitive layer. The wiring structure reflects some of the photons and reduces the efficiency of the sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the back-illuminated sensor, the light is allowed to enter the photosensitive surface from the reverse side. In this case, the sensor’s embedded wiring structure is below the photosensitive layer. As a result, more incoming photons strike the photosensitive layer, and more electrons are generated and captured in the pixel well. This ratio of photon to electron production is called quantum efficiency. The higher the quantum efficiency, the more efficient the sensor is at converting photons to electrons, and hence the more sensitive the sensor is to capturing an image of something dim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107372_3b82118f-32a1-44a5-a9db-c1651bfe29d6.png?v=1766571001\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3875 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107372_3b82118f-32a1-44a5-a9db-c1651bfe29d6.png?v=1766571001\" alt=\"\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107372_3b82118f-32a1-44a5-a9db-c1651bfe29d6.png?v=1766571001\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eZero Amplify Glow\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eminiCAM8 is also a zero amplifer glow camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107565_9482f44d-1cf0-45e0-acde-e7a1c292529c.png?v=1766571003\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3876 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107565_9482f44d-1cf0-45e0-acde-e7a1c292529c.png?v=1766571003\" alt=\"\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107565_9482f44d-1cf0-45e0-acde-e7a1c292529c.png?v=1766571003\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAnti-Dew Technology\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on almost 20-year cooled camera design experience, the QHY cooled camera has implemented the fully dew control solutions. The optic window has a built-in dew heater, and the chamber is protected from internal humidity condensation. An electric heating board for the chamber window can prevent the formation of dew, and the sensor itself is kept dry with our silicon gel tube socket design for control of humidity within the sensor chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107893_3d562e76-673c-4dbc-b9eb-1de177a9f9ca.png?v=1766571006\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3877 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107893_3d562e76-673c-4dbc-b9eb-1de177a9f9ca.png?v=1766571006\" alt=\"\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107893_3d562e76-673c-4dbc-b9eb-1de177a9f9ca.png?v=1766571006\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to dual-stage TE cooling, QHYCCD implements proprietary technology in hardware to control the dark current noise.\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=\"b01\" class=\"tit\"\u003eLinearity HDR Mode\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\/20241107976_2976bbc3-29c1-4c0a-927d-5b33d0496dbf.png?v=1766571009\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3873 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107976_2976bbc3-29c1-4c0a-927d-5b33d0496dbf.png?v=1766571009\" alt=\"\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107976_2976bbc3-29c1-4c0a-927d-5b33d0496dbf.png?v=1766571009\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe native ADC of the IMX585 sensor is 12-bit. Compared to 16-bit, the 12-bit depth offers fewer bits, resulting in a relatively narrower dynamic range, which may lead to issues such as insufficient color gradation and potential information loss. During the product development of miniCAM8, QHYCCD merged high and low gain to extend the data to 16-bit. However, since this 16-bit depth is not native, a sudden shift in linearity might occur, affecting the smooth transition in images. To address this, QHYCCD developed the “Linearity HDR” mode, which uses an algorithm-based approach to correct image linearity through software, ensuring smoother transitions and richer color representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the “Linearity HDR” mode, the full well is 46 ke-, while the read noise is only 1.0e-; the dynamic range reaches up to 46,300:1, equivalent to 93 dB or 15.5 stops.\u003c\/strong\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=\"b02\" class=\"tit\"\u003eFilters Introduction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe astronomical filters included with the miniCAM8 deepsky combos are custom-designed to match the specific characteristics of the cameras. The size is 19 mm * 12 mm * 1.1 mm. The LRGB and SHO narrowband filters for the miniCAM8M deepsky combo are customized by XiMei Filters. The LRGB filters have an optical density (OD) value of 3, while the narrowband filters have an OD value of 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe OD value, as a physical measure of the degree of light attenuation after passing through a filter, directly affects the filter’s ability to suppress unwanted light during imaging. A higher OD value indicates stronger suppression of stray light, effectively blocking most unnecessary light sources and thereby enhancing image contrast and detail clarity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3928 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437.png 3207w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437-2048x1365.png 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437.png 3207w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437-2048x1365.png 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219437.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024111992.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3893 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024111992.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024111992.png 2593w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024111992-768x269.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024111992-1536x538.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024111992-2048x717.png 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"280\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024111992.png 2593w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024111992-768x269.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024111992-1536x538.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024111992-2048x717.png 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024111992.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filters provided with the miniCAM8C deepsky combo are customized by Optolong Optics. These include a light pollution filter, a heavy light pollution filter, a four-channel enhancement filter, and a UV\/IR cut filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3929 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974.png 2422w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974-2048x1366.png 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974.png 2422w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974-2048x1366.png 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241219974.png\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a1\" class=\"tit\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"152\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003eminiCAM8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"152\"\u003eCMOS Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003eSony IMX585\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"152\"\u003eMono\/Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003eBoth Available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"152\"\u003eBSI\/FSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003eBSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"152\"\u003eSensor Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003e1\/1.2inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"152\"\u003ePixel Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003e2.9μm*2.9μm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"152\"\u003eTotal Pixel Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003e3856*2180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"152\"\u003eEffective Pixels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003e8 MP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"152\"\u003eFull Well Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003e54ke-\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinearity HDR Mode: 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width=\"152\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"677\"\u003e480g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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\"\u003eCurves\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\/2024110669_ff8069ac-94d6-49a0-93a6-8e5a6f0b9e36.png?v=1766571022\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3868 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/2024110669_ff8069ac-94d6-49a0-93a6-8e5a6f0b9e36.png?v=1766571022\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2554px) 100vw, 2554px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/2024110669_ff8069ac-94d6-49a0-93a6-8e5a6f0b9e36.png?v=1766571022 2554w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241106504_a7e3ff33-878b-413a-a248-d5c664a591ee.png?v=1766571028 2546w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241106504-768x249.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241106504-1536x498.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241106504-2048x664.png 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"2546\" height=\"826\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241106504_a7e3ff33-878b-413a-a248-d5c664a591ee.png?v=1766571028 2546w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241106504-768x249.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241106504-1536x498.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241106504-2048x664.png 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241106504_a7e3ff33-878b-413a-a248-d5c664a591ee.png?v=1766571028\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2546px) 100vw, 2546px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241106356_9c956de6-bb20-46d1-b9e5-42a14bc95353.png?v=1766571031\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3871 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241106356_9c956de6-bb20-46d1-b9e5-42a14bc95353.png?v=1766571031\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2564px) 100vw, 2564px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241106356_9c956de6-bb20-46d1-b9e5-42a14bc95353.png?v=1766571031 2564w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241106356-768x231.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241106356-1536x462.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241106356-2048x617.png 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"2564\" height=\"772\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241106356_9c956de6-bb20-46d1-b9e5-42a14bc95353.png?v=1766571031 2564w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241106356-768x231.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241106356-1536x462.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241106356-2048x617.png 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241106356_9c956de6-bb20-46d1-b9e5-42a14bc95353.png?v=1766571031\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2564px) 100vw, 2564px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peak quantum efficiency of the miniCAM8M reaches\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91.2% in the OIII band\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80.9% in the Ha band\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e78.7% in the SII band\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40.1% in the methane band\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107993-scaled_d688d156-f7af-4ca2-bca2-27c45f700252.jpg?v=1766571035\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3878 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107993-scaled_d688d156-f7af-4ca2-bca2-27c45f700252.jpg?v=1766571035\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107993-scaled_d688d156-f7af-4ca2-bca2-27c45f700252.jpg?v=1766571035 2048w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241107993-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241107993-1536x641.jpg 1536w\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"854\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107993-scaled_d688d156-f7af-4ca2-bca2-27c45f700252.jpg?v=1766571035 2048w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241107993-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241107993-1536x641.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107993-scaled_d688d156-f7af-4ca2-bca2-27c45f700252.jpg?v=1766571035\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peak quantum efficiency of the miniCAM8C: R channel: 82%; G channel: 87%; B channel: 75%.\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241107456-scaled_579b1fda-1e81-4dbf-b8c9-9ec31f0c2e1c.jpg?v=1766571038\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3879 lazyloaded\" 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Filter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"QHYCCD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44014098153583,"sku":"miniCAM8C-combo","price":825.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20241106498__59119.1734811154.1280.1280__36608.jpg?v=1766571047"},{"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. 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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. 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\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=\"b14\" class=\"tit\"\u003eIndicator LED\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_8356f1ad-eeab-42ed-8f71-9e39ae90c31e.png?v=1766571166\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2725 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013674_8356f1ad-eeab-42ed-8f71-9e39ae90c31e.png?v=1766571166\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"90\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013674_8356f1ad-eeab-42ed-8f71-9e39ae90c31e.png?v=1766571166\"\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\u003cp\u003e \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\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a2\" class=\"tit\"\u003eSample Images\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"oceanwp-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241113410.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3882 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241113410.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241113410.jpg 992w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241113410-768x1483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241113410-795x1536.jpg 795w\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"966\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241113410.jpg 992w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241113410-768x1483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241113410-795x1536.jpg 795w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241113410.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJupiter captured by Christopher Go\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipment: Celestron C14 Telescope+QHY5III585C+Astrophysics AP900GTO mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"a3\" class=\"tit\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQHY5III585M\/C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImage Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSony 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data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230601127.jpg\" 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\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230314614.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2881 lazyloaded\" 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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_91ce451f-2d07-4d9c-9868-80e4a90088d0.png?v=1766572061\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2715 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013248_91ce451f-2d07-4d9c-9868-80e4a90088d0.png?v=1766572061\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"195\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013248_91ce451f-2d07-4d9c-9868-80e4a90088d0.png?v=1766572061\"\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_71940232-4777-4446-848a-1d63fe503816.png?v=1766572064\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-2724 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013604_71940232-4777-4446-848a-1d63fe503816.png?v=1766572064\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"121\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013604_71940232-4777-4446-848a-1d63fe503816.png?v=1766572064\"\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_cfe0a225-92a5-40aa-bf35-80c32fa69be0.jpg?v=1766572067\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2783 alignnone lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212949_cfe0a225-92a5-40aa-bf35-80c32fa69be0.jpg?v=1766572067\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212949_cfe0a225-92a5-40aa-bf35-80c32fa69be0.jpg?v=1766572067 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_cfe0a225-92a5-40aa-bf35-80c32fa69be0.jpg?v=1766572067 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_cfe0a225-92a5-40aa-bf35-80c32fa69be0.jpg?v=1766572067\" 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:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2784 alignnone lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544.jpg 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:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544.jpg 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:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20221212544.jpg\" 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_898578af-7f32-44f7-b256-af7a74bf4011.jpg?v=1766572085\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2782 alignnone lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212247_898578af-7f32-44f7-b256-af7a74bf4011.jpg?v=1766572085\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221212247_898578af-7f32-44f7-b256-af7a74bf4011.jpg?v=1766572085 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_898578af-7f32-44f7-b256-af7a74bf4011.jpg?v=1766572085 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_898578af-7f32-44f7-b256-af7a74bf4011.jpg?v=1766572085\" 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_35d68636-f19e-46f6-940d-f96e88670b77.png?v=1766572088\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2717 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013623_35d68636-f19e-46f6-940d-f96e88670b77.png?v=1766572088\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013623_35d68636-f19e-46f6-940d-f96e88670b77.png?v=1766572088\"\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_0d4789d3-d36b-49cf-bfdf-dcd3f3256c45.png?v=1766572091\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2718 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013633_0d4789d3-d36b-49cf-bfdf-dcd3f3256c45.png?v=1766572091\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013633_0d4789d3-d36b-49cf-bfdf-dcd3f3256c45.png?v=1766572091\"\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_1b968dfd-6184-4131-b566-b414b6114a9f.png?v=1766572093\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2725 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013674_1b968dfd-6184-4131-b566-b414b6114a9f.png?v=1766572093\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"90\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221013674_1b968dfd-6184-4131-b566-b414b6114a9f.png?v=1766572093\"\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 width=\"60%\"\u003e3856*2180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eEffective Pixels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"60%\"\u003e8.4 Mega Pixel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eFullwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"60%\"\u003e9ke-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eReadout Noise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"60%\"\u003e0.57-3.3e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eAD Sample Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"60%\"\u003e12-bit (output as 16-bit and 8-bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eBuilt-in Image Buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"60%\"\u003e512MB DDR3 Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eROI Frame Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"60%\"\u003eFull Resolution  43FPS  @8BIT         22FPS 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data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/2023030939_15c194cc-65b6-4a66-985b-1893ad56e0ae.png?v=1766572106\" 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_1b2bded6-b2e3-404d-893a-2e2a96ff58ea.jpg?v=1766572109\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2760 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221116618_1b2bded6-b2e3-404d-893a-2e2a96ff58ea.jpg?v=1766572109\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1214px) 100vw, 1214px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20221116618_1b2bded6-b2e3-404d-893a-2e2a96ff58ea.jpg?v=1766572109 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_1b2bded6-b2e3-404d-893a-2e2a96ff58ea.jpg?v=1766572109 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_1b2bded6-b2e3-404d-893a-2e2a96ff58ea.jpg?v=1766572109\" 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:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230310407_2c85f0cb-57c4-4ba5-8d4b-ea89074ea954.png?v=1766572113\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2870 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230310407_2c85f0cb-57c4-4ba5-8d4b-ea89074ea954.png?v=1766572113\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230310407_2c85f0cb-57c4-4ba5-8d4b-ea89074ea954.png?v=1766572113 1080w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230310407-768x944.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"983\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230310407_2c85f0cb-57c4-4ba5-8d4b-ea89074ea954.png?v=1766572113 1080w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20230310407-768x944.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20230310407_2c85f0cb-57c4-4ba5-8d4b-ea89074ea954.png?v=1766572113\" 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_01785e31-ea79-49d3-bbe3-4126e8005814.png?v=1766572120\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1823 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621416_01785e31-ea79-49d3-bbe3-4126e8005814.png?v=1766572120\" sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621416_01785e31-ea79-49d3-bbe3-4126e8005814.png?v=1766572120 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_01785e31-ea79-49d3-bbe3-4126e8005814.png?v=1766572120 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_01785e31-ea79-49d3-bbe3-4126e8005814.png?v=1766572120\" 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:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621209.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1824 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\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_c083cd33-4e42-4077-a466-48b5d7de12aa.png?v=1766572127\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1826 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621692_c083cd33-4e42-4077-a466-48b5d7de12aa.png?v=1766572127\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621692_c083cd33-4e42-4077-a466-48b5d7de12aa.png?v=1766572127 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_c083cd33-4e42-4077-a466-48b5d7de12aa.png?v=1766572127 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_c083cd33-4e42-4077-a466-48b5d7de12aa.png?v=1766572127\" 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:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1827 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962.png 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962-768x568.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"444\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962.png 977w, https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962-768x568.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210621962.png\" 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_24258b66-7a60-4070-94f0-b47ee9d44126.gif?v=1766572132\" 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_91421504-47d9-47cc-a19a-bcd0dc8e702a.gif?v=1766572134\" 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_c16d480c-48e3-4c40-81d4-b74802922aca.png?v=1766572142\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-1830 alignnone lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621189_c16d480c-48e3-4c40-81d4-b74802922aca.png?v=1766572142\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/20210621189_c16d480c-48e3-4c40-81d4-b74802922aca.png?v=1766572142 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_c16d480c-48e3-4c40-81d4-b74802922aca.png?v=1766572142 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_c16d480c-48e3-4c40-81d4-b74802922aca.png?v=1766572142\" 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_5e157044-dff7-4c9d-bc5e-637a064ef405.gif?v=1766572143\" 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_65f7f291-46d8-45ac-80ca-5258821dd734.gif?v=1766572145\" 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_982e1870-cd91-41ed-bbc0-d7db58781304.gif?v=1766572147\" 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. 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