{"product_id":"touptek-g3cmos294-planetary-camera-sony-imx294-colour","title":"ToupTek G3CMOS294 Planetary Camera – Sony IMX294 Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eToupTek G3CMOS294\u003c\/strong\u003e is a large-format air-cooled colour planetary camera built around the Sony IMX294 sensor. With its large 4144×2822 pixel array and excellent sensitivity, the G3CMOS294 delivers outstanding one-shot colour performance for high-resolution planetary imaging and can also capture faint solar system detail for targets that benefit from a wider field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This Product Best For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe G3CMOS294 is well suited for intermediate to advanced imagers who want a large-format colour camera for planetary, lunar, and bright comet imaging. The large sensor format provides a wider field that works well for wide planetary conjunctions and extended targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose This Product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSony IMX294 Large Format Colour Sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide dynamic range, good sensitivity, and a large field of view for planetary and bright target imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.0 High-Speed Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports high frame rates for lucky imaging workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Shot Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural colour without the need for separate filter sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact 1.25\" or C-Mount Body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flexible integration with focusers and Barlow lenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Software:\u003c\/strong\u003e SharpCap, FireCapture, NINA, and ASCOM\/INDI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-resolution colour planetary and lunar imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide-field solar system target imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright comet and extended target imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with standard focusers and Barlow lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with INDI, ASCOM, SharpCap, and FireCapture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Limitations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-cooled only — not suitable for deep sky long-exposure imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Bayer sensor — less sensitive per pixel than monochrome variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the large sensor useful for planetary imaging?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe large sensor provides more context around planetary targets and works well for wide planetary groupings, extended solar system objects, and bright comets where a larger field of view is an advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this for deep sky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis camera is not optimized for long-exposure deep sky imaging. For that purpose, consider the ToupTek ATR294C cooled camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ToupTek G3CMOS294 is a capable large-format colour planetary camera for intermediate to advanced imagers who want a wide colour field for solar system targets. An excellent choice where a wider field of view provides a distinct imaging advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ToupTek Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53400315887727,"sku":"G3CMOS10300KPA","price":1062.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/planetary_cameras_3093d92e-af61-4947-96a6-2f68438d019e.webp?v=1782324620","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/touptek-g3cmos294-planetary-camera-sony-imx294-colour","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}