Product Overview
6.0 Megapixel, 50FPS, High-resolution Back-illuminated CMOS Camera
The QHY5III178 has the highest resolution in the new QHY5III series. This sensor has small 2.4um pixels and a 1/1.8-inch sensor that can be used for high-precison guiding data with a good FOV for easily finding guide stars. The camera is designed to be a wide FOV autoguider, high-resolution planetary camera, and entery level deep sky camera. It is available in both mono and color versions.
For deep sky imaging, the QHY5III178 uses our proprietary anti-amp glow control function that reduces amplifer glow significantly.
The QHY5III178 sensor is Sony's StarVis BSI image sensor. STARVIS is a trademark of Sony Corporation. BSI means the sensor is Back Side Illuminated which dramatically increases the sensor's sensitivity and produces high picture quality in the visible-light and near infrared light regions.
Specifications
QHY5III178 Specification | |
Sensor | Sony IMX178 Exmor CMOS sensor (Mono/Color) |
Imager Size | Typical 1/1.8-inch |
Effective Pixels | 3072 x 2048 6 Megapixels |
Effective Area | 7.37mm x 4.91mm |
Pixel Size | 2.4um x 2.4um |
Readout Type | Progressive Scan |
FullWell | 15ke- |
Readout Noise | 2.4e - 0.9e |
Anti-amplight Control | Yes (Reduces amp glow significantly) |
Shutter | Electronic Shutter |
Max Frame Rate | 50FPS @full resolution 100FPs@1528x1024 190FPS@764x512 |
ADC Sample Depth | 10/14-bit, Output 8-bit/14-bit |
Exposure Time | 9us - 1200sec |
Pixel Binning | 1x1, 2x2 |
MicroLens | Yes, on-chip microlens array |
Peak QE | TBD |
Guide Port | Yes, 5-pin Lemo aviation socket |
Back Focal | Approx. 11mm |
Camera Size | 1.25-inch Eyepiece Size (D=31.6mm) |
Optic Window | AR+AR(Mono) AR+IR cut 680nm (Color) |
Support Software | ASCOM, SharpCAP |
Weight | 86g (Mono ) / 87g (Color) |
Items included in standard package | QHY5III178 camera. Confocal ring. 1.5meter USB3.0 cable. 1.5meter 5pin lemo to RJ11 guide cable. (does not include the 50mm, F/1.4 lens) |
