
This is an Open Box unit due to incorrect/damaged packaging. The camera and all included accessories are in brand-new condition.
Description
The QHY5III 290 uses the SONY STARVIS Exmor R back illuminated CMOS sensor. The Starvis sensor is incredibly sensitive, allowing you to see very dim stars in real-time video. The QHY5III 290 can capture magnitude 9 stars when connected with a 50mm f/1.4 C-mount lens. Compared to the IMX236 sensor, it has twice the sensitivity in visible light and three or more times in near infrared wavelengths.
The QHY5III 290 has ultra-low readout noise as well. The back-illuminated sensor and low readout noise make this camera an ideal video astronomy camera. The small 2.9um pixel size is also ideal for planetary imaging.
The QHY5III 290 has a "super speed" USB3.0 interface and can deliver 180FPS at full HD output. The camera has a 10/12bit ADC and it outputs either an 8bit image or 12bit image.
Choose from either color or monochrome versions of this camera.
Specifications
QHY5III290 Specification
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CMOS Sensor
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Sony IMX290 Exmor R back illuminated CMOS sensor (Color/Mono)
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Imager Size
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Typical 1/2.8inch
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Effective Pixels
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1920*1080 2mega pixels full HD
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Effective Area
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5.6mm*3.1mm (16:9)
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Pixel Size
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2.9um*2.9um
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Readout Type
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Progressive Scan
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FullWell
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>15.7ke
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Peak QE
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TBD
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Shutter
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Rolling Electric Shutter
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Max Frame Rate (8bit)
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135FPS@1920*1080 220FPS@960*540 460FPS@480*270
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ADC Sample Depth
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10/12bit, Output 8bit/12bit
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Exposure Time
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5us-600sec
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Pixel Binning
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1x1 2x2
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MicroLens
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Yes,onchip micro lens array
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Readout Noise
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3.2e - 0.75e
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Guide Port
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Yes, 5PIN Lemo aviation socket
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Back Focal
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Approx. 11mm
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Camera Size
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1.25inch Eyepiece Size (D=31.6mm)
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Optic Window
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AR+IR cut 680nm (Color) AR+AR clear glass(Mono)
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Support Software
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,ASCOM,SharpCAP,FireCapture,Native WDM
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Items included in standard package
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QHY5III290 camera. Confocal ring. 1.5meter USB3.0 cable. 1.5meter 5pin lemo to RJ11 guide cable. (may not include the 50mmF1.4 lens)
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Reference Price
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USD399(Color) (this is the price with no tax and ship cost included)
USD429(Mono)
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