Q453-HR

Large format 1.8" 6 Mega Pixel One shot color

With the Q453-HR (QHY-8) the world has finally got a large format camera at world beater prices. Costing less than many competitors medium format cameras. With full 16bit analog to digital conversion, cooled to -35C below ambient and in a small package (not much larger than a standard CD). CCD-labs has partnered with QHY Astronomy to bring this affordable imaging package to the US market. With very low read noise and outstanding sensitivity this camera is sure to be a winner.

High resolution / High sensitivity / Excellent Ha sensitivity
Extremely low dark current (no dark frames needed if cooling is active)
High speed USB2.0 interface (full frame downloads in less than 10 seconds)
High speed focus mode full frame downloads in 1 second
Includes Nebulosity for capture (AstroArt and MaximDL drivers available)
Sealed CCD chamber with Argon gas purge

Specifications:

CCD type:	Sony ICX453AQ
Pixel size:	Square 7.8um x 7.8um
Image format:	3032(h) x 2016(v) ~ 6.11M pixels
Image Area:	23.4mm(h) x 15.6mm(v) APS film equvilent
CCD Quality:	Grade 1, no bad columns or pixels
Spectral Response:	QE max at 540um ~60%
Read Noise:	less than 11 -e RMS (typically less than 9 -e)
Full-well capacity:	Greater than 25K -e un-binned
Anti-blooming:	200x full well capacity overload margin
Dark Current:	.5 -e/pixel/second @ +15C ambient
System gain:	variable from .9-e/ADU to .4-e/ ADU in 64 steps
Binning:	2x2 / 4x4
Data Format:	16 bit RAW
Computer Interface:	USB 2.0 high speed interface
Download time:	Full Frame typically less than 10 seconds
Power requirements:	+5 Volt 500ma (usb derrived) / Cooling 12V @ 3.5 amps
Cooling system:	Active 2 stage Thermoelectric cooling
Size:	90mm x 90mm x 50mm
Weight:	650 grams
Images:	Select user images and test frames
Price:	1499$ USD (*see below for detail)
Buy now:	Eshop online store

Full 1 year US warranty on all parts and labor (excluding damage due to abuse, misuse or acts of god)