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Home Astro-Imaging CCD & CMOS Cameras Altair Astronomy Cameras Altair Hypercam 26C APS-C Colour Camera 16bit
The new standard in astro imaging, Altair Hypercam 26C uses the latest 16bit Sony IMX571 sensor with ultra low read noise and super high quantum efficiency in a large APS-C format. BBC Sky at Night Magazine 4.5 Stars "The Altair Hypercam 26C APS-C colour 16-bit is a highly capable camera with a high-performing sensor that excels at deep-sky astrophotography."For many, this will be the final camera to own for astro imaging. 26mp APS-C size Back Illuminated Sony IMX571 sensor 16bit ADC yields 65,536 grey levels in the image Zero Amp Glow Special Ultra Low Read Noise mode * True Hardware Binning 2 Stage TEC Cooling Heated Optical Window 2 year warranty, with no sensor frosting guarantee** Rear USB2.0 hub 2x ports 12v power is required to run this camera Supplied with armoured case 240~110v compatible 12v DC power supply with UK plug Software & drivers downloadable at www.altairastro.helpHypercam 26C Specifications:USB Interface USB3.1, USB3.0, USB2.0, Type-B socketSensor Colour Sony IMX571Resolution 26mp 6224 x 4168pxPixel Size 3.76 umImage Area 23.4mm x 15.7mmSensor Diagonal 28.3 mmSensor Protection Window UVIR Block, AR CoatingShutter RollingRead Noise 2.6 - 1.14 e-Ultra Low Noise Mode 2.35 - 1.16 e-Qe Approx. 80% PeakFull Well Capacity 51ke-ADC 8bit 16bitCooling TEC, -35C below ambientMax Frame Rate @ Full Resolution 6.8 FPS 16bit - 13.2FPS 8bitDDR Memory 512mb2x USB2.0 PortsRegion Of Interest RoiSNR Max 47.1 dBDynamic Range 86.8 dB (Ultra Low Noise Mode)Exposure range 0.1ms 3600secsHCG Mode/ LCG Mode SupportCamera front flange thread M42x075mm FemaleSensor to flange distance 17.5mmTEC Power input 12.0v-13.0v DC* requires 12v power.** for two years from delivery date, normal use, not applicable if camera sensor chamber is breached.
Altair hypercam 26c From ordering to recieving my camera was really quick. It was well packed so no damage. The camera is the best bit of kit i've ever purchased. The photos i've obtained so far with very little darkness and poor seeing, far exceed my attempts with a dslr. (09/06/2024) Steve - Pembrokeshire
Great camera - great price Ive been wanting an IMX571 for a while. Gain 100 seems to be fine for DSO. Same BF as ZWO. This new model (not pictured) takes a bolt on ZWO EFW (2in). I use the rings from my ASI294 to get 55mm. Works out of box with both N.I.N.A and Kstars using native drivers (5 sessions already). Top marks. (12/09/2023) nick - merseyside
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