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Home Astro-Imaging CCD & CMOS Cameras Altair Astronomy Cameras Altair Hypercam 533C Colour Camera
Altair AA533CTEC has a 14bit Sony IMX533 Back Side Illuminated Sensor with very high sensitivity. Lower read noise and higher sensitivity, easily outperforms front illuminated CCD cameras at a more competitive price point.Zero Amp Glow makes the AA533CTEC a pleasure to image with, and the 3.76um pixels in a square format make targets easy to frame, especially galaxies!2 Stage TEC Cooling reduces thermal noise to negligible levels and the camera sensor is guaranteed not to frost for two years due to the special chamber design. A heated anti reflection coated optical window reduces the chance of dew formation on the front glass.Hypercam AA533C features: 9mp size Back Illuminated Sony IMX533 sensor with 16mm diagonal 14bit ADC yields 16,384 grey levels in the image Zero Amp Glow even at 10mins exposure Special “Ultra Low Read Noise” mode True Hardware Binning 2 Stage TEC Cooling Heated Optical Window 2 year warranty, with no sensor frosting guarantee** USB3.0/USB2.0 connector with rear USB2.0 hub (2x ports) 12v power is required to run this camera. Included armoured case Included basic 240~110v compatible 12v DC power supply with your choice UK, USA or EU plug Software & drivers downloadable at www.altairastro.help Hypercam 533C Specifications:Model AA533CTECSensor Sony IMX533 Colour CMOS Back Side IlluminatedColour / Mono ColourSensor Diagonal 15.968 mmResolution 9mp (3000x3000)Pixel Size 3.76umImage Area 11.31mm x 11.28mmADC 14bitOptical Window Colour UVIR filter 400-690nm AR coatedShutter RollingRead Noise 1.42 – 0.97 e-Qe Approx. >80%Full Well Capacity 50ke-Exposure Time 0.1ms – 3600sGuide Port NoneRear USB Hub 2x USB2.0 PortsRegion Of Interest ROI SupportedSNR Max 47 dBDynamic Range 87 dB (Low Noise Mode)HCG Mode/ LCG Mode Support Yes 3.05xSensor to flange distance 17.5mmTEC Power input 12.0v-13.0v DC (required to run the camera)Camera front flange thread M42x0.75mm FemaleWeight 550gCooling TEC -40°C Below AmbientFrame rate max 8bit 20 FPS - 14bit 20 FPS (USB3.0)Software included AltairCapture, SharpCap PRO Free 1 year license Download ONLYASCOM Driver YesWarranty 2 year return to baseRecommended PC & USB system: Windows 10 PRO 64bit OS, Intel processor i5 or i7 (best) with USB 3.0 or 3.1 port. 8-16GB RAM (best). SSD drive recommended, disabling power policy and BIOS C-States or equivalent also recommended. Camera must have 12v power input connected to operate. Customers feedback that USB2.0 systems often do not have the bandwidth to support this camera and may work intermittently therefore we recommend a high conductivity USB3.0 and a premium cable of no longer than 2metres.** for two years from delivery date, normal use, not applicable if camera sensor chamber seal is breached.
Having so much fun with this in the UK Not had many nights to test and even fewer hours when there are no clouds, However!!!!! That doesn't matter as when there are no clouds you get amazing shots quickly and reliably. I'm only using it on an SVbony 80mm telescope and I am amazed at what it can capture in the little time I have had it. (25/09/2022) Michael W - Darlington, UK
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