Altair Hypercam 585C Colour Fan Cooled USB3 Astronomy Camera

Product Description

The Altair 585C camera is ideal for astro imagers who want both solar system and deep-sky imaging. The Altair 585C Colour camera has the latest Starvis 2 BSI sensor, with a high frame rate, no amp glow and very high sensitivity. Quantum Efficiency is about 91%! The sensor has a 12.84mmm diagonal and 2.9um pixels, and is therefore well-suited for deep-sky imaging with a wide field refractor such as the Altair 60EDF, which has a 288mm focal length with it's F4.8 reducer.

Feature summary Altair 585C CMOS Camera:
On board temperature sensor for easier dark frame calibration.
Fan cooling with heatsink for extra low noise (powered by USB cable).
IMX585 Colour 8.3mp Starvis 2 Back Illuminated CMOS Sensor
On-chip HGC, LCG and HDR Support
3840 x 2160 pixel resolution
2.9 um Square Pixels
1/1.2-inch Optical Format
Sensor size: 11.14 x 6.26 mm (12.85mm Diagonal)
12-bit ADC (with 16bit output in HDR mode)
512Mbyte DDR3 Memory buffer
Low Noise: 0.65 to 0.5e- in HCG mode
Fast Frame Rate 47 FPS in 8bit mode
Binning from 1x1 to 8x8 in either stacking or averaging modes.

Speed and reliability:
USB3.0 format is fast yet stable, and a 512mb DDR3 Memory buffer enables faster more consistent frame rates.

Included software:
The well featured intuitive AltairCapture software is included in a CD ROM, and can also be downloaded from www.altairastro.help. AltairCapture is a stable 64 bit Windows application, which allows full control of the camera in high speed video or still mode. It includes extensive automation features, and supports all the major file formats useful for astro imaging and professional scientific imaging in 14bit or 8bit mode.

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Furthermore, the popular PHD Guiding, SharpCap PRO, APT and NINA are also natively supported. ASCOM drivers are also available for download at www.altairastro.help where you can also get regular updates. The installation process is easy, and unlike with cheaper cameras, you don't need to be a computer expert to make your camera work. Just install the software on the CDROM, plug in the camera, and that's it.

Wide USB compatibility:
Although the GPCAM3 is a USB3.0 camera, it's also fully compatible with USB2.0 ports when a longer cable and less speed are required, for example in deep-sky or video astronomy using the live stacking features in AltairCapture or Sharpcap.

Autoguiding:
The camera has an ST4 auto-guiding port, and can be used to auto-guide with mounts from all the major manufacturers supporting ST4 format, including iOptron, Celestron and Skywatcher. The sensor is more than sensitive enough for autoguiding.

Support & warranty:
Altair delivers proper on-shore English-speaking UK & EU support with a 2 year manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. New users should check out the Altair Astro Facebook Group where you can get answers to technical questions, as well as sharing tips and techniques. AltairCapture software interface supports most European languages including English, German, French, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Chinese, Spanish, Thai, and Turkish.

File formats:
he camera can be fully controlled in AltairCapture and SharpCap to output uncompressed .AVI and .SER video files for solar system imaging, as well as all common still image formats such as .JPEG .PNG .TIFF .BMP, and of course fully compliant .FITS (for deepsky imaging) to mention just a few. Common astronomy file format information here.

Altair 678 Camera Technical Specification:
Sensor IMX585 Colour 8.3mp Starvis 2 BSI CMOS Sensor
Diagonal 12.85mm
Image Resolution 8.3 mega pixels (3840*2160)
Pixel Size 2.9mm ´ 2.9mm
Image Area 11.14 x 6.26 mm
Shutter Type Rolling shutter
Exposure Time 0.1ms – 1000s
Gain 1x – 150x
SNR 46 dB
Dynamic Range 74 dB
Read Noise 2.43 – 0.42 e-
QE Peak >91%
Full Well 40ke-
ADC 12bit
DDR3 Buffer 512MB (4Gb)
Connection Port USB3.0/USB2.0
Camera Adaptor(s) Standard 2’’ for telescope connection with standard C adapter for Altair Allsky lens. Optional 1.25" nosepiece ordered separately.
Front Optical Window UVIR Blocking optical window with AR coating
Spectral Range 380-690nm (UVIR Blocking optical window with AR coating)
Capture/Control SDK Windows/Linux/macOS/Android Multiple Platform SDK(Native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, Twain, etc.);
Recording System Still picture and movie
Camera Dimensions Diameter 65mm x length 80mm
Camera Weight 300g
Back Focus Distance 17.5mm with C adapter, 12.5mm with CS Allsky Lens adapter
Cooling: Fan or passive cooling (toggled in software).
Supported OS Microsoft® Windows® 10 / 11 OSx(Mac OS X) Linux

Included in the box:
Camera Body.
1.5m USB cable.
2" OD Nosepiece with 2" filter thread code included.
Optional 1.25 inch x nosepiece with female 1.25" Astronomy filter thread.
CS-Mount insert (12.5mm back-focus) included
Silicon dust cap for sensor.
Software CD (Instructions online at www.altairastro.help )

Camera Back-focus & Adapter compatibility:
Cover glass is removable for cleaning and can be swapped with a clear or UV/IR blocking glass as required. Choose Product code: OW-GP-UVIR or Product code: OW-GP-CLEAR.
CS-mount lens compatibility: C-Mount male threaded lens with 12.5mm back-focus (or flange-distance) requirement.
C-mount lens adapter 5mm extension: Optional
C-mount lens compatibility: C-Mount male threaded lens with 17.5mm back-focus (or flange-distance) requirement.
Astro filter thread adapter: Included, 1.25" OD and 2 OD (optional), Female thread
Sensor surface distance from flat end of CS-mount adapter: 12.5 mm
Sensor surface distance from flat end of 1.25" / M42 Astro adapter: 37 mm

Windows PC Hardware Requirements
Minimum PC: Equal to Intel i3 4GB+ RAM Windows 10 OS with separate graphics card.
Recommended PC: ( 2013+ i5 4GB RAM Intel 1.0x USB Host Controller preferable with separate graphics)
USB port compatibility: USB2.0 High-speed Port or USB3.0 High-speed Port
(computers manufactured in 2013 or later give best USB speed).
Monitor Display: 17" or Larger recommended.
Software updates: Downloaded online at www.altairastro.help

Software & Operating System compatibility:
Drivers & AltairCapture Windows software download: www.altairastro.help (opens new window).
Camera direct support: ASCOM, PHD2, AltairCapture, SharpCap, NINA, APT, Firecapture.
AltairCapture OS support: Win 11, Win 10
NOTE: Windows 10 is recommended for best USB performance, with 2013 or later USB host controller v1.0 or later.
SharpCap (a 3rd party application) is also fully supported and tested with native drivers.
USB Port & Cable: 3.0 USB Cable, 1.5m cable (USB2.0 also supported at low frame rates).
ST4 Port
Camera Quick Start & AltairCapture instructions online at www.altairastro.help