IMG0H
Let's get straight into the spec.
IMG0H is a 14 bit high speed CCD camera designed for astronomical, industrial and biological imaging applications. The core of the IMG0H is Sony Exview ICX618ALA CCD which has a peak quantum efficiency of 68%. Thanks to Sony Exview technology, the microlensing structure on the CCD improves the sensitivity of the sensor greatly especially at near infrared spectrum (700nm-1000nm). Consequently, IMG0H also excels at near infrared applications such as inspection of solar cells.
An optional but highly recommended one-stage TEC cools the CCD 30 degrees below ambient. It reduces the hot pixels and dark noises substantially. Furthermore, a slow readout mode enables reduction of readout noise and thus, improving the signal to noise ratio which is crucial for low-light operation.
For astronomical application, the sensitive sensor combines with fast frame rate helps the planetary imagers to capture the steadiest seeing moment. At 640 x 480 (native) @ 14 bit output, IMG0H captures at a rate of 30fps. Tuning down to 8bit, the frame rate surges to 53fps. For the curious souls, there is also a GigE version but it's not available yet.
Last but not least, the Sony sensitive sensor combines with ST-4 opto-isolated guider port makes IMG0H a very capable autoguider.
User photos
M16 - eagle nebula
10x 120s, Red-Filter
Image credit: Korbinian
By Jesper from CN
Introductory price:
S$599^ for mono/colour IMG0H with one-stage thermoelectric cooling (S$50 off until 15 June 2011)
- You're welcomed to order here or at Cyclops Optics. Please apply this coupon code: singastro at Cyclops Optics when checking out.
- 3 years warranty for the camera assembly. 1 year for CCD, TEC and fan.
- The payment options are cash (preferred) and paypal (including credit card)
- Postage by DHL is estimated to be around S$40 (RM100)
- ^GST payable on the arrival of goods through shipping courier.
- *Since Cyclops Optics uses a fluctuating foreign currency mode, the price will change according to the current exchange rate at the website. Anyway, the price for IMG0H will be fixed at S$599 as long as the deal is valid.
- **Please take note that the cameras will take about 10 days to 30 days to be delivered depending on the stock level of QHYCCD.