QHY 5-III 200M (Ver. 2) 2.1 MP Monochrome Astronomy Camera with USB 3.2
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QHY5III200M is a new generation of QHY5III V2 series planetary guide camera, using domestic CMOS, with excellent quality, and near-infrared high sensitivity similar to 5III462C. QHY5III200 is also the first mono CMOS planetary camera with near-infrared enhancement characteristics QHY developed. In addition, the 4um large picture elements make it easier to use for guiding.
The camera includes an unblocked AR coated filter and an IR850 filter.
New QHY5III v.2 Models
As one of the first new 2nd generation of planetary cameras and guiders, the QHY5III200M includes all of
the improvements and upgrades found in this latest series of cameras, including:
- Larger 512MB DDR3 image buffer
- Improved front end design
- CS and C-mount lens compatibility
- USB 3.2 Type C interface
- Universal ST-4 guiding port
- Status indicator LED
- 1.25” body size for maximum compatibility
New Monochrome CMOS Sensor with High NIR
The QHY5III200M uses a new mono CMOS sensor with very high QE in the near IR range from 700nm to
1000nm. This includes the important methane absorption line at 890nm. Methane is an important
absorber in the atmosphere of Jupiter and the other gas giants of our solar system and imaging in this
band can reveal unique details and their altitude in the atmosphere. Until now, this extended NIR
sensitivity was available mainly in Sony’s 6th generation of color CMOS sensors. However, serious
planetary imagers often prefer to use a monochrome camera and dedicated RGB + Methane filters. Now
that option is available at a very reasonable price point.
512MB DDR3
The QHY5III (Ver. 2) series planetary and guiding cameras are all equipped with a 512MB DDR3 image buffer which can effectively reduce the pressure on computer transmission, a great help for planetary photography which often requires writing a large amount of data in a short period of time. Some deep-sky astrophotography cameras on the market today only have 256MB, for example.
In comparison, the 512MB DDR3 memory of the new 5III (Ver. 2) series cameras represents a significant upgrade.
New Front-end Design with Better Compatibility
QHY5III (Ver. 2) series cameras have adopted a new front-end design with better compatibility. The new front end supports 1.25″ interface of telescopes and is also compatible with CS-port lenses and C-port lenses, and can shoot with C/CS-port lenses with filters attached.
A 1.25″ framed filter can be fitted with the front end, and a frameless filter can be fitted on the front part of the upper CMOS. The size of the filter glass that is compatible here varies depending on the size of the sensor, but is basically a standard lab filter specification. Compared to the more expensive astronomical filters, lab filters tend to be less expensive and have a wider variety of bands, allowing you to develop more uses and applications for them.
USB 3.2 Gen1 Type C Interface
The new QHY5III (Ver.2) series cameras all use the USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C interface. Compared to the USB3.0 Type-B interface used in the previous generation, the Type-C interface has a longer life and is more flexible.
Tips: It is recommended to use the official standard Type-C data cable of QHYCCD. As the market is flooded with a large number of poor-quality Type-C cables, casual use may lead to the camera malfunctioning. If you use your own spare cable, please make sure it is a high-quality cable.
Universal Interface
The custom interfaces of the previous generation of planetary cameras and guiders has been replaced in the QHY5III (Ver.2) cameras with a more universal ST-4 compatible guiding interface. Now, even if the guiding cable is lost or damaged, you will be able to easily get a replacement on the market at a low cost.
Indicator LED
The new QHY5III (Ver.2) series of cameras is equipped with a status indicator at the back of the camera. If the camera experiences an abnormal status, the multi-colored indicator light will help to determine the situation with different colors signifying different conditions. During normal operation this indicator light is off, so there is no worry about light contaminating the image.
Specifications:
- Model: QHY5III200M
- CMOS Sensor: SC2210
- Pixel Size: 4um*4um
- Effective Pixel Area: 1920*1080
- Effective Pixels: 2 Mega Pixel
- Fullwell: 8000e
- Readout Noise: 0.75e – 3e
- AD Sample Depth: 12bit (output as 16bit and 8bit)
- Built-in Image Buffer: 512MB DDR3 Memory
- ROI Frame Rate:
- Full Resolution: 96.5FPS @8BIT 60FPS @16BIT
- 960Lines: 187FPS @8BIT 116FPS @16BIT
- 480Lines: 209FPS @8BIT 130FPS @16BIT
- Exposure Time Range: 15um-900sec
- Shutter Type: Electric Rolling Shutter
- Computer Interface: USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C
- Guide Port: Universal ST-4 Compatible
- Telescope Interface: 1.25-inch, compatible with CS-port and C-port lenses by replacing the front-end connector (An IR AR glass and an IR850nm filter are included in the standard version.)
- Back Focal Length: 17mm
- Weight: 90g
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QHY5III200M is a new generation of QHY5III V2 series planetary guide camera, using domestic CMOS, with excellent quality, and near-infrared high sensitivity similar to 5III462C. QHY5III200 is also the first mono CMOS planetary camera with near-infrared enhancement characteristics QHY developed. In addition, the 4um large picture elements make it easier to use for guiding.
The camera includes an unblocked AR coated filter and an IR850 filter.
New QHY5III v.2 Models
As one of the first new 2nd generation of planetary cameras and guiders, the QHY5III200M includes all of
the improvements and upgrades found in this latest series of cameras, including:
- Larger 512MB DDR3 image buffer
- Improved front end design
- CS and C-mount lens compatibility
- USB 3.2 Type C interface
- Universal ST-4 guiding port
- Status indicator LED
- 1.25” body size for maximum compatibility
New Monochrome CMOS Sensor with High NIR
The QHY5III200M uses a new mono CMOS sensor with very high QE in the near IR range from 700nm to
1000nm. This includes the important methane absorption line at 890nm. Methane is an important
absorber in the atmosphere of Jupiter and the other gas giants of our solar system and imaging in this
band can reveal unique details and their altitude in the atmosphere. Until now, this extended NIR
sensitivity was available mainly in Sony’s 6th generation of color CMOS sensors. However, serious
planetary imagers often prefer to use a monochrome camera and dedicated RGB + Methane filters. Now
that option is available at a very reasonable price point.
512MB DDR3
The QHY5III (Ver. 2) series planetary and guiding cameras are all equipped with a 512MB DDR3 image buffer which can effectively reduce the pressure on computer transmission, a great help for planetary photography which often requires writing a large amount of data in a short period of time. Some deep-sky astrophotography cameras on the market today only have 256MB, for example.
In comparison, the 512MB DDR3 memory of the new 5III (Ver. 2) series cameras represents a significant upgrade.
New Front-end Design with Better Compatibility
QHY5III (Ver. 2) series cameras have adopted a new front-end design with better compatibility. The new front end supports 1.25″ interface of telescopes and is also compatible with CS-port lenses and C-port lenses, and can shoot with C/CS-port lenses with filters attached.
A 1.25″ framed filter can be fitted with the front end, and a frameless filter can be fitted on the front part of the upper CMOS. The size of the filter glass that is compatible here varies depending on the size of the sensor, but is basically a standard lab filter specification. Compared to the more expensive astronomical filters, lab filters tend to be less expensive and have a wider variety of bands, allowing you to develop more uses and applications for them.
USB 3.2 Gen1 Type C Interface
The new QHY5III (Ver.2) series cameras all use the USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C interface. Compared to the USB3.0 Type-B interface used in the previous generation, the Type-C interface has a longer life and is more flexible.
Tips: It is recommended to use the official standard Type-C data cable of QHYCCD. As the market is flooded with a large number of poor-quality Type-C cables, casual use may lead to the camera malfunctioning. If you use your own spare cable, please make sure it is a high-quality cable.
Universal Interface
The custom interfaces of the previous generation of planetary cameras and guiders has been replaced in the QHY5III (Ver.2) cameras with a more universal ST-4 compatible guiding interface. Now, even if the guiding cable is lost or damaged, you will be able to easily get a replacement on the market at a low cost.
Indicator LED
The new QHY5III (Ver.2) series of cameras is equipped with a status indicator at the back of the camera. If the camera experiences an abnormal status, the multi-colored indicator light will help to determine the situation with different colors signifying different conditions. During normal operation this indicator light is off, so there is no worry about light contaminating the image.
Specifications:
- Model: QHY5III200M
- CMOS Sensor: SC2210
- Pixel Size: 4um*4um
- Effective Pixel Area: 1920*1080
- Effective Pixels: 2 Mega Pixel
- Fullwell: 8000e
- Readout Noise: 0.75e – 3e
- AD Sample Depth: 12bit (output as 16bit and 8bit)
- Built-in Image Buffer: 512MB DDR3 Memory
- ROI Frame Rate:
- Full Resolution: 96.5FPS @8BIT 60FPS @16BIT
- 960Lines: 187FPS @8BIT 116FPS @16BIT
- 480Lines: 209FPS @8BIT 130FPS @16BIT
- Exposure Time Range: 15um-900sec
- Shutter Type: Electric Rolling Shutter
- Computer Interface: USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C
- Guide Port: Universal ST-4 Compatible
- Telescope Interface: 1.25-inch, compatible with CS-port and C-port lenses by replacing the front-end connector (An IR AR glass and an IR850nm filter are included in the standard version.)
- Back Focal Length: 17mm
- Weight: 90g
| Manufacturer | QHYCCD |
|---|---|
| Product Banner Type | new |
| Free Shipping Graphic | Free US Shipping |
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QHY 5-III 200M (Ver. 2) 2.1 MP Monochrome Astronomy Camera with USB 3.2 # QHY5-III-200-M