QHY Camera 5-III-568-C Color (82776)

The QHY Camera 5-III-568-C Color is a high-speed, back-illuminated planetary and guiding camera from the latest QHY 5III V2 series. It features a global shutter for precise, undistorted imaging and supports true hardware binning, offering improved signal-to-noise ratio and faster frame rates. With a maximum speed of up to 304 frames per second at nearly 1080p resolution, this camera is ideal for capturing fast-moving planetary details and for use as a sensitive autoguider.

Back-illuminated CMOS sensor
The back-illuminated design allows more light to reach the photosensitive layer by placing the wiring beneath it, increasing quantum efficiency and sensitivity for better performance in low-light conditions.

Global shutter
Unlike rolling shutters, the global shutter exposes the entire sensor area simultaneously, preventing image distortion and ensuring high image quality even with fast-moving objects or atmospheric turbulence.

Hardware binning
This camera supports true hardware (charge-domain) binning, similar to CCD cameras, which increases the signal-to-noise ratio without amplifying additional noise. Hardware binning also allows for significantly higher frame rates compared to digital binning.

High-speed ROI performance

• 1236 x 1032: 304 fps (8-bit), 152 fps (16-bit)

• 1920 x 1080: 115.6 fps (8-bit), 62.1 fps (16-bit)

• 800 x 600: 439.6 fps (8-bit), 221.9 fps (16-bit)

• 480 x 480: 519.6 fps (8-bit), 262.8 fps (16-bit)

Color camera
As a color camera, it is convenient for capturing full-color images without the need for external filters or filter wheels.

Specifications

Sensor type: CMOS (Sony IMX568)
Sensor size: 6.7 x 5.6 mm
Megapixels: 5.1
Pixel size: 2.74 µm
Photo resolution: 2472 x 2064 pixels
Active cooling: No
Interfaces: USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C, ST-4
Telescope connection: 1.25-inch
Color camera: Yes
Maximum exposure time: 900 seconds
Minimum exposure time: 11 microseconds
Frame rate (full resolution): 65 fps
Full well capacity: 9700 e-
Flange focal distance: 17 mm (with adapter), 8 mm (without adapter)
Buffer memory: 512 MB
Infrared filter: Yes
Filter wheel: Not included
Weight: 80 grams
Diameter: 40 mm
Length: 77.5 mm

Recommended uses: Planetary imaging, lunar imaging, autoguiding
Not suitable for: All-sky imaging, meteor detection, or deep-sky nebulae and galaxies