ToupTek Camera EXCCD-300-KMA DeepSky Mono

Capture stunning planetary and deep-sky images effortlessly with the Touptek 300KMA camera - your gateway to unparalleled astrophotography. Say goodbye to the frustrations of noisy webcam chips and embrace a new era of clarity and precision in your celestial photography endeavors.

Key Benefits:

• Maximum Resolution: Experience the pinnacle of clarity with this monochrome planetary camera.
• Film-Like Speed: Achieve a blazing fast 72 frames per second, akin to the speed of traditional film cameras.
• Enhanced Sensitivity: Approximately twice as sensitive as standard camera chips*, delivering exceptional image quality with minimal noise (RMS 4.5-e).
• Compatible with IR Bandpass Filter: Perfect for capturing elusive details, such as Venus, with utmost precision.
• Sony CCD ICX 618 Sensor: Harness the power of this highly sensitive sensor for flawlessly rendered planetary images.

ICX 618 CCD Sensor: The ICX 618 sensor sets the benchmark for sensitivity in planetary cameras. Its remarkable efficiency reduces exposure times, allowing you to capture stunning celestial objects in record time. Compared to the commonly used ICX098BQ* chip, this sensor boasts nearly twice the sensitivity, ensuring unparalleled performance.

72 Frames Per Second: Seize the moment of still air with the Touptek 618's rapid readout time, enabling you to capture up to 72 frames per second. This exceptional speed, combined with advanced electronics, guarantees crisp and vibrant planetary images. In contrast, entry-level cameras typically offer a maximum of 30 frames per second, highlighting the superiority of the Touptek 618.

Comprehensive Software Suite: Included software offers a plethora of features tailored to astrophotography enthusiasts:

• Live Image Function
• Exposure Settings
• Histogram
• Image Acquisition and Video Functions
• Automatic Dark Subtraction
• Time-Lapse Image Acquisition
• Image Processing (Stacking)

System Requirements:

• Windows 7, 8, or 10
• Intel Core 2, 2.8GHz, 2GB Memory, USB 2.0

Package Contents:

• Camera
• C-Mount and 1.25" Adapter with Filter Thread
• CD-ROM with Software and Drivers
• USB Cable
• Metal Casing

SPECIFICATIONS

Sensor Type: CCD-Chip

Chip Size: 4.46x3.8 mm

Megapixel: 0.3

Pixel Size: 5.6

Colour Camera: No

Resolution: 640x480 Pixel

Bit Depth: 8

Active Cooling: No

Power Supply: USB

Interfaces: USB 2.0

Autoguider: No

Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7/8/10

Connection to Telescope: C-Mount

Images Per Second: 72

Equipment: Filter Wheel: No

General Dimensions (mm): 68 (L) x 68 (W) x 43 (H)

Weight: 385g

Series: EXCCD

Area of Application: Autoguider: No, Moon & Planets: Yes, Nebulae & Galaxies: Yes, AllSky, Meteore: No