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QHY 5-III-678 M/C Guiding- and Planetary Camera
The QHY 5-III-678 M/C is the latest evolution of version 2 of the QHY 5III series of planetary and guiding cameras. The QHY 5-III-678 M/C can be considered an improved version of its earlier, the QHY 5-III-178M CMOS Camera (#1931024 , € 375) .
Like the Sony IMX 178, Sony's new IMX 678 sensor is a 1/1.8-inch back illuminated (BSI) sensor. However, compared to the IMX 178, it has higher resolution (smaller pixels) and higher QE, as well as increased sensitivity in the near-infrared (NIR) spectral range. In addition, the QHY 5-III-678 M/C camera modules have some improved features such as:
- Larger internal image memory DDR 512MB
- Improved front and end design
- Compatibility with CS and C-mount lenses
- More stable and faster USB 3.2 Type-C interface
- Universal ST-4 guiding port
- Control LED for status indication.
The new QHY 5-III-678 M/C has an interesting new feature, a unscrewable M 28.5 filter holder with built-in 12.5mm (1/2") UV/IR blocking filter.
Removing this retaining ring along with the built-in 1/2" filter allows all standard 1 1/4" filter be screwed on instead. This allows interesting applications for image acquisition from UV to far into the NIR range.
At the same time, however, the 1/2" filter standard also offers further possibilities for using other types of filters that are common in industry.We describe more detailed information about these features here.
Curve of spectral sensitivity of QHY678 in RGB mode.
The following 4 graphs show the key operating parameters of the QHY 5-III-678:
Further detailed information can be found on the QHYCCD
If you have any further questions, please send us an email to kontakt (at) baader-planetarium.de.
A general description of the 2nd generation of planetary and guider cameras can be found here:
Baader Blogpost:
New QHY 5 III series of planetary and guiding camerasThis entry was posted on November 18, 2022Last modified on May 25, 2023.
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