QHY 410C 24.6 MP Photographic CMOS Full Frame Color Astronomy Camera
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- Full Frame 35mm Format
- Back-Illuminated, 24.6 Megapixels
- 5.94um Pixel Size
- Read Noise as low as 1.1e-
- Deep Full Well, High Dynamic Range
- Low Dark Current
- Photo and Professional Models
Full Frame, Back-Illuminated
The new QHY410C uses Sony's latest back-illuminated, full frame color sensor. The IMX410 is essentially a back-illuminated version of the sensor that used in the Nikon D750 and QHY128C cameras. In addition to BSI, the IMX410 also has larger 5.94 um pixels giving it increases sensitivity of extended objects in low light. The IMX410 is expected to be Sony's most sensitive full frame color sensor for astrophotography.
Similar in body size and design to the QHY268C, the QHY410C is available in two versions, a photographic version, the QHY410C-PH and a professional version, the QHY410C-PRO.
The QHY410C-PH (Photographic Version) is USB 3.0 only with 1GB DDR3 memory (32-bit data bus). It can output 15 frames per second, full resolution, 8-bit images or 7.5 frames per second, full resolution, 16-bit images.
The QHY410C-PRO (Professional Version) is USB3.0 plus 2 x 10G fiber optic ports with 2GB DDR3 memory. It can output 19.2 frames per second, full resolution, 16-bit images or 40 frames per second, full resolution, 12- bit images.
There is no difference in image quality between the Photographic version and the Professional version. The Photographic version QHY410C-PH is ready for delivery now. The QHY410C-PRO price and specifications will be announced in coming weeks.
High Full Well Capacity - High Dynamic Range
One benefit of the back-illuminated CMOS structure is improved full well capacity. This is particularly helpful for sensors with small pixels. When back-illumination is combined with somewhat larger pixels, the full well capacity and cynamic range are improved dramatically. The QHY410C has a full well capacity of 120k electrons! With its low read noise this produces a dynamic range greater than 17,000:1 or more than 14 STOPS. Moreover, the dynamic range remains fairly uniform even at higher gain settings (see the graphs below).
Low Read Noise
The QHY410C is capable of only 1.1 electron of read noise at high gain and fast readout speed. One electron of read noise means the camera can achieve a SNR>3 at only 3 to 4 photons. This is perfect performance when conditions are photon limited, i.e., short exposures, narrow band imaging, etc., making this large area sensor ideal for sky surveys and time domain astronomy. Low read noise facilitates taking more short exposures and combining them rather than needing fewer long guided exposures to get the ideal signal to noise in the final image. Short exposures allow grading of frames to be used, with the ability to discard the occasional guiding glitch instead of having a mount bump or airplane ruin an otherwise carefully guided long exposure.
Back-Illuminated, Twice the Sensitivity of Front Illuminated Sensors
Sony's Exmor R back-illuminated technology produces sensors that Sony estimates are twice as sensitive as similar front illuminated sensors. QHYCCD tests have borne out this claim. Additionally, Sony sensors are well known for their low dark current. QHYCCD's proprietary thermal noise reduction technology and the QHY40C's dual-stage regulated thermoelectric cooling further reduce dark current to extremely low levels for clean, long duration exposures when required.
Best Match for Longer Focal Length
The 5.94 um pixels of the QHY410C will subtend a half arcsecond FOV at approximately 2500mm of focal length (or 1 arcsecond at 1250). This, with its 35mm format sensor and high sensitivity make it ideal for imaging in color with longer focal length scopes.
Specifications:
- Sensor: SONY IMX410 Full Frame CMOS Sensor
- Illumination: Back-Illuminated
- CMOS Chamber Window: Multi-layer AR coating
- Pixel Size: 5.94um x 5.94um
- Effective Pixel Area: 6072(H) x 4044(V)
- Effective Pixels: 24.55 M Pixels
- Effective Image Area: 36mm(H) x 24mm(V)
- Full Well Capacity: 120ke-
- A/D Sample Depth: 14-bit (output as 16-bit and 8-bit)
- Sensor Size: Diagonal 43.3mm (Type 2.7)
- Frame Rate (USB3.0): Full Resolution 15FPS@8-bits, 7 FPS@14-bits
- Readout Noise: 3.75e-@Low gain, 1.1e-@High gain
- Max. Dynamic Range: >17000:1 (More than 14 STOPS)
- Exposure Time Range: 100us - 3600sec
- Anti-Amp Glow Control: Yes. Zero Amp Glow
- Shutter Type: Electronic Rolling Shutter
- Computer Interface: USB3.0
- Built-in Image Buffer: 1GByte (8Gbit)
- Non-volatile built--in memory: 512kbytes *
- Cooling System: Dual Stage TEC cooler(-40C below ambient*)
- Anti-Dew Heater: Yes
- Desiccant Socket: Yes
- Telescope Interface: M54/0.75 Female Thread on the fast installer/center adjust ring
- Optic Window Type: AR+AR High Quality Multi-Layer Anti-Reflection Coating
- Back Focal Length: 18mm (±0.5)
- Weight: 785g
- Power Consumption: ~ 30 Watts @ 100% TEC. 13 Watts @ 50%TEC
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
Full Frame, Back-Illuminated
The new QHY410C uses Sony's latest back-illuminated, full frame color sensor. The IMX410 is essentially a back-illuminated version of the sensor that used in the Nikon D750 and QHY128C cameras. In addition to BSI, the IMX410 also has larger 5.94 um pixels giving it increases sensitivity of extended objects in low light. The IMX410 is expected to be Sony's most sensitive full frame color sensor for astrophotography.
Similar in body size and design to the QHY268C, the QHY410C is available in two versions, a photographic version, the QHY410C-PH and a professional version, the QHY410C-PRO.
The QHY410C-PH (Photographic Version) is USB 3.0 only with 1GB DDR3 memory (32-bit data bus). It can output 15 frames per second, full resolution, 8-bit images or 7.5 frames per second, full resolution, 16-bit images.
The QHY410C-PRO (Professional Version) is USB3.0 plus 2 x 10G fiber optic ports with 2GB DDR3 memory. It can output 19.2 frames per second, full resolution, 16-bit images or 40 frames per second, full resolution, 12- bit images.
There is no difference in image quality between the Photographic version and the Professional version. The Photographic version QHY410C-PH is ready for delivery now. The QHY410C-PRO price and specifications will be announced in coming weeks.
High Full Well Capacity - High Dynamic Range
One benefit of the back-illuminated CMOS structure is improved full well capacity. This is particularly helpful for sensors with small pixels. When back-illumination is combined with somewhat larger pixels, the full well capacity and cynamic range are improved dramatically. The QHY410C has a full well capacity of 120k electrons! With its low read noise this produces a dynamic range greater than 17,000:1 or more than 14 STOPS. Moreover, the dynamic range remains fairly uniform even at higher gain settings (see the graphs below).
Low Read Noise
The QHY410C is capable of only 1.1 electron of read noise at high gain and fast readout speed. One electron of read noise means the camera can achieve a SNR>3 at only 3 to 4 photons. This is perfect performance when conditions are photon limited, i.e., short exposures, narrow band imaging, etc., making this large area sensor ideal for sky surveys and time domain astronomy. Low read noise facilitates taking more short exposures and combining them rather than needing fewer long guided exposures to get the ideal signal to noise in the final image. Short exposures allow grading of frames to be used, with the ability to discard the occasional guiding glitch instead of having a mount bump or airplane ruin an otherwise carefully guided long exposure.
Back-Illuminated, Twice the Sensitivity of Front Illuminated Sensors
Sony's Exmor R back-illuminated technology produces sensors that Sony estimates are twice as sensitive as similar front illuminated sensors. QHYCCD tests have borne out this claim. Additionally, Sony sensors are well known for their low dark current. QHYCCD's proprietary thermal noise reduction technology and the QHY40C's dual-stage regulated thermoelectric cooling further reduce dark current to extremely low levels for clean, long duration exposures when required.
Best Match for Longer Focal Length
The 5.94 um pixels of the QHY410C will subtend a half arcsecond FOV at approximately 2500mm of focal length (or 1 arcsecond at 1250). This, with its 35mm format sensor and high sensitivity make it ideal for imaging in color with longer focal length scopes.
Specifications:
- Sensor: SONY IMX410 Full Frame CMOS Sensor
- Illumination: Back-Illuminated
- CMOS Chamber Window: Multi-layer AR coating
- Pixel Size: 5.94um x 5.94um
- Effective Pixel Area: 6072(H) x 4044(V)
- Effective Pixels: 24.55 M Pixels
- Effective Image Area: 36mm(H) x 24mm(V)
- Full Well Capacity: 120ke-
- A/D Sample Depth: 14-bit (output as 16-bit and 8-bit)
- Sensor Size: Diagonal 43.3mm (Type 2.7)
- Frame Rate (USB3.0): Full Resolution 15FPS@8-bits, 7 FPS@14-bits
- Readout Noise: 3.75e-@Low gain, 1.1e-@High gain
- Max. Dynamic Range: >17000:1 (More than 14 STOPS)
- Exposure Time Range: 100us - 3600sec
- Anti-Amp Glow Control: Yes. Zero Amp Glow
- Shutter Type: Electronic Rolling Shutter
- Computer Interface: USB3.0
- Built-in Image Buffer: 1GByte (8Gbit)
- Non-volatile built--in memory: 512kbytes *
- Cooling System: Dual Stage TEC cooler(-40C below ambient*)
- Anti-Dew Heater: Yes
- Desiccant Socket: Yes
- Telescope Interface: M54/0.75 Female Thread on the fast installer/center adjust ring
- Optic Window Type: AR+AR High Quality Multi-Layer Anti-Reflection Coating
- Back Focal Length: 18mm (±0.5)
- Weight: 785g
- Power Consumption: ~ 30 Watts @ 100% TEC. 13 Watts @ 50%TEC
| Manufacturer | QHYCCD |
|---|
- Model:
- QHY268PH-C (PhotoGrapic Version - this item)
- QHY268PRO-C (Professional Version - sold separately)
- Image Sensor: SONY APS-C CMOS Sensor IMX571
- Sensor Type: Back Illuminated (BSI)
- Pixel Size: 3.76um x 3.76um
- Color / Mono Version: Only Color Version Avaliable
- Sensor Surface Glass: Multi Layer AR coating
- Effective Pixels
- 26 Megapixels
- Effective Image Area: 6280x4210 (includes the optically black area and overscan area)
- Full Well Capacity: 51ke- (More than 75ke- in extended full well mode)
- A/D: Native 16-bit (0-65535 greyscale) A/D
- Sensor Size: APS-C format, 23.5mm x 15.7mm (28.3mm Diagonal)
- Full Frame Rate:
- USB3.0 Port:
- Full Resolution 6.8FPS @8BIT 6FPS @16BIT
- 2048 lines 13.6FPS @8BIT 11.5FPS@16BIT
- 1080 lines 25.4FPS @8BIT 19.5FPS@16BIT
- 768 lines 35FPS @8BIT 25FPS@16BIT
- 480 lines 50FPS @8BIT 34FPS@16BIT
- Read Noise:
- 0.7e- High Gain, 3.5e- Low Gain
- (2.7e- to 5.5e- in extended full well mode)
- Dark Current:
- 0.0005e/pixel/sec @ -20C
- 0.001e/pixel/sec @ -10C
- Exposure Time Range: 30us - 3600sec
- Firmware/FPGA remotely upgradeable: Yes, via Camera USB port
- Non-volatile memory / On camera storage:
- Build-in total 64MByte Flash Memory. 10MBytes user-accessible space for stellar ROI frames for analysis for exoplanet investigation, occultations, atmospheric seeing measurements, focus, optical analysis, etc. Supports 100*100 image x 500 frames; 50*50 image x 4000frames; 25*25 image x 16000 frames; 10*10 image x 250000 frames.
- Shutter Type: Electronic Rolling Shutter
- Computer Interface: USB 3.0
- Built-in Image Buffer: 1GByte/2GByte DDR3 Memory
- Cooling System: Dual Stage TEC cooler（-35C below ambient）
- Anti-Dew Heater: Yes
- Telescope Interface: M54x0.75
- Optic Window Type: AR+AR High Quality Multi-Layer Anti-Reflection Coating
- Back Focal Length: 17.5mm（±0.3）
- Weigth: 1006g
- Full Frame 35mm Format
- Back-Illuminated, 24.6 Megapixels
- 5.94um Pixel Size
- Read Noise as low as 1.1e-
- Deep Full Well, High Dynamic Range
- Low Dark Current
- Photo and Professional Models
Full Frame, Back-Illuminated
The new QHY410C uses Sony's latest back-illuminated, full frame color sensor. The IMX410 is essentially a back-illuminated version of the sensor that used in the Nikon D750 and QHY128C cameras. In addition to BSI, the IMX410 also has larger 5.94 um pixels giving it increases sensitivity of extended objects in low light. The IMX410 is expected to be Sony's most sensitive full frame color sensor for astrophotography.
Similar in body size and design to the QHY268C, the QHY410C is available in two versions, a photographic version, the QHY410C-PH and a professional version, the QHY410C-PRO.
The QHY410C-PH (Photographic Version) is USB 3.0 only with 1GB DDR3 memory (32-bit data bus). It can output 15 frames per second, full resolution, 8-bit images or 7.5 frames per second, full resolution, 16-bit images.
The QHY410C-PRO (Professional Version) is USB3.0 plus 2 x 10G fiber optic ports with 2GB DDR3 memory. It can output 19.2 frames per second, full resolution, 16-bit images or 40 frames per second, full resolution, 12- bit images.
There is no difference in image quality between the Photographic version and the Professional version. The Photographic version QHY410C-PH is ready for delivery now. The QHY410C-PRO price and specifications will be announced in coming weeks.
High Full Well Capacity - High Dynamic Range
One benefit of the back-illuminated CMOS structure is improved full well capacity. This is particularly helpful for sensors with small pixels. When back-illumination is combined with somewhat larger pixels, the full well capacity and cynamic range are improved dramatically. The QHY410C has a full well capacity of 120k electrons! With its low read noise this produces a dynamic range greater than 17,000:1 or more than 14 STOPS. Moreover, the dynamic range remains fairly uniform even at higher gain settings (see the graphs below).
Low Read Noise
The QHY410C is capable of only 1.1 electron of read noise at high gain and fast readout speed. One electron of read noise means the camera can achieve a SNR>3 at only 3 to 4 photons. This is perfect performance when conditions are photon limited, i.e., short exposures, narrow band imaging, etc., making this large area sensor ideal for sky surveys and time domain astronomy. Low read noise facilitates taking more short exposures and combining them rather than needing fewer long guided exposures to get the ideal signal to noise in the final image. Short exposures allow grading of frames to be used, with the ability to discard the occasional guiding glitch instead of having a mount bump or airplane ruin an otherwise carefully guided long exposure.
Back-Illuminated, Twice the Sensitivity of Front Illuminated Sensors
Sony's Exmor R back-illuminated technology produces sensors that Sony estimates are twice as sensitive as similar front illuminated sensors. QHYCCD tests have borne out this claim. Additionally, Sony sensors are well known for their low dark current. QHYCCD's proprietary thermal noise reduction technology and the QHY40C's dual-stage regulated thermoelectric cooling further reduce dark current to extremely low levels for clean, long duration exposures when required.
Best Match for Longer Focal Length
The 5.94 um pixels of the QHY410C will subtend a half arcsecond FOV at approximately 2500mm of focal length (or 1 arcsecond at 1250). This, with its 35mm format sensor and high sensitivity make it ideal for imaging in color with longer focal length scopes.
Specifications:
- Sensor: SONY IMX410 Full Frame CMOS Sensor
- Illumination: Back-Illuminated
- CMOS Chamber Window: Multi-layer AR coating
- Pixel Size: 5.94um x 5.94um
- Effective Pixel Area: 6072(H) x 4044(V)
- Effective Pixels: 24.55 M Pixels
- Effective Image Area: 36mm(H) x 24mm(V)
- Full Well Capacity: 120ke-
- A/D Sample Depth: 14-bit (output as 16-bit and 8-bit)
- Sensor Size: Diagonal 43.3mm (Type 2.7)
- Frame Rate (USB3.0): Full Resolution 15FPS@8-bits, 7 FPS@14-bits
- Readout Noise: 3.75e-@Low gain, 1.1e-@High gain
- Max. Dynamic Range: >17000:1 (More than 14 STOPS)
- Exposure Time Range: 100us - 3600sec
- Anti-Amp Glow Control: Yes. Zero Amp Glow
- Shutter Type: Electronic Rolling Shutter
- Computer Interface: USB3.0
- Built-in Image Buffer: 1GByte (8Gbit)
- Non-volatile built--in memory: 512kbytes *
- Cooling System: Dual Stage TEC cooler(-40C below ambient*)
- Anti-Dew Heater: Yes
- Desiccant Socket: Yes
- Telescope Interface: M54/0.75 Female Thread on the fast installer/center adjust ring
- Optic Window Type: AR+AR High Quality Multi-Layer Anti-Reflection Coating
- Back Focal Length: 18mm (±0.5)
- Weight: 785g
- Power Consumption: ~ 30 Watts @ 100% TEC. 13 Watts @ 50%TEC
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
| Manufacturer | QHYCCD |
|---|
- Model:
- QHY268PH-C (PhotoGrapic Version - this item)
- QHY268PRO-C (Professional Version - sold separately)
- Image Sensor: SONY APS-C CMOS Sensor IMX571
- Sensor Type: Back Illuminated (BSI)
- Pixel Size: 3.76um x 3.76um
- Color / Mono Version: Only Color Version Avaliable
- Sensor Surface Glass: Multi Layer AR coating
- Effective Pixels
- 26 Megapixels
- Effective Image Area: 6280x4210 (includes the optically black area and overscan area)
- Full Well Capacity: 51ke- (More than 75ke- in extended full well mode)
- A/D: Native 16-bit (0-65535 greyscale) A/D
- Sensor Size: APS-C format, 23.5mm x 15.7mm (28.3mm Diagonal)
- Full Frame Rate:
- USB3.0 Port:
- Full Resolution 6.8FPS @8BIT 6FPS @16BIT
- 2048 lines 13.6FPS @8BIT 11.5FPS@16BIT
- 1080 lines 25.4FPS @8BIT 19.5FPS@16BIT
- 768 lines 35FPS @8BIT 25FPS@16BIT
- 480 lines 50FPS @8BIT 34FPS@16BIT
- Read Noise:
- 0.7e- High Gain, 3.5e- Low Gain
- (2.7e- to 5.5e- in extended full well mode)
- Dark Current:
- 0.0005e/pixel/sec @ -20C
- 0.001e/pixel/sec @ -10C
- Exposure Time Range: 30us - 3600sec
- Firmware/FPGA remotely upgradeable: Yes, via Camera USB port
- Non-volatile memory / On camera storage:
- Build-in total 64MByte Flash Memory. 10MBytes user-accessible space for stellar ROI frames for analysis for exoplanet investigation, occultations, atmospheric seeing measurements, focus, optical analysis, etc. Supports 100*100 image x 500 frames; 50*50 image x 4000frames; 25*25 image x 16000 frames; 10*10 image x 250000 frames.
- Shutter Type: Electronic Rolling Shutter
- Computer Interface: USB 3.0
- Built-in Image Buffer: 1GByte/2GByte DDR3 Memory
- Cooling System: Dual Stage TEC cooler（-35C below ambient）
- Anti-Dew Heater: Yes
- Telescope Interface: M54x0.75
- Optic Window Type: AR+AR High Quality Multi-Layer Anti-Reflection Coating
- Back Focal Length: 17.5mm（±0.3）
- Weigth: 1006g