QHY 5-III 585M (Ver. 2) 8.4 MP Monochrome Astronomy Camera with USB 3.2
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QHY5III585M is a new generation of QHY5III V2 series planetary guide camera, which is an enhanced version of its predecessor QHY5III485M. It has a high sensitivity in the near infrared similar to that of 5III462M, while the dynamic range performance has been greatly improved. It has a 1/1.2-inch large sensor and excellent characteristics of zero glow.
The QHY5III585M comes with both an IR blocking filter and IR850 filter.
Extended Near Infrared Sensitivity
In this latest generation of sensors, the photodiode portion of the pixel well is physically deeper than in previous sensors, allowing photons of longer wavelengths to penetrate deeper into the substrate. This dramatically increases the sensor’s sensitivity to red and near-infrared (NIR) light. The sensor displays almost equal peak sensitivity to NIR light as it does to light in the visible spectrum.
BSI
One benefit of the back-illuminated CMOS structure is improved sensitivity. In a typical front-illuminated sensor, photons from the target entering the photosensitive layer of the sensor must first pass through the metal wiring that is embedded just above the photosensitive layer. The wiring structure reflects some of the photons and reduces the efficiency of the sensor.
In the back- illuminated sensor the light is allowed to enter the photosensitive surface from the reverse side. In this case the sensor’s embedded wiring structure is below the photosensitive layer. As a result, more incoming photons strike the photosensitive layer and more electrons are generated and captured in the pixel well. This ratio of photon to electron production is called quantum efficiency. The higher the quantum efficiency the more efficient the sensor is at converting photons to electrons and hence the more sensitive the sensor is to capturing an image of something dim.
Enhanced Dynamic Range
The IMX585 is a Sony Starvis II processor that enables high sensitivity and high dynamic range (HDR). It also improves sensitivity in the near-infrared range by approximately 1.7 times* compared to the IMX485. The new camera QHY5III585M has a large fullwell capacity of over 50ke-, approximately three times that of the previous generation QHY5III485M.
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. All V2 cams in the future will share these features.
The BFL of this V2 cam is only 8mm, which means you can easily install the camera with your OAG. The basic top adapter includes 1.25 inch threads so you can still use a 1.25 inch filter.
The top adapter glass of the bV2 can be easily switched. One of the advantages of changeable top glasses is you can use one filter even when you're using a lens! You can add a 1.25 inch CS adapter to connect a CS lens, or add a second CS-C lens for C-mount lenses. The two adapters are all standard accessories with V2 cams.
USB 3.2 Gen1 Type C Interface
The new QHY5III (Ver.2) series cameras all use the USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C interface. Compared to the USB 3.0 Type-B interface used in the previous generation, the Type-C interface has a longer life and is more flexible.
Tip: 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 Guiding 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:
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Model: QHY5III585M
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Image Sensor: Sony IMX585 Back-Iluminanted CMOS
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Pixel Size: 2.9 um x 2.9 um
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Effective Pixels: 3856 x 2180 (8.4 Megapixels)
-
Sensor Diagonal Size: 12.8 mm
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Effective Image Area: 11.2 mm x 6.3 mm
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Optical Format: Typical 1/1.2-inch
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A/D: 12-bit (output as 16-bits and 8-bits)
-
Full Frame Rates: 41.5 FPS @ 8-bits / 23.5 FPS @ 16-bits
-
Read Noise: 0.77 e- - 1.15e- HGC, 3.87 e- - 8.04 e- LGC
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Full Well Capacity: 52 ke-
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Shutter Type: Electronic Rolling Shutter
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Computer Interface: USB 3.2 Gen-1 Type C
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Guiding Port: ST-4 Style
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Back Focus: 17 mm (with adapter) 8 ± 0.5 mm (without adapter)
-
Telescope Interface: 1.25-inch with CS and C-mount
-
Optical Window: IR-Cut filter and an IR850nm filter included
-
Power Requirements: USB (No separate power required)
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
QHY5III585M is a new generation of QHY5III V2 series planetary guide camera, which is an enhanced version of its predecessor QHY5III485M. It has a high sensitivity in the near infrared similar to that of 5III462M, while the dynamic range performance has been greatly improved. It has a 1/1.2-inch large sensor and excellent characteristics of zero glow.
The QHY5III585M comes with both an IR blocking filter and IR850 filter.
Extended Near Infrared Sensitivity
In this latest generation of sensors, the photodiode portion of the pixel well is physically deeper than in previous sensors, allowing photons of longer wavelengths to penetrate deeper into the substrate. This dramatically increases the sensor’s sensitivity to red and near-infrared (NIR) light. The sensor displays almost equal peak sensitivity to NIR light as it does to light in the visible spectrum.
BSI
One benefit of the back-illuminated CMOS structure is improved sensitivity. In a typical front-illuminated sensor, photons from the target entering the photosensitive layer of the sensor must first pass through the metal wiring that is embedded just above the photosensitive layer. The wiring structure reflects some of the photons and reduces the efficiency of the sensor.
In the back- illuminated sensor the light is allowed to enter the photosensitive surface from the reverse side. In this case the sensor’s embedded wiring structure is below the photosensitive layer. As a result, more incoming photons strike the photosensitive layer and more electrons are generated and captured in the pixel well. This ratio of photon to electron production is called quantum efficiency. The higher the quantum efficiency the more efficient the sensor is at converting photons to electrons and hence the more sensitive the sensor is to capturing an image of something dim.
Enhanced Dynamic Range
The IMX585 is a Sony Starvis II processor that enables high sensitivity and high dynamic range (HDR). It also improves sensitivity in the near-infrared range by approximately 1.7 times* compared to the IMX485. The new camera QHY5III585M has a large fullwell capacity of over 50ke-, approximately three times that of the previous generation QHY5III485M.
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. All V2 cams in the future will share these features.
The BFL of this V2 cam is only 8mm, which means you can easily install the camera with your OAG. The basic top adapter includes 1.25 inch threads so you can still use a 1.25 inch filter.
The top adapter glass of the bV2 can be easily switched. One of the advantages of changeable top glasses is you can use one filter even when you're using a lens! You can add a 1.25 inch CS adapter to connect a CS lens, or add a second CS-C lens for C-mount lenses. The two adapters are all standard accessories with V2 cams.
USB 3.2 Gen1 Type C Interface
The new QHY5III (Ver.2) series cameras all use the USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C interface. Compared to the USB 3.0 Type-B interface used in the previous generation, the Type-C interface has a longer life and is more flexible.
Tip: 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 Guiding 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: QHY5III585M
-
Image Sensor: Sony IMX585 Back-Iluminanted CMOS
-
Pixel Size: 2.9 um x 2.9 um
-
Effective Pixels: 3856 x 2180 (8.4 Megapixels)
-
Sensor Diagonal Size: 12.8 mm
-
Effective Image Area: 11.2 mm x 6.3 mm
-
Optical Format: Typical 1/1.2-inch
-
A/D: 12-bit (output as 16-bits and 8-bits)
-
Full Frame Rates: 41.5 FPS @ 8-bits / 23.5 FPS @ 16-bits
-
Read Noise: 0.77 e- - 1.15e- HGC, 3.87 e- - 8.04 e- LGC
-
Full Well Capacity: 52 ke-
-
Shutter Type: Electronic Rolling Shutter
-
Computer Interface: USB 3.2 Gen-1 Type C
-
Guiding Port: ST-4 Style
-
Back Focus: 17 mm (with adapter) 8 ± 0.5 mm (without adapter)
-
Telescope Interface: 1.25-inch with CS and C-mount
-
Optical Window: IR-Cut filter and an IR850nm filter included
-
Power Requirements: USB (No separate power required)
- Camera Body
- USB 3.0 Type-C cable
- Guiding Cable
- Focus Lock Ring
- 0.25mm Focusing Adapters x2
- M3x8mm Thumb Screw
- CS to C Mount Adapter
- 1.25in to CS Mount Adapter
- Filter Coated Front Window
- IR850 Filter
- IR Cut Filter
- Driver Download Instructions
QHY5III585M is a new generation of QHY5III V2 series planetary guide camera, which is an enhanced version of its predecessor QHY5III485M. It has a high sensitivity in the near infrared similar to that of 5III462M, while the dynamic range performance has been greatly improved. It has a 1/1.2-inch large sensor and excellent characteristics of zero glow.
The QHY5III585M comes with both an IR blocking filter and IR850 filter.
Extended Near Infrared Sensitivity
In this latest generation of sensors, the photodiode portion of the pixel well is physically deeper than in previous sensors, allowing photons of longer wavelengths to penetrate deeper into the substrate. This dramatically increases the sensor’s sensitivity to red and near-infrared (NIR) light. The sensor displays almost equal peak sensitivity to NIR light as it does to light in the visible spectrum.
BSI
One benefit of the back-illuminated CMOS structure is improved sensitivity. In a typical front-illuminated sensor, photons from the target entering the photosensitive layer of the sensor must first pass through the metal wiring that is embedded just above the photosensitive layer. The wiring structure reflects some of the photons and reduces the efficiency of the sensor.
In the back- illuminated sensor the light is allowed to enter the photosensitive surface from the reverse side. In this case the sensor’s embedded wiring structure is below the photosensitive layer. As a result, more incoming photons strike the photosensitive layer and more electrons are generated and captured in the pixel well. This ratio of photon to electron production is called quantum efficiency. The higher the quantum efficiency the more efficient the sensor is at converting photons to electrons and hence the more sensitive the sensor is to capturing an image of something dim.
Enhanced Dynamic Range
The IMX585 is a Sony Starvis II processor that enables high sensitivity and high dynamic range (HDR). It also improves sensitivity in the near-infrared range by approximately 1.7 times* compared to the IMX485. The new camera QHY5III585M has a large fullwell capacity of over 50ke-, approximately three times that of the previous generation QHY5III485M.
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. All V2 cams in the future will share these features.
The BFL of this V2 cam is only 8mm, which means you can easily install the camera with your OAG. The basic top adapter includes 1.25 inch threads so you can still use a 1.25 inch filter.
The top adapter glass of the bV2 can be easily switched. One of the advantages of changeable top glasses is you can use one filter even when you're using a lens! You can add a 1.25 inch CS adapter to connect a CS lens, or add a second CS-C lens for C-mount lenses. The two adapters are all standard accessories with V2 cams.
USB 3.2 Gen1 Type C Interface
The new QHY5III (Ver.2) series cameras all use the USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C interface. Compared to the USB 3.0 Type-B interface used in the previous generation, the Type-C interface has a longer life and is more flexible.
Tip: 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 Guiding 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: QHY5III585M
-
Image Sensor: Sony IMX585 Back-Iluminanted CMOS
-
Pixel Size: 2.9 um x 2.9 um
-
Effective Pixels: 3856 x 2180 (8.4 Megapixels)
-
Sensor Diagonal Size: 12.8 mm
-
Effective Image Area: 11.2 mm x 6.3 mm
-
Optical Format: Typical 1/1.2-inch
-
A/D: 12-bit (output as 16-bits and 8-bits)
-
Full Frame Rates: 41.5 FPS @ 8-bits / 23.5 FPS @ 16-bits
-
Read Noise: 0.77 e- - 1.15e- HGC, 3.87 e- - 8.04 e- LGC
-
Full Well Capacity: 52 ke-
-
Shutter Type: Electronic Rolling Shutter
-
Computer Interface: USB 3.2 Gen-1 Type C
-
Guiding Port: ST-4 Style
-
Back Focus: 17 mm (with adapter) 8 ± 0.5 mm (without adapter)
-
Telescope Interface: 1.25-inch with CS and C-mount
-
Optical Window: IR-Cut filter and an IR850nm filter included
-
Power Requirements: USB (No separate power required)
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
- Camera Body
- USB 3.0 Type-C cable
- Guiding Cable
- Focus Lock Ring
- 0.25mm Focusing Adapters x2
- M3x8mm Thumb Screw
- CS to C Mount Adapter
- 1.25in to CS Mount Adapter
- Filter Coated Front Window
- IR850 Filter
- IR Cut Filter
- Driver Download Instructions
QHY 5-III 585M (Ver. 2) 8.4 MP Monochrome Astronomy Camera with USB 3.2