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Altair Hypercam 26C APS-C Color Camera 16bit
The new standard in astro imaging, Altair Hypercam 26C uses the latest 16bit Sony IMX571 sensor with ultra low read noise and super high quantum efficiency in a large APS-C format.
For many, this will be the final camera to own for astro imaging.
- 26mp APS-C size Back Illuminated Sony IMX571 sensor
- 16bit ADC yields 65,536 grey levels in the image
- Zero Amp Glow
- Special “Ultra Low Read Noise” mode *
- True Hardware Binning
- 2 Stage TEC Cooling
- Heated Optical Window
- 2 year warranty, with no sensor frosting guarantee**
- Rear USB2.0 hub 2x ports
- 12v power is required to run this camera
- Supplied with armoured case
- 240~110v compatible 12v DC power supply with UK, USA or EU plug
- Software & drivers downloadable at www.altairastro.help
Hypercam 26C Specifications:
Model number: |
AA571CPROTEC |
USB Interface |
USB3.1, USB3.0, USB2.0, Type-B socket |
Colour Mono |
Colour |
Sensor |
Sony IMX571 |
Resolution |
26mp 6224 x 4168px |
Pixel Size |
3.76 um |
Image Area |
23.4mm x 15.7mm |
Sensor Diagonal |
28.3 mm |
Sensor Protection Window |
UVIR Block, AR Coating |
Shutter |
Rolling |
Read Noise |
2.6 - 1.14 e- |
Ultra Low Noise Mode |
2.35 - 1.16 e- |
Qe Approx. |
>80% Peak |
Full Well Capacity |
51ke- |
ADC |
8bit 16bit |
Cooling |
TEC, -35C below ambient |
Max Frame Rate @ Full Resolution |
6.8 FPS 16bit - 13.2FPS 8bit |
DDR Memory |
512mb |
Guide Port |
None |
Rear USB Hub |
2x USB2.0 Ports |
Region Of Interest Roi |
Yes |
SNR Max |
47.1 dB |
Dynamic Range |
86.8 dB (Ultra Low Noise Mode) |
Exposure range |
0.1ms – 3600secs |
HCG Mode/ LCG Mode Support |
Yes |
Camera front flange thread |
M42x075mm Female |
Sensor to flange distance |
17.5mm |
TEC Power input |
12.0v-13.0v DC |
* requires 12v power.
** for two years from delivery date, normal use, not applicable if camera sensor chamber is breached.
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- Code AA26CTEC
- SKU AA26CTEC
- Weight 4535