MINICAM5F - MULTI-SPECTRUM CAMERA - QHYCCD Astronomical Cameras

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US$699

miniCAM5F

Cooled CMOS Camera with Built-in 9-Position Filter Wheel

If you think a cooled camera with a built-in motor-driven filter wheel has to be expensive, then think again! QHYCCD is proud to release the miniCAM5F, a highly-sensitive, cooled, CMOS camera with a built-in nine position motor driven filter wheel for only USD699. This feature-rich camera includes regulated two-stage TE cooling that can lower the sensor temperature to -38C below ambient.* The sensor has a peak QE of 74%. And the 1.2 Megapixel camera is capable of capturing full 1280x960 pixel images at 30 frames per second, or 320x240@200FPS, with extremely low read noise of 2 electrons! You can install the L, R, G, B, Ha, OIII, SII, CH4 and a black filter (for dark frame capture) all on the same filter carousel.

Another great benefit is that you can get these filters very inexpensively. Astronomy filters are usually a huge expense for monochrome cameras, especially when collecting the entire set. Often, you may spend more than USD1000 for a set of 1.25-inch L, R, G, B, Ha, OIII, SII filters. However, since the miniCAM5F utilizes our smaller, QHYCCD-defined, 12mm mini filter size, you’ll save a lot. The miniCAM5F can be bundled with L, R, G, B filters, as well as the optional Ha, OIII, SII, H-beta and CH4 filters for just USD50 each. We believe these filters will be a lot of fun to play with not only for your planetary imaging but also for capturing your favorite DSOs!

(*) Note: Delta T has changed from -45C to -38C (November, 2015).

The miniCAM5F has a peak QE of 74%. The 1.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor is very suitable for capturing smaller objects like planetary nebulae, small galaxies and globular clusters. If you have a short focal length OTA, it is also ideal for big, diffused nebulae. The miniCAM5F is a really mini camera, so it is excellent for building a compact imaging system.

The camera has full anti-moisture features, including a built-in heater board to prevent moisture from forming on the CMOS chamber window as well as the option to insert bundled silica gel tubes into the CMOS chamber when necessary.

Producing affordable, multi-purpose and high-quality cameras has been our goal. QHYCCD hopes this camera will pleasantly surprise you during your astrophotography sessions!

Driver and Software Download
Camera Driver	Latest Version	PreVious Version
UpdateCheck	Latest Version	N/A
EZCAP_QT	Latest Version	PreVious Version
ASCOM Capture	Latest Version	PreVious Version
ASCOM Platform	Official Website	N/A
ASCOM Filters Plug	Latest Version	PreVious Version
EZPlanetary	Latest Version	PreVious Version
Mac Driver and Software Download
EZCAP_QT	Latest Version	Previous Version
Driver and Software Cloud Drive Download
Google Drive

Document Download
Manual	MiniCAM5F Manual
FAQ	F.A.Q
Others	EZPlanetary Manual	EZCAP Manual

Reviews

Minicam5F Technical tests by Maximo Suarez

miniCAM5F Specification
CMOS Sensor	MT9M034
CMOS Size	Typical 1/3 inch
Effective Pixel	1280 x 960
Pixel Size	3.75um x 3.75um
Readout Type	Progressive Scan
Shutter	Electronic rolling shutter
Exposure Time	10us - 1800 sec
Max Speed	1280 x 960 30FPS 640 x 480 106FPS
Pixel Binning	1x1, 2x2
Peak QE	Mono>74% Color 62%@540nm
AD convert	8-bit/12-bit(output)
Readout clock	48MHz/72MHz
Readout Noise	High Gain 2e- Medium Gain 4e- Low Gain 7e-
Full Well	18ke-
Mechanical interface	1.25-inch / C mount (Note*)
Optic glass window	Mono: AR+AR Clear glass
Silicon gel socket	Yes
Cooling	Two-stage TEC
Max Cooling	-38C below ambient typical
Weight(Camera only)	372g
Power Consumption	0% Cooling power at 3.7Watt 50% Cooling Power 11 Watt
Guider Interface	Not availble
USB2.0 Interface	Yes
Build-in Color Wheel	Yes, 9 position motor driven CFW support 12mm diameter mini filters
Price (not include tax and shippment)	miniCAM5F+ LRGB and black flter USD699 miniCAM5F+ LRGB,black and CH4, Ha USD799 miniCAM5F+ LRGB,black,Ha,OIII,SII USD849 miniCAM5F+ LRGB,black,Ha,OIII,SII,CH4 USD899 miniCAM5F+ LRGB,black,Ha,OIII,SII,Hb,CH4 USD949

miniCAM5F QE curve

Filter Diagram