Product information
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.
Now accepting Pre-orders for October 2020 Production Run
- 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:
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Model number: |
AA571CPROTEC |
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USB Interface |
USB3.0 Type-B socket (Supports USB2.0). |
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Colour Mono |
Colour |
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Sensor |
Sony IMX571 |
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Resolution |
26mp 6224 x 4168px |
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Pixel Size |
3.76 um |
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Image Area |
23.4mm x 15.7mm |
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Sensor Diagonal |
28.3 mm |
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Sensor Protection Window |
UVIR Block, AR Coating |
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Shutter |
Rolling |
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Read Noise |
2.6 - 1.14 e- |
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Ultra Low Noise Mode |
2.35 - 1.16 e- |
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Qe Approx. |
>80% Peak |
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Full Well Capacity |
51ke- |
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ADC |
8bit 16bit |
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Cooling |
TEC, -35C below ambient |
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Max Frame Rate @ Full Resolution |
6.8 FPS 16bit - 13.2FPS 8bit |
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DDR Memory |
512mb |
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Guide Port |
None |
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Rear USB Hub |
2x USB2.0 Ports |
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Region Of Interest Roi |
Yes |
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SNR Max |
47.1 dB |
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Dynamic Range |
86.8 dB (Ultra Low Noise Mode) |
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Exposure range |
0.1ms – 3600secs |
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HCG Mode/ LCG Mode Support |
Yes |
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Camera front flange thread |
M42x075mm Female |
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Sensor to flange distance |
17.5mm |
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TEC Power input |
12.0v-13.0v DC (required to run the camera) |
** for two years from delivery date, normal use, not applicable if camera sensor chamber seal is breached.
Product Info
| MPN | AA26CTEC |
| PREORDER | October/November 2020 |
| EAN | 0747742378669 |
| Brand | Altair |
| Product Code | AA26CTEC |
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Delivery Weight Package
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5kg |