Altair Hypercam 26C APS-C Colour 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.

The Hypercam 26C is the clear choice for the serious astro imager, outperforming CCD cameras in every respect both in read noise and sensitivity with an incredible Peak Quantum Efficiency of over 90%.

Combined with the lowest read noise of any CMOS astronomy camera from 2.35e to 0.7e and a maximum full well depth of 51.3Ke (see attached graph for characteristics), the Hypercam 26C is the ultimate APS-C format astronomy camera.

The camera sensor is guaranteed not to frost and it has a heated AR coated optical window with variable power settings. *

For many, this may be the final camera to own in their astro imaging journey, and in terms of read noise, to date, it outperforms any DSLR or CMOS astronomy camera we know of using the same sensor.

Hypercam 26C headline specs:

• 26mp APS-C size Back Illuminated Sony IMX571 sensor
• 16bit ADC yields 65,536 grey levels in the image 
• Zero Amp Glow even at 10mins exposure
• 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.
• Included armoured case
• Included basic 240~110v compatible 12v DC power supply with your choice UK, USA or EU plug
• Software & drivers downloadable at www.altairastro.help

Hypercam 26C Specifications:

** for two years from delivery date, normal use, not applicable if camera sensor chamber seal is breached.