{"product_id":"player-one-428m-max-pro-usb3-0-mono-camera-apollo-428m-max-pro","title":"Player One 428M MAX Pro USB3.0 Mono Camera (Apollo 428M MAX Pro)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlayer One 428M MAX Pro USB3.0 Mono Camera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Picture2.jpg?v=1725721765\" width=\"563\" height=\"385\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCutting-Edge Features and Technology:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSony IMX428 Sensor: Utilizing Sony’s latest 1.1\" monochrome sensor with 3rd Gen Pregius technology for superior global shutter performance and unmatched image clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh Resolution: Boasting a 7.1 MP sensor (3216 x 2208 pixels) with 4.5 μm pixel size, this camera offers exceptional detail for even the most demanding imaging applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevolutionary Cooling System: With a 2-stage TEC cooling system, the Apollo 428M MAX Pro can achieve an impressive 40°C below ambient temperature, ensuring top performance during extended imaging sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e51 FPS Speed: Capture fast, high-resolution images with a frame rate of up to 51 FPS, ideal for capturing dynamic solar events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight and Durable: Engineered with cutting-edge carbon fibre materials, this camera weighs just 420g, making it one of the lightest and most durable cooled cameras on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/17_c0d8eb8a-5b82-4fbf-bfee-f2b7c887306f.png?v=1725721765\"\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInnovative Technologies That Set It Apart:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e512MB DDR3 Cache: Enhanced data transmission with a built-in 512MB cache ensures smooth, stable performance even under high data loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced BIN Modes: Offers multiple hardware and software binning options to improve dynamic range, speed, and data depth, providing versatility for all imaging needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnti-Dew System: Fully integrated anti-dew technology eliminates moisture issues, ensuring clear images in any environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobal Shutter Technology: Sony’s 3rd Gen Pregius Global Shutter ensures distortion-free images even in fast-moving solar conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eState-of-the-Art Cooling and Anti-Dew Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apollo 428M MAX Pro employs a revolutionary 2-stage TEC cooling system that keeps your camera up to 40°C below ambient temperature, ideal for maintaining performance during extended imaging sessions. Combined with an integrated anti-dew heater, this camera is perfectly suited for all conditions, no matter how demanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power supply is not included in the camera package. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/19_ad97c705-2459-43c5-b5ed-eb1afd584217.png?v=1725721765\" alt=\"\" width=\"628\" height=\"1315\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDSO cooled camera line is the most advanced product line in Player One history. We start the project from 2021, through a lot of modify and rebuild we made this final version. It brings our newest technology and design to everyone, we are very proud to introduce this camera line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eApollo 428M MAX Pro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e camera is developed by Player One Astronomy, a real cooled camera for solar imaging. Apollo-M MAX Pro camera, which adopts Sony IMX428 1.1” format monochrome sensor. The 4.5um pixel size accommodates a well depth of 25.3ke with a total of 7.1MP  (the resolution is 3216*2208), and the diagonal is 17.5mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePregius Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eApollo 428M MAX Pro based on Sony Pregius 3rd Gen technology, it is global shutter technology used in CMOS sensors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eApollo 428M MAX Pro has 1.1″ format, it is the biggest sensor in entire solar camera series currently, this size is quite big for imaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/11_dab6d459-9b98-44d6-989e-3e8c34da7189.jpg?v=1725721765\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"546\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePixel size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e4.5um pixel size is half of IMX432 camera, which means it will have 4X resolution than classic Apollo-M MAX camera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInteresting BIN Mode \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAs we know Apollo 428M MAX Pro has 4.5um pixel size, half size of Apollo-M MAX. If we use bin2, it will more like an Apollo-M MAX, and 3 combination bin mode will have some advantages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMONO8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e hardware BIN2 mode: full well up to 4x (100Ke),  10bit ADC, FPS will up to 135FPS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMONO16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e hardware BIN2 mode: full well up to 4x (100Ke),  12bit ADC, FPS will up to 109FPS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMONO16 Software BIN2 mode (sum mode):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e full well up to 4x (100Ke),  date bit depth up to 14bit, FPS will stay at 51FPS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eCutting-edge Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe Apollo 428M MAX Pro cooled camera using same design as Ares cooled series, but a little difference! With a round body, a golden and black colour scheme, and using carbon fibre to keep weight down and cutting-edge outlook. We also integrated the sensor tilter plate and anti-dew PCB board. This series of designs makes the camera not only light and cool, but also functional!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFront 3P and Rear 4P tilter plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhen shooting deep sky objects, the sensor tilt plate can be used to adjust the sensor tilt angle to make the stars at the corners more rounded. Apollo 428M MAX Pro camera provide both front and Rear tilter plate fulfil all usage scenarios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFront 3P tilter plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e is the default part on camera, we believe most users has experience with this before. it works well in a lot of basic scenarios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eRear 4P tilter plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e is an alternate part for camera, when use filter wheel\/filter drawer and OAG with fixed angel, it is necessary. And it is also convenient for RASA users to adjust the sensor tilt angel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe built-in high-density sponge shading pad can block the light from the side slits without any side leakage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eCarbon fibre and light weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe Apollo 428M MAX Pro uses a carbon fibre in the camera housing and has been optimized for weight reduction in its structural design. The camera weighs only 420 grams, making it one of the lightest models on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDeep Cooling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePlayer One cooled camera series use 2 Stage TEC Cooling unit, after improved the structure design to reject the heat back to camera chamber, Camera Delta-T can reach 35-40℃.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/15_70055328-087e-4cc3-a10c-68631896dfe1.jpg?v=1725721765\" alt=\"\" width=\"559\" height=\"212\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAnti-Dew heater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn the design of lightweight cooled cameras, Player One still pursuing the perfection, any necessary features must have, especially anti-dew system, is the problem that a lot of small cooled cameras ignored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHCG and Noise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHCG mode will automatic open when Gain ≥70, readout noise will drop to 2.4e. And dynamic range will rise to 12 drops again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAt 450 gain, readout noise of Apollo 428M MAX Pro camera is 1.4e, it is lower than IMX432.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAmp-Glow performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eApollo 428M MAX Pro is not a non-amp-glow camera, but it’s amp-glow is very smooth, we believe it will be easier to be calibrated. In solar imaging, it won’t be a problem at all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e300s@gain=0, -10 degree, Dark frame of Apollo 428M MAX Pro camera: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e512MB DDR3 Cache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAs an improvement, DDR3 cache in cooled cameras are increased to 512MB. It helps stabilize and secure data transmission, it effectively avoids frame dropping and greatly reduces readout noise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWith the DDR3 cache, the camera does not have high demands on computing needs any longer, it will still has excellent performance even if it is connected to a USB 2.0 port.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eType-C Data port and Power port\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBack piece of cooled camera has 2 Type-C data port and 12V DC 5.5×2.1mm power port.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMain data port support USB3.0 protocol, the camera can run 51fps under RAW8 mode. Type-C port is easier to plug in when assemble the imaging equipment in night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhen recording images, since the actual writing speed will be affected by the writing speed of the hard disk itself, when the hard disk writing speed is slow, the recording may not reach the theoretical speed. It is recommended that you use a high-quality solid state drive to record data to give full play to the performance of the camera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe camera has 12V DC5.5*2.1mm port to provide enough power to TEC cooling system. If you don’t need to power up cooling, only need to connect the main Type-C port, the camera will works as a uncooled camera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eCooling System and Anti-Dew Heater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn ASCOM window, we provide 3 adjustable parameters: Target temperature, Fan Speed and Anti-Dew power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eStandard Delta-T \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: 35℃-40℃(Long exposure mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"ZH-CN\"\u003e）\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e, 30℃(Video mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"ZH-CN\"\u003e）\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ewhen ambient temp 30℃, fan speed 100%, dew heater 1%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eRecommend Delta-T settings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: 30℃-35℃ below ambient, fan speed 50-70%, dew heater 10%, power consumption 40- 60%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe rotation speed of cooling fan is also adjustable, the default value is 50% speed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDew problem is the biggest enemy in astro imaging, the camera integrated anti-dew heater in front of the camera. The heat power is adjustable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOvervoltage and overcurrent protection mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePlayer One cameras produced by the number one player ensures the safety of your camera and other equipment through overvoltage and overcurrent protection mechanisms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHCG open at gain=70.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDark current\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe dark current is 0.08e\/s\/pix at -20℃, and 0.1e\/s\/pix at 0℃.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/pages\/player-one-warranty\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlayer One 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Player One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46137222201573,"sku":"POA-Apollo-428M-MAX-Pro","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/camera-apollo-428m-max-pro-player-one.png?v=1777045117","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/player-one-428m-max-pro-usb3-0-mono-camera-apollo-428m-max-pro","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}