{"product_id":"qhyccd-qhy163m-mono-cooled-qhy163m","title":"QHY 163M Mono Cooled Camera","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQHYCCD QHY163M Mono Cooled Camera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e4\/3 Inch – 16 Megapixels\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QHY163M\/C camera is an incredible value. It uses a relatively large 4\/3-inch, 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor, available in both monochrome and color. The QHY163M\/C has exceptionally low readout noise (as low as 1 electron!), low dark current and two-stage cooling capable of reducing the sensor temperature to -40C below ambient. The sensor chamber is sealed and the optical window is heated to prevent dew. The camera’s interface is USB 3.0 and delivers 23FPS@16 megapixel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQHYCCD Medium Size COLDMOS Series\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QHYCCD medium size COLDMOS camera series includes all of our cooled cameras with CMOS sensor sizes from 1 inch to Full Frame (35mm Format) and includes BSI (back-illuminated) as well as FSI (front-illuminated) CMOS sensors in both monochrome and color cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-illuminated and Back-illuminated Sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight Compact Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegulated TE Cooling Delta -35C to -40C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e128 MB DDR Frame Buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eST-4 Compatible Guide Port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter Wheel Port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-Noise Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-Amp Glow Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-Dew Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll models include a heated optical window to prevent external dew, a desiccant plug socket to help maintain a frost-free CMOS chamber, a 128MB frame buffer, a filter wheel port, and 2-stage TE cooling to reduce the sensor temperature to -35C or -40C below ambient along with temperature regulation to maintain a constant temperature set point. Due to the efficient TE cooling, single exposures many minutes in duration are possible, making them ideally suited for deep space imaging of dim objects as well as brighter objects and planets. The Horsehead Nebula image on the reverse side is only 3 x 20 minute single-shot color exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh Sensitivity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQHY163 comes in both a monochrome (QHY163M) and a color version (QHY163C). The low read noise capability of the QHY163M and mono sensor is ideal for use with narrowband filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"revealOnScroll animated fadeInUp\" data-animation=\"fadeInUp\"\u003eShort Backfocus – QHYCW2\/3 and OAG\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor flexibility, there are a variety of connection solutions with our color filter wheel and the QHY163M camera. There is the the standard connection and a short back focus connection. Also, the optional 0.5-27.5 flexible backfocus spacer can meet any back focal length requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"revealOnScroll animated fadeInUp\" data-animation=\"fadeInUp\"\u003e4096 x 2160 @ 30FPS Raw Video\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQHY163M\/C supports any size ROI, 22.5FPS @16MP full resolution, 30FPS 4K video, 57FPS 1920 x 1080 and hundreds frame per second at smaller ROI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eApplications: DSO \/ Narrow Band \/ Meteors \/ Spectroscopy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the Super HD resolution real time video function and ultra low read noise, QHY163M\/C is suitable for capturing transient phenomena, DSO imaging, spectroscopy and narrow band imaging. Signal from dim objects can sometimes be lost in read noise. But with the 1.0e- noise performance at high gain this is is far less of a problem. Even stacking multiple images of a DSO is made possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e128MB DDR buffer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QHY163 has a built-in 128MB DDRII image buffer. The benefit of the image buffer is that the memory will cache the image and transfer it to the computer when the USB interface is not busy or being interrupted, and the frame will not be lost or corrupted. This buffer also allows a slower computer with USB 2.0 socket to capture every frame without loss even if the USB socket is occasionally busy with other peripherals. This buffer also helps multiple camera applications and avoids USB transfer problems. For example, it is possible to operate four QHY163M cameras on the same computer to create an LRGB imaging array.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAnti-Dew Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than a decade of experience designing cooled cameras, QHYCCD has applied this knowledge to the QHY163 camera. The full anti-dew technology includes a sealed CMOS chamber with silicon gel tube socket and a heated chamber optical window. This technology prevents dew from forming on the sensor itself, or on the chamber window, even in a high humidity environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e4-pin QHYCFW Socket\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QHY163 camera has a built-in 4-pin QHYCFW socket and it can control and power the QHYCFW2 and QHYCFW3 directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCMOS Sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mega pixel 4\/3inch sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAR Coating On Sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo.Clear Glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePixel Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.8um*3.8um\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffective Pixel 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Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQHY163M: AR+AR High Quality Multi-Layer Anti-Reflection Coating\n\u003cp\u003eQHY163C: IR cut filter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack Focal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferent value with different setup. See camera connection table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e442g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6PIN RJ11 Guide Port, 4PIN QHYCFW Port.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera Powered by USB. The TEC need 12V DC input.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQHY163M camera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB3.0 cable(1.5m)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-locking power cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6pin guide cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCar power adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrying tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edesiccant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM42\/2inch adaptor(Maximum diameter: 56mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriver download card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspection report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQHYCCD 2-Years Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/QHYCCD-QHY163-Manual.pdf?v=1669241635\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQHYCCD QHY163 Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/QHY163-Specifications-Graphs.pdf?v=1669241665\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQHY163 Specifications Graphs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/QHYCCD-Adapter-System.pdf?v=1669241671\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQHYCCD Adapter System\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"QHYCCD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43133423583461,"sku":"QHY-QHY163M","price":1449.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/qhy163m-mono-cooled-camera-astronomy-plus_2ae232d1-cd46-4e8a-a03b-1232ac628810.png?v=1690486359","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/qhyccd-qhy163m-mono-cooled-qhy163m","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}