Altair Hypercam 26C APS-C Colour Camera 16bit

Product Description

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.

BBC Sky at Night Magazine 4.5 Stars "The Altair Hypercam 26C APS-C colour 16-bit is a highly capable camera with a high-performing sensor that excels at deep-sky astrophotography."

For many, this will be the final camera to own for astro imaging.

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 plug
Software & drivers downloadable at www.altairastro.help
Female M42

Hypercam 26C Specifications:
USB Interface USB3.1, USB3.0, USB2.0, Type-B socket
Sensor Colour Sony IMX571
Resolution 26mp 6224 x 4168px
Pixel Size 3.76 um
Image Area 23.4mm x 15.7mm
Sensor Diagonal 28.3 mm
Sensor Protection Window UVIR Block, AR Coating
Shutter Rolling
Read Noise 2.6 - 1.14 e-
Ultra Low Noise Mode 2.35 - 1.16 e-
Qe Approx. 80% Peak
Full Well Capacity 51ke-
ADC 8bit 16bit
Cooling TEC, -35C below ambient
Max Frame Rate @ Full Resolution 6.8 FPS 16bit - 13.2FPS 8bit
DDR Memory 512mb
2x USB2.0 Ports
Region Of Interest Roi
SNR Max 47.1 dB
Dynamic Range 86.8 dB (Ultra Low Noise Mode)
Exposure range 0.1ms 3600secs
HCG Mode/ LCG Mode Support
Camera front flange thread M42x075mm Female
Sensor to flange distance 17.5mm
TEC Power input

12.0v-13.0v DC

* requires 12v power.

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