Altair Hypercam 294C PRO color astro camera air-cooled Sony sensor D=23.2 mm

Altair Hypercam 294C PRO color astro camera air-cooled Sony sensor D=23.2 mm


The Altair Hypercam 294C with active air cooling and a large Sony sensor is an alternative to DSLR cameras for astrophotography
♦ Large and fast 23.2 mm diameter Sony color sensor for a large field

♦ Back-Illumination technology for high sensitivity - QE over 75%

♦ 4144x2822 pixels - approx. 11.4 million pixels

♦ Pixel size 4.63 µm - this makes the camera well suited for telescopes with a medium aperture ratio (f/4 to f/7).

♦ Full well capacity 63700 e - even brighter stars don't burn out as quickly

♦ Cooling via fans - more stable operation and less noise without dew problems, but still advantages over the uncooled DSLR camera because the heat is actively transported away

♦ 4 GB DDR3 RAM frame buffer for more stable data transmission

♦ Equipped with USB 3.0 interface - but also runs under USB 2.0

♦ With the purchase of this camera you will receive a one-year user license for the program SharpCap PRO

Altair Hypercam 294C PRO Fan Cooled Color Astrocamera
This camera is an alternative to the DSLR SLR camera. The active air cooling dissipates the heat that is generated, and the noise behavior improves. However, icing problems or increased power consumption are not an issue. The power supply works simply via USB.

The SONY IMX294 4/3" CMOS sensor was installed in this camera. The chip has a diagonal of 23.2 mm and is equipped with the latest technology such as "Back Illumination" and EXMOR-R. Due to the very low amplifier glow, the Camera ideal for long exposures The moderate pixel size of 4.3 µm makes the camera a good choice for telescopes and telephoto lenses with a medium aperture between f/4 and f/7 You will be able to photograph the telescope resolution well.

The main advantages of the PRO version:

♦ Temperature sensor with real-time data output
♦ ROI (Region of Interest) for cropping and thus faster photography when photographing the sun, moon and planets
♦ 4K mode (cropped!)
♦ Binning
♦ Reduction of amplifier noise

One year license for SharpCap PRO for free!
Contains ultra-precise polar alignment help, optimization assistant for CMOS exposure times for deep sky objects, live stacking for EAA/video astronomy, live subtraction for dark frames and flats. Simply download the latest SharpCap, connect your camera, register it when the ad pops up and confirm your free license.

Easier than a DSLR, it doesn't need "astromodification" either.
The Hypercam is much easier to use and focus than a DSLR thanks to live preview using the standard AltairCapture and SharpCap software. You see a faint star clearly and in real-time because there is no video compression in between. You also don't need to modify the Hypercam to capture detail in red hydrogen light because there's no filter in the way that blocks that area. There are no heavy and unwieldy power connectors that can easily come loose and no mirror to cause vibration, but an output with true RAW mode. You get exactly what the Sony sensor "sees".

Low read noise.
The Sony IMX294 CMOS sensor has very low read noise, wide dynamic range and high sensitivity. In addition, the IMX294 ExmorR back-illuminated sensor has small dark current, no smear and excellent anti-blooming properties. The BSI technology moves the sensor electronics behind the pixels, this does not block part of the light, which increases the quantum efficiency compared to CCD sensors and conventional CMOS chips.

4 GB DDR3 Buffer RAM - USB3.0 speed and USB2.0 reliability:
USB3.0 and on-board memory buffering results in much higher transfer speeds than USB2.0 cameras, but if, like many photographers, you prefer longer and more flexible USB2.0 cables because they connect to a USB2.0 Hub work more reliably, that's no problem either! The Hypercam is fully compatible with the USB2.0 protocol. Just install the software and get started!

Important: Windows PC hardware requirements for best performance

♦ Minimum CPU: Equal to i5 or higher
♦ Minimum memory: 8 GB or more
♦ USB port: USB2.0 high speed port or USB3.0 high speed port (best performance)
♦ Please note: some laptops and touchscreen notebooks may not have sufficient USB throughput.

Quality software and drivers included:
AltairCapture: Unlike the manufacturers of cheaper cameras, Altair Astro has spent a lot of time further improving the AltairCapture software with its many features and intuitive operation, it can be provided by Altair Astro Cust