The QHY5III174M is a classic camera for Solar System Imaging and Guiding. Its pixel size of 5.86µm make it well matched to many popular telescopes in terms of optimum sampling. The particularly big 1/1.2" sensor make it a great choice for Lunar and Solar Imaging allowing you to capture large areas without the need for a mosaic. Despite its size the IMX174 is also very fast and is capable of speeds up to 138FPS at full resolution and a ridiculous 490FPS when using a small Region of Interest (ROI).
The IMX174 features Sony's Pregius technology and combines high speed, low noise and excellent sensitivity with the QHY5III174M having peak QE of 78%.
In addition to being an excellent Solar System Imaging Camera, the QHY5III174M is also suitable for use as an entry level deep sky camera, particularly when used as a lucky imager and combining many short exposures.
The last discipline the QHY5III174M is well suited to is as a premium guide camera. With both large prism OAG systems and guide scopes, the QHY5III174M will provide a very large guiding field of view to maximise your choice of guide star. It is also well suited for use with an ONAG and full frame guiding.
Specifications
| Model |
QHY5III174 |
| CMOS Sensor |
Sony IMX174 |
| Pixel Size |
5.86µm |
| Pixel Array |
1920x1200 |
| Effective Pixels |
230 Megapixel |
| Sensor Format |
1/1.2" |
| Frame Rate (Full Frame) |
138FPS |
| Frame Rate (960x600) |
262FPS |
| Frame Rate (480x300) |
490FPS |
| Full Well Capacity |
32ke- |
| Readout Noise |
1.6e- to 5.3e- |
| A/D |
12 Bit |
| Shutter |
Electronic Global |
| Interface |
USB 3.0 |
| On Board Memory |
512Kb / 100Kb User |
| Guide Port |
6 Pin RJ11 |
| Telescope Interface |
1.25" / CS |
| Weight |
89g |
