The ATIK Apx26 camera utilizes the Sony IMX 571 APS-C sensor, combining versatility with wide field views. The full frame Sony IMX571 color sensor offers low read noise, high quantum efficiency, and 16-bit analogue to digital conversion, perfect for a wide range of applications and telescopes.
The advanced Sony sensors used in the ATIK Apx series are well known for their ‘no glow’ quality with outstanding detail. The ATIK Apx26 camera also seamlessly integrates with Atik’s advanced software solutions. The camera has a 512MB memory buffer to prevent image artefacts and dropped frames.
The Apx26 comes with a built-in USB hub, high performance cooling, anti-condensation and anti-reflection optics, as well as easy chip adjustment. The camera offers Atik’s premium electronics and build quality to deliver incredible images for both scientific OEM applications and astrophotography.
The ATIK Apx26 camera specifications include:
– Image sensor: Sony IMX571 CMOS sensor
– Pixel array (resolution): 6244 x 4168
– No. of pixels: 26.11 MP
– Pixel size (µm): 3.76 x 3.76
– Sensor size: 28.3mm diagonal (27.7mm x 22.3mm)
– ADC: 16bit
– Digitization (MBPS): Limited by USB 3 speed
– Readout noise: TBD
– Cooling delta: -35°C
– Regulated cooler: Yes
– Water Assist: No
– Max. Exposure: 24 hours
– Min. Exposure: 10 ms
– PC Interface: USB 3 full speed
– Power Requirements: 12VDC, 5A
– Backfocus Distance: Default = 17mm ±0.5; Without levelling plate = 9.5mm ±0.5
– Thread on front: M54 x 0.75
– Weight: 1.1kg
– Overall dimensions: 89mm x 152mm
= Mono or color: Both models are available
Trigger in/out: Optional
You can learn more about the ATIK Apx26 camera here.
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