The Altair GPCAM3 462M Mono camera features extremely high red and NIR sensitivity for autoguiding.
High sensitivity in the far red regions make this camera suitable for use with red filters, which combat the effects of atmospheric seeing that affect guiding accuracy. The front 1.25" filter thread allows easy attachment of a red filter.
Autoguiding friendly form factor: No more struggling to gain focus. The extra long camera body allows the camera to be inserted further into 1.25" accessory ports on telescopes and accessories such as Off-Axis-Guiders (OAGs).
Reliable USB auto-guiding: The camera's USB2.0 format offers a stable low bandwidth data consumption, perfect for autoguiding.
Sony STARVIS BSI sensor: The full well capacity, high dynamic range, high sensitivity, and low readout noise are features of the latest Sony STARVIS BSI CMOS sensor technology. The camera is a good choice for video astronomy using the live stacking features in AltairCapture or SharpCap. Being particularly sensitive to red light, this camera is a great starter EAA or "Video Astronomy" camera, picking up the faint red light of nebulae emissions in the Hydrogen Alpha wavelength.
Feature summary Altair 462M2:
- 1920 x 1080 Resolution IMX462 Sensor
- 2.9 um Square Pixels
- 1/2.8-inch sensor format
- 5.57mm x 3.13mm sensor size
- Low Read Noise: 0.76 to 2.6e-
- Frame Rate 18.3 FPS (8 bit) 9.1FPS (12 bit).
- 12-bit ADC, Frame buffer for smoother data transfer when guiding.
- HCG (High Conversion Gain) and LCG (Low Conversion Gain modes.
- Binning from 1x1 to 8x8 in either brightness stacking or averaging modes.
- USB-C format rear port with USB2.0 data connection, providing power to the camera.
In the box:
- Altair 462M2 Camera with AR coated optical window for full transmission of UV and IR.
- 1.4m USB C Cable
- 2m ST4 Guide Cable
- Silicon Dust Cap
- 1.25" x 20mm length nosepiece with 1.25" filter thread on the front for astro filters.
- C-Mount adaptor (5mm) to connect C-Mount lenses (camera is already compatible with CS-Mount lenses).
- Software CD (register and download latest updates at www.altairastro.help)
Sensor | Sony IMX462 back illuminated sensor |
Diagonal | 6.39 mm |
Image Resolution | 2.1 mega pixels (3840*2160) |
Pixel Size | 2.9mm ´ 2.9mm |
Image Area | 5.57mm ´ 3.13mm |
Max FPS at Resolution (USB 3.0) | 12bit | 8bit |
76.1 FPS @ 1920*1080 | 152 FPS @ 1920*1080 |
Max FPS at Resolution (USB 2.0) | 14bit | 8bit |
7.3 FPS @ @ 1920*1080 | 15.6 FPS @ 1920*1080 |
Shutter Type | Rolling shutter |
Exposure Time | 0.1ms – 1000s |
Gain | 1x – 150x |
SNR | 41 dB |
Dynamic Range | 75 dB |
Read Noise | 2.1 – 0.49 e- |
QE Peak | >89% |
Full Well | 11.8ke- |
ADC | 12bit |
DDR3 Buffer | 512MB (4Gb) |
USB Compatibility | USB2.0 (USB-C cable included) |
Camera Adaptor | Standard 1.25’’ for telescope connection, and standard C adapter for industrial lens |
Front Optical Window | Anti Reflection Coated |
Spectral Range | 380-1100nm |
Capture/Control SDK | Windows/Linux/macOS/Android Multiple Platform SDK(Native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, Twain, etc.); (Contact us for SDK). |
Recording System | Single frame sequences, snapshot or video |
Camera Dimensions | Diameter 37mm * height 72.4mm |
Camera Weight | 70 grams |
Back Focus Distance | 17.5mm with C adapter, 12.5 with CS adapter |
Cooling: | Passive cooling |
Supported OS (AltairCapture software). | Microsoft® Windows® 8, 10 & 11 (32 & 64 bit) OSx(Mac OS X) Linux |
Products specifications
| QE | Peak 89 % |
| Weight | 70g |
| Software | Capture |
| Bitrate | 8bit/12bit |
| Pixel | 2,1 MPx |
| Maximum exposure length | 1000s |
| Pixel size | 2.9µ x 2.9µ |
| Connection to telescope | 1,25", C-mount |
| Power | USB |
| Sensor Type | Background Illumineted CMOS monochrome chip |
| Sensor type | Sony IMX 462 |
| Horizonal Resolution | 3840Px |
| Vertical Resolution | 2160Px |
| Sensor size | 5.57mm x 3.13mm |
