ToupTek Astro GPM662 Professional Color/Mono Guide Camera IMX662 2.1 Megapixels Ultra-low Readout Noise Astronomy Camera

ToupTek Blue GPM662 Professional Guide Camera IMX662 2.1 Megapixels Astronomy Camera

Description:
- A professional monochrome guide camera featuring the latest IMX662 back-illuminated CMOS sensor for Sony, offering exceptionally strong infrared light capture capability, large full well capacity, high dynamic range, high sensitivity, and ultra-low readout noise for outstanding performance in planetary, solar, and lunar photography.
- The GPM662M camera possesses an exceptionally strong capability to capture infrared light with high QE values at 650nm. It features a large full well capacity, high dynamic range, high sensitivity, and low readout noise among other advantages. Equipped with HCG/LCG dual gain mode switching, the minimum read noise can reach 0.4e⁻, making it one of the lowest read noise monochrome guide cameras currently available. This results in outstanding performance in planetary photography, as well as in solar and lunar photography.

GPM662M

Key Features:
- IMX662 Mono CMOS Sensor
- Resolution: 2.1 Megapixels (1920x1080)
- 2.9 micron square pixels
- 1/2.8-inch optical format
- 12-bit ADC
- Built-in frame buffer
- HCG/LCG dual gain modes
- G Sensitivity: 8970mv, 1/30s
- Noise: 0.4 to 5.86e⁻
- Up to 18 FPS at 8-bit mode
- Maximum SNR: 45.3dB
- Dynamic Range: 75.2dB
- Built-in ST4 autoguider interface
- Peak Quantum Efficiency: >91%

GPM662C 

Key Features:
- IMX662 Color CMOS Sensor
- Resolution: 2.1 Megapixels (1920x1080)
- 2.9 micron square pixels
- 1/2.8-inch optical format
- 12-bit ADC
- Built-in frame buffer
- HCG/LCG dual gain modes
- G Sensitivity: 5970mv, 1/30s
- Noise: 0.48 to 6.81e⁻
- Up to 18 FPS at 8-bit mode
- Maximum SNR: 45.9dB
- Dynamic Range: 75.2dB
- Built-in ST4 autoguider interface
- Peak Quantum Efficiency: >91%

Core Performance Parameters:
- Maximum Frame Rate (USB 2.0):
  12-bit: 8.9 FPS at 1920x1080
  8-bit: 17.8 FPS at 1920x1080
- Read Noise:
  HCG: 0.4-1.06e⁻
  LCG: 2.33-5.86e⁻
- Full Well Capacity:
  HCG: 3.89ke⁻
  LCG: 33.8ke⁻
- Peak Quantum Efficiency: >91%
- Dynamic Range: 75.2dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 45.3dB
- Exposure Time Range: 0.1ms - 1000s
- Gain Range: 1x - 150x

Basic Technical Specifications:
- Sensor: for Sony IMX662 Monochrome Back-illuminated CMOS
- Image Resolution: 2.1 Megapixels (1920x1080)
- Pixel Size: 2.9μm x 2.9μm
- Sensor Size: 1/2.8-inch (diagonal 6.45mm)
- Imaging Area: 5.57mm × 3.13mm
- Shutter Type: Rolling Shutter
- ADC Bit Depth: 12-bit
- Frame Buffer: Built-in
- Gain Modes: HCG/LCG dual mode switching
- Spectral Response Range: 380-1100nm (with AR protect window)

Interface and Physical Specifications:
- Data Interface: USB 2.0 Type-C
- Guide Interface: Built-in ST4 autoguider port
- Camera Adapter: Standard 1.25-inch for telescope connection; Standard CS adapter for industrial lens
- Back Focal Distance: 8.5mm (17.5mm with C-mount, 12.5mm with CS-mount)
- Protective Window: IR-cut filter/AR-window
- External Dimensions: Diameter 37mm x Height 72.4mm
- Weight: 65.3 grams
- Cooling Method: Passive cooling
- Supported Systems: for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 (32 & 64 bit); for Mac OS X, for Linux
- SDK Support: for Native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, Twain, etc.

Interface Description:
- Directly connects with 1.25-inch telescope eyepiece holders
- GPM with 1.25-inch extension tube can be inserted directly into 1.25-inch telescope eyepiece holders
- Standard CS adapter connects to industrial CS-mount adapter lenses
- Built-in ST4 autoguider port for easy connection to the autoguider
- USB 2.0 Type-C interface provides data transfer and power supply
- CS adapter ring consists of a double-layer adapter ring - removing top ring allows connection of 1.25-inch filters

Package Included:
- 1 x Guide Camera
- 1 x USB2.0 Data Cable (2-meter)
- 1 x ST4 Guide Cables (2-meter)
- 1 x 1.25-inch Nosepiece
- 1 x 5mm Adapter Ring