SamD
26-11-2016, 08:59 PM
Asking $975 posted (Australia)
Camera specs:
-Sony ICX-285AL ExView 1392 x 1040
-6.45um pixels
-Low read noise 4e-, and low dark current
The camera comes with standard accessories: USB cable, cigarette adapter power cable (camera does not come with AC/DC converter), 1.25'' adapter (not in photo) and CD-ROM/Manual.
Camera bench test (http://home.exetel.com.au/df/astro/Atik314_API09.pdf) by Craig Stark
I've have this for 2.5 years (bought on IIS), but am having a break from astrophotography to pursue other interests, such as sleep !
Things I've liked about this camera:
*It was simple and relatively low cost transition from DSLR to CCD imaging.
*Large pixels combined with low read noise allows for subs of 5 minutes, even in narrowband (moderate light pollution becomes the dominant source of noise)
*With the low dark current, I didn't need darks, just a hot pixel map
*Artemis capture software is simple to use and powerful
The camera was with Atik in June for a repair and service. A PCB was replaced, the desicant was changed and the sensor was cleaned at the same time (invoice available). The desicant tablet is easy to recharge (put in oven), I should have done it more often.
Camera is well protected for postage in original retail packaging, or pickup from Brisbane SW.
My images (http://home.exetel.com.au/df/astro/default.htm?filter=0) with this camera
[Images with the camera on left hand side]
Camera specs:
-Sony ICX-285AL ExView 1392 x 1040
-6.45um pixels
-Low read noise 4e-, and low dark current
The camera comes with standard accessories: USB cable, cigarette adapter power cable (camera does not come with AC/DC converter), 1.25'' adapter (not in photo) and CD-ROM/Manual.
Camera bench test (http://home.exetel.com.au/df/astro/Atik314_API09.pdf) by Craig Stark
I've have this for 2.5 years (bought on IIS), but am having a break from astrophotography to pursue other interests, such as sleep !
Things I've liked about this camera:
*It was simple and relatively low cost transition from DSLR to CCD imaging.
*Large pixels combined with low read noise allows for subs of 5 minutes, even in narrowband (moderate light pollution becomes the dominant source of noise)
*With the low dark current, I didn't need darks, just a hot pixel map
*Artemis capture software is simple to use and powerful
The camera was with Atik in June for a repair and service. A PCB was replaced, the desicant was changed and the sensor was cleaned at the same time (invoice available). The desicant tablet is easy to recharge (put in oven), I should have done it more often.
Camera is well protected for postage in original retail packaging, or pickup from Brisbane SW.
My images (http://home.exetel.com.au/df/astro/default.htm?filter=0) with this camera
[Images with the camera on left hand side]