QHY8 Mono

[telecasterguru]

I have been looking at the QHY8 as I like the larger 7.8um pixel size and I was wondering if any one knows whether this chip has or will ever be made into a mono camera?

Frank

[Tandum]

No is hasn't/won't. There is a qhy10 coming, not sure on the details, but I think it will be 10Mp colour.

[telecasterguru]

Robin,

Is there any particular reason that they haven't/won't?

Frank

[Tandum]

I'm guessing the chip is only available in colour?

[Gama]

Yep, Sony only make the Color in that size.
Shame really, would have been an absolute killer if in mono.

Theo.

[telecasterguru]

Theo,

That's what I was thinking and there doesn't seem to be anything comparable either.

Frank

[Tandum]

It looks like that qhy10 will also be a OSC.

[telecasterguru]

Yes,

Looks that way and the pixel sizes are coming down again.

I am looking for a mono medium format with larger pixels that is a reasonable cost. I am not sure such a camera exists.

Frank

[Tandum]

Neither do I. Kodak KAF16803 has 9u pixels but it's full frame and not at what I'd call reasonable cost (http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=11935).

[multiweb]

Frank, I reckon you're best going with a small OSC CCD for a starter. Coming from a DSLR the transition will be quick and easy. Get a mono with Filter wheel and all the gear later on if you feel you have the time, patience, clear skies to go with it.

[Tandum]

I agree, I wish I didn't have to sell my QHY8 when I did :(