Selling my QSI 6162-wsg8 monochrome CCD camera, featuring the KAF-16200 sensor and an 8-position built-in filter wheel that accepts 2" mounted filters. I won this in a QSI competition back in 2020, and it's produced numerous award-winning images, but having transitioned to a CMOS-based system, it's time to pass it on.
I’ll be upfront: this has been a quirky unit at times, best suited to someone with a bit of patience and some technical know-how. I used it in recent years with Voyager, which managed the occasional handshake hiccup better than Stellarmate (I haven't tried it with Nina). This issue only occurs occasionally, and only when the ambient temp drops below below 8 °C.
A photo of the unit shows my feeler gauge setup, used to fine-tune sensor tilt and maintain a flat field. (an idea I learned here on IIS).
Key Specs:
Sensor: Kodak KAF-16200 Mono CCD (Class 2)
Resolution: 16.3MP (4556 x 3640)
Sensor Size: 27.2mm x 21.8mm (APS-H)
Pixel Size: 6µm
Cooling: Dual-stage TEC, typically -30°C to -40°C below ambient
Integrated 7-position filter wheel (fits 2" mounted filters) Filters not included
Mechanical shutter
Integrated OAG port
Includes padded case.
Despite its quirks, this camera has produced some of my most successful and widely published work:
7×
AstroBin Image of the Day, 16 x Top Picks
2024 Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year –
Shortlisted
2023 Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year –
Shortlisted
2022 Australian Photographic Prize –
Winner, Nature Category
2021 Save A Star Astro2021 Competition –
Grand Prize Winner (Astronomy)
2021 CWAS David Malin Awards –
Highly Commended
With deep wells, low noise, and smooth CCD tonal quality, this is still a capable and powerful imaging platform in the right hands.
Considering it’s age, I’m open to all offers.
Pickup available in Melbourne, or I can ship at the buyer’s expense.
Happy to answer questions or send sample images.
Clear skies,
Andy