Cooled Colour CCD Testing the water

[gbeal]

Hello all,
I have a cooled colour (one shot) CCD camera, built by a guy in China, QHY. It has the Sony chip, about 2000x1500 pixels, and is parallel port operated.
I have really only just received it but have also been offered a B&W version, which I would much prefer.
I am just testing the waters to see if anyone here is remotely interested in trying this camera. If so I figure off forum is best, my e mail address is g.beal@clear.net.nz
However, I am happy to discuss this on forum (publically) if required.
Regards,
Gary BEAL,
New Zealand

[rumples riot]

Interested, whats the asking price?

Paul

[gbeal]

Hi Paul,
They sell for US$500, plus nearly $100 for the I/R blocking filter and power supply.
I am looking to recoup as much of this as possible, so would be looking for US$500 posted to Ozzie.
I will have some images soon, if this weather ever clears, and I can sort out the tracking for my mount.
Gary

[gbeal]

OK team, Christmas (and it's associated money shortfall) is nearly here, and I am now fully in sell the camera mode.
I have listed it on a couple of other sites, but also wanted to list it openly here.

For Sale:
Cooled one shot colour CCD Camera. Uses Sony ICX262AQF chip. Ideal for use with camera lenses, and designed/produced in China by QHY. Cost effective means of "getting the feet wet" with CCD imaging. Software freely available on QHY's site.
I have really only tried the camera during the day, more to establish it actually works, simply due poor weather. I have ordered a B&W version from QHY, as this is my preference, primarily for Ha imaging.
This camera will be supplied with the camera body proper, associated power supply (an additional power supply is required to power the fan, and peltier cooler), the 1.25" nosepiece, and parallel cable.
I can shoot an image of the camera if required, and also can send details of the website from where these are available.
Priced at US$500, plus a fixed shipping cost of $30. PayPal OK (add the usual 3%). Shipping across the Tassie will be cheaper.


Specifications from QHY.
Total pixel number: 2140x1560
Resolution: 2080x1542
Color method: BAYER film on CCD
Effective sensor area: 1/1.8inch diagonal
Pixel size: 3.45um*3.45um
Readout noise: about 10 e-
Sample resolution:12bit
Double Correlated Sample
Data transfer rate:180kBytes/s
Interface to PC:parallel port EPP mode
Internal programe gain amplifier range:ISO50-ISO3600
Exposure time: 1/1000---10000 sec or T gate
Cooling system -30 centigrade below zero by two stage peltier cooler