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09-12-2009, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by netwolf
Were it not for Qhy what would the ST8300 cost? competition is good and glad its there in this. I would like to see more affordable cameras like this in the future.
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By the same token, were it not for the ST-8300 what would the QHY9 cost? This one can be answered!
Competition is good
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09-12-2009, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by netwolf
The Sbig and Qhy camera being discussed in the OP use the Kodak chip. What is the purpose of raising an issue about a Sony chip that is not even in the camera's being discussed. Based on the OP the discussion is comparing two camera with the same Kodak sensor, can we stay on topic here guys. Snip...
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What's wrong with a three page discussion meandering a bit? The OP's intention was to discuss the finer points of the two cameras in question, but this, at least IMHO, requires that we bring up other products made by the two manufacturers in question. When someone asks about a particular product many people may recommend an alternative as they may know of a similar priced product which may suit the users needs more. I have no problem with the raising of the ST10 and QHY8 in this subject, in fact I would recommend that the OP look at an ST10 secondhand before buying anything new.
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Originally Posted by netwolf
My only experince with a SBIG was my friend ST-237 and it was the first hands on i had with a CCD camera. It was awesome compared to the later borrowed DSI experience i had. The software, the camera, the filters it all just worked. I would like to know how true this is for the ST8300 and the Qhy9 users.
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This part annoys me, you ask other people to stay on topic (by which you mean discuss only the two cameras mentioned by the OP), then immediately bring some other cameras into the discussion. If you make rules you have to stick to them! The last sentence almost relates it back to the topic, but not quite.
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I would suggest a seperate thread to discuss AQE, as it seems to merit discussion on weahter such a curve could be derived for the Sony's.
Also its worth considering that it is the very comppetivie pricing of the Qhy that has brought abou the recent response in lowering of prices by other establisedh companies. Were it not for Qhy what would the ST8300 cost? competition is good and glad its there in this. I would like to see more affordable cameras like this in the future.
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A separate thread on AQE would die a very quick death, it's too esoteric, it would degenerate into Ward bashing in no time. I don't know what you guys have against the Ferrari driving, airline piloting local SBIG dealer. Of course he's going to point out the good points of his camera range, of course he's going to mention the weak points of the opposition. I really don't think Peter makes a fortune out of selling his astro gear, he does it as a bit of a service really, OK he charges like the proverbial wounded bovine, but he doesn't sell enough to pay for the Ferrari's clutch. I have owned three SBIG products and not bought them off Peter. Secondhand is the way to go for CCD cameras! They can be much cheaper and as long as you ask for darkframes etc the purchase is pretty safe, all three of mine came from Astromart, all have been fine.
Cheers
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09-12-2009, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Hagar
but Peters comments could easily be construed as a direct attack on the QHY range of cameras. As an SBIG dealer Peter appears to be holding up the SBIG Halo and making an open attempt to degrade the standing of the QHY range in general at least from a performance point of view. This really is irrelevant to this question.
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Mate ?! Doug... That's the second time you're pouring petrol on the flame in this thread. First time was with Alex. Peter and Theo are discussing QE and specs of the two cameras. I for one find the info in this thread very interesting coming from both sides. No need to start or steer towards another s**t fight.
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09-12-2009, 09:00 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hagar
........ Peters comments could easily be construed as a direct attack on the QHY range of cameras........
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Give me a break!
My post was only an observation about the odd way *SONY* give out QE specs....and backed it up with an original Sony data sheet.
Sony's stating relative QE specs makes it difficult to know how well their sensors may perform....they may be fantastic, but the conversion data
to allow a real world comparasion to *any* other sensor is not there.
I very deliberately made no comment about the quality, of lack thereof, of any manufacturer's cameras as I figured it wouldn't go down too well with some..... Cheesh! You can't win....
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09-12-2009, 09:14 AM
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Regarding the absolute QE debate, perhaps I am missing something, but on Gama's webpage for the QHY9 there is a graph showing absolute QE for the Sony KAF-8300 chip ( link).
Microlensing is added to a CCD to reduce the effect that causes the drop in QE (to Effective QE) as some photons don't strike a part of the CCD that can record the strike. Adding a microlens helps ensure that a larger portion of the photons are recorded. Both the ST-8300 and the QHY9 use microlensed KAF-8300 CCD's yes?
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09-12-2009, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Kal
.... but on Gama's webpage for the QHY9 there is a graph showing absolute QE for the Sony KAF-8300 chip ( link).
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Kodak make the KAF-8300, not Sony. That's why there is some AQE data on it
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09-12-2009, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Kal
Regarding the absolute QE debate, perhaps I am missing something, but on Gama's webpage for the QHY9 there is a graph showing absolute QE for the Sony KAF-8300 chip ( link).
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This is why it's wrong to introduce Sony chips in this thread, it just confuses people. The KAF-8300 is a kodak chip.
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09-12-2009, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by multiweb
Mate ?! Doug... That's the second time you're pouring petrol on the flame in this thread. First time was with Alex. Peter and Theo are discussing QE and specs of the two cameras. I for one find the info in this thread very interesting coming from both sides. No need to start or steer towards another s**t fight.
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Marc, The point made here was that e are not discussing sony sensors, My recollection of the ST8300 and the QHY9 is that they both use Kodak CCD's, nothing to do with the way Sony relate QE to the purchasers.
If you want to accuse me of pouring petrol on a fire why not take a look in the mirror. Twice now you have stuck your nose in to a dscussion with nothing relavent to the question at hand. You openly breach the terms of service with things like "S**T". Another thing for you to bear in mind is you have only made posts in this thread to try and inflame the argument and get a response, you have not made one post RELEVANT to the question asked. You have only jumped to the aid of others who probably don't need or want your assistance. If you have nothing to say about the topic in question, why not keep quiet.
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Originally Posted by Peter Ward
Give me a break!
My post was only an observation about the odd way *SONY* give out QE specs....and backed it up with an original Sony data sheet.
Sony's stating relative QE specs makes it difficult to know how well their sensors may perform....they may be fantastic, but the conversion data
to allow a real world comparasion to *any* other sensor is not there.
I very deliberately made no comment about the quality, of lack thereof, of any manufacturer's cameras as I figured it wouldn't go down too well with some..... Cheesh! You can't win....
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Peter, the discussion was not about Sony CCD's but making this comparison does nothing to assist the original request for information and does appear to be an attempt, all be it a subtle attempt to show your product up as being superior. All up if Sony only provide this information I can't see why QUI ( QHY guy) and Theo shouldn't use this on their websites after all SBIG only print the information they aquire from Kodak. If Kodak only provided the same information I feel sure you and SBIG would use it on your web sites. Must be dificult for you to know which cap to wear. Dealer or user.
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09-12-2009, 09:51 AM
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Thanks Robin and Peter... Obviously I was missing something big lol
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09-12-2009, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Hagar
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Peter, the discussion was not about Sony CCD's but making this comparison does nothing to assist the original request.........
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Agreed, I was thinking in general terms.
QHY make a number of Sony based cameras as say, do SX and a quite a few others....not really relevant to cameras using the same KAF device...more a heads up for those looking at other alternatives.
That said I'm bemused at QHY's web info stating the KAF8300 as a 8.6 megapixel chip.
The chip has 8.3 meg active pixels....hence Kodak's nomenclature KAF *8300*
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09-12-2009, 10:26 AM
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Stuart, I was simply asking for others experience with the cameras mentioend in the OP. By relating my experience i was setting the stage for the kind of information i was seeking.
If i think the AQE discusion is merited how is that an attack on Peter? I am just saying that it would be better served in a seperate thread. And it would avoid confussion.
Lastly as to competion well everyone agrees its good. That is a challenge to every camaera maker, bring it on.
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09-12-2009, 10:46 AM
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Perhaps a Chinese interpretation of the Kodak Datasheet
Taken from the Kodak datasheet.
Parameter Typical Value Architecture Full Frame CCD; with
Square Pixels
Total Number of Pixels 3448 (H) x 2574 (V) =
approx. 8.90M
Number of Effective
Pixels 3358 (H) x 2536 (V) =
approx. 8.6M Number of Active Pixels 3326 (H) x 2504 (V) =
approx. 8.3M
Pixel Size 5.4μm (H) x 5.4μm (V)
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09-12-2009, 11:07 AM
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http://www.qhyccd.com/QHY9.html
The camera image caption reads 8.6 megapixel. Cool.
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09-12-2009, 12:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Ward
Agreed, I was thinking in general terms.
QHY make a number of Sony based cameras as say, do SX and a quite a few others....not really relevant to cameras using the same KAF device...more a heads up for those looking at other alternatives.
That said I'm bemused at QHY's web info stating the KAF8300 as a 8.6 megapixel chip.
The chip has 8.3 meg active pixels....hence Kodak's nomenclature KAF *8300*
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It is pretty clear to me what they state on their website:
Total pixel : 3448*2574 (8.9mega pixel)
Effective pixel: 3358*2536 (8.6mega pixel)
Active pixels: 3326*2504(8.3mega pixel)
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09-12-2009, 12:38 PM
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Umm, not to be a smartar$e, but the original question was SBIG or QHY9.
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Your not Stuart, but Peter is bringing in the Sony Color sensor (ICX-453) and all other Sony sensors. The QHY-9 has a Kodak sensor like in every camera out there using the Kodak-8300, including the ST8300.
Why would you want to know about totally different cameras if the post is about the 2 competeing models asked ?, do you want a color camera with a Sony CCD?.
Lastly, what good would benefit you to know the QE of a different CCD powered camera to whats being compared ?, i can tell you the QE of Meades LPI camera, do you want that too ?.
This is my whole point.. Start another thread comparing QE's etc..
Theo.
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09-12-2009, 01:47 PM
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I think everyone needs to take a breather here.
There's some good discussion but intermixed is some people getting very worked up. Unfortunately it's not bound to get any better with two competing CCD camera retailers both offering advice, opinions, data etc.
Please keep the emotion out of it. I'd hate to have to lock the thread to "force" people to take a breather and calm down.
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09-12-2009, 08:17 PM
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The bottom line with any of this is that the OP's question is not being or can not be answered yet as none of us has got our grubby hands on an ST8300 so why all the fuss? The SBIG may turn out to be a pig which I very much doubt or may turn out to be and absolute winner .
Mark
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09-12-2009, 09:24 PM
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In case anyone is wondering, the actual light sensitive area of the Kodak 8300 is the 3358 x 2536 pixels (the number quoted as "effective pixels"). So the light sensitive sensor area is 18.1 x 13.7mm.
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09-12-2009, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by CometGuy
In case anyone is wondering, the actual light sensitive area of the Kodak 8300 is the 3358 x 2536 pixels (the number quoted as "effective pixels"). So the light sensitive sensor area is 18.1 x 13.7mm.
Terry
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The number of active pixels defines how many pixels end up in the image. The rest are used for engineering purposes and are rather moot.
KAF8300's are an 8.3 megapixel sensor. I look forward to seeing one sometime shortly after Christmas
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09-12-2009, 09:41 PM
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I look forward to seeing one sometime shortly after Christmas
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As do I mwahahha!!!
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