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10-05-2011, 01:32 PM
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Atik 4000 - feedback please?
Is anyone using an Atik 4000 ccd?
If so, are you willing to provide feedback on its performance?
I have got my eye on one and wanted to get some user feedback before purchase.
Yes, I like the pixel size, the medium size format chip, the regulated two stage cooling, the ability of it to fit straight onto my 1 1/4 filter system, and the price tag!
Images I ahve seen are pretty good but any comments would be appreciated.
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10-05-2011, 07:16 PM
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Love the moonless nights!
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What do you need with yet another camera?
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10-05-2011, 08:16 PM
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Nice one trev! Can't help myself
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12-05-2011, 07:38 PM
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Wow! Nobody has one?
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12-05-2011, 07:58 PM
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One thing you might want to check Paul. Filter size. Depending on the spacing between the camera and the Filterwheel, 1 1/4 " filters might be a bit small. The 4022 chip is still quite a big CCD and it wouldn't take much spacing to blow out the smaller filters.
Good luck.
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15-05-2011, 07:05 PM
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Good point Doug. I will need to check that Before I committ. The marketing suggests it will work but filter wheel may push it out too far.
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16-05-2011, 06:37 AM
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It did when I had an SXVR-H-16, similar or same chip, but different camera manufacturer. I used an SX CFW and 1.25" filters, and if I recall correctly, suffered a very slight amount of vignetting. They now produce 36mm ?? filters to alleviate this.
The chip is great though, I am returning to one soon all going well.
Gary
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16-05-2011, 09:05 PM
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Thanks Gary! That's a shame. I'll have to try a test image somewhere.
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16-05-2011, 11:50 PM
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No More Infinities
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hagar
One thing you might want to check Paul. Filter size. Depending on the spacing between the camera and the Filterwheel, 1 1/4 " filters might be a bit small. The 4022 chip is still quite a big CCD and it wouldn't take much spacing to blow out the smaller filters.
Good luck.
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Atik have a 2" filter wheel, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem, and the Atik filter wheels are fairly thin, which also helps. If you couldn't get an Atik wheel, you could probably shop around for something similar.
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19-05-2011, 12:58 PM
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Good point Carl. Thanks
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20-05-2011, 11:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by renormalised
Atik have a 2" filter wheel, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem, and the Atik filter wheels are fairly thin, which also helps. If you couldn't get an Atik wheel, you could probably shop around for something similar.
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It may well be a problem if Paul wishes to use the 1 1/4 filter system he already has and has indicated in his initial post he would hope to use.
There are plenty of 2" filter wheels out there and I have no doubt a 2 inch wheel and filters will be suitable. I have in fact got 2 X 2" filter wheels and have used them on a CCD bigger than this.
My answer was in regard to using an 1 1/4 wheel.
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21-05-2011, 04:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CoolhandJo
Wow! Nobody has one?
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Check with one of IIS member Leonardo70 - he does fabulous works with this camera
HTH
Cheers
Bill
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02-11-2011, 07:55 PM
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Update: took the plunge! Just ordered Atik 4000 mono. Hopefully 1 1/4 filters will be ok
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02-11-2011, 08:09 PM
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I have had my eye on the 4000 as well , seen some great images with it
but my concern was the cooling and most images I have seen were taken
in cold European climates. Keep us updated on how it goes on a warm nite.
Mark
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02-11-2011, 08:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Marke
I have had my eye on the 4000 as well , seen some great images with it
but my concern was the cooling and most images I have seen were taken
in cold European climates. Keep us updated on how it goes on a warm nite.
Mark
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Will do Mark.
I got the version that has Two stage Peltier cooling with ΔT=-40°C below ambient, with optional water assist and Full temperature regulation. So I would be surprised if it doesnt perform on hot nights.
Sensor Type
CCD - Kodak KAI 04022(datasheet)
Sensor size
16.67mm x 16.05mm
Horizontal Resolution
2048 pixels
Vertical Resolution
2048 pixels
Pixel Size
7.4 µM x 7.4 µM
ADC
16 bit
Readout Noise
11 e- typical value
Dark current
0.01 electrons per sec at -20 degrees
Well depth
40,000 electrons
Anti blooming
>1000x
Quantum Efficiency
55%
Linearity
R squared test equal to 1
Interface
USB 2.0 High Speed
Power
12v DC
Maximum Exposure Length
Unlimited
Minimum Exposure Length
1/1000 s
Guide Port
ST-4 compatible
Cooling
Two stage Peltier with ΔT=-40°C, with optional water assist
Full temperature regulation.
Weight
990g
CCD to front of camera distance
18mm
Thread on front of camera
T-Thread (42x0.75)
Last edited by CoolhandJo; 02-11-2011 at 08:54 PM.
Reason: included specs
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02-11-2011, 08:53 PM
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Good luck with the new camera Paul.
I think some amazing photos will follow.
Ross.
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02-11-2011, 10:58 PM
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That's a great chip.
Looking forward to seeing some great images with it.
Greg.
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03-11-2011, 10:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gregbradley
That's a great chip.
Looking forward to seeing some great images with it.
Greg.
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Me too Greg
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12-11-2011, 10:26 PM
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Camera arrived! Bigger larger and heavier than the Atik 314. On the 8 inch f5 newt I get some vignetting. On the ed80 at f6 I get corner vignetting but nothing dramatic. I think in both cases flats will rectify. Cloudy weather has stopped me from taking descent image. I will post a flat soon to show how the 1 1/4 filters perform.
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15-11-2011, 04:36 PM
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Congrats Paul! looking forward to seeing some nice work from It.
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