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Model: DMK 21AF04.AS

Monochrome FireWire Telescope Camera with 60 fps for Astrophotography

Description :

Monochrome FireWire camera without IR cut filter

1/4" CCD, progressive scan

Resolution 640 x 480

Max. 60 fps

Max exposure time 60 min

C/CS Mount

Software included

Up to 60 frames per second

With 60 fps, the monochrome telescope camera DMK 21AF04.AS is the fastest within its category. It is ideally suited to black and white astrophotography, in which very fast image sequences are captured. Using the shipped software - IC Capture.AS - you can capture lossless and uncompressed images sequences as AVI files.

Monochrome Sony® CCD

The astro CCD camera DMK 21AF04.AS uses the monochrome progressive scan CCD ICX098BL from Sony®. With its 1/4" format, the CCD produces a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. Even at long exposure times, its noise is minimal. Thanks to its unsurpassed quality, the ICX098BL is often used in industrial image processing applications.

No compression, no filter

The CCD camera DMK 21AF04.AS does not use compression, nor does it have an IR cut filter, a color filter or an electronic filter. Thus, the camera produces very true-to-life captures of the night sky.

Fast data transfer via FireWire

The telescope camera DMK 21AF04.AS generates a high rate of uncompressed monochrome images. In order to transfer these to the host PC, a very fast bus is required. Hence, the camera is fitted with a FireWire connector.

Shipped software for Windows®

This camera ships with the camera driver IC WDM DCAM TIS and the control software IC Capture.AS . To learn more about these software products, please take a look at the software section:

Software for Telescope Cameras

A device driver and the camera control software IC Capture.AS are shipped with every telescope camera on this web site. Both components run on Windows® 2000 and Windows XP.

IC WDM DCAM TIS - Device driver for FireWire telescope cameras

The driver IC WDM DCAM TIS embeds all FireWire telescope cameras, manufactured by The Imaging Source, into Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP. By deploying this driver, all CCD cameras are compatible to DirectX®. Consequently, all The Imaging Source telescope cameras can be used with all astro-photography software that is compatible to DirectX®.

Software requirements

PIII/800 MHz, 128 MB
Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
Windows® 2000/SP2 or Windows® XP
DirectX® 9.0c or higher

IC Capture.AS - Camera control software

IC Capture.AS is authored by The Imaging Source and has been specifically designed for use with telescope cameras. The software ships with all the telescope cameras sold on this web site. Using IC Capture.AS, you can do the following:

Set all camera parameters
See the live image data stream from the camera
Retrieve singular images from the camera and save them as BMP or JPG files.
Capture image sequences and save the single images as enumerated BMP or JPG files.
Capture image sequences and save them as lossless, uncompressed AVI files. These files can be post-processed in other astronomy applications, such as RegiStax.

Software requirements

PIII/800 MHz, 128 MB
Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
Windows® 2000/SP2 or Windows® XP
DirectX® 9.0c or higher

Please note that in order to save image sequences, a host computer with a fast CPU and fast secondary hard disk is required.

AVI file generation

With IC Capture.AS you can save the images outputted from the camera as an AVI file. There are two approaches to achieve this:

If you would like to save a compressed AVI file, simply select the appropriate codec in IC Capture.AS (DivX, for example).
If you prefer uncompressed AVIs, simply select the shipped codec (uncompressed Y800, uncompressed RGB24, uncompressed RGB32, uncompressed UYVY).

Screenshots

The following screenshots show IC Capture.AS in operation:

Live 60fps color image display

Capture of an AVI file

Video format selection

Live image stream with histogram display

Selection of the camera

Compatibility to other programs

RegiStax (Windows®)

RegiStax can read the uncompressed AVI files that are created by IC Capture.AS (see above)

Astro IIDC (Mac OS)

Using Astro IIDC you can control all The Imaging Source FireWire telescope cameras on Mac OS.

Technical specification, detailing all important parameters of the DMK 21AF04.AS astronomy camera:

Camera Parameter Parameter Value

Product Code DMK 21AF04.AS

Type monochrome FireWire camera without IR cut filter

Connection FireWire

Manufacturer The Imaging Source

Sensor CCD

Type progressive scan

Sensor specification Sony ICX098BL

Format 1/4"

Resolution 640 x 480 pixel

Dynamic range 8 bit

Exposure time 1/10000 s to 60 minutes

Gain 0 dB to 36 dB

FPS @ Max resolution 60 fps

Video formats @ Frame rate 640 x 480, Y800 @ 60, 30, 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps

Lens mount C/CS mount

Supply voltage 8 V to 30 V via the FireWire cable

Current consumption approx 200 mA @ 12 VDC

Dimensions (H x W x L) 50.6 mm x 50.6 mm x 50 mm

Mass 265 g

Max. temperature (operation) -5 °C to 45 °C

Max. temperature (storage) -20 °C to 60 °C

Max. humidity (operation) 20 % to 80 %

Max. humidity (storage) 20 % to 95 %

Subject to change.

Model: DMK 31AF03.AS

Low Cost Monochrome FireWire Astro CCD Camera with High Resolution

Description :

Monochrome FireWire camera without IR cut filter
1/3" CCD, progressive scan
Resolution 1024 x 768
Max. 30 fps
Max exposure time 60 min
C/CS Mount
Software included

High resolution, fast refresh rate

The astro CCD cameras DMK 31AF03 unifies three important characteristics for astrophotography: high resolution, fast refresh rate and a low price. Using the shipped software - IC Capture - you can save the captured images to lossless and uncompressed AVI files.

Monochrome Sony® CCD

The astro CCD cameras DMK 31AF03.AS is based on the CCD chip ICX204AL, manufactured by Sony®. This monochrome CCD has a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels at 1/3" format. Even at long exposure times, its noise is minimal. Due to the high quality of the ICX204AL, the CCD chip is often used in industrial image processing applications.

No compression, no filter

The image data produced by the CCD camera DMK 31AF03.AS is not compressed. Furthermore, the camera does not have any optical, nor electronic filters. Thus, the camera produces very true-to-life captures of the night sky.

Fast data transfer via FireWire

The astro CCD camera DMK 31AF03.AS outputs a fast stream of uncompressed monochrome images. In order to transfer these to the host PC, a very fast bus is required. Hence, the camera is fitted with a FireWire connector.

Shipped software for Windows®

This camera ships with the camera driver IC WDM DCAM TIS and the control software IC Capture.AS . To learn more about these software products, please take a look at the software section:

Technical specification, detailing all important parameters of the DMK 31AF03.AS astronomy camera:

Camera Parameter Parameter Value

Product Code DMK 31AF03.AS

Type monochrome FireWire camera without IR cut filter

Connection FireWire

Manufacturer The Imaging Source

Sensor CCD

Type progressive scan

Sensor specification Sony ICX204AL

Format 1/3"

Resolution 1024 x 768 pixel

Dynamic range 8 bit

Exposure time 1/10000 s to 60 minutes

Gain 0 dB to 36 dB

FPS @ Max resolution 30 fps

Video formats @ Frame rate 1024 x 768, Y800 @ 30, 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps

Lens mount C/CS mount

Supply voltage 8 V to 30 V via the FireWire cable

Current consumption approx 200 mA @ 12 VDC

Dimensions (H x W x L) 50.6 mm x 50.6 mm x 50 mm

Mass 265 g

Max. temperature (operation) -5 °C to 45 °C

Max. temperature (storage) -20 °C to 60 °C

Max. humidity (operation) 20 % to 80 %

Max. humidity (storage) 20 % to 95 %

Subject to change.

Model: DMK 41AF02.AS

Monochrome FireWire Camera for High Resolution Captures of Night Sky

Description :

Monochrome FireWire camera without IR cut filter
1/2" CCD, progressive scan
Resolution 1280 x 960
Max. 15 fps
Max exposure time 60 min
C/CS Mount
Software included

Resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels

With a resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels, the astro CCD camera DMK 41AF02.AS is ideally suited for rich captures, full of intricate details. In spite of the high resolution, this telescope camera can capture images with up to 15 frames per second. Using the shipped software - IC Capture.AS - you can capture lossless and uncompressed images sequences as AVI files.

Monochrome Sony® CCD

At the heart of the high resolution, telescope camera DMK 41AF02.AS is the CCD ICX205AL, manufactured by Sony®. The chip has a 1/2" format and offers a resolution of 1280 x 960 pixel. Even at long exposure times, its noise is minimal. Thanks to the high quality of the CCD chip, it is often deployed in industrial image processing applications.

No compression, no filter

The CCD camera DMK 41AF02.AS outputs its image data in an uncompressed data stream. IR cut filters, color filters and electronic filters are not deployed in the camera. Thus, the camera produces very true-to-life captures of the night sky.

Fast data transfer via FireWire

Due to its high resolution, uncompressed output and fast refresh rate, the telescope camera DMK 41AF02.AS produces large amounts of data. In order to transfer these to the host PC, a very fast bus is required. Hence, the camera is fitted with a FireWire connector.

Shipped software for Windows®

This camera ships with the camera driver IC WDM DCAM TIS and the control software IC Capture.AS . To learn more about these software products, please take a look at the software section

Technical specification, detailing all important parameters of the DMK 41AF02.AS astronomy camera:

Camera Parameter Parameter Value

Product Code DMK 41AF02.AS

Type monochrome FireWire camera without IR cut filter

Connection FireWire

Manufacturer The Imaging Source

Sensor CCD

Type progressive scan

Sensor specification Sony ICX205AL

Format 1/2"

Resolution 1280 x 960 pixel

Dynamic range 8 bit

Exposure time 1/10000 s to 60 minutes

Gain 0 dB to 36 dB

FPS @ Max resolution 15 fps

Video formats @ Frame rate 1280 x 960, Y800 @ 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps

Lens mount C/CS mount

Supply voltage 8 V to 30 V via the FireWire cable

Current consumption approx 200 mA @ 12 VDC

Dimensions (H x W x L) 50.6 mm x 50.6 mm x 50 mm

Mass 265 g

Max. temperature (operation) -5 °C to 45 °C

Max. temperature (storage) -20 °C to 60 °C

Max. humidity (operation) 20 % to 80 %

Max. humidity (storage) 20 % to 95 %

Subject to change.

Model: DFK 21AF04.AS

FireWire Color Camera with 60 fps for CCD Astronomy

Description :

Color FireWire camera with IR cut filter
1/4" CCD, progressive scan
Resolution 640 x 480
Max. 60 fps
Max exposure time 60 min
C/CS Mount
Software included

Up to 60 color frame per second

With up to 60 fps, this astro CCD cameras is ideally suited to color astrophotography, in which very fast sequences of images are captured. Using the shipped software - IC Capture.AS - you can capture lossless and uncompressed images sequences as AVI files.

Fast display of color images

IC Capture.AS performs color interpolation on the raw color data (RAW format) from the CCD chip. This reduces the load on the camera processor. Should, on the other hand, the camera be installed on a host PC in which the CPU is not particularly fast, color interpolation can be performed by the camera itself. In this case, the maximum refresh rate is 30 fps. Alternatively, should color interpolation not be desirable at all, AVI files can be written in RAW format.

Sony® color CCD

The telescope camera DFK 21AF04.AS uses a modern color CCD chip (ICX098BQ, progressive scan, manufactured by Sony®). It outputs a resolution of 640 x 480 pixel at a 1/4" format. Even at long exposure times, its noise is minimal. The high quality of the CCD chip also permits its deployment in scientific image processing applications.

IR cut filter

The CCD camera DFK 21AF04.AS is equipped with an IR cut filter that blocks wavelengths above 700nm. Thus, its properties are similar to those of the human eye.

Fast data transfer via FireWire

The telescope camera DFK 21AF04.AS generates a fast stream of uncompressed color images. In order to transfer these to the host PC, a very fast bus is required. Hence, the camera is fitted with a FireWire connector.

Shipped software for Windows®

This camera ships with the camera driver IC WDM DCAM TIS and the control software IC Capture.AS . To learn more about these software products, please take a look at the software section:

Technical specification, detailing all important parameters of the DFK 21AF04.AS astronomy camera:

Camera Parameter Parameter Value

Product Code DFK 21AF04.AS

Type color FireWire camera with IR cut filter

Connection FireWire

Manufacturer The Imaging Source

Sensor CCD

Type progressive scan

Sensor specification Sony ICX098BQ

Format 1/4"

Resolution 640 x 480 pixel

Dynamic range 8 bit

Exposure time 1/10000 s to 60 minutes

Gain 0 dB to 36 dB

FPS @ Max resolution 60 fps

Video formats @ Frame rate 640 x 480, BY8 (RAW) @ 60, 30, 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps
640 x 480, UYVY @ 30, 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps

Lens mount C/CS mount

Supply voltage 8 V to 30 V via the FireWire cable

Current consumption approx 200 mA @ 12 VDC

Dimensions (H x W x L) 50.6 mm x 50.6 mm x 50 mm

Mass 265 g

Max. temperature (operation) -5 °C to 45 °C

Max. temperature (storage) -20 °C to 60 °C

Max. humidity (operation) 20 % to 80 %

Max. humidity (storage) 20 % to 95 %

Subject to change.

Model: DFK 31AF03.AS

Low Cost, High Resolution FireWire Color Telescope Camera

Description :

Color FireWire camera with IR cut filter
1/3" CCD, progressive scan
Resolution 1024 x 768
Max. 30 fps
Max exposure time 60 min
C/CS Mount
Software included

High resolution, fast refresh rate

Three characteristics make the telescope camera DFK 31AF03.AS an ideal tool for color astrophotography: high resolution, fast refresh rate and a low price. Using the shipped software - IC Capture - you can save the captured images to lossless and uncompressed AVI files.

Fast display of color images

IC Capture.AS performs color interpolation on the raw color data (RAW format) from the CCD chip. This reduces the load on the camera processor. On the other hand, if you prefer the camera itself to perform color interpolation, simply select the appropriate option in the shipped software IC Capture.AS. In this case, the maximum frame rate is 15 fps. Alternatively, should color interpolation not be desirable at all, AVI files can be written in RAW format.

Sony® color CCD

A Sony® color CCD, type ICX204AK is at the core of the astro CCD camera DFK 31AF03.AS. The format of this CCD is 1/3" at a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. Even at long exposure times, its noise is minimal. The unsurpassed quality of the CCD allows its deployment in scientific image processing applications.

IR cut filter

Unlike the human eye, CCDs are sensitive to near infrared light (wavelengths over 700nm). The CCD camera DFK 31AF03.AS ships with an IR cut filter. Thus, its deployment is recommended for applications in which capture of these wavelengths would lead to interference.

Fast data transfer via FireWire

The astro CCD camera DFK 31AF03.AS is particularly well known for its ability to output high resolution images at high speed. In order to transfer these large amounts of data to the host PC, a very fast bus is required - FireWire (IEEE 1394).

Shipped software for Windows®

This camera ships with the camera driver IC WDM DCAM TIS and the control software IC Capture.AS. To learn more about these software products, please take a look at the software section

Technical specification, detailing all important parameters of the DFK 31AF03.AS astronomy camera:

Camera Parameter Parameter Value

Product Code DFK 31AF03.AS

Type color FireWire camera with IR cut filter

Connection FireWire

Manufacturer The Imaging Source

Sensor CCD

Type progressive scan

Sensor specification Sony ICX204AK

Format 1/3"

Resolution 1024 x 768 pixel

Dynamic range 8 bit

Exposure time 1/10000 s to 60 minutes

Gain 0 dB to 36 dB

FPS @ Max resolution 30 fps

Video formats @ Frame rate 1024 x 768, BY8 (RAW) @ 30, 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps
1024 x 768, UYVY @ 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps

Lens mount C/CS mount

Supply voltage 8 V to 30 V via the FireWire cable

Current consumption approx 200 mA @ 12 VDC

Dimensions (H x W x L) 50.6 mm x 50.6 mm x 50 mm

Mass 265 g

Max. temperature (operation) -5 °C to 45 °C

Max. temperature (storage) -20 °C to 60 °C

Max. humidity (operation) 20 % to 80 %

Max. humidity (storage) 20 % to 95 %

Subject to change.

Model: DFK 41AF02.AS

FireWire Color Astro Camera for High Resolution Astrophotography

Description :

Color FireWire camera with IR cut filter
1/2" CCD, progressive scan
Resolution 1280 x 960
Max. 15 fps
Max exposure time 60 min
C/CS Mount
Software included

Resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels

The telescope camera DFK 41AF02.AS exceeds with its high resolution (1280 x 960 pixels). Additionally, the DFK 41AF02.AS can output these high resolutions images at a speed of up to 15 frames per second. Using the shipped software - IC Capture.AS - you can capture lossless and uncompressed images sequences as AVI files.

Fast display of color images

Using the original images from the CCD (RAW format) for visualization purposes does not make much sense. Only after color interpolation, is it possible to view the images in common formats. The bandwidth required when transferring interpolated images is considerably broader than when transferring the original RAW formatted images. The CCD camera DFK 41AF02.AS allows color interpolation to be switched off, thus achieving 15 color frames per second. In this case, color interpolation is performed by IC Capture.AS on the host computer. Alternatively, should color interpolation not be desirable at all, AVI files can be written in RAW format.

Sony® color CCD

The astro CCD camera DFK 41AF02.AS deploys the color CCD ICX205AK, manufactured by Sony®. This chip has a 1/2" format and 1280 x 960 pixel resolution. Even at long exposure times, its noise is minimal. Thanks to the high quality of the ICX205AK, it is often used in scientific image processing applications.

IR cut filter

Unlike the human eye, CCDs are sensitive to near infrared light (wavelengths over 700nm). It is often not desirable to capture light that is in the near infrared range. Indeed, such light often disturbs an otherwise perfect shot. Therefore, the CCD camera DFK 41AF02.AS ships with an IR cut filter.

Fast data transfer via FireWire

The telescope camera DFK 41AF02.AS outputs high resolution images, without compression at high speed. This results in large amounts of data being generated. In order to transfer these to the host PC, a very fast bus is required. Hence, the camera is fitted with a FireWire connector.

Shipped software for Windows®

This camera ships with the camera driver IC WDM DCAM TIS and the control software IC Capture.AS. To learn more about these software products, please take a look at the software section

Technical specification, detailing all important parameters of the DFK 41AF02.AS astronomy camera:

Camera Parameter Parameter Value

Product Code DFK 41AF02.AS

Type color FireWire camera with IR cut filter

Connection FireWire

Manufacturer The Imaging Source

Sensor CCD

Type progressive scan

Sensor specification Sony ICX205AK

Format 1/2"

Resolution 1280 x 960 pixel

Dynamic range 8 bit

Exposure time 1/10000 s to 60 minutes

Gain 0 dB to 36 dB

FPS @ Max resolution 15 fps

Video formats @ Frame rate 1280 x 960, BY8 (RAW) @ 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps
1280 x 960, UYVY @ 7.5, 3.75 fps

Lens mount C/CS mount

Supply voltage 8 V to 30 V via the FireWire cable

Current consumption approx 200 mA @ 12 VDC

Dimensions (H x W x L) 50.6 mm x 50.6 mm x 50 mm

Mass 265 g

Max. temperature (operation) -5 °C to 45 °C

Max. temperature (storage) -20 °C to 60 °C

Max. humidity (operation) 20 % to 80 %

Max. humidity (storage) 20 % to 95 %

Subject to change.

Model: DBK 21AF04.AS

FireWire Color Camera without IR Cut Filter with 60 fps

Description :

Color FireWire camera without IR cut filter
1/4" CCD, progressive scan
Resolution 640 x 480
Max. 60 fps
Max exposure time 60 min
C/CS Mount
Software included

Technical specification, detailing all important parameters of the DBK 21AF04.AS astronomy camera:

Camera Parameter Parameter Value

Product Code DBK 21AF04.AS

Type color FireWire camera without IR cut filter

Connection FireWire

Manufacturer The Imaging Source

Sensor CCD

Type progressive scan

Sensor specification Sony ICX098BQ

Format 1/4"

Resolution 640 x 480 pixel

Dynamic range 8 bit

Exposure time 1/10000 s to 60 minutes

Gain 0 dB to 36 dB

FPS @ Max resolution 60 fps

Video formats @ Frame rate 640 x 480, BY8 (RAW) @ 60, 30, 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps
640 x 480, UYVY @ 30, 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps

Lens mount C/CS mount

Supply voltage 8 V to 30 V via the FireWire cable

Current consumption approx 200 mA @ 12 VDC

Dimensions (H x W x L) 50.6 mm x 50.6 mm x 50 mm

Mass 265 g

Max. temperature (operation) -5 °C to 45 °C

Max. temperature (storage) -20 °C to 60 °C

Max. humidity (operation) 20 % to 80 %

Max. humidity (storage) 20 % to 95 %

Subject to change.

Model: DBK 31AF03.AS

Low Cost, High Resolution FireWire Color Telescope Camera without IR Cut Filter

Description :

Color FireWire camera without IR cut filter
1/3" CCD, progressive scan
Resolution 1024 x 768
Max. 30 fps
Max exposure time 60 min
C/CS Mount
Software included

High resolution, fast refresh rate

The telescope camera DBK 31AF03.AS combines a high resolution, fast refresh rate and a low price. Therefore, it is ideally suited to amateur astronomers wishing to deploy a mega pixel camera. Using the shipped software - IC Capture - you can save the captured images to lossless and uncompressed AVI files.

Fast display of color images

For the visualization of the raw data from the color CCD (RAW format), the data stream must be post processed (color interpolation). Interpolated color images require much more bandwidth to transfer than original RAW images. Color interpolation in the CCD camera DBK 31AF03.AS can be switched off and thus 30 color frames per second can be transfered. In this case, the images are color interpolated on the host PC with the shipped software IC Capture.AS. Alternatively, should color interpolation not be desirable at all, AVI files can be written in RAW format.

Sony® color CCD

The astro CCD camera DBK 31AF03.AS is fitted with the color CCD ICX204AK, manufactured by Sony®. The resolution of the CCD is 1024 x 768 pixel at a format of 1/3". Even at long exposure times, its noise is minimal. Due to the high quality of the ICX204AK, it is often used in medical image processing applications.

IR cut filter

Color cameras that do not possess a color filter offer users a large degree of flexibility: Filters may be added as required by a specific application. Therefore, we ship the telescope camera DBK 31AF03.AS without an IR cut filter.

Fast data transfer via FireWire

The astro CCD camera DBK 31AF03.AS outputs high resolution images in a fast sequence. In order to transfer these large amounts of data to the host PC, a very fast bus is required - FireWire (IEEE 1394).

Shipped software for Windows®

This camera ships with the camera driver IC WDM DCAM TIS and the control software IC Capture.AS . To learn more about these software products, please take a look at the software section.

Technical specification, detailing all important parameters of the DBK 31AF03.AS astronomy camera:

Camera Parameter Parameter Value

Product Code DBK 31AF03.AS

Type color FireWire camera without IR cut filter

Connection FireWire

Manufacturer The Imaging Source

Sensor CCD

Type progressive scan

Sensor specification Sony ICX204AK

Format 1/3"

Resolution 1024 x 768 pixel

Dynamic range 8 bit

Exposure time 1/10000 s to 60 minutes

Gain 0 dB to 36 dB

FPS @ Max resolution 30 fps

Video formats @ Frame rate 1024 x 768, BY8 (RAW) @ 30, 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps
1024 x 768, UYVY @ 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps

Lens mount C/CS mount

Supply voltage 8 V to 30 V via the FireWire cable

Current consumption approx 200 mA @ 12 VDC

Dimensions (H x W x L) 50.6 mm x 50.6 mm x 50 mm

Mass 265 g

Max. temperature (operation) -5 °C to 45 °C

Max. temperature (storage) -20 °C to 60 °C

Max. humidity (operation) 20 % to 80 %

Max. humidity (storage) 20 % to 95 %

Subject to change.

Model: DBK 41AF02.AS

FireWire Color Astro Camera without IR Cut Filter and Very High Resolution

Description :

Color FireWire camera without IR cut filter
1/2" CCD, progressive scan
Resolution 1280 x 960
Max. 15 fps
Max exposure time 60 min
C/CS Mount
Software included

Resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels

With its 1280 x 960 pixel, the telescope camera DBK 41AF02.AS offers a very high resolution. It outputs uncompressed image data at a speed of 15 images per second. Using the shipped software - IC Capture.AS - you can capture lossless and uncompressed images sequences as AVI files.

Fast display of color images

Color CCDs output their data in RAW format. For visualization purposes this data cannot be used. It must first be subjected to a color interpolation process, in which the raw data is post processed. Much broader bandwidth is required to transfer interpolated images, than the original raw data from the camera. Color interpolation can be switched off in the CCD camera DBK 41AF02.AS. In this mode, a transfer rate of 15 color images per second can be achieved. Color interpolation is then carried out by IC Capture.AS on the host PC. Alternatively, should color interpolation not be desirable at all, AVI files can be written in RAW format.

Sony® color CCD

The most important part of the asto CCD camera DBK 41AF02.AS is the high resolution color CCD ICX205AK from Sony®. It has a resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels at a format of 1/2". Even at long exposure times, its noise is minimal. Due to the high quality of the ICX205AK CCD chip, it is often used in medical image processing applications.

IR cut filter

Color cameras that do not possess a color filter offer users a large degree of flexibility: Filters may be added as required by a specific application. Therefore, the telescope camera DBK 41AF02.AS ships without an IR cut filter.

Fast data transfer via FireWire

The CCD camera DBK 41AF02.AS outputs high resolution, uncompressed images at a high frame rate. These image sequences generate a large amount of data. In order to transfer these to the host PC, a very fast bus is required. Hence, the camera is fitted with a FireWire connector.

Shipped software for Windows®

This camera ships with the camera driver IC WDM DCAM TIS and the control software IC Capture.AS . To learn more about these software products, please take a look at the software section

Technical specification, detailing all important parameters of the DBK 41AF02.AS astronomy camera:

Camera Parameter Parameter Value

Product Code DBK 41AF02.AS

Type color FireWire camera without IR cut filter

Connection FireWire

Manufacturer The Imaging Source

Sensor CCD

Type progressive scan

Sensor specification Sony ICX205AK

Format 1/2"

Resolution 1280 x 960 pixel

Dynamic range 8 bit

Exposure time 1/10000 s to 60 minutes

Gain 0 dB to 36 dB

FPS @ Max resolution 15 fps

Video formats @ Frame rate 1280 x 960, BY8 (RAW) @ 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps
1280 x 960, UYVY @ 7.5, 3.75 fps

Lens mount C/CS mount

Supply voltage 8 V to 30 V via the FireWire cable

Current consumption approx 200 mA @ 12 VDC

Dimensions (H x W x L) 50.6 mm x 50.6 mm x 50 mm

Mass 265 g

Max. temperature (operation) -5 °C to 45 °C

Max. temperature (storage) -20 °C to 60 °C

Max. humidity (operation) 20 % to 80 %

Max. humidity (storage) 20 % to 95 %

Subject to change.