QHY 5III 174 camera

Sony introduced a new global shutter (GS) CMOS imaging technology called PregiusTM that redefines the GS CMOS imaging category and provides the best of both worlds with fast frame rate and CCD-like imaging performance. The technology offers lower dark noise, which enables higher gains without compromising image quality, as well as higher quantum efficiency.

The global shutter eliminates pixelization when imaging the Planets and Moon caused by atmospheric agitation and high frame rates.

The unique QHYCCD design keeps the 1.25inch eyepiece design. The advantage of this design is a more efficient transfer of heat to the outer case enabling lower noise, especially in high ambient temperatures. The 1.25-inch design also offers the shortest possible back focus, making the camera ideal for Off-Axis guiding. In addition, the QHY5III174 uses the LEMO style connector for the guide port. These connectors are known for being both rugged and reliable connectors.

QHY5III174 has both mono and color versions. The camera is well suited for solar imaging using short focal length telescopes that will capture a full solar disk within the FOV.

M51  by QHY5III174M Tester Alberic De Bonnevie  5005 x 2 sec + 2915 x 2.5 sec with 400mm Newton

M100  by QHY5III174M Tester Alberic De Bonnevie. M100 : 3350 x 3 sec exposures + darks.16″ F/D 4.5 Newtonian

NGC4631  by QHY5III174M Tester Alberic De Bonnevie.