The ToupTek G3M 662M monochrome camera, with its high sensitivity (QE>91%), is primarily suitable for solar, lunar, and planetary imaging, but can also be used as a guiding camera thanks to its ST4 port.
The 2.07 megapixel camera, equipped with a Sony IMX662 sensor utilizing back-illuminated STARVIS 2 technology, delivers very clear and noise-free images even with shorter exposure times due to its extremely low readout noise.
The small 2.9 μm pixel size guarantees the capture of fine details, while the 12-bit output enables recording of 4096 rich shades. The camera does not have a built-in UV/IR filter, making it exceptionally sensitive in these ranges as well.
With the C-mount/1.25" adapter included in the basic package, 1.25" filters can also be used with the camera. Thanks to the standard C-mount connection, the camera can optionally be used directly with C-mount lenses.
The ToupTek G3M 662M monochrome camera features a USB 3.0 connector and is capable of recording at a speed of 103.4 frames per second at the maximum resolution of 1920x1080 pixels (8bit). The USB 3.0 high-speed connector and the advanced 512 MB DDR3 buffer system ensure stable and seamless data transfer for uninterrupted imaging.
Numerous free software options are available for image capture, with SharpCap and FireCapture being especially recommended for Windows, but the manufacturer's own software (ToupSky) is also fully compatible. The popular PHD2 software also supports the camera, while using the ASCOM driver provides even broader compatibility. The camera can be used with Windows, Linux, and even Macintosh operating systems.
The factory package includes:
- ToupTek G3M 662M monochrome camera
- ST-4 cable (2 m)
- USB-C cable (2 m)
- C-mount / 1.25" adapter