The ToupTek G3 678C colour camera is an ideal choice for solar, lunar and planetary imagers. Its high resolution and small pixels can capture stunning detail even at prime focus. However, this camera is not only well suited for planetary imaging; it can also be used for deep-sky imaging, especially for compact objects such as galaxies, globular clusters, etc. Thanks to its ST4 port, it can also be used as a guide camera.
The camera uses SONY's modern, high-sensitivity, back-illuminated IMX678 sensor. The 8.3 MP (3840 x 2160) resolution sensor, measuring 7.68 x 4.32 mm, features 2 μm pixels capable of resolving extremely fine detail, revealing beautiful detail on the lunar surface and planets. Thanks to its 12-bit colour depth and STARVIS technology, it delivers a huge dynamic range and low noise.
The product does not feature a built-in UV/IR-cut filter, making it exceptionally sensitive in the infrared range as well. A UV/IR-cut filter is essential when capturing colour images.
The ToupTek G3 678C colour camera can record at 23.4 frames per second at its maximum 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution. When using ROI (cropped format), this speed can be increased several times; for example, at 1920 x 1080 resolution, speeds of up to 68.1 FPS can be achieved. Stable and fast data transfer is supported by the built-in 512 MB DDR3 memory buffer and USB 3.0 connection.
A wide range of free image capture software is available online. For Windows, we particularly recommend SharpCap and FireCapture, although the camera also works excellently with the manufacturer's own software, ToupSky. The popular PHD2 software also supports the camera, while the ASCOM driver provides even broader device compatibility. The camera can be used with Windows, Linux and even Macintosh operating systems.
Package contents:
- ToupTek G3 678C colour camera
- ST-4 cable (2 m)
- USB 3.0 cable
- C-mount / 1.25" adapter
