QHY5III178M Mono USB3.0 Camera (QHY5III178M)

QHYCCD QHY5III178M Mono USB3.0

The QHYCCD QHY5III178M Mono USB3.0 uses the new 6.0 Megapixel IMX178 STARVIS Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensor. Available in monochrome and color. With its small 2.4um pixels and 1/1.8-inch sensor size, the monochrome QHY5III178M is a superb guiding camera due to its advantages in resolution and wide FOV, plus its extraordinary sensitivity due to the STARVIS Exmor.

For deep sky imaging, the QHY5III178 uses our proprietary anti-amp glow control function that reduces amplifer glow significantly.

The QHY5III178 sensor is Sony’s StarVis BSI image sensor. STARVIS is a trademark of Sony Corporation. BSI means the sensor is Back Side Illuminated  which dramatically increases the sensor’s sensitivity and produces high picture quality in the visible-light and near infrared light regions.

The unique QHYCCD design retains the 1.25-inch eyepiece design of the QHY5-II series but adds features for better cooling.  This design is more efficient in 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 backfocus, making the camera ideal for off-axis guiding.  In addition, the QHY5III178 uses a more robust LEMO style connector for the guide port.  These connectors are known for being both rugged and reliable.

USB3.0 Super Speed

QHY5III series cameras use a 5Gbps USB3.0 interface. With a maximum 350MByte/second image transfer speed, the cameras produce the high frame rate ideal for high speed planetary imaging.

Advanced Heat Design

The QHY5III design helps transfer the heat generated by the sensor to the metal case of the camera quickly and then to the cooling fins and telescope eyepiece holder.

Aircraft Spec Socket

The QHY5III has an extremely stable 5-pin aircraft spec socket for the guide port.