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Player One Neptune-C II USB3.0 Color Camera IMX464
The Neptune series is a 1/2-inch format planetary camera series for the top player. It is larger than 1/3-inch and has a higher resolution, and is more suitable for astronomy enthusiasts.
The main hit of the Neptune series is Neptune-C II, yes, you read it right. We directly released the second-generation Neptune model on the grounds that the plan could not keep up with the changes.
Neptune-C II camera uses Sony’s latest IMX464 chip, which is bigger than IMX462. Neptune-C II is also the world’s first planetary camera with IMX464 chip.
Neptune-C II is a planetary camera developed by Player One Astronomy, which adopts the Sony IMX464 1/1.8” format sensor. The 2.9um pixel size accommodates a well depth of 12ke with a total of 4.2MP (the resolution is 2712*1538), and the diagonal is 9mm.
Everyone should know that the rookie IMX462 chip currently on the market has become the new favourite of planetary shooting, and IMX464, as a product of the same process, is equivalent to an enhanced version of IMX462, with a larger target surface and higher resolution. Come for a better shooting experience.
0.7e ultra-low read noise
Compared with the IMX178 of the same frame, the read noise of Neptune-C II can be as low as 0.7e, and the noise is reduced by about 47%, which is as strong as IMX462!
Sensitivity increase
Compared with another 1/1.8 inch chip IMX178, we find that the IMX464 pixel is larger than the IMX178 at 2.4um, reaching 2.9um.
When used on the same telescope, although the quantum efficiency is not much different, the 2.9um pixel has 46% larger photosensitive area than the 2.4um pixel, which can greatly increase the single pixel to obtain more photons, which means Sensitivity has also been greatly improved.
Near infrared super light sensitivity
Not only that, IMX464 also has ultra-sensitive infrared sensitivity characteristics, suitable for playing infrared photography, whether it is matched with IR685, IR850 or CH4 filters, it will give you a new visual experience.
Technical Specifications
Sensor
SONY IMX464 1/1.8" CMOS (color)
Diagonal
9mm
Total Pixels
4.2 Mega Pixels
Max Resolution
2712×1538
Pixel Size
2.9μm
Chip Size
7.9mm×4.5mm
Frame Rate
93FPS(10bit)
Bayer Matrix
RGGB
Shutter
Rolling shutter
Exposure Range
32μs-2000s
Readout Noise
2.9e~0.7e
QE Peak
≈90%
Full Well
12k e
ADC
12 bit
Data Port
USB3.0/USB2.0
Adapter
1.25″ / M42X0.75
Back Focal Length
12.5mm
Protective Window
D21*1.1MM High Quality AR Plus (Anti Reflection) Multi-Layer Coating
Diameter
66mm
Weight
180g
Resolution and FPS
Under USB3.0 mode Resolution 10bit ADC 2712×1538 93 FPS More resolution options could be setup in capture software