Play One Neptune-C II USB3.0 Color Astronomy Camera IMX464 for Planetary Solar Lunar imaging/Guiding High Speed USB3.0

Play One Neptune-C II USB3.0 Color Astronomy Camera IMX464 for Planetary Solar Lunar imaging/Guiding High Speed USB3.0

Features:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Everyone should know that the rookie IMX462 chip currently on the market has become the new favorite 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.

6. 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!

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Ultra high frame rate: Neptune-C II can reach 93FPS at full resolution, which is 55% higher than the 60FPS of the IMX178 chip of the same size, making it more efficient to shoot planets.

10. The fun thing is, with the strong ability in capturing infrared lights and the super high sensitivity, the Neptune-C II camera can be used as a monochrome camera with an IR850 filter or CH4 filter to capture infrared lights.

11. Connecting the Neptune-C II camera to a telescope with an 1.25″ T-Mount, or adding a Barlow lens between the camera and a telescope to extend the focal length for more details.

12. With a CS lens attached on the Neptune-C II camera,it can be used as an all-day camera or meteor monitoring camera.

Specification:

1. Brand: Player-One

2. Model: Neptune-C II

3. Sensor: SONY IMX464 1/1.8" CMOS (color)

4. Diagonal: 9mm

5. Total Pixels: 4.2 Mega Pixels

6. Max Resolution: 2712×1538

7. Pixel Size: 2.9μm

8. Chip Size: 7.9mm×4.5mm

9. Frame Rate: 93FPS（10bit）

10. Shutter: Rolling shutter

11. Exposure Range: 32μs-2000s

12. Readout Noise: 2.9e~0.7e

13. QE Peak: ≈80%

14. Full Well: 12k e

15. ADC: 12 bit

16. Data Port: USB3.0/USB2.0

17. Adapter: 1.25″ / M42X0.75

18. Back Focal Length: 12.5mm

19. Protective Window: AR coating

20. Diameter: 66mm

21. Weight: 180g

22. Resolution and FPS:

23. Under USB3.0 mode

24. Resolution 10bit ADC

25. 2712×1538 93 FPS

26. More resolution options could be setup in capture softewares!