DFK 31AF04.AS FireWire CCD Camera.

High resolution, fast refresh rate
Three characteristics make the telescope camera DFK 31AF03.AS an ideal tool for color
astrophotography: high resolution, fast refresh rate and a low price. Using the shipped
software - IC Capture - you can save the captured images to lossless and uncompressed AVI
files.

Fast display of color images
IC Capture.AS performs color interpolation on the raw color data (RAW format) from the CCD
chip. This reduces the load on the camera processor. On the other hand, if you prefer the
camera itself to perform color interpolation, simply select the appropriate option in the
shipped software IC Capture.AS. In this case, the maximum frame rate is 15 fps.
Alternatively, should color interpolation not be desirable at all, AVI files can be written in
RAW format.

Sony® color CCD
A Sony® color CCD, type ICX204AK is at the core of the astro CCD camera DFK
31AF03.AS. The format of this CCD is 1/3" at a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. Even at long
exposure times, its noise is minimal. The unsurpassed quality of the ICX204AK allows its
deployment in scientific image processing applications.

IR cut filter
Unlike the human eye, CCDs are sensitive to near infrared light (wavelengths over 700nm).
The CCD camera DFK 31AF03.AS ships with an IR cut filter. Thus, its deployment is
recommended for applications in which capture of these wavelengths would lead to
interference.

Fast data transfer via FireWire
The astro CCD camera DFK 31AF03.AS is particularly well known for its ability to output high
resolution images at high speed. In order to transfer these large amounts of data to the host
PC, a very fast bus is required - FireWire (IEEE 1394)

Shipped software for Windows®
This camera ships with the camera driver IC WDM DCAM TIS and the control software IC
Capture.AS.

Specifications:
Product Code DFK 31AF03.AS
Type color FireWire camera with IR cut filter
Purpose astronomy FireWire CCD Imager for Telescope Astrophotography
Connection FireWire
Manufacturer The Imaging Source
Sensor CCD
Type progressive scan
Sensor specification Sony ICX204AK PDF
Format 1/3"
Resolution 1024 x 768 pixel
Dynamic range 8 bit
Exposure time 1/10000 s to 60 minutes
Gain 0 dB to 36 dB
FPS @ Max resolution 30 fps
Video formats @ Frame rate 1024 x 768, BY8 (RAW) @ 30, 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps
1024 x 768, UYVY @ 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps
Lens mount C/CS-mount
Supply voltage 8 V to 30 V via the FireWire cable
Current consumption approx 200 mA @ 12 VDC
Dimensions (H x W x L) 50.6 mm x 50.6 mm x 50 mm
Mass 265 g
Max. temperature (operation) -5 °C to 45 °C
Max. temperature (storage) -20 °C to 60 °C
Max. humidity (operation) 20 % to 80 %
Max. humidity (storage) 20 % to 95 %

Price - £400.00 + £7.50 p&p.

Firewire Cables (not included).

CA-1394-64/PJ/2 - £35.00
CA-1394-66/1.8 - £13.00

Please see the Firewire Cables PDF File in our Library for information about choosing the
right cable.

A C-Mount to 1.25" Push-Fit Adapter is supplied with the camera. A T-C Mount adapter is
available separately for £22.00.

USB 2.0 Model. Requires Windows XP.
DMK 31AU03.AS USB Camera - £400.00 + £7.50 shipping & insurance.

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