DBK 41AF02.AS FireWire CCD Camera.

Resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels
With its 1280 x 960 pixel, the telescope camera DBK 41AF02.AS offers a very high
resolution. It outputs uncompressed image data at a speed of 15 images per second. Using
the shipped software - IC Capture.AS - you can capture lossless and uncompressed images
sequences as AVI files.

Fast display of color images
Color CCDs output their data in RAW format. For visualization purposes this data cannot be
used. It must first be subjected to a color interpolation process, in which the raw data is post
processed. Much broader bandwidth is required to transfer interpolated images, than the
original raw data from the camera. Color interpolation can be switched off in the CCD camera
DBK 41AF02.AS. In this mode, a transfer rate of 15 color images per second can be
achieved. Color interpolation is then carried out by IC Capture.AS on the host PC.
Alternatively, should color interpolation not be desirable at all, AVI files can be written in
RAW format.

Sony® color CCD
The most important part of the asto CCD camera DBK 41AF02.AS is the high resolution color
CCD ICX205AK from Sony®. It has a resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels at a format of 1/2". Even
at long exposure times, its noise is minimal. Due to the high quality of the ICX205AK CCD
chip, it is often used in medical image processing applications.

IR cut filter
Color cameras that do not possess a color filter offer users a large degree of flexibility: Filters
may be added as required by a specific application. Therefore, the telescope camera DBK
41AF02.AS ships without an IR cut filter.

Fast data transfer via FireWire
The CCD camera DBK 41AF02.AS outputs high resolution, uncompressed images at a high
frame rate. These image sequences generate a large amount of data. In order to transfer
these to the host PC, a very fast bus is required. Hence, the camera is fitted with a FireWire
connector.

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 DBK 41AF02.AS
Type color FireWire camera without 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 ICX205AK PDF
Format 1/2"
Resolution 1280 x 960 pixel
Dynamic range 8 bit
Exposure time 1/10000 s to 60 minutes
Gain 0 dB to 36 dB
FPS @ Max resolution 15 fps
Video formats @ Frame rate 1280 x 960, BY8 (RAW) @ 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps
1280 x 960, UYVY @ 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 - £619.00 + £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.

Win a FREE DMK 21AF04.AS Camera at www.astronomycamerascompetition.com/en/win/

USB 2.0 Model. Requires Windows XP.
DBK 41AU02.AS USB Camera - £619.00 + £7.50 shipping & insurance.

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