SBIG STF-8050M Monochrome Camera, FW5-8300 Filter Wheel Package

Where professional photography meets innovative technology, the SBIG STF-8050M Monochrome Camera and FW5-8300 Filter Wheel Package stand out. This high-quality, durable camera is available in monochrome, Bayer Color Pattern, or TRUESENSE Sparse Color Filter Pattern, offering flexibility and versatility for all your imaging needs.

The heart of the STF-8050M is the KAI-08050 Image Sensor, an 8-megapixel CCD in a 4/3" (22 mm diagonal) optical format. This sensor is built on the TRUESENSE 5.5 micron Interline Transfer CCD Platform, known for its broad dynamic range, exceptional imaging performance, and adaptable readout architecture. The TRUESENSE Sparse Color Filter Pattern enhances light sensitivity by 2x compared to a standard color Bayer part, ensuring superior image quality in various lighting conditions.

The STF-8050M camera is optimized for fast full-frame downloads and maximum cooling in a compact package. It delivers a high-resolution 8.3-megapixel 16-bit frame in about half a second using the dual-channel readout mode, maintaining low read noise even at this rapid download rate.

Designed with microscopy applications in mind, the STF-8050M camera excels in situations where high speed is essential. Its robust cooling system, capable of a cooling delta greater than -50 degrees C, reduces the need for dark frames by minimizing the dark current to 1/100th of an electron per pixel per second or less. This feature makes the STF-8050M an excellent choice for solar, lunar, and planetary imaging, while still being a highly capable deep sky imager.

The FW5-8300 Filter Wheel Package enhances the camera's versatility, allowing for easy switching between different filters to capture specific wavelengths of light. This user-friendly feature is perfect for photographers seeking to create unique aesthetics or for scientific applications requiring specific light wavelengths.

In summary, the STF-8050M Monochrome Camera and FW5-8300 Filter Wheel Package combine to offer a large 8.1-megapixel CCD, high-resolution 5.5-micron pixels, low noise 16-bit images, and fast exposure times, making it the ideal choice for both solar and lunar imaging.