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SBIG Aluma 8300 Camera with Self-Guiding Filter Wheel Pro Package
SKU: SBAL8300PROP MFR: AL-8300-PRO-PACK
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- Capture stunning astrophotography with the Aluma 8300's high-resolution 8.3MP CCD sensor.
- Achieve precise guiding with the self-guiding filter wheel, ensuring sharp astro images.
- Enjoy versatile compatibility with Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android OS systems.
- Minimize noise in your astrophotos thanks to the camera's exceptional cooling delta.
- Use the included Baader LRGB & Narrowband filters for vibrant, detailed color astrophotography.
- Experience fast data transfer with USB 2.0, making astrophotography workflow efficient.
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About SBIG Aluma 8300 Camera
Take your photography and videography to new heights with the Aluma 8300 Camera with Self-Guiding Filter Wheel Pro Package. This high-performance, 8.3-megapixel CCD camera is equipped with a 5.4-micron pixel sensor, ensuring the capture of high-quality, detailed images.
Designed for the modern photographer, the Aluma 8300 is compatible with iOS, Android, Windows, Macintosh, and Linux platforms. It's lightweight, weighing only 2.2 lbs, and compact, measuring 4.5 x 4.5 x 4 inches with handles, making it an ideal choice for on-the-go professionals.
The Aluma 8300 boasts two-stage cooling, USB 2.0 and WiFi 802.11 b/g/n interfaces, an ultra-reliable even-illumination shutter, and a fast, low-noise readout. This advanced camera can be operated from a tablet, smartphone, or a PC, providing flexibility and convenience for all users.
This camera supports a wide range of accessories, including the 8-position FW8S-Aluma filter wheel with micron-level filter positioning, FW8G-Aluma filter wheel with built-in autoguider, AO-8A Adaptive Optics accessory, Remote Guide Head, and CLA lens adapters.
The Aluma 8300 uses the popular 8-megapixel ON Semi (formerly Kodak) KAF-8300-AXC sensor, a high sensitivity full-frame CCD sensor with low dark current and low read noise. This sensor includes microlens technology that concentrates light on the sensitive area of each pixel, ensuring high sensitivity throughout the visible spectrum.
The optional FW8S-Aluma 8-position filter wheel includes a positive centering mechanism that precisely centers each filter in the exact same position every time, eliminating ghost images of dust spots and other artifacts after flat-fielding.
The Aluma 8300 Camera with Self-Guiding Filter Wheel Pro Package is a professional-grade, innovative, and durable camera designed to meet the needs of today's photographers and videographers. Whether you're into astrophotography, time-lapse photography, or surveillance, the Aluma 8300 is the perfect tool to capture stunning images and videos.
SBIG Aluma 8300 Camera Features
- Aluma 8300 Features:
- Wide variety of imaging sensors
- Light weight, compact design
- Centered optical axis for optimum instrument balance
- Ultra reliable even-illumination (photometric) mechanical shutter
- Support for iOS, Android, Windows, Macintosh, and Linux
- WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and USB 2.0 communications interfaces
- Full frame image buffering eliminates readout artifacts and provides 100% reliable wireless download
- 2-Stage TE cooling for typical maximum -50C delta T
- Twin variable speed fans
- High accuracy temperature regulation
- Built-in RBI Pre-flash (full frame front-illuminated sensors only)
- External TTL trigger inputs and output
- Included 110V / 220V power supply and optional 12VDC operation
- User-rechargeable desiccant plug
- Built-in 1/4-20 tripod mount
- Support for high precision 8-position filter wheels
- Support for external guide head, self-guiding filter wheels, and adaptive optics
- Bulletproof firmware update capability - virtually impossible to "brick"