SBIG STF-402M Monochroma CCD Camera, Class 2

Take your photography and videography to the next level with the SBIG STF-402M Monochroma CCD Camera, Class 2. This high-quality, durable camera is a product of SBIG, a brand renowned for its innovative and advanced technology. The STF-402M is a sophisticated monochroma CCD camera, designed to capture superior black and white images, making it an ideal choice for photographers seeking to create a unique aesthetic in their work.

This compact, economical camera boasts a scientific-grade full-frame CCD, making it an excellent choice for educational use and photometric studies. Its high quantum efficiency (QE) and low cost set it apart in the market. The STF-402M is also highly regarded for its guiding capabilities, particularly among users with larger telescopes and cameras, thanks to its high sensitivity and generous field of view.

The STF-402M is designed to be simple yet powerful. Its small size and lightweight design make it easy to handle and set up. It comes with two optional internal filter wheels, one with high-quality RGB color imaging filters, and the other with equally high-quality BVI photometric filters. These features, along with its photometric quality, even-illumination shutter for automatic dark frames, make the STF-402M one of the most sensitive CCD cameras available.

The camera also features enhanced cooling, with a larger heat sink, a 50mm magnetic levitating fan and fan guard, a new back plate with openings for the fan housing and guard, and an improved internal power supply for the TE cooler. All these features ensure optimal performance without requiring additional external power.

The STF-402M also doubles as a highly sensitive autoguider with a larger field of view than most other autoguiders, thanks to its electronic relays that provide standard autoguider outputs from the RJ-11 jack. Its high-speed readout rate is approximately 4.25 megapixels per second, allowing a full frame, high-resolution image to download in less than 1/4 second.

The STF-402M is designed for use in various applications, including scientific research, industrial inspection, and security surveillance. Its high sensitivity and ability to capture clear images in low light conditions make it suitable for use in environments with limited lighting. With the STF-402M, you're virtually guaranteed to find a guide star in the field of view, making it not only an excellent educational camera but also a sought-after camera for guiding larger scopes.