Bresser Full HD Deep Sky Camera & Guider

The Bresser Full HD Deep-Sky Camera and Guider is an ideal camera for astrophotography; for both planets and deep-sky objects like nebulae or galaxies. It supports the ToupSky Astro Imaging Software for post-processing of the captured images and videos. Featuring the Sony IMX290 CMOS sensor, this camera with an autoguider has increased high light sensitivity and quantum efficiency.

Bresser Full HD Deep Sky Camera & Guider Key Features:

• Features the Sony IMX290 CMOS Colour Sensor with high light sensitivity
• Delivers high-resolution images and videos
• ST4 autoguider function for accurate tracking
• Supports professional ToupSky imaging software for post-processing
• CMOS sensor offers an extremely low noise level
• High light sensitivity allows shorter exposure times
• Can be connected via a 1.25-inch plug-in sleeve with a filter thread
• Can be connected via a 1.25-inch plug-in sleeve with a filter thread
• Includes an ASCOM driver and can be connected to a PC via USB 2.0
• Supports Windows 10 operating system
• Uses various auto-guiding programs like PHD and GuideDog
• Easily detects deep-sky objects without active cooling
• Sony sensor has an increased quantum efficiency at 533nm wavelength
• CNC milled housing made of aluminium makes it rigid and sturdy
• Full range of ROI settings helps to frame any object and achieve a higher frame rate

Expanded Bresser Full HD Deep Sky Camera & Guider Key Features:

Compact and Lightweight Camera Body

The Bresser Deep-Sky Camera is made from aluminium and has a CNC milled housing that allows the air around the camera to cool the sensor. This durable and sturdy construction of the camera allows you to use it on any solar equipment without any need for a Barlow to be attached to the front. It also includes a C-mount adapter so that different filters or reducers can be attached to the front of the camera. It can use an optional M42-to-C-mount adapter to be fitted to a filter wheel or a large format Barlow.

Sony CMOS Sensor

The Camera comes equipped with the Sony IMX290 CMOS Colour Sensor which has high light sensitivity and delivers low noise results. This backlit sensor ensures short exposure times and freezes any air turbulence in an individual image. The housing of the camera allows the sensor to easily detect deep-sky objects without active cooling. The increased quantum efficiency of the sensor at 533nm wavelength is up to 77-percent - making it better than any other CMOS sensor.

Autoguide

The camera can be connected to a guide scope or an equatorial mount guide using the in-built ST4 guide port, using auto-guiding software applications like PHD and GuideDog. Autoguiding increases the exposure time and lets you take accurate images. The extra light sensitivity of the sensor enables you to have a suitable guide star at shorter exposure times and the tubular design of the camera lets you mount it on a range of guide scopes.

Software

There is a software CD included with the camera that contains the dedicated Bresser’s ToupSky software, ASCOM and camera drivers. When setting up the camera, these come in handy in situations when you have no access to an internet connection. The ToupSky imaging software supports video recording, video preview, raw data output, and dark field correction. This software is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, Mac OSX, and Linux.

What's in the box?

• 1 x Bresser Full HD Deep Sky Camera
• 1 x C-mount Adapter
• 1 x USB 2.0 PC Connection Cable (200cm)
• 1 x Interface Cable for ST4 Autoguider Port (150cm)
• 1 x Software CD
• Limited 2-Year Warranty

FAQs:

Which auto-guiding software applications are supported?

Various software packages can be used for auto-guiding with this camera, such as PHD-Guiding, MetaGuide, GuideDog, MaxIm DL, Guidemaster, and AstroArt.

How can the camera be cleaned?

Always disconnect it from the power supply before cleaning and only use a dry cloth to clean it externally. It is recommended to avoid using cleaning solutions, as it can damage the electronic parts.

Which optional accessories can be used with the camera?

A range of optional accessories can be used with the camera to enhance the astrophotography experience, such as Omegon blocking filters 1.25” UV/IR-cut filter for imaging planets, Omegon filters 1.25” deep-sky filter, Omegon CMOS camera mount, and Paton Hawksley Spectroscope Star Analyser 100.

How much does it weigh?

The CNC milled housing of the camera is made of aluminium which makes the camera lightweight and compact. This portable camera weighs only 260 grams and can be carried anywhere.