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G3M C+1.25” Mount USB3.0 CMOS Guiding Astronomy Camera

  • Great camera for auto-guiding and multiple types of astrophotography (Moon, Sun, Planets as well as Galaxies, Cluster and Nebulae)
  • Carefully selected SONY Exmor, Exmor R(Back-illuminated), Exmor RS CMOS sensor with USB3.0 interface
  • Compact size and low amp glow
  • Protect window with double-side AR coating or IR-Cut filter
  • A built-in ST4 auto guider port for the easy connection of the auto guider
  • Dedicated astrophotography software to support video preview, video record, video processing, image capture and process, dark field correction and raw data output
  • Native/ASCOM/WDM driver for easy connection with 3rd party astrophotography software
  • Aluminum CNC housing with standard 1.25″ interface(outer) to fit to telescope eyepiece and standard C-mount(inner) for standard industrial lens
  • 25″ nosepiece for precise focusing and 1.25” astronomical filter installation
  • Thermal design to transfer the sensor heat to the aluminum house quickly
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Description

G3M Datasheet(8)

G3M camera is series of Guiding USB3.0 CMOS camera and it adopts ultra-high performance CMOS sensor as the image-picking device. USB3.0 is used as the data transfer interface. A built-in ST4 auto guider port is designed for the easy connection of the auto guider. Here, M means this series using Sony IMX series sensor

Aluminum CNC housing with standard 1.25 inch interface(outer) to fit to telescope eyepiece and standard C-mount(inner) for standard industrial lens.

Native/ASCOM/WDM driver for easy connection with 3rd party astrophotography software.

The GPCMOS camera can be widely used in astrophotography (Moon, Sun, Planets as well as Galaxies, Cluster and Nebulae) with compact size and low amp glow.

Order Code Sensor & Size(mm) Pixel(μm) G Sensitivity

Dark Signal

 FPS/Resolution Binning Exposure
G3M178C
G3P306300A(New)		 6.3M/IMX178(C)
1/1.8“(7.37×4.91)		 2.4 x2.4 425mv with 1/30s
0.15mv with 1/30s		 59@3040 x2048
58@1520 x 1024		 1×1

2×2

 0.244ms~1000s
G3M178M
G3M306300A(New)		 6.3M/IMX178(M)
1/1.8“(7.37×4.91)		 2.4 x2.4 776mv with 1/30s
0.15mv with 1/30s		 59@3040 x2048
58@1520 x 1024		 1×1

2×2

 0.244ms~1000s
G3M290C
G3P302000A(New)		 2.0M/IMX290(C)
1/2.8“(5.60×3.10)		 2.9 x2.9 1300mv with 1/30s
0.15mv with 1/30s		 126@1920 x1080 1×1 0.244ms~1000s
G3M290M
G3M302000A(New)		 2.0M/IMX290(C)
1/2.8“(5.60×3.10)		 2.9 x2.9 2449mv with 1/30s
0.15mv with 1/30s		 126@1920 x1080 1×1 0.244ms~1000s
G3M224C

G3P301200A(New)

 1.2M/IMX224(C)

1/3”(4.80×3.60)

 3.75×3.75 2350mv with 1/30s
0.15mv with 1/30s		 150@1280×960

240@640×480

 1×1

2×2

 0.244ms~1000s
G3M385C
G3P302000B(New)		 2.0M/IMX385(C)
1/2“(7.20×4.05)		 3.75 x3.75 2350mv with 1/30s
0.15mv with 1/30s		 126@1920 x1080 1×1 0.244ms~1000s
G3M287C

G3P300400A(New)

 0.4M/IMX287(C)

1/2.9”(4.97×3.73)

 6.9×6.9 4584mv with 1/30s
0.15mv with 1/30s		 520@720×540 1×1 0.244ms~1000s
G3M287M

G3M300400A(New)

 0.4M/IMX287(M)

1/2.9”(4.97×3.73)

 6.9×6.9 7469mv with 1/30s
0.15mv with 1/30s		 520@720×540 1×1 0.244ms~1000s

 

 Other Specification for GCMOS Cameras
Spectral Range 380-650nm (with IR-cut Filter), 350-1050nm(with double side AR Coating protect window)
White Balance ROI White Balance/ Manual Temp Tint Adjustment/NA for Monochromatic Sensor
Color Technique Ultra-FineTM Color Engine/NA for Color Sensor
Capture/Control API Native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, DirectShow, Twain
Recording System Still Picture and Movie
Cooling System* Natural with High Performance Cooling Structure
Guiding Port ST4-port
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature(in Centidegree) -10~ 50
Storage Temperature(in Centidegree) -20~ 60
Operating Humidity 30~80%RH
Storage Humidity 10~60%RH
Power Supply DC 5V over PC USB Port
Software Environment
Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 / 8 /10(32 & 64 bit)

Linux/Mac OSX
PC Requirements CPU: Equal to Intel Core2 2.8GHz or Higher
Memory:2GB or More
USB Port:USB2.0 High-speed Port
Display:17” or Larger
CD-ROM

Dimension of G3M Series Guiding Camera

The G3M camera body, made from tough, alloy, ensures a heavy duty, workhorse solution. The camera is designed with a high quality IR-CUT or AR to protect the camera sensor and block the IR elimination the relfection light. No moving parts included. These measures ensure a rugged, robust solution with an increased lifespan when compared to other industrial camera solutions.

Dimension of G3M Guiding Camera

  1. Directly with 1.25” telescope;
  2. G3M+1.25” extender with 1.25” telescope;

Packing Information for G3M

Standard Camera Packing List
A Carton L:50cm W:30cm H:30cm (20pcs, 12~17Kg/ carton, 0.045m3), not shown in the photo
B Gift box L:15cm W:15cm H:10cm (0.8~1.0Kg/ box)
C G3M series USB3.0 C-Mount camera
D High-speed USB3.0 A male to B male gold-plated connectors cable /2.0m
E 2.0m guide cable
F 1.25 inch nosepiece
G CD (Driver & utilities software, Ø12cm)
Optional Accessory
H CS-mount ring