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The Imaging Source DFK 51AF02.AS / DFK 51AU02.AS
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Compact Colour Video Camera with USB 2.0 or FireWire Interface
Currently only the USB 2.0 model is available (no Firewire)
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- Sony ICX274AQ 1/1.8" colour CCD
- Progressive scan
- Resolution: 1600 x 1200
- IR cut filter
- Max. 12 fps
- Max exposure time 60 min
- C/CS Mount
- Computer interface option:
- Software included
- Operating systems: Windows (32-bit & 64-bit) XP/Vista/7
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DFK 51AU02.AS (USB 2.0 version)
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Outline
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| Extremely High Resolution of 1600 x 1200 Pixels.
With its extremely high resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels, the DFK 51AU02.AS is
ideally suited to capture detailed images of the night sky, which demand the
finest precision. The camera ships with IC Capture.AS, a comprehensive software
package with which you can capture lossless and uncompressed images sequences
and write them to disk as AVI files, or as a series of singular bitmaps.
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| Sony ICX274AQ 1/1.8 " CCD Chip.
The DFK 51AU02.AS ships with the colour Sony ICX274AQ progressive scan CCD chip.
With its 1/1.8 " format, the CCD chip produces a resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels.
Even at very long exposure times - up to 60 minutes exposure are possible -
noise is minimal. Thanks to this extremely high quality, the Sony ICX274AQ CCD
chip is also often used in other scientific, industrial and medical image
processing applications.
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| No compression, IR filter.
The DFK 51AU02.AS does not compress the video stream it outputs - the video data
that is captured by the CCD chip is outputted directly by the USB connector.
The camera includes an IR cut filter.
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The Imaging Source CCD camera shown from various angles with telescope adapter and lens attached.
The camera includes a 0.25" photographic thread that enables it to be attached to a photographic tripod.
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High Speed Data Transfer Via USB.
In order to transfer the vast amount of data created by the stream of uncompressed and
lossless colour images to the host PC, you need a very high speed bus. Hence,
the DFK 51AU02.AS is fitted with a fast USB connector.
Fast data transfer via FireWire.
The DFK 51AF02.AS camera generates a high rate of uncompressed colour
images. In order to transfer these to the host PC, a very fast bus is required.
Hence, the camera is fitted with a FireWire computer interface.
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Looking for a Higher Specification Video Camera?
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The PX-137C (colour) and PX-137M (monochrome)
cameras are ideal for imaging demanding targets in real-time including planets, the Sun and the
International Space Station among others; with an exposure range of 1ms to 60 seconds the PX-137 cameras can also be
used in low light applications.
 Sony IMX035 1/3" Exmor CMOS, 1.3 Megapixel, 1280x1038 pixels.
Quantum efficiency: 76%, 3e-Low noise (fan cooled).
1280x1038 25 fps, 668x512 50fps (max).
Gain in hardware.
1ms minimum exposure time, 60 second maximum.
Low noise: 3e- RMS (fan cooled).
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FireWire Connectivity
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The camera requires power to operate. Typically desktops have 6-pin Firewire sockets and as such a
6/6 Firewire cable should be used, this will supply power to the camera.
This also applies to laptops with 6-pin Firewire sockets.
Computers with 4-pin Firewire sockets will require a 4/6 pin Firewire cable with a power input and
power supply to supply power to the camera. Using this cable, you can connect an Imaging Soure
astronomy camera to any computer that is fitted with a 4 pin FireWire connector i.e. laptops.
An external power supply can be connected to supply power only if required. The Imaging Source astronomy
cameras work with between 8 and 30 VDC and draw around 200 mA at 12 VDC.
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Software
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IC WDM DCAM TIS - Device driver for FireWire telescope cameras
The driver IC WDM DCAM TIS embeds all FireWire telescope cameras, manufactured by
The Imaging Source, into Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP. By deploying this driver,
all CCD cameras are DirectX® compatible. Consequently, all The Imaging Source
cameras can be used with all astro-photography software that is compatible with
DirectX®.
Computer requirements:
- PIII/800 MHz, 128 MB
- Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
- Windows® 2000/SP2 or Windows® XP
- DirectX® 9.0c or higher
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Live 60fps colour image display.
Click on image to enlarge.
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Capture of an AVI file.
Click on image to enlarge.
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IC Capture.AS - Camera control software
IC Capture.AS is authored by The Imaging Source and has been specifically designed
for use with astronomy cameras. The software is bundled with the camera
Using IC Capture.AS, you can do the following:
- Set all camera parameters.
- See the live image data stream from the camera.
- Retrieve singular images from the camera and save them as BMP or JPG files.
- Capture image sequences and save the single images as enumerated BMP or JPG files.
- Capture image sequences and save them as lossless, uncompressed AVI files. These files can be post-processed in other astronomy applications, such as RegiStax.
Software requirements:
- PIII/800 MHz, 128 MB.
- Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit.
- Windows® 2000/SP2 or Windows® XP.
- DirectX® 9.0c or higher.
Please note that in order to save image sequences, a host computer with a fast CPU and fast secondary hard disk is required.
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Video format selection.
Click on image to enlarge.
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Live image stream with histogram display.
Click on image to enlarge.
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AVI file generation
With IC Capture.AS you can save the images outputted from the camera as an AVI file.
There are two approaches to achieve this:
- If you would like to save a compressed AVI file, simply select the appropriate codec in IC Capture.AS (DivX, for example).
- If you prefer uncompressed AVIs, simply select the shipped codec (uncompressed Y800, uncompressed RGB24, uncompressed RGB32, uncompressed UYVY).
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| Product Code |
DFK 51AF02.AS / DFK 51AU02.AS |
| Type |
Colour FireWire/USB 2.0 camera with IR cut filter |
| Application |
CCD Imager for Astrophotography |
| Computer Interface |
FireWire / USB 2.0 |
| Manufacturer |
The Imaging Source |
| Sensor |
CCD |
| Type |
progressive scan |
| Sensor specification |
Sony ICX274AQ |
| Format |
1/1.8" |
| Resolution |
1600 x 1200 (1,920,000 pixels) |
| Dynamic range |
8-bit |
| Exposure time |
1/10000 s to 60 minutes |
| Gain |
0 dB to 36 dB |
| FPS @ Max resolution |
15 fps |
| Lens mount |
C/CS-mount |
| Power supply |
8 V to 30 V via the FireWire cable or USB 2.0 powered |
| Current consumption |
approx 500 mA @ 5 VDC |
| Dimensions (H x W x L) |
50.6 mm x 50.6 mm x 50 mm |
| Weight |
265g |
| Max. temperature (operation) |
-5 °C to 45 °C |
| Max. temperature (storage) |
-20 °C to 60 °C |
| Max. humidity (operation) |
20% to 80% |
| Max. humidity (storage) |
20% to 95% |
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This information is provided by The Imaging Source and it is subject to change without notice.
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Astronomy Cameras from The Imaging Source
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Notice
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We are constantly checking the accuracy of the technical data. We are prepared to provide
more detailed information on request. Technical data is subject to change without notice.
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