QHY410C

The QHY410C is a powerful full-frame CMOS camera designed for astrophotography. Let’s explore its impressive features: Sensor and Resolution: The QHY410C utilizes the back-illuminated Sony IMX410 CMOS chip, which is also found in high-end cameras like the Nikon Z6 and the Sony A7 III. This 24-megapixel full-frame (35mm) sensor is mounted in a camera with regulated cooling and zero amplifier glow. The combination of back-illumination and efficient cooling results in exceptionally low noise levels1. Quantum Efficiency (QE): The QHY410C achieves an impressive 80% QE due to its back-illuminated design. Unlike front-illuminated chips, where supporting electronics surround each pixel, the back-illuminated chip allows 100% of the light receptors to absorb and record light. This higher sensitivity is ideal for astronomy and astrophotography1. Color vs. Mono: The QHY410C is a one-shot color camera that uses a Bayer matrix to split light into red, green, and blue (RGB) channels.