• Large, high resolution Kodak CCD chip, with 4,194,304 x 7.4uM square pixels in a 15.15 x 15.15mm array.
• Low dark signal - Dark frames not necessary for most of the brighter deep sky objects.
• Anti-blooming with minimal effect on linearity and no lost active area.
• Built-in super high speed USB 2.0 interface for approx. 2.5 second downloads.
• High sensitivity, 55% QE at peak (green light).
• Built-in autoguider interface and output - compatible with the optional dedicated external guide camera.
• Built-in dual serial ports for accessory control - directly drive filter wheels, GOTO 'scopes etc.
• Single USB cable control for all features - get rid of that dangerous cable tangle!
• Only ONE computer needed to control all of the devices and functions.
• Very low power consumption. Less than 1.0 amps at 12v DC - 12VA at 110v or 240v AC.
• Compact and lightweight - only 75mm in diameter x 100mm long - less than 500 grams load on the 'scope!

The SXVF-H35 and H36 cameras are the largest in the SX line of Kodak CCD based imagers. We have used a two stage Peltier cooler for efficient CCD cooling, and a high-speed USB2 interface circuit for a short download time. The fast download minimises the visibility of bias frame artefacts, such as hot columns and the top to bottom gradient that is commonly seen on such chips. The camera shown on this page is the H36, as both versions have a closely similar appearance.