• The QHYCCD miniCAM8 is a small, high-resolution imaging system with a diameter of just over 4" and a thickness of a few inches.
• Despite its compact size, it excels in both deep space and high-resolution planetary imaging.
• Equipped with the Sony IMX585 8 MP sensor (3840 x 2160 resolution), a widely-used sensor in high-performance cooled cameras for astronomy and low-light imaging.
• The monochrome version of the IMX585 removes the Bayer filter for enhanced sensitivity, ideal for astrophotography, scientific imaging, and photometry.
• Features full thermoelectric (TE) cooling with a delta of -45°C from ambient temperature, ensuring optimal performance.
• Includes an 8-position filter wheel for complete LRGB and narrowband imaging.
• Utilizes Sony's proprietary STARVIS 2 technology for high sensitivity and HDR imaging in a single exposure, eliminating artifacts typically seen with multi-exposure HDR methods.
• Delivers 88 dB HDR, about 8 times greater than conventional sensors, without increasing pixel size.
• Boosts near-infrared sensitivity by approximately 1.7 times compared to traditional sensors.

The QHYCCD miniCAM8 is a compact, high-resolution imaging system measuring just over 4" in diameter and a couple inches thick. Despite its small size, it delivers outstanding performance for both deep space and high-resolution planetary imaging. Featuring Sony's IMX585 8mp sensor, full thermoelectric (TE) cooling with a delta of -45°C from ambient temperature, and an integrated 8-position filter wheel for complete LRGB and narrowband imaging. The IMX585 is a 1/1.2" sensor format with 8mp resolution (3840 x 2160 pixel array), commonly used in high-performance cooled cameras for applications such as astronomy and low-light imaging. The monochrome version of the sensor removes the Bayer filter.

Typically, high dynamic range (HDR) imaging requires multiple exposures at different exposure times, which are then combined into a single image. However, this process can introduce artifacts. The latest IMX585 sensor incorporates Sony’s proprietary “STARVIS 2” technology, which enables both high sensitivity and HDR imaging in a single exposure. This eliminates the risk of artifacts and provides 88 dB HDR, roughly 8 times greater than a conventional sensor, all without increasing the pixel size. Additionally, it enhances sensitivity in the near-infrared range by approximately 1.7 times compared to traditional sensors.