QHY268C
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QHY268C is an APS-C one-shot color astronomy camera for deep-sky imaging with a simpler color workflow.
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Specifications
Sensor
- Sensor model
- SONY IMX571 M / SONY IMX571 C
- Sensor type
- Mono / Color
- Color / mono
- Color
- Megapixels
- 26 MP
- Resolution
- 26MP
- Pixel size
- 3.76 µm x 3.76 µm
- Shutter
- Electronic Shutter
- ADC
- Native 16-bit (0-65535 greyscale) A/D
- Read noise
- 1.1e-
- Full well
- 51 ke
- Exposure range
- 30us-3600sec
Cooling
- Cooling
- Two-stage TEC cooler Less than 1S lower than ambient temperature -30C in continuous mode More
- Sensor window
- AR+AR High Quality Multi-Layer Anti-Reflection Coating
Mechanical
- Interface
- USB3.0
- Buffer
- 1GByte DDR3 Memory
Astrophotography Fit
A cooled one-shot color camera best used where its sensor size and workflow match the telescope and calibration plan.
QHY268C is a premium one-shot color camera aimed at deep-sky imaging with a simpler color workflow.
As a color camera, it keeps the capture workflow simpler than a mono rig. It works especially well when you want one camera for broadband targets plus a dual-band filter for emission nebulae under light pollution.
For high-frame-rate work, pair it with a long focal length telescope, an ADC when planets are low, and capture software that can record short exposures quickly. It is less satisfying as the only deep-sky camera unless the target scale and sensor size make sense.
Best paired with
- Corrected refractors, RASA/HyperStar-style systems, or other well-matched astrographs
- UV/IR-cut and dual-band nebula filters for one-shot color imaging
- Reliable GoTo mount, autofocus, and dark/flat calibration workflow
Not recommended for
- Imagers committed to full SHO/LRGB mono workflows
- Optical tubes with corrected image circles smaller than the camera sensor
- Very casual visual-only users who do not plan to process image data
Where To Buy
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| Retailer | Price | Availability | View Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics | $1,599.00 | In stock Updated 5/11/2026 | View Offer - $1,599.00 |