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General| Brand | QHYCCD |
|---|---|
| Model | QHY183C |
| Category | Digital Camera |
| Language | English |
Lists optional items available for purchase with the camera.
Guides through installing the ASCOM platform and necessary drivers.
Instructions for setting up SharpCap as the default capture software.
Steps for connecting the camera to the PC and installing drivers.
Information on the UpdateCheck utility for driver updates.
Connecting the camera and launching SharpCap for initial use.
Tips and settings to achieve the maximum frame rate in SharpCap.
How to adjust the offset value for optimal color balance.
Settings for capturing 16-bit images and performing long exposures.
Controlling the TEC cooler for precise sensor temperature management.
Explains default RGB balance and adjustment principles.
Practical steps to adjust Red, Green, and Blue values for balance.
Recommended offset settings for planetary imaging tasks.
Technical explanation of color balance ratios and bias effects.
Offset recommendations for Deep Sky Object imaging.
Information on ASCOM connection capabilities and performance.
Steps to set up the MAXIMDL software with the camera.
How to select the camera and configure its properties in ASCOM.
Connecting the camera within the MAXIMDL interface.
Overview and download link for the EZCAP_QT capture software.
Steps for connecting and setting up the camera in EZCAP_QT.
Using the preview, focus, and capture functions within EZCAP_QT.
Discusses image stretching, noise, and readout characteristics.
Using the planner for automated image acquisition tasks.
Instructions for downloading the FireCapture capture software.
Steps for installing FireCapture and selecting the QHY183C camera.
Explains the broadcast video streaming feature for multi-target output.
Steps to enable live broadcast within SharpCap's camera controls.
How to select the camera as a webcam in other applications.
Example of configuring the camera as a webcam in Skype.
Details on 10/12bit output and tips for maximizing frame rate.
Solutions for common camera hanging issues and their causes.
Information on telescope interfaces and compatible lens types.
Guidelines for cleaning the sensor, optics, and anti-amp glow.
Benefits of the on-camera DDR buffer and the camera's Quantum Efficiency.
Data on unity gain, readout noise, and full well capacity.
How to protect the TEC cooler from thermal shock.
Solutions for sudden FPS drops when using DDR mode.
How to dry the CCD chamber using the silicone gel tube.
Methods to prevent dew formation on the optic window.
Overview of the camera's lens mount interfaces.
Mechanical dimensions and drawings for the M42 lens mount.
Mechanical dimensions and drawings for the C-mount adapter.
Physical dimensions of the camera body without any mount attached.
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