The Altair GPCAM3 462C has the highest NIR sensitivity of any planetary camera in the range, as well as extremely high sensitivity at 500nm green wavelengths.

This makes it an extremely capable planetary imaging, guiding or deep-sky video astronomy camera.

The full well capacity, high dynamic range, high sensitivity, and low readout noise are characteristic of the latest CMOS technology.

Feature summary GPCAM3 462C:

1920 x 1080 Resolution 
2.9 um Square Pixels
1/2.8-inch sensor format
5.57mm x 3.13mm sensor size
Low Read Noise: 0.49 to 2.1e- 
High Frame Rate 152 FPS 8 bit
12-bit ADC
Binning from 1x1 to 8x8 in either stacking or averaging modes.

Speed and reliability: USB3.0 format is fast yet stable, and a 512mb DDR3 Memory buffer enables faster more consistent frame rates.
 
Included software: The well featured intuitive AltairCapture software is included in a CD ROM, and can also be downloaded from www.altairastro.help. AltairCapture is a stable 64 bit Windows application, which allows full control of the camera in high speed video or still mode. It includes extensive automation features, and supports all the major file formats useful for astro imaging and professional scientific imaging in 14bit or 8bit mode.

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Furthermore, the popular PHD Guiding, SharpCap PRO , APT and NINA are also natively supported. ASCOM drivers are also available for download at www.altairastro.help where you can also get regular updates. The installation process is easy, and unlike with cheaper cameras, you don't need to be a computer expert to make your camera work. Just install the software on the CDROM, plug in the camera, and that's it.

Wide USB compatibility: Although the GPCAM3 is a USB3.0 camera, it's also fully compatible with USB2.0 ports when a longer cable and less speed are required, for example in deep-sky or video astronomy using the live stacking features in AltairCapture or Sharpcap.
 
Autoguiding: The camera has an ST4 auto-guiding port, and can be used to auto-guide with mounts from all the major manufacturers supporting ST4 format, including iOptron, Celestron and Skywatcher. The sensor is more than sensitive enough for autoguiding. 
 
Support & warranty: Altair delivers proper on-shore English-speaking UK & EU support with a 2 year manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. New users should check out the Altair Astro Facebook Group where you can get answers to technical questions, as well as sharing tips and techniques. AltairCapture software interface supports most European languages including English, German, French, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Thai, and Turkish.
 
File formats: The camera can be fully controlled in AltairCapture and SharpCap to output uncompressed .AVI and .SER video files for solar system imaging, as well as all common still image formats such as .JPEG .PNG .TIFF .BMP, and .FITS (for deepsky imaging) to mention just a few. Common astronomy file format information here.

Specifications

• Sensor	Sony IMX462 back illuminated sensor
  Diagonal	6.39 mm
  Image Resolution	2.1 mega pixels (3840*2160)
  Pixel Size	2.9mm ´ 2.9mm
  Image Area	5.57mm ´ 3.13mm
  Max FPS at Resolution (USB 3.0)	12bit	8bit
  	76.1 FPS @ 1920*1080	152 FPS @ 1920*1080
  Max FPS at Resolution (USB 2.0)	14bit	8bit
  	7.3 FPS @ @ 1920*1080	15.6 FPS @ 1920*1080
  Shutter Type	Rolling shutter
  Exposure Time	0.1ms – 1000s
  Gain	1x – 150x
  SNR	41 dB
  Dynamic Range	75 dB
  Read Noise	2.1 – 0.49 e-
  QE Peak	>89%
  Full Well	11.8ke-
  ADC	12bit
  DDR3 Buffer	512MB (4Gb)
  USB Compatibility	USB3.0/USB2.0
  Camera Adaptor	Standard 1.25’’ for telescope connection, and standard C adapter for industrial lens
  Front Optical Window	Anti Reflection Coated
  Spectral Range	380-1100nm
  Capture/Control SDK	Windows/Linux/macOS/Android Multiple Platform SDK(Native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, Twain, etc.); (Contact us for SDK).
  Recording System	Single frame sequences, snapshot or video
  Camera Dimensions	Diameter 37mm * height 72.4mm
  Camera Weight	70 grams
  Back Focus Distance	17.5mm with C adapter, 12.5 with CS adapter
  Cooling:	Passive cooling
  Supported OS (AltairCapture software).	Microsoft® Windows® 8 /10 / 11 (32 & 64 bit) OSx(Mac OS X) Linux

What's in the box?

• Camera body.
• 1.5m High-speed USB3.0 cable.
• 1.5m ST4 guide cable.
• 1.25 inch x nosepiece with female 1.25" astronomy filter thread on the front.
• (Optional 2" OD Nosepiece with dual 2 and 1.25" filter threads is available, code GPCAM-2IN)
• CS-Mount insert (12.5mm back-focus) is pre-installed on camera. (Optional 5mm extension adapter is available for C-Mount lenses requiring 17.5mm back-focus.)
• UV-IR Blocking Filter with Anti-Reflection coatings. (Removable for sensor cleaning).
• Plastic dust cap 1.25".
• Silicon dust cap for sensor.