Player One Mars 662M Mono Camera – A Planetary Powerhouse!

Red-Hot Imaging. Ultra-Cool Performance. Designed for the Serious Planetary Imager

Take your planetary imaging game to the next orbit with the Player One Mars 662M Mono Camera, a compact but mighty camera designed for precision, performance, and versatility. Ideal for both planetary astrophotography and Electronically Assisted Astronomy (EAA), this camera brings Sony’s latest STARVIS 2 sensor technology and Player One’s innovation together in one sleek package.

Key Features & Benefits

• Sony IMX662 Sensor (1/2.8")
  Featuring a 2.1MP resolution (1936×1100) and 2.9µm pixels, ideal for capturing fine planetary details

• High Quantum Efficiency & 54Ke Full Well
  Huge improvement over the IMX462 – offering nearly 4.5x the full well capacity for better dynamic range

• Super AR Plus Window
  Enhanced transmission across 310nm to 1100nm—perfect for UV and NIR imaging

• STARVIS 2 Back-Illuminated Sensor
  Maximizes low-light sensitivity, ideal for faint planetary detail or fast frame rates at low gain

• Zero Amp Glow
  No distracting glow in your dark frames—even at high gain or long exposures

• Stunning Industrial Design
  Hexagonal aluminum body, luxury red-and-black finish, and built-in sensor tilt plate for precise field correction

• Sensor Tilt Plate (2nd Gen)
  Includes high-density light blocking sponge and tilt adjustment to fine-tune star shape across your field

• 256MB DDR3 Cache Buffer
  Stabilizes data transfer and reduces dropped frames—even on slower USB 2.0 systems

• Blazing Fast Frame Rate
  Up to 108 FPS in RAW8 mode (USB 3.0) – ideal for capturing the best planetary moments in high speed bursts

• Dead Pixel Suppression (DPS)
  Smart mapping and pixel correction delivers cleaner images straight out of the camera

• USB 3.0 + ST4 Autoguide Port
  Fast data transfer with guiding support built in – perfect for dual-purpose use

• Overvoltage & Overcurrent Protection
  Protects your gear and ensures safe operation in all conditions

• Compact Yet Powerful
  Small footprint, light weight, and robust features—this camera punches way above its size

Perfect For:

• Planetary imaging enthusiasts seeking maximum sensitivity and speed

• EAA users looking for sharp, real-time views of planets and the Moon

• Solar and lunar imagers who demand clarity in UV/IR bands

• Users upgrading from older sensors like IMX224 or IMX462

Software and Docs:

• Drivers & Software: Download here

• User Manuals: Access here

• Readout Noise Testing Tutorial: Learn how