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QHY9C color version released
« on: November 06, 2009, 07:49:22 AM »

Hello,

       We released QHY9C color version. It is using KAF8300CE.  We will post technical test images on Monday. The QHY9C is expected be similar price of QHY8.


Main Features
Total pixel  :  3448*2574 (8.9mega pixel)
Effective pixel: 3358*2536 (8.6mega pixel)
Active pixels: 3326*2504(8.3mega pixel) 
Pixel Size:    5.4um*5.4um
FullWell:  25.5Ke-
Imager Size : 17.96mm (H) x 13.52mm (V)  4/3inch
Readout noise: 8e- to 10e-(Typic @1Mpixel/s)       
Preview Speed: 3Mpixel/s (3sec download time) 
Download Speed: 1Mpixel/s (9sec download time)     
Peak QE:   33%@blue   41%@green  33%@red
Microlensing on chip
ABG: 1000X
16bit ADC with CDS and Preamp
USB2.0 High Speed interface
Build in 32MBytes SDRAM buffer
Support Binning: No Bin(1*1), 2*2,3*3,4*4
Communication port to QHY color wheel
Improved 2-Stage TEC cooling  Max -50 from ambinet
Improved Heat Sink For KODAK CCD
Build in Temp sensor and 16bit high presion ADC
DC201 DC adapter & TEC Controller, Regulated
Build in Mechanical shutter for Full Frame CCD
Build in Heater to avoid dew on CCD optic windows in very high humity
Fully Airproof with Two 4.0mm Air Socket
Weight: 510g



DC201 DC adapter & TEC controller
Single voltage Input:  +12V
Output +-15V +5V to CCD 
PWM TEC controller: 0V-12V to TEC
Single Cable connection with QHY9



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Re: QHY9C color version released
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2009, 08:21:02 AM »

Very cool! Congrats on the new camera. I still like the Sony chips better than the Kodak ones but choice is good.
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Re: QHY9C color version released
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2009, 08:38:44 AM »

Hello,

        Yes .SONY color sensor is very good .espeically in QE and thermal noise control.  But more selection is good for users.So we also release this verison.


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Re: QHY9C color version released
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2009, 11:40:41 AM »

Hello,

       We released QHY9C color version. It is using KAF8300CE.  We will post technical test images on Monday. The QHY9C is expected be similar price of QHY8.


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Anymore information on this (images, form factor, PRICE, availability)?  I'm looking a getting a CCD and this 8300 chip seems to be popular the last few weeks in the latest cameras.  Why I would I choose one camera of the others (SBIG, Orion, QHY, ect).

Roy
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Re: QHY9C color version released
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2009, 03:25:27 AM »

Hello,

       We released QHY9C color version. It is using KAF8300CE.  We will post technical test images on Monday. The QHY9C is expected be similar price of QHY8.


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Anymore information on this (images, form factor, PRICE, availability)?  I'm looking a getting a CCD and this 8300 chip seems to be popular the last few weeks in the latest cameras.  Why I would I choose one camera of the others (SBIG, Orion, QHY, ect).

Roy

I'm interested in this also.
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Re: QHY9C color version released
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2009, 11:54:30 PM »

Hello,

        Our price has send to our dealer. The final price will be similar of QHY8 camera.

Other spec is just like QHY9 mono .The only differece is it is using color KAF8300CE sensor.


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Re: QHY9C color version released
« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2009, 04:52:37 PM »

Hello,

        Our price has send to our dealer. The final price will be similar of QHY8 camera.

Other spec is just like QHY9 mono .The only differece is it is using color KAF8300CE sensor.


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There are now 3 (that I know of) cameras that use the KAF 8300C sensor.  The QHY9C, Orion Parsec 8300C and SBIG ST-8300C.

The Orion and SBIG specs have the sensor, pixel and image size the same (17.96x13.52 / 5.4x5.4 / 3326x2504), but QHY lists something different. (19.7x15.04 / 5.4x5.4 / 3358x2536)

The QHY is also a lot lighter and smaller, and (according to QHY) $500 cheaper (which is good) .. but the specs have me a bit puzzled.

Can anyone suggest why the specs might be different. Also, if they are all the same and perform relativly the same, why would I go for an SBIG vs Orion vs QHY (other than price) ?

Roy
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Re: QHY9C color version released
« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2009, 08:27:44 PM »

Hello,
       Sorry this is a little mistake about the sensor size. Because we are based a old PDF . The sensor active size is 17.96*13.54 .

For pixel size. There is three defines:

Total pixel  :  3448*2574 (8.9mega pixel)
Effective pixels: 3358*2536  (8.6mega pixel)
Active Pixels  : 3326*2504   (8.3mega pixel)

       Our circuit read all pixel out (3448*2574)  and plus some overscan area.

       I have changed this mistake on the spec.

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Re: QHY9C color version released
« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2009, 06:15:55 AM »

QHY9C color image samples(ground scene)

This is one image . Second is stretched.First is full range.

The image has been resize 50% and save into JPG.

The color balance is keep on original ,not do auto balance.

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* QHY9C SCENE TEST.jpg (317.61 KB, 1792x1287 - viewed 2641 times.)

* QHY9C SCENE TEST STRETCH.jpg (962.67 KB, 1792x1287 - viewed 2662 times.)
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Re: QHY9C color version released
« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2009, 07:35:44 AM »

Big image is here:


FIT file                     http://www.qhyccd.com/QHY9/QHY9C SCENE TEST FIT.zip
BMP file not stretch   http://www.qhyccd.com/QHY9/QHY9C SCENE TEST.zip
BMP file       stretch   http://www.qhyccd.com/QHY9/QHY9C SCENE TEST STRETCH.zip
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Re: QHY9C color version released
« Reply #10 on: November 23, 2009, 08:55:59 PM »

Hello,

        Our price has send to our dealer. The final price will be similar of QHY8 camera.

Other spec is just like QHY9 mono .The only differece is it is using color KAF8300CE sensor.


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If the price for the QHY9C will be similar to the QHY8 (~1500 US), does that mean that perhaps the QHY9 MONO might also be reduced in price?  I might be looking for a mono camera and since there was never a QHY8/QHY8Pro mono, the QHY9 is the next logical choice.. But its a lot more expensive then the others.

Roy
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Re: QHY9C color version released
« Reply #11 on: November 23, 2009, 10:11:27 PM »

Hello,

         We will run a new price conditions from Dec.1 this year. The QHY9 price will reduce a little and it will come with the
FREE
 2inch-5position colorwheel(Cost USD500,preferential date is from Dec1. to March,31 next year). Please contact the local dealer for the details.


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Re: QHY9C color version released
« Reply #12 on: November 24, 2009, 10:41:56 AM »

Hello,

         We will run a new price conditions from Dec.1 this year. The QHY9 price will reduce a little and it will come with the
FREE
 2inch-5position colorwheel(Cost USD500,preferential date is from Dec1. to March,31 next year). Please contact the local dealer for the details.


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Excellent.. I will ask around and see what the dealers have...

Roy
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