Apollo-C USB3.0 Color Camera (IMX174)

Apollo-C USB3.0 Color Camera (IMX174) - IMX174 solar color camera

Visit Player One Apollo-C is a camera specially designed for solar imaging, equipped with the Sony IMX174. It combines high speed, excellent dynamics and reliability, making it an ideal solution for capturing the fine details of the Sun with ease.

High-performance solar collector

Equipped with a 1/1.2″ with 5.86 µm, The Apollo-C offers excellent load capacity (32 ke-) and a resolution of 1944 × 1216 (2.3 MP). This sensor is particularly appreciated in solar imaging for its sensitivity and ability to freeze atmospheric turbulence.

Global shutter technology

Thanks to its global shutter, The camera captures every image without distortion, which is essential for high-speed solar and planetary photography.

High speed and stability

In USB 3.0 mode, the Apollo-C can reach up to 164 frames per second in full resolution, for lucky imaging and maximum detail extraction. The memory Integrated DDR3 (256 MB) ensures smooth transmission without image loss.

Optimized for solar imaging

• Passive cooling system to limit temperature rise
• DPS technology (removal of defective pixels)
• Sensor tilt adjustment to reduce Newton rings
• Overvoltage and overcurrent protection

Design and conception

Its robust aluminum design and meticulous finish ensure excellent heat dissipation and durability, even during prolonged use in daylight.

Important - solar safety

Please note: this camera must be used with a suitable filtration system (solar film, Herschel prism, etc.). Never point the camera at the sun without appropriate protection.

Key features

• Sensor: Sony IMX174 color
• Format: 1/1.2″
• Resolution: 1944 × 1216 (2.3 MP)
• Pixel size: 5.86 µm
• Full well: 32 ke-
• Shutter: global shutter
• Max speed: up to 164 FPS
• Interface: USB 3.0
• Buffer memory: 256 MB DDR3

Summary

Visit Player One Apollo-C IMX174 is a fast, reliable, high-performance solar camera, perfectly suited to capturing the details of the Sun with precision, whether for observation or advanced imaging.