{"id":12569,"date":"2025-12-18T17:18:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T16:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&#038;p=12569"},"modified":"2025-12-19T22:44:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T21:44:54","slug":"camera-touptek-g3662m-imx662-mono-bsi","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/camera-touptek-g3662m-imx662-mono-bsi\/","title":{"rendered":"ToupTek G3662M camera (IMX662 mono BSI)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">ToupTek G3662M (IMX662 mono BSI)- Ultra-sensitive USB 3.0 monochrome camera for planetary, lunar, solar and autoguiding applications<\/h3>\n<p>Visit <strong>ToupTek G3M662M<\/strong> is an astronomical camera <strong>monochrome<\/strong> compact, high-performance unit, specially designed for the\u2019<strong>planetary imagery<\/strong>, <strong>lunar<\/strong> and <strong>solar<\/strong> (with a suitable filter), while remaining perfectly usable for the\u2019<strong>self-steering<\/strong>. It features the famous <strong>Sony IMX662<\/strong> backlit (BSI), renowned for its <strong>extremely low read noise<\/strong>his <strong>very high sensitivity<\/strong> and excellent high-speed performance.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to its interface <strong>USB 3.0<\/strong>, Thanks to its built-in buffer memory and compact size, the G3M662M is ideal for both demanding amateurs and experienced astrophotographers looking for a fast, stable, modern camera for their work. <em>lucky imaging<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3>Sony IMX662 sensor: a modern planetary reference<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sony IMX662 monochrome sensor (BSI)<\/strong> No Bayer matrix, each pixel captures light directly for maximum signal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full HD resolution<\/strong> 1920 \u00d7 1080 (2.1 MP), ideal for planetary and lunar photography.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2.9 \u00b5m pixels<\/strong> excellent compromise between resolution and sensitivity, especially at high focal lengths.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Very high quantum efficiency<\/strong> (advertised &gt; 90 %): captures a maximum number of photons, even on low-contrast targets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ultra-low reading noise<\/strong> High gain: allows you to work at high gain without degrading the image.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>USB 3.0 and buffer memory: maximum fluidity at high speeds<\/h3>\n<p>The G3M662M is equipped with a <strong>USB 3.0<\/strong> coupled with a <strong>512 MB DDR3 buffer memory<\/strong>. This architecture guarantees :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a stable, continuous flow of images,<\/li>\n<li>reduced image loss at high frame rates,<\/li>\n<li>more reliable capture on laptops or mini-PCs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At full resolution, the camera can reach <strong>approx. 100 frames per second<\/strong> in 8-bit mode, and even more so using a <strong>KING<\/strong> (Region of Interest).<\/p>\n<h3>An ideal camera for lucky imaging<\/h3>\n<p>The combination <strong>high speed + low noise + mono sensor<\/strong> makes the G3M662M an excellent camera for :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jupiter, Saturn, Mars<\/strong> capture thousands of images and keep only the best.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moon<\/strong> detailed mosaics and high-contrast images.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sun<\/strong> (with H-alpha, Ca-K, or continuum filters): fine detail and excellent dynamic range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Self-guidance and secondary uses<\/h3>\n<p>Thanks to its sensitivity and low noise, the G3M662M can also be used for :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>self-guidance<\/strong> with guide glasses or <strong>OAG<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li>applications\u2019<strong>EAA<\/strong> or short exposures on shiny objects, depending on the instrument used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A <strong>ST-4 port<\/strong> is present to guide the frame directly if necessary.<\/p>\n<h3>Technical specifications<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Type<\/th>\n<td>USB 3.0 astronomical camera - Monochrome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Sensor<\/th>\n<td>Sony IMX662 BSI CMOS (mono)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Resolution<\/th>\n<td>1920 \u00d7 1080 (2.1 MP)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Pixel size<\/th>\n<td>2.9 \u00b5m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Optical format<\/th>\n<td>1\/2,8\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">ADC depth<\/th>\n<td>12 bits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Maximum speed<\/th>\n<td>\u2248 100 fps (full resolution, 8 bits)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Laying time<\/th>\n<td>Very short to several hundred seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">KING<\/th>\n<td>Supported<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Interface<\/th>\n<td>USB 3.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Buffer memory<\/th>\n<td>512 MB DDR3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Autoguider port<\/th>\n<td>ST-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Compatibility<\/th>\n<td>Windows, macOS, Linux<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Box contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Camera <strong>ToupTek G3M662M<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cable <strong>USB 3.0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Adapter \/ extension <strong>1,25\u2033<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cable <strong>ST-4<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Protective cap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Who's the G3M662M for?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Astrophotographers <strong>demanding planetary<\/strong> looking for a modern, ultra-sensitive mono camera.<\/li>\n<li>Lovers of <strong>lunar and solar<\/strong> to extract as much fine detail as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Users looking for a compact camera that can also be used for the\u2019<strong>self-steering<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Board<\/strong> G3M662M: combined with appropriate filters (IR-pass, red, solar H-alpha, etc.) and good collimation, the G3M662M is capable of delivering top-quality planetary and lunar images, even in moderately turbulent conditions.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cam\u00e9ra ToupTek G3662M (IMX662 mono BSI)\u2013 Cam\u00e9ra monochrome USB 3.0 ultra sensible pour plan\u00e9taire, lunaire, solaire et autoguidage La ToupTek G3M662M est une cam\u00e9ra astronomique monochrome compacte et tr\u00e8s performante, sp\u00e9cialement con\u00e7ue pour l\u2019imagerie plan\u00e9taire, lunaire et solaire (avec filtre adapt\u00e9), tout en restant parfaitement exploitable pour l\u2019autoguidage. 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