{"id":3496,"date":"2025-03-06T18:06:39","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T17:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.geekworkers.dev\/produit\/apollo-428m-max-cmos-7-1mp-51fps-monochrome\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T11:43:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T10:43:11","slug":"apollo-428m-max-cmos-7-1mp-51fps-monochrome","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/apollo-428m-max-cmos-7-1mp-51fps-monochrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Apollo 428M MAX"},"content":{"rendered":"

Player One Apollo 428M MAX - IMX428 Solar Camera<\/h2>\n

Visit Apollo 428M MAX<\/strong> from Player One Astronomy<\/strong> is a high-performance solar camera designed around the sensor Sony IMX428<\/strong> monochrome format 1.1\u2033<\/strong>. Thanks to its 4.5 \u00b5m<\/strong>, and technology global shutter<\/strong>, It is a particularly high-performance solution for high-resolution solar imaging, prominence observation and even imaging of the International Space Station.<\/p>\n

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Sony IMX428 sensor - high solar resolution<\/h3>\n
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  • Monochrome sensor Sony IMX428<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Sensor format : 1.1\u2033<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Resolution: 3216 \u00d7 2208<\/strong> (7.1 MP)<\/li>\n
  • Diagonal : 17.5 mm<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Pixel size : 4.5 \u00b5m<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Load well : 25.3 ke-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    This sensor offers an almost twice the size of the famous IMX174<\/strong>, This allows for wider fields and more efficient solar mosaics.<\/p>\n

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    Sony Pregius technology - Global Shutter<\/h3>\n

    The IMX428 sensor belongs to the 3rd generation Sony Pregius<\/strong> and uses a global shutter<\/strong>, eliminating rolling shutter distortion.<\/p>\n

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    • Overall exposure for sharp images<\/li>\n
    • Ideal for fast solar imaging<\/li>\n
    • Adapted to imaging on the International Space Station<\/li>\n
    • Excellent stability on fast-moving objects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Versatile BIN modes<\/h3>\n

      The 4.5 \u00b5m sensor can operate in the BIN2<\/strong> to simulate 9 \u00b5m<\/strong>, offering increased sensitivity and a quadrupled load well.<\/p>\n

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      • MONO8 hardware BIN2<\/strong> : load wells up to 100 ke-<\/strong>, 10-bit ADC, up to 135 FPS<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • MONO16 hardware BIN2<\/strong> : load wells up to 100 ke-<\/strong>, 12-bit ADC, up to 109 FPS<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • MONO16 software BIN2<\/strong> : depth to 14 bits<\/strong>, approximately 27 FPS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        These modes enable the camera to be adapted to both high-resolution imaging and long focal length configurations.<\/p>\n

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        HCG mode and low reading noise<\/h3>\n

        The camera features a HCG (High Conversion Gain) mode<\/strong> which activates automatically when the gain exceeds 70.<\/p>\n

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        • Reading noise reduced to 2.4 e-<\/strong> in HCG<\/li>\n
        • Up to 1.4 e-<\/strong> at gain 450<\/li>\n
        • Extended dynamics up to 12 stops<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          Perfectly smooth images - no banding<\/h3>\n

          A frequent problem in solar imaging is the presence of horizontal banding<\/strong>. Tests with IMX428 sensors show particularly smooth images, with no visible banding.<\/p>\n

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          • No annoying horizontal banding<\/li>\n
          • Homogeneous images<\/li>\n
          • Simplified post-processing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Passive cooling system (PCS)<\/h3>\n

            Solar imaging is carried out in daylight, when temperatures can become very high. The camera incorporates a Passive Cooling System<\/strong> which efficiently dissipates heat from the sensor.<\/p>\n

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            • Reduced sensor temperature<\/li>\n
            • Improved thermal stability<\/li>\n
            • Better image quality during the day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              It can be combined with ACS (Active Cooling System)<\/strong> for even greater thermal control.<\/p>\n

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              256 MB DDR3 cache<\/h3>\n

              The camera features a built-in buffer memory 256 MB DDR3<\/strong> for stable data transmission.<\/p>\n

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              • Reduced image loss<\/li>\n
              • More reliable transmission<\/li>\n
              • Works even with slower USB ports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                Player One advanced technologies<\/h3>\n
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                • DPS (Dead Pixel Suppression)<\/strong> to automatically correct defective pixels<\/li>\n
                • Protection overvoltage and overcurrent<\/strong><\/li>\n
                • Sensor tilt adjustment (Tilt Plate) to reduce the risk of Newton Rings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  Performance and connectivity<\/h3>\n
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                  • Interface USB3.0<\/strong><\/li>\n
                  • Up to 51 FPS<\/strong> in RAW8 (10-bit)<\/li>\n
                  • Up to 27 FPS<\/strong> in RAW16 (12-bit)<\/li>\n
                  • Port ST4<\/strong> for self-steering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    To take full advantage of the camera's performance, the use of a Fast SSD<\/strong> is recommended.<\/p>\n

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                    Key features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                    Sensor<\/strong><\/td>\nSony IMX428 (Pregius Gen 3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Type<\/strong><\/td>\nMonochrome - Global Shutter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Format<\/strong><\/td>\n1.1\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n3216 \u00d7 2208 (7.1 MP)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Pixel size<\/strong><\/td>\n4.5 \u00b5m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Load wells<\/strong><\/td>\n25.3 ke- (up to 100 ke- in BIN2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Minimum reading noise<\/strong><\/td>\n1.4 e-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Cover<\/strong><\/td>\n256 MB DDR3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Interface<\/strong><\/td>\nUSB3.0 + ST4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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                    A reference solar camera<\/h3>\n

                    Thanks to its large sensor, Pregius global shutter technology and perfectly clean, banding-free images, the Player One Apollo 428M MAX<\/strong> has established itself as a particularly high-performance camera for H-alpha solar imaging and demanding planetary applications.<\/p>\n

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                    Additional Official Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                    Features<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                    Brand<\/td>\nPlayer One<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Manufacturer reference<\/td>\nApollo 428M MAX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Sensor<\/td>\nSony IMX428<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Acquisition<\/td>\nMonochrome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Resolution<\/td>\n3216 \u00d7 2208 pixels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Definition Announced<\/td>\n7.1 MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Pixel size<\/td>\n4.5 \u00b5m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Reported saturation capacity<\/td>\n25.3 ke\u207b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Data Interface<\/td>\nUSB 3.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Shutter<\/td>\nGlobal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Buffer memory<\/td>\n256 MB DDR3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                    Official Specifications and Prices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                    Configuration<\/th>\nManufacturer reference<\/th>\nPrice in CHF (including tax)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                    Camera<\/td>\nApollo 428M MAX<\/td>\n780.78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Camera + ACS<\/td>\nApollo 428M MAX + ACS<\/td>\n848.21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                    The photo shows the main product, not all the items in the kits. Only the listed contents are included.<\/p>\n

                    Manufacturer's illustration.<\/p>\n

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