{"id":9814,"date":"2025-08-15T16:05:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&p=9814"},"modified":"2025-08-15T17:05:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T15:05:31","slug":"camera-touptek-g3m462c-imx462-couleur","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/camera-touptek-g3m462c-imx462-couleur\/","title":{"rendered":"ToupTek G3M462C camera (IMX462 color)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ToupTek G3M462C - Planetary camera & color autoguider (IMX462, USB 3.0)<\/h2>\n

\n Visit ToupTek G3M462C<\/strong> is a camera planetary\/guidance<\/em> color<\/strong> 1.25\u2033 format based on backlit sensor Sony IMX462<\/strong> (1\/2.8\u2033), renowned for its extremely high sensitivity - including in the near infrared. Thanks to theUSB 3.0 Type-C<\/strong>at 512 MB DDR3 buffer<\/strong> and a very low read noise<\/strong>It delivers high frame rates and great stability for the Moon, planets, the Sun (with suitable filters) and the sky.self-steering<\/strong> via ST-4<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Highlights<\/h3>\n
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  • Sensor<\/strong>\u00a0: Sony IMX462 color<\/strong>BSI, 1\/2.8\u2033 (5.57 \u00d7 3.13 mm) format.<\/li>\n
  • Resolution<\/strong>\u00a0: 1920 \u00d7 1080 (\u2248 2.1 MP) - pixels<\/strong>\u00a02.9 \u00b5m.<\/li>\n
  • USB 3.0 Type-C<\/strong> - 512 MB DDR3 buffer<\/strong>\u00a0fast, reliable flow.<\/li>\n
  • 12-bit ADC<\/strong>, Hardware ROI<\/strong>, binning<\/strong> numeric 1\u00d71 \u2192 8\u00d78.<\/li>\n
  • Playback noise<\/strong> very low (\u2248 0.76 \u2192 2.4 e- depending on gain) - full-well<\/strong> \u2248 12.7 ke-.<\/li>\n
  • Speed<\/strong>\u00a0up to ~130-140 fps<\/strong> 8-bit (full sensor) - ~65-70 fps<\/strong> in 12 bits.<\/li>\n
  • Integrated ST-4<\/strong> for autosteering - excellent IR-pass and CH sensitivity4<\/sub>.<\/li>\n
  • 1.25\u2033 mounting<\/strong> (M28.5\u00d70.6) + adapters C\/CS<\/strong> - IR-cut\/AR window depending on version.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n
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    Technical specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Sensor<\/th>\nSony IMX462 color<\/strong>BSI, 1\/2.8\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Resolution<\/th>\n1920 \u00d7 1080 (\u2248 2.1 MP)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Pixel size<\/th>\n2.9 \u00b5m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Active zone<\/th>\n5.57 \u00d7 3.13 mm (diag. 6.39 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ADC<\/th>\n12-bit (8\/12-bit output)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Playback noise<\/th>\n\u2248 2.4 \u2192 0.76 e- (depending on gain)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Full-well (FWC)<\/th>\n\u2248 12.7 ke-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Max. frame rate (full sensor)<\/th>\n\u2248 70 fps (12 bits) - \u2248 140 fps (8 bits)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Shutter<\/th>\nRolling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Laying time<\/th>\n0.1 ms to 1000 s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Interface<\/th>\nUSB 3.0 Type-C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Buffer memory<\/th>\nDDR3 512 MB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Guidance port<\/th>\nST-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Assembly<\/th>\n1.25\u2033 nose (M28.5\u00d70.6) - C and CS adapters included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Backfocus (bare body)<\/th>\n\u2248 8.5 mm (nu) - \u2248 12.5 mm (CS) - \u2248 17.5 mm (C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Window<\/th>\nIR-cut 380-690 nm (or AR depending on version)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Dimensions \/ Weight<\/th>\n\u00d8 \u2248 37 mm \u00d7 \u2248 72 mm - \u2248 70 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    OS & SDK<\/th>\nWindows \/ macOS \/ Linux \/ Android - Multi-platform SDK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/section>\n
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    Performance & uses<\/h3>\n
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    • Planetary<\/strong>\u00a0Moon\/Jupiter\/Saturn at very high frame rates (full sensor and ROI).<\/li>\n
    • Solar<\/strong>\u00a0H-alpha\/continuum (suitable filters), high SNR.<\/li>\n
    • Self-steering<\/strong>\u00a0: port ST-4<\/strong>high sensitivity, ideal for OAG.<\/li>\n
    • IR-pass & CH4<\/sub><\/strong>\u00a0very good near-infrared response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Window<\/th>\nTypical data rate (USB 3.0)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Full 1920\u00d71080 sensor<\/td>\n\u2248 70 fps (12 bits) - \u2248 140 fps (8 bits)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ROI (e.g. 1280\u00d7720)<\/td>\n> 200 fps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/section>\n
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      Software & compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Drivers<\/th>\nASCOM, INDI - DirectShow - Native SDK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Acquisition<\/th>\nSharpCap, FireCapture, ToupSky, MaxIm DL, AstroArt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Guidance<\/th>\nPHD2 via ASCOM or port ST-4<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/section>\n
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      Integration & mechanics<\/h3>\n
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      • Body 1.25\u2033<\/strong> compatible with most ocular holders, drawers and OAGs.<\/li>\n
      • C\/CS adapters<\/strong> supplied for industrial lenses and compact setups.<\/li>\n
      • Short backfocus<\/strong>\u00a0ideal for tight OAG.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n
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        Box contents<\/h3>\n
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        • G3M462C camera (1.25\u2033 body)<\/li>\n
        • Nose 1.25\u2033<\/li>\n
        • C and CS adapters<\/li>\n
        • USB-A \u2192 USB-C (USB 3.0) cable<\/li>\n
        • Cable ST-4<\/strong> self-steering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Why choose the G3M462C?<\/h3>\n

          \n Because it offers sensitivity<\/strong> and the versatility<\/strong> of the IMX462 in color version, the very high speeds<\/strong> via USB 3.0, a 512 MB buffer<\/strong>compatibility ST-4<\/strong> and ultra-compact 1.25\u2033 mechanics: an excellent choice for beginners or those wishing to perfect their planetary and guiding skills.\n <\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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