SBIG's latest CCD Camera based on the KAF-8300 CCD. This entry level camera features a single sensor in a small, compact body measuring 2 x 4 x 5 inches.

The new ST-8300M (monochrome) and ST-8300C (color) cameras are based on Kodak's KAF-8300, 8.3 megapixel, full frame CCD.  This CCD array has 3326 x 2504 pixels at 5.4 microns making it ideal for both short fast optics in high resolution (unbinned) mode, and for longer focal lengths it can be binned binned 2x2 or 3x3.  The CCD has both antiblooming and microlens technology to improve the effective Quantum Efficiency of the sensor.  As a result it can be used in a wide variety of optical configurations.  The camera electronics are USB 2.0 for fast download rates and rapid focus mode.  The small light body accepts body accepts both c-mount and standard 35mm Nikon camera lenses.  In addition to its imaging capabilities, it can also be used as a guider.  A built-in mechanical shutter is included for automatic dark frames.

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