miniCAM8 Mono
QHY
From ~$924.92
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The QHY miniCAM8 Mono is a compact cooled monochrome camera delivering professional astrophotography performance in a travel-ready design, built for both deep-sky and planetary imaging with advanced features normally found only in larger systems. The sensitive Sony IMX585 sensor delivers sharp, detailed results while built-in cooling keeps noise low, and an integrated 8-position filter wheel enables easy switching between LRGB and narrowband filters without carrying extra gear. It offers a well-designed and affordable entry into monochrome astrophotography, with its integrated filter wheel, compact size, and low price point making it an excellent choice for beginner to intermediate astrophotographers. Equipped with Sony's IMX585 8 MP sensor, dual-stage TE cooling, an 8-position filter wheel, and Linearity HDR mode, it ensures clear, dynamic, noise-free images.
Specifications
| Sensor Size | 1 mm |
| Full Well Capacity (Standard) | 54000 |
| Quantum Efficiency (Visible) | 92% |
| Diameter | 4 mm |
| Zero Amplifier Glow | ✓ |
| Sensor type | Back-Illuminated CMOS Monochrome |
| HDR Dynamic Range (Linearity HDR) | 15.5 |
| ADC | 12-bit (native) |
| Filter Size | 19 in |
| Memory Buffer | 512 |
| Resolution | 8″ |
| Read Noise (Standard) | 0.76-0.78 |
| Sensor | Sony IMX585 |
| Pixel Size | 2.9 μm |
| Resolution (Pixels) | 3840 x 2160 |
| Quantum Efficiency (Near-Infrared) | 60% |
| Anti-Dew System | ✓ |
| TE Cooling Delta | -45 °C |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0 |
| Full Well Capacity (HDR Mode) | 46000 |
| Weight | 480 lb |
| Included Filters | LRGB + 7nm Ha, OIII, SII |
| Read Noise (HDR Mode) | 1.0 |
| Filter Wheel Positions | 8 |
| Power | 12 W |