SBIG ST8300c CCD Camera


SBIG ST8300c CCD Camera
Detector: Kodak KAF-8300 single-shot color with microlens
Pixel Array 3326 x 2504 pixels
Pixel Size 5.4 x 5.4 microns
Total Pixels 8,328,304 active (8.3 megapixels)
Full Well Capacity ~25,500e-
Dark Current ~0.002e-/pixel/second at -10° C
Anti-blooming 1000x
Shutter even illumination mechanical
Exposure 0.09 to 3600 seconds
A/D conversion 16 bits
A/D gain 0.37e-/ADU
Read noise ~9.3e- RMS
Binning modes 1x1, 2x2, 3x3 . . . 15x15
Cooling single stage thermoelectric, active fan, -40° C from ambient maximum
Temperature regulation +/-0.1° C
Dimensions 2” x 4” x 5” (50mm x 100mm x 127mm)
Weight 1.8 pounds (0.8 Kg)


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ST-8300M Quantum Eccifiency



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