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  1. $2,079.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: FLI Atlas Digital Focuser (95.25mm Aperture)

    Today’s sophisticated imaging systems include color filter wheels (asymmetrical weight distribution), off-axis guiders, rotators, corrective optics, and CCD cameras. Together they present a formidable group of equipment that must be moved with micron accuracy and no image shift to achieve the finest results. The Atlas Digital Focuser is up to the task; an engineering ”pièce de résistance” with unique solutions to achieving critical focus with heavy loads. 

    FLI's digital focusers are specifically designed for modern CCD imaging where the digital imaging system is mounted very close to correct focus. The thin designs allow focusing with short-travel optical designs.
    The production load test setup consists of an Atlas focuser horizontally mounted to a fixed base and loaded with a ProLine camera at the end of a 10" long aluminum tube. As the focuser is moved repeatedly in both directions, it comes back to the same position every time. The displacement is measured by a dial indicator with 0.0001" resolution, a close-up of the dial face is shown for clearer viewing. Small step actuation at the end of the sequence highlights the precision of the instrument.
    Tested Under Extreme Conditions
    Ice crystals form on the surface of the Atlas focuser after it was removed from FLI's temperature chamber. The focuser handles operation in temperatures below -25°C thanks to a high-performance low-temperature lubricant. Special precautions are necessary for those cold nights, ice buildup must be in kept in check in order to allow the focuser parts to move freely.

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  2. $946.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: FLI 5 Position Color Filter Wheel (for 2" or 50mm diameter filters)

    At less than 7/8 of an inch thick, the CFW-1 color filter wheel is designed to closely and rigidly couple to any CCD camera. The homing device of the CFW is highly accurate and repeatable. The recessed opening of the color filter wheel securely clamps to an IMG, MaxCam, or "AD" adapter mounting flange. This setup adds a minimum distance to the light path and avoids the vignetting issues common with other designs.

    The T-mount system was introduced by Tamron in 1957 as a universal lens mount for 35mm cameras. The idea was that each lens would have a standard threaded rear flange. A camera specific adapter would then be attached at the point of sale, as needed. This greatly reduced costs since only the T-mount adapters needed to be stocked, rather than different versions of every lens.

    With T-mounts readily available for most camera bodies, it was natural for astronomy buffs to settle on it as the standard adapter for 35mm astrophotography. Without this inexpensive and easy to use adapter, astrophotography might have gotten off to a far slower start than it did. On the downside, the T-mount was designed to solve a very specific optical coupling problem in 35mm cameras. Progress in telescope design and CCD array size is revealing the T-mount as a potential bottleneck in the light path.

    Color Filter Wheels
    Our color filter wheel’s robust mechanical design provides the basis for stunning, uncompromising images. Each FLI color filter wheel is precision engineered with a highly accurate no-slip drive chain and stepper motor. The large diameter pivot pin and bushings are precision ground and matched for smooth, quiet no-fuss operation night after night. FLI color filter wheels do not use internal lights for homing, so your images are protected from stray light interference.

    FLI's proprietary Zero Tilt Adapter (ZTA™)
    The ZTA™ is an FLI adapter design that eliminates the common deficiencies found in most astronomical adapters. When you use the ZTA™ you will never experience tilted components, marred adapters, or wobbly interfaces!
     
    The ZTA™ adapter system employs a circular spring that evenly distributes the pressure of three set screws against the ZTA™ dovetailed surface. The resulting clamping force between the two machined surfaces results in zero tilt, zero adapter marring and a complete elimination of problems associated with loose connections. The ZTA™ adapter can be machined to fit nearly any type of camera, color filter wheel or telescope.
     
    ZTA™ - featured in the Atlas focuser and the CenterLine color filter wheel.

     

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  3. $946.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: FLI 8 Position Color Filter Wheel (for 28mm diameter filters)

    Color Filter Wheels
    Our color filter wheel’s robust mechanical design provides the basis for stunning, uncompromising images. Each FLI color filter wheel is precision engineered with a highly accurate no-slip drive chain and stepper motor. The large diameter pivot pin and bushings are precision ground and matched for smooth, quiet no-fuss operation night after night. FLI color filter wheels do not use internal lights for homing, so your images are protected from stray light interference.

    FLI's proprietary Zero Tilt Adapter (ZTA™)
    The ZTA™ is an FLI adapter design that eliminates the common deficiencies found in most astronomical adapters. When you use the ZTA™ you will never experience tilted components, marred adapters, or wobbly interfaces!
     
    The ZTA™ adapter system employs a circular spring that evenly distributes the pressure of three set screws against the ZTA™ dovetailed surface. The resulting clamping force between the two machined surfaces results in zero tilt, zero adapter marring and a complete elimination of problems associated with loose connections. The ZTA™ adapter can be machined to fit nearly any type of camera, color filter wheel or telescope.
     
    ZTA™ - featured in the Atlas focuser and the CenterLine color filter wheel.

     

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  4. $1,358.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: FLI Seven Position Color Filter Wheel (for 2" or 50mm square filters) 

    FLI's threaded Filter Retainer allows the use of ALL round filter thicknesses on the CFW-2-7 Color Filter Wheel.

    Color Filter Wheels
    Our color filter wheel’s robust mechanical design provides the basis for stunning, uncompromising images. Each FLI color filter wheel is precision engineered with a highly accurate no-slip drive chain and stepper motor. The large diameter pivot pin and bushings are precision ground and matched for smooth, quiet no-fuss operation night after night. FLI color filter wheels do not use internal lights for homing, so your images are protected from stray light interference.

    FLI's proprietary Zero Tilt Adapter (ZTA™)
    The ZTA™ is an FLI adapter design that eliminates the common deficiencies found in most astronomical adapters. When you use the ZTA™ you will never experience tilted components, marred adapters, or wobbly interfaces!
     
    The ZTA™ adapter system employs a circular spring that evenly distributes the pressure of three set screws against the ZTA™ dovetailed surface. The resulting clamping force between the two machined surfaces results in zero tilt, zero adapter marring and a complete elimination of problems associated with loose connections. The ZTA™ adapter can be machined to fit nearly any type of camera, color filter wheel or telescope.
     
    ZTA™ - featured in the Atlas focuser and the CenterLine color filter wheel.

     

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  5. $2,079.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: FLI 10 Position Color Filter Wheel (for 50mm square filters)

    Color Filter Wheels
    Our color filter wheel’s robust mechanical design provides the basis for stunning, uncompromising images. Each FLI color filter wheel is precision engineered with a highly accurate no-slip drive chain and stepper motor. The large diameter pivot pin and bushings are precision ground and matched for smooth, quiet no-fuss operation night after night. FLI color filter wheels do not use internal lights for homing, so your images are protected from stray light interference.

    FLI's proprietary Zero Tilt Adapter (ZTA™)
    The ZTA™ is an FLI adapter design that eliminates the common deficiencies found in most astronomical adapters. When you use the ZTA™ you will never experience tilted components, marred adapters, or wobbly interfaces!
     
    The ZTA™ adapter system employs a circular spring that evenly distributes the pressure of three set screws against the ZTA™ dovetailed surface. The resulting clamping force between the two machined surfaces results in zero tilt, zero adapter marring and a complete elimination of problems associated with loose connections. The ZTA™ adapter can be machined to fit nearly any type of camera, color filter wheel or telescope.
     
    ZTA™ - featured in the Atlas focuser and the CenterLine color filter wheel.

     

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  6. $2,079.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: FLI 12 Position Color Filter Wheel (for 2" or 50mm diameter filters)

    Color Filter Wheels
    Our color filter wheel’s robust mechanical design provides the basis for stunning, uncompromising images. Each FLI color filter wheel is precision engineered with a highly accurate no-slip drive chain and stepper motor. The large diameter pivot pin and bushings are precision ground and matched for smooth, quiet no-fuss operation night after night. FLI color filter wheels do not use internal lights for homing, so your images are protected from stray light interference.

    FLI's proprietary Zero Tilt Adapter (ZTA™)
    The ZTA™ is an FLI adapter design that eliminates the common deficiencies found in most astronomical adapters. When you use the ZTA™ you will never experience tilted components, marred adapters, or wobbly interfaces!
     
    The ZTA™ adapter system employs a circular spring that evenly distributes the pressure of three set screws against the ZTA™ dovetailed surface. The resulting clamping force between the two machined surfaces results in zero tilt, zero adapter marring and a complete elimination of problems associated with loose connections. The ZTA™ adapter can be machined to fit nearly any type of camera, color filter wheel or telescope.
     
    ZTA™ - featured in the Atlas focuser and the CenterLine color filter wheel.

     

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  7. $2,079.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: FLI 20 Position Color Filter Wheel (for 28mm diameter filters)

    FLI's exclusive multi step Filter Retainer allows the use of ALL square filter thicknesses on the CFW-5-7 and CFW-3-20 Color Filter Wheels.

    Color Filter Wheels
    Our color filter wheel’s robust mechanical design provides the basis for stunning, uncompromising images. Each FLI color filter wheel is precision engineered with a highly accurate no-slip drive chain and stepper motor. The large diameter pivot pin and bushings are precision ground and matched for smooth, quiet no-fuss operation night after night. FLI color filter wheels do not use internal lights for homing, so your images are protected from stray light interference.

    FLI's proprietary Zero Tilt Adapter (ZTA™)
    The ZTA™ is an FLI adapter design that eliminates the common deficiencies found in most astronomical adapters. When you use the ZTA™ you will never experience tilted components, marred adapters, or wobbly interfaces!
     
    The ZTA™ adapter system employs a circular spring that evenly distributes the pressure of three set screws against the ZTA™ dovetailed surface. The resulting clamping force between the two machined surfaces results in zero tilt, zero adapter marring and a complete elimination of problems associated with loose connections. The ZTA™ adapter can be machined to fit nearly any type of camera, color filter wheel or telescope.
     
    ZTA™ - featured in the Atlas focuser and the CenterLine color filter wheel.

     

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  8. $1,564.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: 5 Position Color Filter Wheel (for 50mm square filters)

    Color Filter Wheels
    Our color filter wheel’s robust mechanical design provides the basis for stunning, uncompromising images. Each FLI color filter wheel is precision engineered with a highly accurate no-slip drive chain and stepper motor. The large diameter pivot pin and bushings are precision ground and matched for smooth, quiet no-fuss operation night after night. FLI color filter wheels do not use internal lights for homing, so your images are protected from stray light interference.

    FLI's proprietary Zero Tilt Adapter (ZTA™)
    The ZTA™ is an FLI adapter design that eliminates the common deficiencies found in most astronomical adapters. When you use the ZTA™ you will never experience tilted components, marred adapters, or wobbly interfaces!
     
    The ZTA™ adapter system employs a circular spring that evenly distributes the pressure of three set screws against the ZTA™ dovetailed surface. The resulting clamping force between the two machined surfaces results in zero tilt, zero adapter marring and a complete elimination of problems associated with loose connections. The ZTA™ adapter can be machined to fit nearly any type of camera, color filter wheel or telescope.
     
    ZTA™ - featured in the Atlas focuser and the CenterLine color filter wheel.

     

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  9. $1,770.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: 7 Position Color Filter Wheel (for 50mm square filters)

    Color Filter Wheels
    Our color filter wheel’s robust mechanical design provides the basis for stunning, uncompromising images. Each FLI color filter wheel is precision engineered with a highly accurate no-slip drive chain and stepper motor. The large diameter pivot pin and bushings are precision ground and matched for smooth, quiet no-fuss operation night after night. FLI color filter wheels do not use internal lights for homing, so your images are protected from stray light interference.

    FLI's proprietary Zero Tilt Adapter (ZTA™)
    The ZTA™ is an FLI adapter design that eliminates the common deficiencies found in most astronomical adapters. When you use the ZTA™ you will never experience tilted components, marred adapters, or wobbly interfaces!
     
    The ZTA™ adapter system employs a circular spring that evenly distributes the pressure of three set screws against the ZTA™ dovetailed surface. The resulting clamping force between the two machined surfaces results in zero tilt, zero adapter marring and a complete elimination of problems associated with loose connections. The ZTA™ adapter can be machined to fit nearly any type of camera, color filter wheel or telescope.
     
    ZTA™ - featured in the Atlas focuser and the CenterLine color filter wheel.

     

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  10. $2,079.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: 5 Position Color Filter Wheel (for 65mm square filters) 

    Color Filter Wheels
    Our color filter wheel’s robust mechanical design provides the basis for stunning, uncompromising images. Each FLI color filter wheel is precision engineered with a highly accurate no-slip drive chain and stepper motor. The large diameter pivot pin and bushings are precision ground and matched for smooth, quiet no-fuss operation night after night. FLI color filter wheels do not use internal lights for homing, so your images are protected from stray light interference.

    FLI's proprietary Zero Tilt Adapter (ZTA™)
    The ZTA™ is an FLI adapter design that eliminates the common deficiencies found in most astronomical adapters. When you use the ZTA™ you will never experience tilted components, marred adapters, or wobbly interfaces!
     
    The ZTA™ adapter system employs a circular spring that evenly distributes the pressure of three set screws against the ZTA™ dovetailed surface. The resulting clamping force between the two machined surfaces results in zero tilt, zero adapter marring and a complete elimination of problems associated with loose connections. The ZTA™ adapter can be machined to fit nearly any type of camera, color filter wheel or telescope.
     
    ZTA™ - featured in the Atlas focuser and the CenterLine color filter wheel.

     

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  11. $2,594.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: FLI Ten Position Dual Color Filter Wheel (for 50mm square filters)

    The FLI CenterLine color filter wheels feature a centrally located aperture that presents a symmetrical mass distribution and eliminates the offset weight problems associated with virtually every other color filter wheel on the market. It is also ideal for prime focus installations where a zero or symmetric shading of the primary mirror is critical. The CL1-10 CFW presents an easier load to handle vs. a normal color filter wheel and it will not change a telescope's balance as it tracks across the sky. The FLI CenterLine also allows for filter combinations unavailable with traditional style filter wheels.

    The first FLI CenterLine to be released is the model CL1-10 which holds up to ten 50mm x 50mm square filters in two independently operated wheels. It is powered by two internally mounted stepper motors and two TruMotion synchronous belts. The internal wheels are supported by radial ball bearings that provide a smooth, quiet and repeatable operation. 

    Color Filter Wheels
    Our color filter wheel’s robust mechanical design provides the basis for stunning, uncompromising images. Each FLI color filter wheel is precision engineered with a highly accurate no-slip drive chain and stepper motor. The large diameter pivot pin and bushings are precision ground and matched for smooth, quiet no-fuss operation night after night. FLI color filter wheels do not use internal lights for homing, so your images are protected from stray light interference.

    FLI's proprietary Zero Tilt Adapter (ZTA™)
    The ZTA™ is an FLI adapter design that eliminates the common deficiencies found in most astronomical adapters. When you use the ZTA™ you will never experience tilted components, marred adapters, or wobbly interfaces!
     
    The ZTA™ adapter system employs a circular spring that evenly distributes the pressure of three set screws against the ZTA™ dovetailed surface. The resulting clamping force between the two machined surfaces results in zero tilt, zero adapter marring and a complete elimination of problems associated with loose connections. The ZTA™ adapter can be machined to fit nearly any type of camera, color filter wheel or telescope.
     
    ZTA™ - featured in the Atlas focuser and the CenterLine color filter wheel.

     

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  12. $2,594.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: FLI Twenty Position Dual Color Filter Wheel (for 25mm diameter filters)

    Color Filter Wheels
    Our color filter wheel’s robust mechanical design provides the basis for stunning, uncompromising images. Each FLI color filter wheel is precision engineered with a highly accurate no-slip drive chain and stepper motor. The large diameter pivot pin and bushings are precision ground and matched for smooth, quiet no-fuss operation night after night. FLI color filter wheels do not use internal lights for homing, so your images are protected from stray light interference.

    FLI's proprietary Zero Tilt Adapter (ZTA™)
    The ZTA™ is an FLI adapter design that eliminates the common deficiencies found in most astronomical adapters. When you use the ZTA™ you will never experience tilted components, marred adapters, or wobbly interfaces!
     
    The ZTA™ adapter system employs a circular spring that evenly distributes the pressure of three set screws against the ZTA™ dovetailed surface. The resulting clamping force between the two machined surfaces results in zero tilt, zero adapter marring and a complete elimination of problems associated with loose connections. The ZTA™ adapter can be machined to fit nearly any type of camera, color filter wheel or telescope.
     
    ZTA™ - featured in the Atlas focuser and the CenterLine color filter wheel.

     

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  13. $15,315.35 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: Hyperion HP4710-1-BB Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera CCD47-10-1-371 broadband with 25mm shutter - 1024 x 1024 Imaging Array 13 μm Pixel Size

    Hyperion systems were developed to satisfy an OEM need for cameras with a shorter distance front-to-back. Hyperions use MicroLine electronics, and support any sensor listed for MicroLines, with one caveat: Hyperions do not support 63.5 or 65mm shutters. Hyperions offer the same deep cooling, high frame rates, and low noise as MicroLine cameras.

    At 4 x 6.75 x 3.35 inches, the Hyperion is a small camera with big camera capabilities. 
    Each component of the Hyperion camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions. Hyperion download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images. Hyperion cameras can cool to as much as 60°C below ambientwithout water assist. Simply set the Hyperion cooling where you want it and the camera will do the rest, quickly and without worries.

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  14. $17,117.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: Hyperion HP4710-1-DD Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera CCD47-10-1-109 deep depletion with 25mm shutter- 1024 x 1024 Imaging Array 13 μm Pixel Size

    Hyperion systems were developed to satisfy an OEM need for cameras with a shorter distance front-to-back. Hyperions use MicroLine electronics, and support any sensor listed for MicroLines, with one caveat: Hyperions do not support 63.5 or 65mm shutters. Hyperions offer the same deep cooling, high frame rates, and low noise as MicroLine cameras.

    At 4 x 6.75 x 3.35 inches, the Hyperion is a small camera with big camera capabilities. 
    Each component of the Hyperion camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions. Hyperion download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images. Hyperion cameras can cool to as much as 60°C below ambientwithout water assist. Simply set the Hyperion cooling where you want it and the camera will do the rest, quickly and without worries.

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  15. $15,315.35 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: Hyperion HP4710-1-MB Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera CCD47-10-1-353 midband with 25mm shutter - 1024 x 1024 imaging array 13 μm Pixel Size

    At 4 x 6.75 x 3.35 inches, the Hyperion is a small camera with big camera capabilities. Hyperion systems were developed to satisfy an OEM need for cameras with a shorter distance front-to-back. Hyperions use MicroLine electronics, and support any sensor listed for MicroLines, with one caveat: Hyperions do not support 63.5 or 65mm shutters. Hyperions offer the same deep cooling, high frame rates, and low noise as MicroLine cameras. - 1024 x 1024 Imaging Array 13 μm Pixel Size

    Each component of the Hyperion camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions. Hyperion download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images. Hyperion cameras can cool to as much as 60°C below ambientwithout water assist. Simply set the Hyperion cooling where you want it and the camera will do the rest, quickly and without worries.

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  16. $15,469.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: Hyperion HP4710-1-UV Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera CCD47-10-1-373 UV with 25mm shutter- 1024 x 1024 Imaging Array 13 μm Pixel Size

    Hyperion systems were developed to satisfy an OEM need for cameras with a shorter distance front-to-back. Hyperions use MicroLine electronics, and support any sensor listed for MicroLines, with one caveat: Hyperions do not support 63.5 or 65mm shutters. Hyperions offer the same deep cooling, high frame rates, and low noise as MicroLine cameras.

    At 4 x 6.75 x 3.35 inches, the Hyperion is a small camera with big camera capabilities. 
    Each component of the Hyperion camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions. Hyperion download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images. Hyperion cameras can cool to as much as 60°C below ambientwithout water assist. Simply set the Hyperion cooling where you want it and the camera will do the rest, quickly and without worries.

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  17. $5,478.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: Hyperion HPx285 Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera Sony ICX285AL monochrome sensor (no shutter) - 1360 x 1024 Imaging Array 6.45 μm Pixel Size

    Hyperion systems were developed to satisfy an OEM need for cameras with a shorter distance front-to-back. Hyperions use MicroLine electronics, and support any sensor listed for MicroLines, with one caveat: Hyperions do not support 63.5 or 65mm shutters. Hyperions offer the same deep cooling, high frame rates, and low noise as MicroLine cameras.

    At 4 x 6.75 x 3.35 inches, the Hyperion is a small camera with big camera capabilities. 
    Each component of the Hyperion camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions. Hyperion download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolutionnecessary to produce high quality images. Hyperion cameras can cool to as much as 60°C below ambientwithout water assist. Simply set the Hyperion cooling where you want it and the camera will do the rest, quickly and without worries.

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  18. $6,199.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: Hyperion HPx695 Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera Sony ICX695ALG monochrome sensor (no shutter) - 2750 x 2200 Imaging Array 4.54 μm Pixel Size

    Hyperion systems were developed to satisfy an OEM need for cameras with a shorter distance front-to-back. Hyperions use MicroLine electronics, and support any sensor listed for MicroLines, with one caveat: Hyperions do not support 63.5 or 65mm shutters. Hyperions offer the same deep cooling, high frame rates, and low noise as MicroLine cameras.

    At 4 x 6.75 x 3.35 inches, the Hyperion is a small camera with big camera capabilities. 
    Each component of the Hyperion camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions. Hyperion download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolutionnecessary to produce high quality images. Hyperion cameras can cool to as much as 60°C below ambientwithout water assist. Simply set the Hyperion cooling where you want it and the camera will do the rest, quickly and without worries.

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  19. $4,654.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: FLI High Speed Filter Wheel - 10 x 25mm filters

    High-performance servo motors featuring rare Earth magnets coupled with backlash-free power transfer provide ultimate torque which translates to ultimate speed. Adjacent filter distance is traveled in as fast as 23ms on the HS-625 model and 30ms on the HS-1025 and HS-1032 models, while the longest distance (180 degree wheel turn corresponding to three filter positions on the HS-625 and five positions on the HS-1025 and HS-1032) is covered in 45ms on the HS-625 model and 90ms on the HS-1025 and HS-1032 models.

    Control
    The control system not only optimizes the trajectory to result in maximum speed with minimum vibration, it also adapts to the changes in load. When filters are added or removed, the controller parameters must be adjusted in order to maintain peak performance. A built-in adaptation mechanism takes care of these adjustments providing optimum performance no matter what the operating conditions are.


    Servo Motor Advantage
    Encoder feedback sensors on the servo motors enable reliable operation compared to a stepper-motor-based open-loop motion system where step skipping may occur. However, the advantages of servo motors come at a cost of increased circuitry and controller complexity. This is addressed with state-of-the-art semiconductor components, a high-performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and a sophisticated control algorithm.

    High Speed Filter Wheel Features

    Wheel Design
    Weight-reduction features have been added to the wheel design for maximum speed. High accuracy and reliable operation is achieved by using custom designed components and precision machining. The filter wheel doubles as a pulley, reducing the number of parts necessary for efficient power transfer and maximizing the torque delivered by the motor.

    Deep Pocket for Filters    
    Filter pockets accommodate a wide selection of filters up to 9mm thick. The HS-1025 model holds up to ten filters with 25mm diameter, HS-1032 holds up to ten 32mm filters, and HS-625 holds up to six 25mm filters. Additional flexibility is provided by combining the HS-1032 wheel with optional 32mm-to-25mm adapters or other custom holders. The filters are secured in place by threaded retainers.
    Filter Access    
    Filter Access
    An oversized opening complemented by a threaded lid provide convenient access for filter replacement eliminating the need to disassemble the unit.
     
    Filter Position Indicator
    On the HS-1025 and HS-1032 models, the current filter selection as well as the position aligned with the filter replacement port is indicated through small openings near the wheel pivot. On the HS-625 model, the filter pocket index is visible when replacing the filters through the access port.
        
    Integrated Electronics
    All of the drive and control electronics facilitating the functionality of the HS-1025, HS-1032, and HS-625 models are contained in the filter wheel housing. This convenient solution eliminates the need for an external controller and the associated wiring hassles. It is still possible to operate multiple filter wheels through the same serial port by connecting them in daisy-chained mode. Simply connect a computer to the incoming port and a second wheel to the outgoing one to achieve functionality equivalent to a two-wheel system driven by a central control unit. Up to three filter wheels can be operated from the same serial port. Aside from motor drive and control circuitry, the integrated circuit board features a shutter controller allowing for a direct connection of a shutter without the need of external drive electronics.

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  20. $4,654.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: FLI High Speed Filter Wheel - 10 x 32mm filters

    High-performance servo motors featuring rare Earth magnets coupled with backlash-free power transfer provide ultimate torque which translates to ultimate speed. Adjacent filter distance is traveled in as fast as 23ms on the HS-625 model and 30ms on the HS-1025 and HS-1032 models, while the longest distance (180 degree wheel turn corresponding to three filter positions on the HS-625 and five positions on the HS-1025 and HS-1032) is covered in 45ms on the HS-625 model and 90ms on the HS-1025 and HS-1032 models.

    Control
    The control system not only optimizes the trajectory to result in maximum speed with minimum vibration, it also adapts to the changes in load. When filters are added or removed, the controller parameters must be adjusted in order to maintain peak performance. A built-in adaptation mechanism takes care of these adjustments providing optimum performance no matter what the operating conditions are.


    Servo Motor Advantage
    Encoder feedback sensors on the servo motors enable reliable operation compared to a stepper-motor-based open-loop motion system where step skipping may occur. However, the advantages of servo motors come at a cost of increased circuitry and controller complexity. This is addressed with state-of-the-art semiconductor components, a high-performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and a sophisticated control algorithm.

    High Speed Filter Wheel Features

    Wheel Design
    Weight-reduction features have been added to the wheel design for maximum speed. High accuracy and reliable operation is achieved by using custom designed components and precision machining. The filter wheel doubles as a pulley, reducing the number of parts necessary for efficient power transfer and maximizing the torque delivered by the motor.

    Deep Pocket for Filters    
    Filter pockets accommodate a wide selection of filters up to 9mm thick. The HS-1025 model holds up to ten filters with 25mm diameter, HS-1032 holds up to ten 32mm filters, and HS-625 holds up to six 25mm filters. Additional flexibility is provided by combining the HS-1032 wheel with optional 32mm-to-25mm adapters or other custom holders. The filters are secured in place by threaded retainers.
    Filter Access    
    Filter Access
    An oversized opening complemented by a threaded lid provide convenient access for filter replacement eliminating the need to disassemble the unit.
     
    Filter Position Indicator
    On the HS-1025 and HS-1032 models, the current filter selection as well as the position aligned with the filter replacement port is indicated through small openings near the wheel pivot. On the HS-625 model, the filter pocket index is visible when replacing the filters through the access port.
        
    Integrated Electronics
    All of the drive and control electronics facilitating the functionality of the HS-1025, HS-1032, and HS-625 models are contained in the filter wheel housing. This convenient solution eliminates the need for an external controller and the associated wiring hassles. It is still possible to operate multiple filter wheels through the same serial port by connecting them in daisy-chained mode. Simply connect a computer to the incoming port and a second wheel to the outgoing one to achieve functionality equivalent to a two-wheel system driven by a central control unit. Up to three filter wheels can be operated from the same serial port. Aside from motor drive and control circuitry, the integrated circuit board features a shutter controller allowing for a direct connection of a shutter without the need of external drive electronics.

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  21. $4,139.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: FLI High Speed Filter Wheel - 6 x 25mm filters

    High-performance servo motors featuring rare Earth magnets coupled with backlash-free power transfer provide ultimate torque which translates to ultimate speed. Adjacent filter distance is traveled in as fast as 23ms on the HS-625 model and 30ms on the HS-1025 and HS-1032 models, while the longest distance (180 degree wheel turn corresponding to three filter positions on the HS-625 and five positions on the HS-1025 and HS-1032) is covered in 45ms on the HS-625 model and 90ms on the HS-1025 and HS-1032 models.

    Control
    The control system not only optimizes the trajectory to result in maximum speed with minimum vibration, it also adapts to the changes in load. When filters are added or removed, the controller parameters must be adjusted in order to maintain peak performance. A built-in adaptation mechanism takes care of these adjustments providing optimum performance no matter what the operating conditions are.


    Servo Motor Advantage
    Encoder feedback sensors on the servo motors enable reliable operation compared to a stepper-motor-based open-loop motion system where step skipping may occur. However, the advantages of servo motors come at a cost of increased circuitry and controller complexity. This is addressed with state-of-the-art semiconductor components, a high-performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and a sophisticated control algorithm.

    High Speed Filter Wheel Features

    Wheel Design
    Weight-reduction features have been added to the wheel design for maximum speed. High accuracy and reliable operation is achieved by using custom designed components and precision machining. The filter wheel doubles as a pulley, reducing the number of parts necessary for efficient power transfer and maximizing the torque delivered by the motor.

    Deep Pocket for Filters    
    Filter pockets accommodate a wide selection of filters up to 9mm thick. The HS-1025 model holds up to ten filters with 25mm diameter, HS-1032 holds up to ten 32mm filters, and HS-625 holds up to six 25mm filters. Additional flexibility is provided by combining the HS-1032 wheel with optional 32mm-to-25mm adapters or other custom holders. The filters are secured in place by threaded retainers.
    Filter Access    
    Filter Access
    An oversized opening complemented by a threaded lid provide convenient access for filter replacement eliminating the need to disassemble the unit.
     
    Filter Position Indicator
    On the HS-1025 and HS-1032 models, the current filter selection as well as the position aligned with the filter replacement port is indicated through small openings near the wheel pivot. On the HS-625 model, the filter pocket index is visible when replacing the filters through the access port.
        
    Integrated Electronics
    All of the drive and control electronics facilitating the functionality of the HS-1025, HS-1032, and HS-625 models are contained in the filter wheel housing. This convenient solution eliminates the need for an external controller and the associated wiring hassles. It is still possible to operate multiple filter wheels through the same serial port by connecting them in daisy-chained mode. Simply connect a computer to the incoming port and a second wheel to the outgoing one to achieve functionality equivalent to a two-wheel system driven by a central control unit. Up to three filter wheels can be operated from the same serial port. Aside from motor drive and control circuitry, the integrated circuit board features a shutter controller allowing for a direct connection of a shutter without the need of external drive electronics.

    Out of Stock
  22. $12,379.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: The KL400's Low Dynamic Range (LDR) mode reads the image once and digitizes it to 12-bits. The user has eight gains to select from in LDR mode. Adjusting the gain affects full well size, dark current growth, and linearity.

    The High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode reads the pixels twice, digitizing with different gains. (Unlike CCDs that only read the charge from each pixel once, CMOS sensors can measure the charge multiple times.) The two images are merged to create a 16 bit image with the linearity of a single image, thus allowing an HDR image to show detail in both low-count and high-count areas of an image. Because of the additional read time, the maximum HDR frame rate is half that of the LDR mode.

    The Kepler camera also features a Low Dark Current (LDC) options for both LDR and HDR. When used, the LDC option minimizes dark current at the expense of reduced full well capacity. For short exposures where dark current growth is not a problem, LDC is not generally used. Standard modes (not LDC) provide the highest full well capacity and widest dynamic range. On the other hand LDC mode is very useful for imaging dim objects that require very long exposures where dark current growth can be significant.

    The following may be useful in making the decision on which mode is most appropriate:

    Choose LDR mode for required frame rate greater than 24 FPS (exposures <42 ms).

    Choose HDR mode for a dynamic range greater than 0 – 4095 counts

    Choose LDC when your exposures are sufficiently long that dark current growth uses a significant percentage of full well capacity. (Also cool sensor to lowest possible operating temp.)

    Do not choose LDC for short exposures.

     
    A Signal to Noise Ratio Comparison: PL16803 CCD vs. KL4040 sCMOS
    The ProLine PL16803 has been the de facto standard for astrophotography since its release in 2006, and the Kepler KL4040 continues the tradition of excellence. Both cameras use a 4k x 4k sensor with 9 micron pixels. The difference is the ProLine uses a traditional CCD while the Kepler uses a Scientific CMOS sensor.

    The table below is a comparison of the ProLine PL16803 and the Kepler KL4040 cameras, using a low flux value of 1 photon/pixel/second.

    KAF-16803 vs GSense4040
    Sensor    KAF-16803 CCD    GS4040 sCMOS
    Average QE 400-700 nm    50.7%    69.8%
    Dark Current    0.001 eps    0.15 eps
    Read Noise    10 e-    3.7 e-
    Throughput    1 MHz    800 MHz
    Full Well Capacity    100000 e-    70000 e-
    Dynamic Range    10000 : 1    18900 : 1
    SNR 900 sec    19.2    22.5
    SNR 5 x 180 sec    14.7    21.8
    SNR 10 x 90 sec    11.9    20.9
     

    Summary: A Paradigm Shift
    It is no surprise that the CCD’s best performance is with a single long exposure. What may be surprising is the Kepler KL4040 has a better signal-to-noise ratio than the PL16803 even with a single long exposure. The signal-to-noise ratio of the KL4040 is better than the PL16803 even when using short exposures that are stacked!

    The benefit of taking multiple short exposures is the option to discard a bad exposure ruined by satellite trails, tracking errors, or bad seeing (etc.). Incredible low-noise images are now possible with a single long exposure or many stacked short exposures. The KL4040’s superior performance allows it to be used for a wide range of applications and requirements.

    Out of Stock
  23. $21,649.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: The Kepler KL400 provides ultra-high sensitivity, ultra-low noise with high frame rates, all at a game-changing price to performance ratio. The back-illuminated sensor is available with TVISB coating for best performance in the visible and at 240 nm; the UV version is best at 280 nm.

    The KL400's Low Dynamic Range (LDR) mode reads the image once and digitizes it to 12-bits. The user has eight gains to select from in LDR mode. Adjusting the gain affects full well size, dark current growth, and linearity.

    The High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode reads the pixels twice, digitizing with different gains. (Unlike CCDs that only read the charge from each pixel once, CMOS sensors can measure the charge multiple times.) The two images are merged to create a 16 bit image with the linearity of a single image, thus allowing an HDR image to show detail in both low-count and high-count areas of an image. Because of the additional read time, the maximum HDR frame rate is half that of the LDR mode.

    The Kepler camera also features a Low Dark Current (LDC) options for both LDR and HDR. When used, the LDC option minimizes dark current at the expense of reduced full well capacity. For short exposures where dark current growth is not a problem, LDC is not generally used. Standard modes (not LDC) provide the highest full well capacity and widest dynamic range. On the other hand LDC mode is very useful for imaging dim objects that require very long exposures where dark current growth can be significant.

    The following may be useful in making the decision on which mode is most appropriate:

    Choose LDR mode for required frame rate greater than 24 FPS (exposures <42 ms).

    Choose HDR mode for a dynamic range greater than 0 – 4095 counts

    Choose LDC when your exposures are sufficiently long that dark current growth uses a significant percentage of full well capacity. (Also cool sensor to lowest possible operating temp.)

    Do not choose LDC for short exposures.

     
    A Signal to Noise Ratio Comparison: PL16803 CCD vs. KL4040 sCMOS
    The ProLine PL16803 has been the de facto standard for astrophotography since its release in 2006, and the Kepler KL4040 continues the tradition of excellence. Both cameras use a 4k x 4k sensor with 9 micron pixels. The difference is the ProLine uses a traditional CCD while the Kepler uses a Scientific CMOS sensor.

    The table below is a comparison of the ProLine PL16803 and the Kepler KL4040 cameras, using a low flux value of 1 photon/pixel/second.

    KAF-16803 vs GSense4040
    Sensor    KAF-16803 CCD    GS4040 sCMOS
    Average QE 400-700 nm    50.7%    69.8%
    Dark Current    0.001 eps    0.15 eps
    Read Noise    10 e-    3.7 e-
    Throughput    1 MHz    800 MHz
    Full Well Capacity    100000 e-    70000 e-
    Dynamic Range    10000 : 1    18900 : 1
    SNR 900 sec    19.2    22.5
    SNR 5 x 180 sec    14.7    21.8
    SNR 10 x 90 sec    11.9    20.9
     

    Summary: A Paradigm Shift
    It is no surprise that the CCD’s best performance is with a single long exposure. What may be surprising is the Kepler KL4040 has a better signal-to-noise ratio than the PL16803 even with a single long exposure. The signal-to-noise ratio of the KL4040 is better than the PL16803 even when using short exposures that are stacked!

    The benefit of taking multiple short exposures is the option to discard a bad exposure ruined by satellite trails, tracking errors, or bad seeing (etc.). Incredible low-noise images are now possible with a single long exposure or many stacked short exposures. The KL4040’s superior performance allows it to be used for a wide range of applications and requirements.

    Out of Stock
  24. $16,499.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation:

    The KL4040 scientific CMOS camera has the same pixel size and imaging area as the popular KAF-16803 CCD, but with 1/3 the noise and 40% higher quantum efficiency. Kepler cooled sCMOS cameras provide ultra-high sensitivity, ultra-low noise, and high frame rates, all at game-changing price to performance ratio.

    The KL400's Low Dynamic Range (LDR) mode reads the image once and digitizes it to 12-bits. The user has eight gains to select from in LDR mode. Adjusting the gain affects full well size, dark current growth, and linearity.

    The High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode reads the pixels twice, digitizing with different gains. (Unlike CCDs that only read the charge from each pixel once, CMOS sensors can measure the charge multiple times.) The two images are merged to create a 16 bit image with the linearity of a single image, thus allowing an HDR image to show detail in both low-count and high-count areas of an image. Because of the additional read time, the maximum HDR frame rate is half that of the LDR mode.

    The Kepler camera also features a Low Dark Current (LDC) options for both LDR and HDR. When used, the LDC option minimizes dark current at the expense of reduced full well capacity. For short exposures where dark current growth is not a problem, LDC is not generally used. Standard modes (not LDC) provide the highest full well capacity and widest dynamic range. On the other hand LDC mode is very useful for imaging dim objects that require very long exposures where dark current growth can be significant.

    The following may be useful in making the decision on which mode is most appropriate:

    Choose LDR mode for required frame rate greater than 24 FPS (exposures <42 ms).

    Choose HDR mode for a dynamic range greater than 0 – 4095 counts

    Choose LDC when your exposures are sufficiently long that dark current growth uses a significant percentage of full well capacity. (Also cool sensor to lowest possible operating temp.)

    Do not choose LDC for short exposures.

     
    A Signal to Noise Ratio Comparison: PL16803 CCD vs. KL4040 sCMOS
    The ProLine PL16803 has been the de facto standard for astrophotography since its release in 2006, and the Kepler KL4040 continues the tradition of excellence. Both cameras use a 4k x 4k sensor with 9 micron pixels. The difference is the ProLine uses a traditional CCD while the Kepler uses a Scientific CMOS sensor.

    The table below is a comparison of the ProLine PL16803 and the Kepler KL4040 cameras, using a low flux value of 1 photon/pixel/second.

    KAF-16803 vs GSense4040
    Sensor    KAF-16803 CCD    GS4040 sCMOS
    Average QE 400-700 nm    50.7%    69.8%
    Dark Current    0.001 eps    0.15 eps
    Read Noise    10 e-    3.7 e-
    Throughput    1 MHz    800 MHz
    Full Well Capacity    100000 e-    70000 e-
    Dynamic Range    10000 : 1    18900 : 1
    SNR 900 sec    19.2    22.5
    SNR 5 x 180 sec    14.7    21.8
    SNR 10 x 90 sec    11.9    20.9


    Summary: A Paradigm Shift
    It is no surprise that the CCD’s best performance is with a single long exposure. What may be surprising is the Kepler KL4040 has a better signal-to-noise ratio than the PL16803 even with a single long exposure. The signal-to-noise ratio of the KL4040 is better than the PL16803 even when using short exposures that are stacked!

    The benefit of taking multiple short exposures is the option to discard a bad exposure ruined by satellite trails, tracking errors, or bad seeing (etc.). Incredible low-noise images are now possible with a single long exposure or many stacked short exposures. The KL4040’s superior performance allows it to be used for a wide range of applications and requirements.

    Out of Stock
  25. $46,369.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: The very large imaging area of the KL6060 FI scientific CMOS camera provides high sensitivity with low noise, even at multiple frames per second. The camera offers 4x the area of comparably priced 2K x 2K back illuminated CCD cameras.

    The Kepler KL400 provides ultra-high sensitivity, ultra-low noise with high frame rates, all at a game-changing price to performance ratio. The back-illuminated sensor is available with TVISB coating for best performance in the visible and at 240 nm; the UV version is best at 280 nm.

    The KL400's Low Dynamic Range (LDR) mode reads the image once and digitizes it to 12-bits. The user has eight gains to select from in LDR mode. Adjusting the gain affects full well size, dark current growth, and linearity.

    The High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode reads the pixels twice, digitizing with different gains. (Unlike CCDs that only read the charge from each pixel once, CMOS sensors can measure the charge multiple times.) The two images are merged to create a 16 bit image with the linearity of a single image, thus allowing an HDR image to show detail in both low-count and high-count areas of an image. Because of the additional read time, the maximum HDR frame rate is half that of the LDR mode.

    The Kepler camera also features a Low Dark Current (LDC) options for both LDR and HDR. When used, the LDC option minimizes dark current at the expense of reduced full well capacity. For short exposures where dark current growth is not a problem, LDC is not generally used. Standard modes (not LDC) provide the highest full well capacity and widest dynamic range. On the other hand LDC mode is very useful for imaging dim objects that require very long exposures where dark current growth can be significant.

    The following may be useful in making the decision on which mode is most appropriate:

    Choose LDR mode for required frame rate greater than 24 FPS (exposures <42 ms).

    Choose HDR mode for a dynamic range greater than 0 – 4095 counts

    Choose LDC when your exposures are sufficiently long that dark current growth uses a significant percentage of full well capacity. (Also cool sensor to lowest possible operating temp.)

    Do not choose LDC for short exposures.

     
    A Signal to Noise Ratio Comparison: PL16803 CCD vs. KL4040 sCMOS
    The ProLine PL16803 has been the de facto standard for astrophotography since its release in 2006, and the Kepler KL4040 continues the tradition of excellence. Both cameras use a 4k x 4k sensor with 9 micron pixels. The difference is the ProLine uses a traditional CCD while the Kepler uses a Scientific CMOS sensor.

    The table below is a comparison of the ProLine PL16803 and the Kepler KL4040 cameras, using a low flux value of 1 photon/pixel/second.

    KAF-16803 vs GSense4040
    Sensor    KAF-16803 CCD    GS4040 sCMOS
    Average QE 400-700 nm    50.7%    69.8%
    Dark Current    0.001 eps    0.15 eps
    Read Noise    10 e-    3.7 e-
    Throughput    1 MHz    800 MHz
    Full Well Capacity    100000 e-    70000 e-
    Dynamic Range    10000 : 1    18900 : 1
    SNR 900 sec    19.2    22.5
    SNR 5 x 180 sec    14.7    21.8
    SNR 10 x 90 sec    11.9    20.9
     

    Summary: A Paradigm Shift
    It is no surprise that the CCD’s best performance is with a single long exposure. What may be surprising is the Kepler KL4040 has a better signal-to-noise ratio than the PL16803 even with a single long exposure. The signal-to-noise ratio of the KL4040 is better than the PL16803 even when using short exposures that are stacked!

    The benefit of taking multiple short exposures is the option to discard a bad exposure ruined by satellite trails, tracking errors, or bad seeing (etc.). Incredible low-noise images are now possible with a single long exposure or many stacked short exposures. The KL4040’s superior performance allows it to be used for a wide range of applications and requirements.

    Out of Stock
  26. $169,975.00 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: The KL6060 BI scientific CMOS camera has the same sensitivity and imaging area as the back-illuminated CCD230-84 CCD, but with a fraction of the noise even at multiple frames per second. Kepler cooled sCMOS cameras provide ultra-high sensitivity, ultra-low noise, and high frame rates, all at game-changing price to performance ratio.

    The Kepler KL400 provides ultra-high sensitivity, ultra-low noise with high frame rates, all at a game-changing price to performance ratio. The back-illuminated sensor is available with TVISB coating for best performance in the visible and at 240 nm; the UV version is best at 280 nm.

    The KL400's Low Dynamic Range (LDR) mode reads the image once and digitizes it to 12-bits. The user has eight gains to select from in LDR mode. Adjusting the gain affects full well size, dark current growth, and linearity.

    The High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode reads the pixels twice, digitizing with different gains. (Unlike CCDs that only read the charge from each pixel once, CMOS sensors can measure the charge multiple times.) The two images are merged to create a 16 bit image with the linearity of a single image, thus allowing an HDR image to show detail in both low-count and high-count areas of an image. Because of the additional read time, the maximum HDR frame rate is half that of the LDR mode.

    The Kepler camera also features a Low Dark Current (LDC) options for both LDR and HDR. When used, the LDC option minimizes dark current at the expense of reduced full well capacity. For short exposures where dark current growth is not a problem, LDC is not generally used. Standard modes (not LDC) provide the highest full well capacity and widest dynamic range. On the other hand LDC mode is very useful for imaging dim objects that require very long exposures where dark current growth can be significant.

    The following may be useful in making the decision on which mode is most appropriate:

    Choose LDR mode for required frame rate greater than 24 FPS (exposures <42 ms).

    Choose HDR mode for a dynamic range greater than 0 – 4095 counts

    Choose LDC when your exposures are sufficiently long that dark current growth uses a significant percentage of full well capacity. (Also cool sensor to lowest possible operating temp.)

    Do not choose LDC for short exposures.

     
    A Signal to Noise Ratio Comparison: PL16803 CCD vs. KL4040 sCMOS
    The ProLine PL16803 has been the de facto standard for astrophotography since its release in 2006, and the Kepler KL4040 continues the tradition of excellence. Both cameras use a 4k x 4k sensor with 9 micron pixels. The difference is the ProLine uses a traditional CCD while the Kepler uses a Scientific CMOS sensor.

    The table below is a comparison of the ProLine PL16803 and the Kepler KL4040 cameras, using a low flux value of 1 photon/pixel/second.

    KAF-16803 vs GSense4040
    Sensor    KAF-16803 CCD    GS4040 sCMOS
    Average QE 400-700 nm    50.7%    69.8%
    Dark Current    0.001 eps    0.15 eps
    Read Noise    10 e-    3.7 e-
    Throughput    1 MHz    800 MHz
    Full Well Capacity    100000 e-    70000 e-
    Dynamic Range    10000 : 1    18900 : 1
    SNR 900 sec    19.2    22.5
    SNR 5 x 180 sec    14.7    21.8
    SNR 10 x 90 sec    11.9    20.9
     

    Summary: A Paradigm Shift
    It is no surprise that the CCD’s best performance is with a single long exposure. What may be surprising is the Kepler KL4040 has a better signal-to-noise ratio than the PL16803 even with a single long exposure. The signal-to-noise ratio of the KL4040 is better than the PL16803 even when using short exposures that are stacked!

    The benefit of taking multiple short exposures is the option to discard a bad exposure ruined by satellite trails, tracking errors, or bad seeing (etc.). Incredible low-noise images are now possible with a single long exposure or many stacked short exposures. The KL4040’s superior performance allows it to be used for a wide range of applications and requirements.

    Out of Stock
  27. $12,894.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: MicroLine ML16803 Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera KAF-16803 with 63.5mm Shutter  - 4096 x 4096 Imaging Array 9 μm Pixel Size

    MicroLine is smaller and lighter-weight than the competition, but outperforms them in key areas such as noise, frame quality, download speeds, bit-depth, and CCD cooling.

    At 3.7 x 3.7 x 4.8 inches the MicroLine is a small camera with big camera capabilities.
    Each component of the MicroLine camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions.
    MicroLine download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images. MicroLine cameras can achieve up to 60°C below ambient cooling without water assist. Simply set the MicroLine cooling where you want it and the camera will do the rest, quickly and without worries.

     

    Out of Stock
  28. $12,379.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: MicroLine ML16803 Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera KAF-16803 with 63.5mm Shutter  - 4096 x 4096 Imaging Array 9 μm Pixel Size

    MicroLine is smaller and lighter-weight than the competition, but outperforms them in key areas such as noise, frame quality, download speeds, bit-depth, and CCD cooling.

    At 3.7 x 3.7 x 4.8 inches the MicroLine is a small camera with big camera capabilities.
    Each component of the MicroLine camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions.
    MicroLine download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images. MicroLine cameras can achieve up to 60°C below ambient cooling without water assist. Simply set the MicroLine cooling where you want it and the camera will do the rest, quickly and without worries.

     

    Out of Stock
  29. $41,116.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: MicroLine ML23042 Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera CCD230-42-1-E10 back illuminated broadband with shutter - 2048 x 2048 Imaging Array 15 μm Pixel Size

    MicroLine is smaller and lighter-weight than the competition, but outperforms them in key areas such as noise, frame quality, download speeds, bit-depth, and CCD cooling.

    At 3.7 x 3.7 x 4.8 inches the MicroLine is a small camera with big camera capabilities.
    Each component of the MicroLine camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions.
    MicroLine download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images. The MicroLine ML23042 camera can achieve up to 50°C below ambient cooling without water assist. Simply set the MicroLine cooling where you want it and the camera will do the rest, quickly and without worries.

     

     

    Out of Stock
  30. $41,116.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: MicroLine ML23042 Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera CCD230-42-1-143 back illuminated midband with shutter - 2048 x 2048 Imaging Array 15 μm Pixel Size

    MicroLine is smaller and lighter-weight than the competition, but outperforms them in key areas such as noise, frame quality, download speeds, bit-depth, and CCD cooling.

    At 3.7 x 3.7 x 4.8 inches the MicroLine is a small camera with big camera capabilities.
    Each component of the MicroLine camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions.
    MicroLine download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images. The MicroLine ML23042 camera can achieve up to 50°C below ambient cooling without water assist. Simply set the MicroLine cooling where you want it and the camera will do the rest, quickly and without worries.

     

    Out of Stock
  31. $19,074.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: MicroLine ML4210 Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera CCD42-10-1-319 back illuminated enhanced broadband with 45mm high speed shutter - 2048 x 512 Imaging Array 13.5 μm Pixel Size

    MicroLine is smaller and lighter-weight than the competition, but outperforms them in key areas such as noise, frame quality, download speeds, bit-depth, and CCD cooling.

    At 3.7 x 3.7 x 4.8 inches the MicroLine is a small camera with big camera capabilities.
    Each component of the MicroLine camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions.
    MicroLine download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images. The MicroLine ML4210 camera can achieve up to 55°C below ambient cooling without water assist. Simply set the MicroLine cooling where you want it and the camera will do the rest, quickly and without worries.

     

    Out of Stock
  32. $18,250.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: MicroLine ML4210 Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera CCD42-10-1-970 back illuminated midband with 45mm high speed shutter - 2048 x 512 Imaging Array 13.5 μm Pixel Size

    MicroLine is smaller and lighter-weight than the competition, but outperforms them in key areas such as noise, frame quality, download speeds, bit-depth, and CCD cooling.

    At 3.7 x 3.7 x 4.8 inches the MicroLine is a small camera with big camera capabilities.
    Each component of the MicroLine camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions.
    MicroLine download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images. The MicroLine ML4210 camera can achieve up to 55°C below ambient cooling without water assist. Simply set the MicroLine cooling where you want it and the camera will do the rest, quickly and without worries.

     

    Out of Stock
  33. $18,405.35 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: MicroLine ML4210 Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera CCD42-10-1-313 back illuminated UV (AIMO) with 45mm high speed shutter - 2048 x 512 Imaging Array 13.5 μm Pixel Size

    MicroLine is smaller and lighter-weight than the competition, but outperforms them in key areas such as noise, frame quality, download speeds, bit-depth, and CCD cooling.

    At 3.7 x 3.7 x 4.8 inches the MicroLine is a small camera with big camera capabilities.
    Each component of the MicroLine camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions.
    MicroLine download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images. The MicroLine ML4210 camera can achieve up to 55°C below ambient cooling without water assist. Simply set the MicroLine cooling where you want it and the camera will do the rest, quickly and without worries.

     

    Out of Stock
  34. $54,094.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: MicroLine ML4240 AM Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera CCD42-40-1-S04 back illuminated NIMO Astro M2 with 45mm high speed shutter - 2048 x 2048 Imaging Array 13.5 μm Pixel Size

    At 3.7 x 3.7 x 4.8 inches the MicroLine is a small camera with big camera capabilities. 
    Each component of the MicroLine camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions. 
    MicroLine download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images.
    MicroLine cameras can achieve up to 60°C below ambient cooling without water assist.
    This version of the ML4240 uses a back-illuminated sensor on deep depletion silicon with an enhanced multilayer coating, giving high quantum efficiency across the visible and into the near infrared. Deep depletion silicon has substantially higher dark current than standard silicon.

    Out of Stock
  35. $38,644.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: MicroLine ML4240 Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera CCD42-40-1-368 back illuminated midband with 45mm high speed shutter - 2048 x 2048 Imaging Array 13.5 μm Pixel Size

    At 3.7 x 3.7 x 4.8 inches the MicroLine is a small camera with big camera capabilities. 
    Each component of the MicroLine camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions. 
    MicroLine download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images.
    MicroLine cameras can achieve up to 60°C below ambient cooling without water assist. Simply set the MicroLine cooling where you want it and the camera will do the rest, quickly and without worries.

    Out of Stock
  36. $38,644.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: MicroLine ML4240 Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera CCD42-40-1-075 back illuminated UV (NIMO) with 45mm high speed shutter, Fused Silica - 2048 x 2048 Imaging Array 13.5 μm Pixel Size

    At 3.7 x 3.7 x 4.8 inches the MicroLine is a small camera with big camera capabilities. 
    Each component of the MicroLine camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions. 
    MicroLine download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images.
    MicroLine cameras can achieve up to 60°C below ambient cooling without water assist. Simply set the MicroLine cooling where you want it and the camera will do the rest, quickly and without worries.

    Out of Stock
  37. $17,380.50 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: MicroLine ML4710 AM Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera CCD47-10-1-197 BI Astro Multi-2 deep depletion (NIMO) with 45mm high speed shutter - 1024 x 1024 Imaging Array 13 μm Pixel Size

    At 3.7 x 3.7 x 4.8 inches the MicroLine is a small camera with big camera capabilities. 
    Each component of the MicroLine camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions. 
    MicroLine download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images.
    MicroLine cameras can achieve up to 60°C below ambient cooling without water assist.

    This version of the ML4710 uses a back-illuminated sensor on deep depletion silicon with an enhance multilayer coating, giving high quantum efficiency across the visible and into the near infrared. Deep depletion silicon has substantially higher dark current than standard silicon.

    Out of Stock
  38. $14,954.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: MicroLine ML4710 Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera CCD47-10-1-371 Back Illuminated broadband with 25mm high speed shutter - 1024 x 1024 Imaging Array 13 μm Pixel Size

    At 3.7 x 3.7 x 4.8 inches the MicroLine is a small camera with big camera capabilities. 
    Each component of the MicroLine camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions. 
    MicroLine download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images.
    MicroLine cameras can achieve up to 60°C below ambient cooling without water assist.

     

    Out of Stock
  39. $16,808.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: MicroLine ML4710 DD Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera CCD47-10-1-109 Back Illuminated deep depletion (NIMO) with 25mm high speed shutter - 1024 x 1024 Imaging Array 13 μm Pixel Size

    At 3.7 x 3.7 x 4.8 inches the MicroLine is a small camera with big camera capabilities. 
    Each component of the MicroLine camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions. 
    MicroLine download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images.
    MicroLine cameras can achieve up to 60°C below ambient cooling without water assist.

    This version of the ML4710 uses a back-illuminated sensor on deep depletion silicon for enhanced near infrared sensitivity. 
    Deep depletion silicon has substantially higher dark current than standard silicon.

     

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  40. $14,954.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: MicroLine ML4710 Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera CCD47-10-1-353 BI midband with 25mm high speed shutter - 1024 x 1024 Imaging Array 13 μm Pixel Size

    At 3.7 x 3.7 x 4.8 inches the MicroLine is a small camera with big camera capabilities. 
    Each component of the MicroLine camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions. 
    MicroLine download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images.
    MicroLine cameras can achieve up to 60°C below ambient cooling without water assist.

     

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  41. $15,160.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: MicroLine ML4710 Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera CCD47-10-1-373 Back Illuminated UV with 25mm high speed shutter, Fused Silica - 1024 x 1024 Imaging Array 13 μm Pixel Size

    At 3.7 x 3.7 x 4.8 inches the MicroLine is a small camera with big camera capabilities. 
    Each component of the MicroLine camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions. 
    MicroLine download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images.
    MicroLine cameras can achieve up to 60°C below ambient cooling without water assist.

     

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  42. $19,074.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: MicroLine ML4720 Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera CCD47-20-1-339 AIMO back illuminated midband (no shutter) - 1024 x 1024 Imaging Array 13 μm Pixel Size

    The ML4720 uses a back-illuminated frame transfer sensorfrom e2v technologies. Half of the sensor is covered with a metal mask; half is exposed to light. 
    The exposed side of the sensor is centered in the camera aperture. The image is moved from the exposed side to the masked side in about 10 milliseconds, then read out from the masked side while a new exposure is integrating on the exposed side. (Therefore, frameto-frame timing depends in great part on the digitization speed.)
    The default configuration for the camera is two channel readout with software-selectable digitization speeds of 500 kHz and 4 MHz per channel. (Single channel readout is available on request, as are different digitization speeds.)
    The midband and broadband versions of the sensor are operated in MPP mode (low dark current). The UV version of the sensor is non-MPP

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  43. $9,804.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: MicroLine ML6303 Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera KAF-6303 with 45mm high speed shutter - 3072 x 2048 Imaging Array 9 μm Pixel Size

    At 3.7 x 3.7 x 4.8 inches the MicroLine is a small camera with big camera capabilities. Each component of the MicroLine camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions. 
    MicroLine download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images.
    MicroLine cameras can achieve up to 60°C below ambient cooling without water assist. Simply set the MicroLine cooling where you want it and the camera will do the rest,quickly and without worries.

    MicroLine CCD cameras are smaller and lighter-weight than the competition, but outperforms them in key areas such as noise, frame quality, download speeds, bit-depth, and CCD cooling. FLI MicroLine CCD cameras feature fast download speeds that simply leave the competition behind. Each component of the FLI MicroLine camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions. All major components are CNC machined and you’re looking at only the highest quality electrical components and circuit boards with logo, serial number and focal plane indicators laser-etched on the surface – not printed. FLI designed photo-etched stainless-steel shutters are field-serviceable should they ever encounter damage and the sensor is hermetically sealed from dust and moisture. What sets FLI MicroLine CCD Cameras apart is their small form factor. At 3.7 x 3.7 x 5 inches (HWL), the FLI MicroLine is a small camera with big camera capabilities! The Microline improves upon the highly successful FLI MaxCam design in a number of key areas including cooling, download speeds, clear aperture, and sensor capability. The ML6303E CCD Camera features the Kodak Full Frame KAF-6303E Grade 2 Sensor and a 45mm high-speed mechanical shutter. Fully field-serviceable and hermetically sealed from dust and moisture. CCD can be operated at -30° deg C with typical room temperatures and without the need for water cooling or special cooling sequences. The FLI MicroLine CCD Camera is CNC machined with only the highest quality electrical components and circuit boards. The FLI MicroLine’s robust cooling design achieves a sustainable cooling performance of 50-55° deg C below ambient. The camera’s CCD can be operated at -30° deg C with typical room temperatures and without the need for water cooling (sold as a separate option). Conventional imaging cameras move the image data directly from the image sensor to the USB port, making them susceptible to added artifacts due to PC processing tasks, processor speed, and other PC-related issues. The MicroLine avoids these issues with its internal frame buffer, thus allowing an image to be quickly read out and downloaded to the PC. This allows the PC to take the image at whatever speed it is capable of without introducing any artifacts to the image. When it comes the FLI MicroLine, you get system compatibility and mounting options as well as mechanical shutter, liquid cooling, and Anti-Dew Technology options that will help you trick out your camera the way you want it. The MicroLine line of CCD cameras is compatible with all FLI imaging accessories, including the Precision line of Color Filter Wheels and Digital Focusers. MicroLine camera adapters are available for microscope, telescope and machine vision connectivity.

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  44. $5,169.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: MicroLine MLX285 Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera Sony ICX285 (no shutter) - 1360 x 1024 Imaging Array 6.45 μm Pixel Size

    At 3.7 x 3.7 x 4.8 inches the MicroLine is a small camera with big camera capabilities. Each component of the MicroLine camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions. 
    MicroLine download speeds are fast yet maintain the 16-bit resolution necessary to produce high quality images.
    MicroLine cameras can achieve up to 60°C below ambient cooling without water assist. Simply set the MicroLine cooling where you want it and the camera will do the rest,quickly and without worries.

    The MLx285 hardware can be configured for microsecond or millisecond exposure resolution. When set up for microsecond timing, the exposure range is 100 microseconds to 35 minutes. When set up for millisecond timing, the exposure range is 1 millisecond to 24 days

     

     

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  45. $5,890.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: MicroLine MLX695 Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera Sony ICX695 (no shutter) - 2750 x 2200 Imaging Array 4.54 μm Pixel Size

    High quantum efficiency and exceptionally low read noise give the MLx695 sensitivity down to microlux from visible to the near infrared. 
    High spatial resolution makes the MLx695 ideal for low light applications such as fluorescence.
    Standard configuration: single channel with softwareselectable
    download speeds: 1.7 MHz for exceptionally low noise, and 12 MHz (about 1 frame per second).
    Optional configuration: 2 channels at 12 MHz each (about 2 frames per second)
    Air cooling to 60°C below ambient. Optional liquid circulation for cooling to 80°C below ambient.
    Standard C-mount thread or optional FLI dovetail for use with a variety of adapters, such as Nikon F-mount or Canon EOS

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  46. $12,894.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: ProLine PL16803 Monochrome CCD Cooled Camera with 63.5 mm Shutter -  4096 x 4096 Imaging Array 9 μm Pixel Size

    ProLine sets the standards in key performance areas that include: download speeds, cooling, low noise operation, anti-ghosting technology, image quality, and linearity. 
    ProLine download speeds are fast while maintaining low noise frame quality. 
    ProLine achieves outstanding cooling without water assist. simply set the ProLine cooling where you want it and thecamera will do the rest -- quickly and without worries. 
    ProLine frame quality is second to none thanks to careful design, implementation, and setup. 
    All cameras are assembled in our clean room under exacting conditions and
    must pass a battery of tests before being shipped.

    The Kodak KAF-16803 image sensor is a redesigned version of the popular KAF-16801E image sensor (4096 x 4096 pixel resolution) with enhancements that specifically target the needs of high performance digital radiography applications. Improvements include enhanced quantum efficiency for improved DQE at higher spatial frequencies, lower noise for improved contrast in areas of high density, and anti-blooming protection to prevent image bleed from over exposure in regions outside the patient. 

    Utilizing Kodak's proprietary single gate ITO process and micro-lens technology, the KAF-16803 image sensor with its large imaging area and small pixel size provides the sensitivity, resolution and contrast necessary for high quality digital radiographs. To simplify device integration, the KAF-16803 image sensor uses the same pin-out and package as the KAF-16801E image sensor.

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  47. $42,661.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: ProLine PL23042 CCD Monochrome Cooled Camera CCD230-42-1-E10 Back illuminated broadband - 2048 x 2048 Array with 15 µm pixels

    ProLine sets the standards in key performance areas that include: download speeds, cooling, low noise operation, anti-ghosting technology, image quality, and linearity. 
    ProLine download speeds are fast while maintaining low noise frame quality. 
    ProLine achieves outstanding cooling without water assist. simply set the ProLine cooling where you want it and thecamera will do the rest -- quickly and without worries. 
    ProLine frame quality is second to none thanks to careful design, implementation, and setup. 
    All cameras are assembled in our clean room under exacting conditions and
    must pass a battery of tests before being shipped. 

     

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  48. $42,661.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: ProLine PL23042 CCD Monochrome Cooled Camera CCD230-42-1-143 back illuminated midband - 2048 x 2048 Array with 15 µm pixels

    ProLine sets the standards in key performance areas that include: download speeds, cooling, low noise operation, anti-ghosting technology, image quality, and linearity. 
    ProLine download speeds are fast while maintaining low noise frame quality. 
    ProLine achieves outstanding cooling without water assist. simply set the ProLine cooling where you want it and thecamera will do the rest -- quickly and without worries. 
    ProLine frame quality is second to none thanks to careful design, implementation, and setup. 
    All cameras are assembled in our clean room under exacting conditions and
    must pass a battery of tests before being shipped. 

     

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  49. $55,124.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: ProLine PL4240 AM CCD Monochrome Cooled Camera CCD42-40-1-S04 back illuminated Deep Depletion Astro Multilayer-2 NIMO - 2048 x 2048 Array with 13.5 µm pixels

    ProLine sets the standards in key performance areas that include: download speeds, cooling, low noise operation, anti-ghosting technology, image quality, and linearity. 
    ProLine download speeds are fast while maintaining low noise frame quality. 
    ProLine achieves outstanding cooling without water assist. simply set the ProLine cooling where you want it and thecamera will do the rest -- quickly and without worries. 

    This version of the PL4240 uses a back-illuminated sensor on deep depletion silicon, giving improved sensitivity in the near infrared. 
    Deep depletion silicon has substantially higher dark current than standard silicon.
     

     

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  50. $46,369.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: ProLine PL4240 DD CCD Monochrome Cooled Camera CCD42-40-1-169 back illuminated Deep Depletion NIMO - 2048 x 2048 Array with 13.5 µm pixels

    ProLine sets the standards in key performance areas that include: download speeds, cooling, low noise operation, anti-ghosting technology, image quality, and linearity. 
    ProLine download speeds are fast while maintaining low noise frame quality. 
    ProLine achieves outstanding cooling without water assist. simply set the ProLine cooling where you want it and thecamera will do the rest -- quickly and without worries. 

    This version of the PL4240 uses a back-illuminated sensor on deep depletion silicon, giving improved sensitivity in the near infrared. 
    Deep depletion silicon has substantially higher dark current than standard silicon.
     

     

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  51. $40,189.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: ProLine PL4240 CCD Monochrome Cooled Camera CCD42-40-1-368 back illuminated midband - 2048 x 2048 Array with 13.5 µm pixels

    ProLine sets the standards in key performance areas that include: download speeds, cooling, low noise operation, anti-ghosting technology, image quality, and linearity. 
    ProLine download speeds are fast while maintaining low noise frame quality. 
    ProLine achieves outstanding cooling without water assist. simply set the ProLine cooling where you want it and thecamera will do the rest -- quickly and without worries. 
    ProLine frame quality is second to none thanks to careful design, implementation, and setup. 
    All cameras are assembled in our clean room under exacting conditions and
    must pass a battery of tests before being shipped. 

     

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  52. $40,189.85 USD

    Flight Lakes Instrumentation: ProLine PL4240 CCD Monochrome Cooled Camera CCD42-40-1-075 back illuminated UV, Fused Silica - 2048 x 2048 Array with 13.5 µm pixels

    ProLine sets the standards in key performance areas that include: download speeds, cooling, low noise operation, anti-ghosting technology, image quality, and linearity. 
    ProLine download speeds are fast while maintaining low noise frame quality. 
    ProLine achieves outstanding cooling without water assist. simply set the ProLine cooling where you want it and thecamera will do the rest -- quickly and without worries. 
    ProLine frame quality is second to none thanks to careful design, implementation, and setup. 
    All cameras are assembled in our clean room under exacting conditions and
    must pass a battery of tests before being shipped. 

     

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