Scientific CMOS Camera
Apx26
Designed for applications where image quality cannot be compromised, the Apx26 delivers the precision and consistency required for demanding long-exposure imaging. From astronomy to scientific research, it provides a reliable foundation for capturing the faintest details.
With a resolution of 6248 × 4176 pixels and a Sony IMX571 CMOS sensor, the Apx26 captures ultra-clean, wide-field images. Its zero amp glow, deep cooling, and ultra-low read noise make it an excellent tool for faint object detection in astrophotography, space domain awareness (SDA), and life science applications.
- Clean long exposures
- Sony IMX571 CMOS sensor
- Deep thermoelectric cooling
- Ultra-low read noise
- Flexible integration
IMAGE QUALITY
Engineered for ultra-clean imaging.
The Apx26 is engineered to deliver exceptionally clean images in applications where weak signals and long acquisition times are the norm. Its optimized pixel architecture balances resolution with sensitivity, while a 51,000-electron full well capacity preserves a wide dynamic range, ensuring that both faint details and bright structures are captured with accuracy.
A low read noise architecture, reaching just 1.4 e⁻ in High Gain Mode, works alongside an exceptionally low dark current of 0.0008 e⁻/p/s at -15°C to maintain image integrity throughout exposures of up to 24 hours. Advanced thermoelectric cooling lowers the sensor temperature by up to 35°C below ambient, minimizing thermal noise and maximizing signal-to-noise ratio during extended imaging sessions.
Whether deployed in astronomical observatories, Space Domain Awareness systems or life science instruments, the Apx26 delivers stable, repeatable performance in a compact, robust platform. Its 4 FPS full-resolution frame rate provides the flexibility required for both continuous monitoring and high-quality scientific image acquisition.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Spec list
IMAGE SENSOR
Sony IMX571 CMOS (Mono/Color)
RESOLUTION
6248 x 4176
SENSOR DIAGONAL (EFFECTIVE PIXELS)
28.3 mm
(23.5 mm x 15.7 mm)
PIXEL SIZE
3.76 μm
FULL WELL CAPACITY
~51 000 e⁻
READ NOISE
~1.4 e⁻ (High Gain Mode)
~3.6 e⁻ (Low Gain Mode)
DARK CURRENT
~0.0008 e⁻/p/s at -15°C
MOUNT TYPE
M54 x 0.75 mm
ADC
16 bit
BACK FOCUS DISTANCE
17.5 mm ±0.5 mm (10.5 mm ±0.5 without levelling plate)
READING MODE
Electronic Rolling Shutter
EXPOSURE RANGE
0.001s to 24 hours
FRAME RATE
4 FPS
POWER SUPPLY
12VDC 5A
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