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Poseidon-C Pro (IMX571) USB3.0 Color Cooled Camera

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Features:

DSO cooled camera line is the most advanced product line in Player One history. We start the project from 2021, through a lot of modify and rebuild we made this final version. It brings our newest technology and design to everyone, we are very proud to introduce this camera line.

 

 

Power supply is not include in camera package, high quality 12V 5A power supply link: https://player-one-astronomy.com/product/12v-5a-power-supply-dc5-5-x-2-1mm/

Drivers and softwares download: http://player-one-astronomy.com/service/software/

Manuals download: http://player-one-astronomy.com/service/manuals/

Poseidon-C KIT setup tutorial:

Product Description

New Cutting-edge Design

Polygon like regular hexagon is very Player One, the DSO cooled cameras we want to make it more beautiful and practical. After a lot of trying,  we fix the final style, which uses a scientific and technological octagon to construct the main body line and 4 sides are cambered surface, supplemented by round chamfers to achieve both rigidity and flexibility. The front piece is round to avoid diffraction on RASA. The positive red, which is like a summer fire, is matched with the low-key and steady black, and the super-fine frosting process on the entire surface makes the camera look luxurious and cool, and keep Player One style.

Poseidon-C Pro (IMX571) cooled camera is developed by Player One Astronomy, it’s design for advanced DSO imaging. it adopts Sony IMX571 APS-C format color sensor. The 3.76um pixel size accommodates a well depth of 71.7Ke with a total of 26MP  (the resolution is 6252*4176), and the diagonal is 28.3mm.

 

Rear Adjustment 4 Point Sensor Tilt Plate

When taking deepsky objects, using sensor tilt plate can get a much smaller field curvature of the telescope. We adopts rear Adjustment and 4 point tilt plate, it has a lot advantages in usage.

4 Point adjustment is easier to know which corner is needed to adjust. The built-in high-density sponge shading pad can block the light from the side slits without any side leakage.

For understand 4 point adjustment method, we made a example for users:

 

Deep Cooling

Player One cooled camera series use 2 Stage TEC Cooling unit, after improved the structure design to reject the heat back to camera chamber, Camera Delta-T can reach over 40℃.

512MB DDR3 Cache

As an improvement, DDR3 cache in cooled cameras are increased to 512MB. It helps stabilize and secure data transmission, it effectively avoids frame dropping and greatly reduces readout noise.

With the DDR3 cache, the camera does not have high demands on computing needs any longer, it will still has excellent performance even if it is connected to a USB 2.0 port.

STARVIS Technology

Poseidon-C Pro (IMX571) cooled camera based on Sony STARVIS technology, it is back-illuminated pixel technology used in CMOS image sensors.

APS-C Format

Poseidon-C Pro cooled camera has APS-C format (23.5mm*15.7mm), this size is quite big for DSO imaging.

 

Native 16bit ADC

IMX571 sensor has native 16-bit on-chip ADC. Native 16bit ADC (65536 levels) provide higher sample resolution than 12bit (4096 levels) or 14bit (16384 levels). When we do non-linear transformation, 16bit data can endure very strong transform and also could bring much better light and dark transition, furthermore 16bit can make the color more vivid.

 

Non-Amp-Glow

Poseidon-C Pro cooled camera is a Non-Amp-Glow camera too!

300s, gain=0, offset=10, dark frame at -20℃ of Poseidon-C Pro cooled camera: DOWNLOAD

Preview of Dark frame: Exposure=300s, gain=0, offset=10, temp=-20℃   STF auto-Stretch in Pixinsight 1.86

Non-Amp-Glow can give us very clean background, much easier to get high quaility images.

Type-C Data port and Power port

Back piece of cooled camera has 2 Type-C data port and 12V DC 5.5×2.1mm power port.

Main data port support USB3.0 protocol, the camera can run 15fps under RAW8 mode. Type-C port is easier to plug in when assemble the imaging equipment in night.

When recording images, since the actual writing speed will be affected by the writing speed of the hard disk itself, when the hard disk writing speed is slow, the recording may not reach the theoretical speed. It is recommended that you use a high-quality solid state drive to record data to give full play to the performance of the camera.

The camera has 12V DC5.5*2.1mm port to provide enough power to TEC cooling system. If you don’t need to power up cooling, only need to connect the main Type-C port, the camera will works as a uncooled camera.

 

Standard Cable Usage

 

Cooling System and Anti-Dew Heater

In ASCOM window, we provide 3 adjustable parameters: Target temperature, Fan Speed and Anti-Dew power.

Standard Delta-T: 40 (±2) , when ambient temp 30℃, fan speed 100%, dew heater 10%.

Recommend Delta-T settings: 35℃ below ambient, fan speed 70%, dew heater 10%, power consumption 40- 60%.

The rotation speed of cooling fan is also adjustable, the default value is 70% speed.

Dew problem is the biggest enemy in astro imaging, the camera integrated anti-dew heater in front of the camera. The heat power is adjustable.

Overvoltage and overcurrent protection mechanism

Player One cameras produced by us ensures the safety of your camera and other equipment through overvoltage and overcurrent protection mechanisms.

Performance

 

Dual Sampling Mode

Poseidon series has dual sampling mode. Normal mode and Low Noise mode, they has different advantages in imaging.

1. Normal mode has faster FPS, it is more suitable for planetary imaging.

2. Low Noise mode (LRN) mode has lower readout noise and higher dynamic range. it is more suitable for DSO imaging.

At gain=0, the camera has 14.26 stops dynamic range and 71.7Ke full well capacity, readout noise is 3.96e.

HCG open at gain=125, the camera has 13.58 stops dynamic range and 16.6Ke full well, readout noise drop to only 1.36e.

Low Noise mode

 

Normal Mode

Frame rate

Poseidon-C Pro cooled camera can run 15FPS under RAW8 mode, that’s much faster than existing models on market.

 

Full well

Poseidon-C Pro cooled camera has 71.7Ke full well, it’s over 1.4 times than IMX571 Basic (50ke).

Readout Noise

Regarding readout noise, we solemnly promise that all values are obtained from actual tests.  And for users, you could use Sharpcap 4 for testing. SC4 has a function called Sensor Analysis, provide a very simple way to test readout noise.

We wrote a tutorial on our website: https://player-one-astronomy.com/service/manuals/

If you are interested in readout noise testing, you may try it yourself, which is very simple.

Dark Current

The dark current is only 0.000105 e/s/pix at -20℃, and 0.001178e/s/pix at 0℃. In entire curve, dark current is almost like a straght a line, which can prove that Poseidon camera has very good quality.

QE Curve

Mechanical Drawing

BFL Solutions

 

Package List

Highlight

Rosette Nebula – RASA8 + Dual-band filter + Poseidon-C Pro, Luke Newbould

 

Soul Nebula – RASA8 + Dual-band filter + Poseidon-C Pro, Luke Newbould

 

M45 – ASKAR500 + Poseidon-C PRO,Jamie Bradley

M42 Orion Nebula, ASKAR500 + Poseidon-C PRO – Jamie Bradley

Cocoon Nebula, C14HD+Hyperstar v4+Poseidon-C PRO, Alessandro Bianconi

NGC6992, C14HD+Hyperstar v4+Poseidon-C PRO, Alessandro Bianconi

C2022 E3 ZTF-Alessandro Bianconi-C14HD+Poseidon-C PRO

IC2177 Jamie Bradley Askar FRA500+Poseidon-C PRO

 

NGC6888-C14HD edge + Hyperstar V4+Poseidon-C PRO + L-Extreme -Alessandro Bianconi

M1-Jamie Bradley-RC6+Poseidon-C

Cocoon NebulaLuke-Newbould-RASA11+Poseidon-C-PRO

Firework galaxyAlessandro Merga, Sky-Watcher Quattro 10CF + Poseidon-C PRO

Sensor

New SONY IMX571 APS-C CMOS (color)

Diagonal

28.3mm

Total Pixels

26 Mega Pixels

Max Resolution

6252×4176

Pixel Size

3.76μm

Bayer Matrix

RGGB

Chip Size

23.5mm×15.7mm

Frame Rate

10FPS(10bit)

Shutter

Rolling shutter

Exposure Range

32μs-2000s

Readout Noise

3.9-1.0e

Full Well

71.7k e

QE Peak

≈80%

ADC

16 bit

Cooling Syetem

High quality 2 stage TEC cooling Componet

Cooler Power Consumption

12V – 3A Max

Delta T

40℃ ± 2℃ (below ambient)

Working Temperature and Humidity

Working Temperature: -10°C—60°C
Working Relative Humidity: 0%—80%

Protective Window

D46*2MM High Quality AR Plus (Anti Reflection) Multi-Layer Coating

Data Port

Type-C USB3.0/USB2.0

Adapter

M48X0.75, 2", 1.25"

Back Focal Length

17.5mm, 12.5mm( without sensor tilt plate)

Diameter

90mm

Weight

650g

Resolution and FPS

Under USB3.0 mode
Resolution 10bit ADC 16bit ADC
6252×4176 15FPS 7FPS
More resolution options could be setup in capture softewares!

Poseidon-C Purchase Options

Camera, Camera + Filter Drawer MAX + FHD-OAG MAX

Software & Manual

Before the first usage of this product read Manuals and install correct Drivers and Softwares.

Warranty & Shipping Policy

Payment method

We provide Paypal and Paypal checkout on our website.

Shipping and Delivery

Shipping Fee:

  • Amount >= 299USD : free express shipping
  • Amount < 299USD : 29.9USD for express shipping

Shipping Services:

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  • Make sure your email is correct, we maybe will contact with you through emails in case of emergency.

If customer wants to designate a shipping company or has special requirement, please send an email to support@player-one-astronomy.com and tell us your detailed requirement.

Shipping time:

  • Usually 7-14 days.
  • Tracking number will be updated in 3 days after paid.

For orders from areas where transportation is not easy, such as islands, town in mountainous regions, delivery time will be slightly longer.

Please send an email to support@player-one-astronomy.com immediately, if the following occurs:

  • Shipping delayed or has some abnormal information.
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Tax

  • The price on our website without tax.
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  • Those fees possibly will be collected at the time of delivery by courier.

For best experiences, we recommend customers to purchase our products form local dealers.

After-sales Service

Warranty Policy

2-year free warranty (time start from delivered) for Player One products. If the product has any issue, please send the image or video and description to support@player-one-astronomy.com for further check to confirm.

  • Purchase from Player One official online store, we will provide warranty service directly.
  • Purchase form dealer, we will provide warranty service through dealer.

Repair in warranty, customer only pay the shipping fee of shipping back the product to us or dealer, and no other extra fees.

Replacement Policy

You can request our Replacement Service:
√ Within 30 calendar days of receiving the product if the product does not match the original description of the product in one or more significant respects.
√ Within 30 calendar days of receiving the product if the product suffers performance failure.

Please contact our After-Sales team by email to support@player-one-astronomy.com within 30 calendar days of receiving the products. Player One shall be responsible for the two-way replacement freight for any products sent in for replacement due to performance faults.

Warranty and Replacement Policy Exceptions:

× Warranty service time or replacement service time expired.
× Legal proof-of-purchase, receipts, or invoices are not provided, or are reasonably believed to have been forged or tampered with.
× A product sent to Player One for replacement does not include all original accessories, attachments and packaging, or contains items damaged by user error.
× A product is found to have no defects after all appropriate tests are conducted by Player One.
× Any fault or damage of the product is caused by unauthorized use or modification of the product, including exposure to moisture, entry of foreign bodies (water, oil, sand, etc.) or improper installation or operation.
× Product labels or serial numbers show signs of tampering or alteration.
× Damage is caused by uncontrollable external factors, including falling down, fires, floods, or lightning strikes, etc.
× Proof of damage during transit issued by the carrier cannot be provided.
× Other circumstances stated in this policy.

In those situations, repair the product might have extra cost, we will estimate cost and email customer to know the information before send product back.

1 review for Poseidon-C Pro (IMX571) USB3.0 Color Cooled Camera

  1. David Gow (verified owner)

    The Poseidon is in nearly every way the best of the several astro cameras that I’ve owned. In direct comparison to the ZWO ASI2600 Pro Color camera the Poseidon is in no way the lesser of the two. Image quality is excellent with both cameras. In the hand however, the Poseidon build quality just seems superior to the that of the ZWO. The tilt adjust design is better than the one on the 2600.
    There are differences that might be important to some users. The ZWO uses a USB3 Type B connector and has a dual port USB2 hub for accessories. The Poseidon uses USB type C connectors and has only a single port for an accessory such as a motor focuser. The C type connector looks less robust than an A or B connector, but in fact it locks solidly and is rated for 10,000 connection cycles.
    There was a problem with my Poseidon’s USBC port. It was slightly recessed in the back plate and the cable’s connector did not click in. I emailed Poseidon and they immediately sent out a replacement back plate and cable. Installation was quick and there have been no other problems. Short of flying a tech over to install the part, I could not ask for better or faster service.
    On a RASA8, a 120mm apo, or a 60mm Petzval, this camera does very well whether you are doing EAA or gathering 7min exposures with narrow band filters.

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