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QHYCCD

QHYCCD

QHYCCD has spent the past decade putting large-format cooled sensors within reach of amateur budgets, and pairing them with the supporting hardware — filter wheels, off-axis guiders, polar alignment cameras — needed to actually use them. The result is a catalogue that spans a compact guide camera and a full-frame scientific-grade imaging system. David Astro carries QHYCCD products in Canada, in stock and shipped from our Canadian warehouse.

Sensor choice, filter sizing and back-focus are tightly linked in this line, particularly with the larger formats. Send us your telescope and we will work out the whole train before you order.

Filters

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QHYCCD QHY16200A Mono

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The QHY16200A uses a unique APS-H size CCD sensor, a product of close collaboration between QHYCCD and the sensor supplier.This sensor is specially...

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QHYCCD QHY163M Mono

QHY-QHY163M

The QHYCCD medium size COLDMOS camera series includes all of our cooled cameras with CMOS sensor sizes from 1 inch to Full Frame (35mm Format) and ...

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QHYCCD QHY16803A Mono

QHY-QHY16803A

The QHY16803A camera is a large format astronomical CCD camera using the well-known 16 Megapixel KAF-16803 CCD, popular with both advanced amateurs...

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QHYCCD QHY174GPS Scientific CMOS Camera
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QHYCCD QHY174GPS Scientific CMOS Camera

QHY-100118

Onboard GPS module with 1 micro-second UTC time-stamping precision Sony IMX174 2 Megapixel monochrome sensor High-speed Electronic Global Shutter ...

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QHYCCD QHY174M-GPS

QHY-100117

2 Megapixel Sony IMX174 Mono Sensor Electronic Global Shutter Eliminates Motion Artifacts Integrated GPS Module with 1 Microsecond UTC Time-Stamp ...

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QHYCCD QHY183C Color

QHY-100090

20 Megapixel back-illuminated Sony IMX183 color sensor 2.4μm pixels for high-resolution imaging Dual-stage TEC cooling to -40°C below ambient 1.0e...

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QHYCCD QHY183M Mono

QHY-100105

20 Megapixel back-illuminated Sony IMX183 mono sensor 2.4µm pixels for high-resolution imaging Dual-stage TEC cooling to -40°C below ambient Extre...

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QHYCCD QHY1920 Cooled BSI Scientific Camera
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QHYCCD QHY1920 Cooled BSI Scientific Camera

QHY-110129

2.3 Megapixel Back-Side Illuminated (BSI) Sensor Large 12µm x 12µm Pixels 58 FPS at Full 1920x1200 Resolution 0.74e- Minimum Read Noise Dual-Stage...

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QHYCCD QHY2020 BSI Scientific CMOS Camera

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4 Megapixel (2048x2048) BSI Monochrome CMOS Sensor 6.5μm pixels and 56ke- full well capacity Ultra-low 1.7e- read noise in High Gain Mode Dual 12-...

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QHYCCD QHY247C Color

QHY-QHY247C

QHYCCD is proud to announce the release of an exciting new APS-C format color camera.The QHY247C uses a 24 Megapixel sensor with 3.91um pixels and ...

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QHYCCD QHY268C Color

QHY-110058
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26 Megapixel Sony IMX571 APS-C BSI Sensor Native 16-bit A/D Converter (0-65535 levels) Ultra-low 1.1e- Read Noise in High Gain Mode Dual-Stage TEC...

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QHYCCD QHY268M Mono

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26 Megapixel Sony IMX571 BSI CMOS Sensor APS-C Sensor Size with 3.76μm Pixels Native 16-bit A/D Conversion (65,535 Levels) Selectable Full Well: 5...

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QHYCCD QHY268M Pro I Monochrome CMOS Camera
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QHYCCD QHY268M Pro I Monochrome CMOS Camera

QHY-110089

26 Megapixel Sony IMX571 APS-C BSI CMOS Sensor Native 16-bit A/D Conversion for 65,535 Gray Levels 1.1e- Minimum Read Noise Dual Full Well Modes: ...

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QHYCCD QHY294C-Pro Color

QHY-QHY294C

The Sony Starvis IMX294CJK Exmor R is a 21.63 mm diagonal (Type 4/3), 10.7 megapixel, back-illuminated color CMOS sensor.Sony has commercialized th...

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QHYCCD QHY294M-Pro Mono

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4/3-inch Sony IMX492 BSI CMOS Sensor Switchable 11.7 MP and 46.8 MP resolution modes 4.63µm pixels and 65ke- full well capacity in standard mode U...

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QHYCCD QHY367CPRO-C Color

QHY-110059

Effective Pixels: 36MP Sensor Size: Full Frame (36mm x 24mm) Readout Noise: 2.4e- to 3.2e- Cooling System: -45℃ below ambient Built-in Image ...

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QHYCCD QHY4040 FSI Scientific CMOS Camera

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16.8 Megapixel Gpixel GSENSE4040 FSI CMOS Sensor 4096 x 4096 resolution with 9.0μm pixels Dual 12-bit ADC with 16-bit combined output mode High Ga...

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QHYCCD QHY4040 Pro I BSI Scientific CMOS Camera
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QHYCCD QHY4040 Pro I BSI Scientific CMOS Camera

QHY-110172

16.8 Megapixel Gpixel GSENSE4040 BSI CMOS Sensor 4096 x 4096 Resolution with 9.0µm Pixels 36.9mm x 36.9mm Square Image Area Dual 10-Gigabit Fiber ...

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QHYCCD QHY4040 Pro Series Scientific Camera (FSI)
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QHYCCD QHY4040 Pro Series Scientific Camera (FSI)

QHY-110182

16.8 Megapixel Gpixel GSENSE4040 FSI Sensor Large 36.9mm x 36.9mm Imaging Area 9.0μm Pixel Size Dual 12-bit ADC with High/Low Gain Channels 2x 10G...

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QHYCCD QHY410C Color

QHY-QHY410C

14bit 24mpixel BSI FFThe new QHY410C uses Sony's latest back-illuminated, full frame color sensor. The IMX410 is essentially a back-illuminated ver...

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QHYCCD QHY411C PRO Color BSI Cooled Camera
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QHYCCD QHY411C PRO Color BSI Cooled Camera

QHY-110112

Scientific-Grade Class 1 BSI CMOS Sensor Medium-Format Color Imaging Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x 10GB) Interface Hybrid Air and Liquid Cooling S...

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QHYCCD QHY411M PRO Monochrome Medium Format Camera
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QHYCCD QHY411M PRO Monochrome Medium Format Camera

QHY-110052

150 Megapixel Monochrome BSI Sensor 54mm x 40mm Medium Format Sensor Size Native 16-bit A/D Conversion 80,000e- Full Well Capacity Dual 10 Gigabit...

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QHYCCD QHY42 BSI/FSI/UV Scientific CMOS Camera

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4 Megapixel Gpixel GSENSE400 monochrome sensor Large 11μm pixels for high sensitivity Dual 12-bit ADCs for High Dynamic Range (HDR) capture 24 FPS...

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QHYCCD QHY461C PRO Color CMOS Camera
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QHYCCD QHY461C PRO Color CMOS Camera

QHY-110113

100 Megapixel Medium Format Sensor 44mm x 33mm Sensor Size Native 16-bit A/D Conversion Back-Side Illuminated (BSI) CMOS Architecture Dual 10 Giga...

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The QHYCCD Product Range

QHY organizes largely around sensor format, with matched accessories designed to keep the imaging train short and the spacing predictable.

  • Cooled deep-sky cameras: Regulated thermoelectric cooling with anti-dew heating on the sensor window, in APS-C through full-frame and larger formats, monochrome and one-shot colour.
  • Guide cameras: Small, sensitive, high frame rate sensors for guiding and planetary capture, widely used with both guide scopes and off-axis guiders.
  • Filter wheels: Motorized wheels in several filter sizes, designed to integrate with the cameras at a known back-focus so spacing arithmetic stays simple.
  • Off-axis guiders: Pick off a guide star from the main optical path, eliminating the differential flexure that a separate guide scope can introduce at long focal length.
  • Polar alignment cameras: Electronic polar alignment that reaches high accuracy in minutes and works when Polaris is behind a building.
  • Large-format scientific sensors: Very large chips for wide-field survey-style imaging, which demand correctors and filters sized to match.

Why Choose David Astro for QHYCCD

Large sensors amplify every weakness elsewhere in the system. That is where the specification work goes.

  • Corrector coverage checked: A full-frame sensor needs a corrector that actually covers the field. We verify this before recommending a camera, because the corrector is often the real constraint.
  • Filter sizing calculated: We size filters against sensor diagonal and filter-to-sensor distance so the corners are not clipped by an undersized filter.
  • Complete back-focus list: Camera, wheel, off-axis guider and spacers are specified together to hit the corrector's design distance exactly.
  • Authorized dealer: Full manufacturer warranty and verified authenticity, with service handled inside Canada.
  • Canadian stock: Ships domestically with no duties or brokerage fees for Canadian buyers.

QHYCCD in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an off-axis guider or a guide scope?
Guide scopes are simpler and fine below roughly 800 mm focal length. Beyond that, differential flexure between two tubes becomes larger than your guiding tolerance, and an off-axis guider is the reliable answer.
Which sensor size should I choose?
Whichever your corrector covers well. A full-frame camera behind a corrector rated for APS-C gives soft, elongated corners. Tell us your telescope and corrector and we will say what it can actually illuminate.
How much cooling do I need?
Enough to reach a stable set point you can hold on warm nights as well as cold ones, since your calibration frames must match. Being able to hold minus 10 in July matters more than reaching minus 30 in January.
Is warranty handled domestically?
Yes. As an authorized dealer we process warranty and diagnostics in Canada, so a cooling fault does not require international shipping.

Specifying a QHY imaging train?

Send us your telescope and corrector and we will match the sensor, wheel and spacing. Domestic shipping, expert support.